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4 Maintenance
4 Maintenance
4.1 Overview of the filters
The filters may get dirty with time and therefore must be checked regularly.
The following 2 filters are installed:
Motor protection filter (Fig. 18/1)
It prevents larger particles from destroying the motor in case the dust filter bag is defective.
- Changing:: after each 5th change of the dust filter bag, at least every 6 months (Zchapter 4.3, „Cleaning
the motor protection filter“).
Exhaust filter (Fig. 18/2)
The exhaust filter unit filters finest particles from the exhaust airstream.
- Changing:: every 6 months (Zchapter 4.2, „Cleaning the exhaust filter unit“).
4.2 Cleaning the exhaust filter unit
1. Switch off the vacuum cleaner and pull the plug from the mains socket, Zchapter 3.3, „Switching off“
2. Push down the release catch of the exhaust filter cover and fold down the cover (Fig. 19).
3. Remove the motor protection filter from its holder (Fig. 20).
4. Rinse the motor protection filter element by hand thoroughly with clear cold water.
5. If the exhaust filter is damaged or deformed, replace it with a new one (Zchapter 4.4, „Accessories and
spare parts“).
6. Place the clean/new exhaust filter back into its fitting (Fig. 20). The foam plastic side (the dark side) must
show towards the appliance.
7. First hook the exhaust filter cover in at the bottom side and then press the cover towards the housing at the
top side until you feel it snap into place (Fig. 19).
4.3 Cleaning the motor protection filter
1. Switch off the appliance and remove the filter bag holder with the dust the filter bag Zchapter 3.5,
„Changing the dust filter bag“, steps 1–4.
2. Remove the motor protection filter by pulling it upwards out of its guiderails. (Fig. 21).
3. Rinse the motor protection filter by hand thoroughly with clear cold water.
4. If the motor protection filter is damaged or deformed, replace it with a new one (Zchapter 4.4, „Accessories
and spare parts“).
5. Push the motor protection filter back into its guiderails. The foam plastic side (the dark side) must be visible
when the filter is fitted.
6. Insert the dust bag holder with the dust filter bag and close the dust compartment cover Zchapter 3.5,
„Changing the dust filter bag“, step 9. It clicks shut audibly.
4.4 Accessories and spare
parts
4.5 Sources
Ordering address Zpage 46, „International Service“.
Further information is available at http://www.dirtdevil.de
4.6 Recommendation
We recommend: Swirl
£
Y298 dust filter bags with MicroPor
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filtration
Swirl
, MicroPor
and "Y298" are registered trade marks of a company of the Melitta group and used with their permission.
The exhaust filter is washable, but it may not be cleaned in dishwashers or washing-machines. Do not use
chemical cleansers to clean the filter.. Then leave the exhaust filter to dry (approx. 24 hours at room
temperature). Only put it back in place when it is completely dry.
The motor protection filter is washable, but it may not be cleaned in dishwashers or washing-machines. Do
not use chemical cleansers to clean the filter.. Then leave the motor protection filter to dry (approx. 24 hours
at room temperature). Only put it back into the appliance when it is completely dry.
Item number Description Item number Description
7007022 Set of 5 dust filter bags and 1 motor
protection filter
M203 1 parquet brush
M209 1 turbo brush
7007002 1 exhaust filter M219 1 mini turbo brush
M232 1 long flexible crevice nozzle
Insert bag in direction "B."
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