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How to wash the filter

Turn power off and unplug the machine.

diagram showing plug being removed

Step 1 - Removing the filter

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

diagram showing how to remove the filter

Step 2 - Filter washing

  • 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 the filter

Step 3 - Filter drying

  • Leave the filter to dry upside down in a warm place for 24 hours or until completley dry.

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

diagram showing how to dry the filter

Step 4 - 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 refit the filter, bin and cyclone

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