Emptying The Dust Container; Cleaning The Motor Protection Filter - Siemens VSX1 Instructions Manual

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Emptying the dust container and
cleaning the particle filter
To achieve optimum vacuuming results, the dust
container should be emptied and all the filters
should be cleaned after every vacuuming job
and, at the latest, when the maximum fill level is
reached.

Emptying the dust container

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Figure
Use the release button to unlock the cylinder.
The cylinder releases upwards.
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Figure
Remove the dust container from the vacuum
cleaner using the handle.
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Figure
Press the button (PRESS) to release the dust
container flap and empty the container into
the rubbish bin.
Emptying the dust container
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Figure
Close the dust container flap and click it into
place at all 3 catches.
Cleaning the foam filter and fluff filter
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Figure
Open the filter cartridge and take out the filter
frame with the fluff filter and foam filter.
Remove the fluff filter and foam filter from the
filter frame and clean them by tapping out the
dirt. If the filters are very dirty, they should
both be rinsed out.
Insert the foam filter into the fluff filter and
clip into the filter frame.
Insert the filter frame into the filter cartridge
and click into place, in the direction of the
arrow.

Cleaning the motor protection filter

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Figure
Open the motor protection filter flap.
Remove the micro filter and shake it clean.
If the micro filter is very dirty, it should be
rinsed out.
A replacement micro filter may be ordered via
the After Sales service.
Replacement part number: 642879
CAUTION: The vacuum cleaner must only
!
be operated with the motor protection
filter, foam filter and fluff filter fitted.
The filters must be completely dry before
they are refitted in order to ensure that they
function correctly and to prevent the for-
mation of odours or bacteria (wait about
24 hours)
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Figure
Fit the dust container into the vacuum cleaner
(make sure it is fitted correctly).
Push the cylinder back into position, closing the
vaccum cleaner (you will hear a positive click).
CAUTION: The cylinder can only be
!
engaged if the dust container is fitted
correctly.
Cleaning the washable exhaust filter
(made by Schwarzvlies)
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Figure
Open the exhaust filter cover.
Remove the exhaust filter.
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Figure
Clean the exhaust filter by knocking out the
dirt.
If the exhaust filter is very dirty, it should be
rinsed out (or washed in the washing machine
at 40°C).
Fit the exhaust filter.
Close the exhaust filter cover.
CAUTION: The filter must be completely
!
dry before it is refitted in order to ensure
that it functions correctly and to prevent
the formation of odours or bacteria (wait
about 24 hours).
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