Maintenance; Changing The Dust Filter Bag; Cleaning The Motor Protection Filter - Dirt Devil EQU Silence 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 Cleaning the motor protection filter

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Change the dust filter bag at the latest when the filter bag change indi-
cator (Fig. 1/5) appears in the display window.
For hygienic reasons, change the dust filter bag at least once every
three months, before storing for a long time, or before dispatching the ap-
pliance.
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 the release button (Fig. 8/
A) and open it until you can feel it snap into place and it remains there.
3. Release the dust filter bag lock as shown (Fig. 8/B).
4. Push the dust filter bag into the dust compartment slightly by pressing
its cardboard label to separate it from the suction tube inlet.
5. Now carefully remove the dust filter bag from the appliance so that dust
cannot escape from the dust filter bag.
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.
6. Take this opportunity to check the motor protection filter as well. Clean
it if necessary, Chapter 5.2, "Cleaning the motor protection filter".
7. Now push the new dust filter bag back into the dust filter bag holders
until it precisely and completely:
- engages into the holders (Fig. 9/A)
- envelops the suction hose inlet (Fig. 9/A).
8. Push the cardboard label completely behind the dust filter bag lock
(Fig. 9/B).
NOTE:
The dust compartment cover can only be closed if the dust filter bag has
been installed correctly.
9. 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".
Change the motor protection filter every fifth dust filter bag change as
every dust filter bag contains a new motor protection filter.
1. Turn off the appliance, pull the plug from the socket ( Chapter 4.3,
"Switching off") and remove the dust filter bag ( Chapter 5.1, "Chang-
ing the dust filter bag").
2. Unlock the filter holder as shown (Fig. 10/A) and pivot it down.
3. Carefully remove the motor protection filter (Fig. 10/B). We recommend
to also check the hygienic exhaust filter on this occasion and to clean
both filters simultaneously if necessary, ( Chapter 5.3, "Cleaning the
hygienic exhaust filter").
4. Rinse the motor protection filter by hand under running cold or hand-
warm water.
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.
5. If the motor protection filter is damaged or deformed, replace it
( Chapter 5.4, "Spare parts and accessories").
6. Put the new / cleaned and completely dry motor protection filter back
into its receptacle (Fig. 11/A).
7. Pivot the filter holder back into place and push it into its fixture (Fig. 11/
B) until you feel it snap into place.
8. Replace the dust filter bag and close the dust compartment cover,
Chapter 5.1, "Changing the dust filter bag".