Cleaning The Filter Elements - Dirt Devil Gator M137 Operating Manual

5 Maintenance

5.1 Cleaning the filter elements

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The filter elements can get dirty during
prolonged use. Therefore, it is important to
check the filter elements regularly and clean
them if necessary.
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If you see that a filter insert is damaged,
replace it immediately
"Accessories and spare Parts").
To check and clean the filter elements,
proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Empty the dust container, ZChapter 4.3,
"Emptying the dust container".
3. Separate the dust container from the mo-
tor unit by pressing the release button
" Filter " (Fig. 10).
4. Remove the 2-piece filter insert from the
dust container (Fig. 11).
5. Hold the 2-piece filter insert low over a
dustbin.
6. Now pull the central lamellae filter out of
the filter screen (Fig. 12).
7. Tap the dust out of the filter elements and
remove coarse dirt by hand.
8. If this is insufficient to clean the central la-
mellae filter, use a soft brush to remove
residual dirt.
9. If this is still insufficient, thoroughly rinse
the two filter elements under running wa-
ter (Fig. 13).
10. Let the filter elements dry for approx.
24 hours at room temperature after clean-
ing them with water. Only put them back
into the appliance
"Refitting the filter elements") when they
are completely dry.
11. Also check the empty dust container. If
necessary, wipe it clean with a slightly
damp cloth.
ATTENTION:
Do not use hard brushes, cleaning or scour-
ing agents or alcohol, as these might dam-
age the appliance's housing.
(ZChapter 6.2,
(ZChapter 5.2,