Cleaning The Lifetime Filter - Dyson DCO7 Owner's Manual

Cleaning the
lifetime filter
CAUTION
• Disconnect the machine from
the electrical outlet before
removing filter. Failure to
do so could result in electric
shock or personal injury.
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A Lifetime pre-motor filter To remind you when to rinse your
Rinse at least once every six pre-motor filter, circle your two
months in accordance with 6-monthly rinses on the sticker
the instructions opposite. provided under the clear bin.
If machine is regularly used
for vacuuming very fine dust
such as plaster dust or carpet
fresheners, you may need to
rinse more often.
B Lifetime post-motor filter
This is a permanent lifetime
filter – it does not require
rinsing or replacement.
Do not remove or attempt
to rinse this filter.
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1 Press the filter release catch Only the blue foam pad and the
to remove the filter housing yellow cage should be rinsed –
from the machine. not the filter housing.
2 Remove the filter from the 3 Submerge the filter and cage
housing. in cold water and rinse
thoroughly.
CAUTION
• Rinse in cold water only.
• Do not use detergent.
• Do not put in a washing
machine or dishwasher.
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4 Rinse the blue foam pad and 7 When the blue filter pad and
squeeze gently, repeating until yellow cage are completely
the water runs clear. dry, replace in the filter housing
and click back into machine,
5 Rinse the yellow cage and tap
pressing points 1 and 2
firmly, repeating until the water
firmly to secure.
runs clear.
6 Leave in a warm place to dry CAUTION
for 12 hours. Make sure the
• Do not use the machine
filter is completely dry before
without the filter in place.
replacing in the machine.
CAUTION
• Do not dry in an oven or
microwave.
• Do not dry in a clothes dryer.
• Do not dry near an open
flame.
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