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When the collected dust reaches the MAX level marked on the dust collection drum, the drum must be emp-
tied.
Empty the drum (ordinary cleaning)
1) Extract the drum completely by gripping the handle and pressing the button (fig. 10).
2) Place the drum over a rubbish bin and press the lever (fig. 11). The drum lid opens and the
dust drops into the bin;
3) Close the cover.
4) Replace the drum on the appliance.
Clean the filters in the drum (regular cleaning)
Regularly and whenever the appliance becomes less efficient, you are recommended to clean the
dust collection system thoroughly.
1) Empty the drum;
2) Rotate the filter (fig. 12) and remove.
3) Clean the HEPA* filter by shaking it and brushing it with a brush (fig. 13) (do not use wire or
hard bristle brushes as they could damage the filter material). About every six months or so, the
filters should be washed under running water.
4) Dry the filter thoroughly;
5) Replace the filter in the drum;
6) Close the drum and replace in the appliance.
* The HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter removes impurities down to a size of 0.3 microns, filtering all types of
particle and even bacteria.
Note: Make sure the HEPA* filter is always inserted in the drum before replacing the drum on the
appliance. Using the appliance without the filter could cause damage to the motor.
Air outlet filter
Depending on the model, your appliance is fitted with a microfilter or high efficiency filter
(HEPA Filter*) This is housed under the air outlet slits. Remove the air discharge grill, take out
the filter and when visibly dirty, clean.
Reposition the grill correctly.
Caution: Never use the appliance without the filter.
Safety device
The appliance has a safety device which trips and turns the appliance off if the motor
overheats. To turn it on again, unplug from the mains, eliminate the cause of the overheating
(eg. clogged nozzle, dust drum full, filters dirty, see the "Cleaning" chapter) and leave the
appliance to cool down (at least 20 minutes). Plug in again and press the ON/OFF pedal. If
the appliance does not come on, contact a service centre.
CLEANING
Suction power regulation
Turn the power regulator to electronically regulate suction power according to the type of sur-
face to be cleaned.
The maximum power of the appliance can therefore be exploited to vacuum dust from carpets
or hard floors (marble, ceramics, cotto, etc) and a lower suction power to clean curtains or
other light fabrics.
Rotate the power regulator to vary the power (fig. 9).
