Silvercrest SHSS 16 A1 - Emptying the dirt container and cleaning the filter; Cleaning the appliance; Cleaning the rotary brush

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Emptying the dirt container and
cleaning the filter
NOTE
► To achieve the best results, empty the dirt
container 8 and clean the HEPA filter 6
regularly.
► If you need a new HEPA filter 6, please
contact our service department (see section
“Ordering spare parts”).
1) To open the dirt container 8, remove the hand
element 4 from the hand element recess r.
2) Press the release button
5 and, at the same
time, pull the dirt container 8 forwards and
off.
3) Start by pulling the HEPA filter 6 and then the
coarse filter 7 out of the dirt container 8 (fig.
3). Tap out both parts over a rubbish bin or
similar. If necessary, you can rinse out the
HEPA filter 6 with fresh water. Allow it to air
dry fully afterwards.
Fig. 3
4) Empty the dirt container 8 into the rubbish bin
or similar.
5) First re-insert the coarse filter 7 and then the
dry HEPA filter 6.
6) Replace the dirt container 8 onto the hand
element 4 by first pushing the lower catch on
the hand element 4 into the recess on the dirt
container 8. Then, press the upper part of the
dirt container 8 onto the hand element 4
until the dirt container 8 clicks into place and
sits firmly.
Cleaning the appliance
Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth. For
stubborn dirt, add a little mild detergent to the
cloth. Ensure that the appliance is completely dry
before the next use.
Cleaning the rotary brush
The rotary brush t should be checked regularly
for blockages, and any hairs, threads or dirt should
be removed. Remove the rotary brush t as
follows:
1) Turn the floor nozzle upside down.
2) Push the catch on the cover plate towards the
symbol so that you can remove the cover
plate (fig. 4).
3) Lift out the rotary brush t.
4) Remove dirt (on both sides of the bristles) and
clean the rotary brush t. To do this, take a
damp cloth and wipe the individual bristle
bundles from the inside to the outside.
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► Be careful when handling the knife h.
The blade is very sharp!
NOTE
► You can use the knife h to remove stuck hair
and threads:
– Fold the blade of the knife h carefully out of
the handle and cut stuck hair and threads.
– Fold the blade back in. When doing so, only
touch the blunt edge of the blade! Risk of
injury!
– Remove the cut hairs and threads from the
rotary brush t.