Emptying The Dust Container; Cleaning The Pre-Filter And Fine Dust Filter - Miele Triflex HX2 Operating Instructions Manual

You will hear an operating noise, which
is a normal part of how the Comfort-
Clean function works.
Emptying the dust
container (Fig. 34–38)
Empty the dust container before the
dust has reached the MAX marking on
the dust container.
 Turn the lid of the dust container in
the direction of the arrow as far as
the first stop. Use the gray gripping
surfaces to help you do this (Fig. 34).
 Remove the dust container upward
(Fig. 35).
Provided that no prohibited sub-
stances are present, the contents of
the dust container can be disposed of
with normal household waste.
 Hold the dust container close to the
trash can so that as little dust billows
out as possible.
 Turn the lid of the dust container in
the direction of the arrow as far as
the next stop. Use the gray gripping
surfaces to help you do this (Fig. 36).
The dust container flap will open and
the dust will fall out (Fig. 37).
If chunks of dust, hair, or coarse de-
bris do not fall out, remove the pre-fil-
ter by pulling it upward (see "Cleaning
the pre-filter and fine dust filter" be-
low).
 Turn the lid of the dust container back
to its original position.
 Close the dust container flap, making
sure it clicks into place.
 Slide the dust container handle along
the guide line and down on to the
PowerUnit connector from above until
it audibly clicks into place (Fig. 38).
Cleaning the pre-filter and fine dust
filter (Fig. 39–42)
Clean both filters thoroughly at least
once every 3 months.
When cleaning them, it is essential to
follow the steps in the order de-
scribed.
 Remove the dust container.
 Empty the dust container over a
garbage can.
 Turn the lid of the dust container be-
yond the stop until the arrow tips are
aligned at the top a (Fig. 39).
 Remove the pre-filter by pulling it up-
ward b (Fig. 39).
 Twist the fine dust filter counterclock-
wise by 10 180° turns. Use the re-
cesses to help you (Fig. 33).
You will hear an operating noise, which
is a normal part of how the Comfort-
Clean function works.
 Twist the fine dust filter clockwise.
Use the recesses to help you (Fig.
40).
 Remove the fine dust filter (Fig. 40).
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