Maintenance; Changing The Dust Filter Bag; Checking And Cleaning The Motor Protection Filter - Dirt Devil M7004 Operating Manual

5 Maintenance

5.1 Changing the dust filter bag

5 Maintenance
ATTENTION:
Switch off the appliance before changing the dust filter bag. This will pre-
vent dust from damaging the appliance.
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5.2 Checking and cleaning the motor protection filter

ATTENTION:
The filters are washable, but not suitable for cleaning in washing
machines or dishwashers. Do not use cleaning agents for cleaning.
Leave the filters to dry after cleaning them with water (approx. 24 hours
at room temperature). Only put them back into the appliance when they
are completely dry.
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Change the dust filter bag ( Chapter 5.4, "Spare parts and accesso-
ries") when the filter bag change indicator in the window (Fig. 9/1) appears
and before prolonged storage or shipping.
For hygienic reasons, change the dust filter bag at least once every
three months.
1. Switch off the appliance and pull the plug from the mains socket,
Chapter 4.3, "Switching off".
2. Open the dust compartment cover by pressing its release catch (Fig. 9)
and then lifting it up.
3. Lift the dust compartment cover until it locks in the highest position and
stays open by itself.
4. Carefully pull the full dust filter bag out of the dust bag holder (Fig. 10).
NOTE:
Be careful when removing the dust filter bag so that no dust escapes.
NOTE:
You can dispose of the contents of the dust filter bag with your normal
domestic waste as long as it contains no substances not allowed in
domestic waste.
5. Take this opportunity to check the motor protection filter as well. Clean
it if necessary, Chapter 5.2, "Checking and cleaning the motor pro-
tection filter".
6. Push the new dust filter bag into the filter bag holder until it is flush with
the edge of the filter bag holder (Fig. 10).
NOTE:
The dust compartment cover can only be closed if the dust filter bag and
filter bad holder have been installed correctly.
7. Close the dust compartment cover. It clicks shut audibly.
Clean the motor protection filter every time you change the dust filter
bag, Chapter 5.1, "Changing the dust filter bag".
Clean the motor protection filter as soon as you see it is dirty.
Replace the motor protection filter as soon as it deforms or is damaged
( Chapter 5.4, "Spare parts and accessories"). In addition, replace the
motor protection filter every time you open a new dust filter set as it will con-
tain a new motor protection filter.
1. Switch off the appliance and remove the filter bag holder with the dust
filter bag, Chapter 5.1, "Changing the dust filter bag", steps 1–4.
2. Pull the filter holder up and out together with the motor protection filter
(Fig. 11).
3. Hold the filter holder together with the motor protection filter over a dust-
bin and remove larger accumulations of dirt by hand.
4. First separate the motor protection filter from the filter holder and then
tap both parts to clean.
NOTE:
We recommend to also check the exhaust filter on this occasion
( Chapter 5.3, "Checking and cleaning the exhaust filter") and to clean
both filters simultaneously if necessary.
5. If such dry cleaning is insufficient, thoroughly rinse the motor protection
filter by hand in running clear cold or lukewarm water.
6. Let the motor protection filter dry completely (about 24 hours at room
temperature).
7. Re-insert the new/cleaned and completely dry motor protection filter in-
to its filter holder so that it snaps into place behind all 4 tabs (Fig. 12).
8. Place the filter holder with the fresh filter into its 2 guide rails (Fig. 11)
until it can move no further.
9. Insert the dust filter bag and close the dust compartment cover,
Chapter 5.1, "Changing the dust filter bag", steps 6–7.