Siemens VS X6 Instruction Manual page 17

If the appliance cleans three times in quick succession,
this is probably due to a dirty fluff filter. In this case,
the appliance automatically adjusts to the lowest
power setting and the indicator lights up red.
● Switch the appliance off, empty the dust container
and clean the fluff filter according to the instructions
in "Cleaning the fluff filter".
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If required, you can also activate cleaning manually by
pressing the "Clean" filter cleaning button.
You can also clean the filter if the suction is becoming
less powerful, even if the indicator has not lit up.
We recommend that you clean the plate filter before
emptying the dust container.
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If the plate filter is particularly dirty, it can also be
rinsed clean.
● Turn the bottom part of the filter system clockwise
as far as the stop.
● Remove the plate filter from the filter system.
● Rinse the filter under running water.
● When it has dried completely, insert the plate filter
into the filter system and lock the bottom part by tur-
ning it anticlockwise.
Under normal circumstances, and the appliance is used
as intended for household cleaning, the plate filter
does not need to be removed or cleaned manually in
order to achieve the optimum power level.
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Do not brush the filter.
● For simple dry cleaning, simply tap the filter around
the edge of the cap.
● For more thorough cleaning, rinse the filter from the
outside with water, and allow it to dry completely
before using it in the vacuum cleaner again.
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a)Unlock the dust container and take it out of the
appliance.
b)Take the filter unit out of the dust container.
c) Clean the fluff filter.
When emptying the dust container, always check how
dirty the fluff filter is and, if necessary, clean it as
detailed in the "Cleaning the fluff filter" instructions.
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Cleaning the fluff filter
The fluff filter should be cleaned at regular intervals in
order to ensure optimum operation of the vacuum clea-
ner. It is usually sufficient to lightly shake or tap out
the filter housing when the dust container is emptied in
order to dislodge any particles of dirt.
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Caution: the fluff filter must not be cleaned under
running water.
The Hepa filter is designed so that it does not need to
be replaced if the appliance is used as intended for
household cleaning. To ensure that the vacuum cleaner
keeps working at its optimum performance level, the
Hepa filter should be rinsed clean after approx. 3 years.
The filtering effect of this filter in maintained, even
though the filter surface may become discoloured.
Rinsing the Hepa filter
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a)Open the exhaust grille by pressing the release but-
ton.
b)Unlock the Hepa filter by pressing the locking tab
and remove it from the appliance.
c) Tap out the Hepa filter and rinse under running water
d)Do not re-insert the Hepa filter into the appliance
until it has completely dried and then close the
exhaust filter compartment.
If you want to replace the Hepa filter, you can obtain a
replacement filter through our customer service CS no.
570324.
Cleaning instructions
Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect it
from the mains before cleaning the vacuum cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be cle-
aned with a conventional plastic cleaner.
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Do not use scouring agents, glass or all-purpose
cleaners. Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in
water.
Subject to technical modifications.
* Dependent on model
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