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DC38 Multi Floor
DC38 Multi Floor cylinder vacuum cleaner

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Washing the filters

Turn power off and unplug the machine.

diagram showing plug being removed

Step 1 - Removing filter A

  • With the bin removed, pull filter A out from the top of the cyclone.

diagram showing how to remove filter A

Step 2 - Removing filter B

  • Turn filter B release catch anti clockwise until the ball shell can be removed.
  • Press the release catches on filter B and remove from the machine.

diagram showing how to remove filter B

Step 3 - Filter washing

Filter A

  • Run cold water through the open end of the filter for approximately 10 seconds (Please do not use detergent, do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine).
  • Turn the filter up side down and tap 10 times.
  • Squeeze and twist the filter.
  • Repeat until clean.

diagram showing how to wash Filter A

Filter B

  • Run cold water through both sides of the filter and masage gently (Please do not use detergent, do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine).
  • Tap the filter 10 times.
  • Repeat until clean.

diagram showing how to wash filter B

Step 4 - Filter drying

  • Leave the filters to dry upside down in a warm place for 24 hours, until completly dry.

Do not dry the filters in a tumble dryer, oven, microwave or near a naked flame.

diagram showing how to dry the filters

Step 5 - Re-assembling the machine

  • Ensure the filters are completely dry before refitting into machine.
  • Re-assemble the machine as shown below and test.

diagram showing how to replace the filters

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