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Taking care of your machine
IMPORTANT: Always switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical socket before assembling,
opening or emptying the dirt container, or before connecting/disconnecting the attachments.
Check the pre-motor filter every time you empty the dirt container and tap against a bin to remove
dirt/debris if required.
The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the unit should overheat, the thermostat will
automatically turn the unit off.
Emptying and cleaning the dirt container
Remove dirt container
by pushing down the dirt
container release button
and lifting the dirt container.
Cleaning the pre-motor filter
Hold the dirt container and
twist the lid anti-clockwise.
Tap the pre-motor filter
against a bin to remove
any dirt/debris.
Hold the dirt container over a
bin. Press the dirt release clip
at the bottom of the container,
the dirt release door will open
allowing dirt/debris to fall out.
Lift the lid to reveal the
pre-motor filter.
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Rinse the pre-motor filter
under water (max 40°C).
Lift out the pre-motor filter.
24hr
Leave to dry for 24 hours or
until fully dry before placing
back in the machine.