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Maintenance

Here is what you can do to keep your appliance performing at its best.

Cleaning the filter and separator
Remove dirty water tank

Press down the dirty water tank release button and pull to remove.

Lift lid

Hold the dirty water tank and pull the lid upwards to remove.

Remove separator

Twist the separator clockwise to release from the lid.

Wash separator

Wash the separator mesh under running water (40˚ max) to remove any dirt and debris.

Refit separator

To refit, line up the separator tab with the lid tab and twist anticlockwise to lock.

Remove filter

Pull the tab on the bottom of the filter to remove.

Wash filter

Wash the filter under running water (40°C max). Leave for at least 24hrs or until fully dry before refitting.

Checking for blockages
Remove tanks

Remove both tanks.

Remove inlet tube

Press the inlet tube release clips and pull to remove.

Remove hose

Lie the machine on its front. Squeeze and pull to release the hose from the main machine.

Remove hose

Squeeze and pull to release the other end of the hose from the floorhead.

Rinse hose

Rinse the hose and inlet tube in water (40˚C max) to remove any dirt and debris.

Refit hose

Clip the bottom part of the hose into the floorhead.

Refit hose

Refit the top of the hose into the machine until it clicks into place.

Refit tube

To refit the tube line up the base of the tube to the machine and push back until it clicks into place.

Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank
Remove dirty water tank

Press down the dirty water tank release button and pull the tank to remove.

Lift lid

Hold the dirty water tank and pull the lid upwards to remove.

Empty tank

Empty the dirty water over a sink.

Rinse tank

Rinse the tank and separator under water (max 40°C) to remove dirt/debris.

Using self clean mode
Empty tank

Empty the dirty water tank over a sink.

Fill tank

Fill the clean water tank up to the small area clean marker with warm water (40˚ max) and replace the cap and refit the tank on to the machine.

Stand in tray

Stand the machine upright in the rinse/storage tray.

Switch on

Switch the machine on. Do not recline the machine.

Press self clean

Press the SELF CLEAN button within 5 seconds of switching the machine on to activate. The self clean button will flash.

Self clean cycle

The brushrolls will spin and water will automatically be released. The self clean cycle takes 25 seconds.

Dry roller mode

The machine will automatically change to DRY ROLLER mode before finishing and switching off. To stop the self clean mid cycle press the SELF CLEAN or ON/OFF button.

Empty tank

Empty the dirty water tank and any remaining water left in the water/solution tank over a sink.

Rinse tank

Rinse the tank and separator under water (max 40°C) to remove dirt/debris.

Cleaning the brushrolls
Remove battery

Remove the battery from the machine.

Press button

Press the brushroll cover button.

Lift cover

Rotate and lift the brushroll cover up to remove.

Remove brushrolls

Lift the tab on each brushroll and pull to remove.

Rinse brushrolls

Rinse the brushrolls and brushroll cover in water (40˚C max).

Allow to dry

Allow brushrolls to dry in tray storage before refitting.

Wipe cover

Wipe the cover, squeegee and brushroll housing to remove any dried on dirt and debris.

Removing and cleaning the squeegee assembly
Remove battery

Remove the battery from the machine.

Remove tanks

Remove both tanks from the machine.

Lie machine back

Lie the machine on its back.

Lift tabs

Remove the 4 screws on the base of the machine. Lift the tabs and pull to remove the squeegee assembly.

Rinse assembly

Rinse under water (40˚C max). Wipe the felt strip and squeegee to remove any dried on dirt and debris.

Refit

To refit align the tabs on the top of the assembly into the machine and push the lower tabs into place.

Replace screws

Refit and tighten the 4 screws.

Troubleshooting

Here is what you can do to keep your appliance performing at its best.

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