SLE 280 A2
GB
│
MT
│
45 ■
Cleaning and changing the filter
The performance of the appliance also depends upon how clean the filter is.
■ The plastic filter
9
should be washed every 2 weeks.
■ The carbon filter
10
should be cleaned every 2 weeks and changed every 6
months.
NOTE
► You can purchase new carbon filters in almost all shops selling household
goods. The carbon filter mats just need to be cut to size.
♦ Switch the appliance off and remove the mains plug.
♦ Remove the water tank
5
from the appliance.
♦ To remove the air inlet grille
8
, three plastic lugs located at the base of the
air inlet grille
8
must be pressed upwards slightly to allow release.
♦ Remove the air inlet grille
8
in a downwards motion.
♦ To remove the plastic filter
9
, two plastic lugs located at the base of the
plastic filter
9
must be pressed downwards slightly to allow release.
♦ Now, remove the plastic filter
9
including the plastic frames from the appli-
ance by pulling it downwards.
♦ The carbon filter
10
is also located behind the plastic filter
9
.
♦ Start by removing the plastic filter
9
from the plastic frame by lifting it care-
fully out from under the retaining tabs in the plastic frame.
♦ Now remove the carbon filter
10
.
♦ Wash down both filters with lukewarm water.
♦ Allow both filters to dry completely before re-inserting the filter in the
appliance.
♦ To insert, follow the reverse sequence.
8
9
10