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5.4. OVERHEAT PROTECTION
If the vacuum cleaner is inadvertently used for more than 10 minutes after the “Dust bag
full” indicator has turned red, the vacuum cleaner will switch o automatically to prevent
overheating.
In this event, turn o and unplug the vacuum cleaner from the power outlet immediately
and allow the appliance to cool down for 30 minutes. Check for blockages (→ CLEARING
A BLOCKAGE). The safety device will automatically reset when the vacuum cleaner is
turned on again.
6. CLEANING AND CARE
WARNING: Before cleaning or maintenance, unplug the appliance from the
power socket.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock or injury, never immerse the appliance,
power cord or plug in water or any liquids. Do not rinse them under the tap.
■ IMPORTANT: Never use solvents, chemical or abrasive cleaning agents, wire
brushes, sharp objects, or scouring pads to clean the appliance.
■ Wipe the vacuum cleaner with a soft, dry cloth.
■ Regularly check the vacuum cleaner and accessories for damage or blockages
(→ CLEARING A BLOCKAGE). Remove any debris (dust, hair, lint, foreign
objects, etc.) that may accumulate over time to maintain optimum performance of
your appliance.
■ Empty or replace the dust bag when the “Dust bag full” indicator (3) turns red.
(→ DUST BAG).
■ Check the motor lter (23) regularly. Check the HEPA lter (25) occasionally. Clean
and replace the lters as recommended (→ MOTOR FILTER, HEPA FILTER).
■ The lters are not dishwasher safe. Do not use a hair dryer to dry the lters.
WARNING:
■ Never use the vacuum cleaner without the dust bag and lters as this may
damage the appliance.
■ Torn or not properly sealing lters may damage the motor. When a lter is defective,
it must be replaced with a new original one.
6.1. DUST BAG
6.1.1. “DUST BAG FULL” INDICATOR
When the “Dust bag full” indicator (3) turns red, the dust bag (22) needs to be emptied or
replaced with a new one. Turn o and unplug the vacuum cleaner immediately.
If, after just replacing the dust bag (22), the “Dust bag full” indicator (3) is still red during
vacuuming, there might be a blockage that needs to be cleared, or the motor lter (23)
and/or HEPA lter (25) is dusty and needs to be cleaned or replaced.