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Maintenance
Here is what you can do to keep your appliance performing at its best.
Removing a blockage from the hose
![Remove hose](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685963322/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Remove_hose_final.png)
Remove the hose from the machine.
![Remove blockage from hose](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685963698/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Hose_final.png)
Push a broom handle (or something similar) through the hose to remove the blockage.
Cleaning the pre-motor filter
![Remove dirt container](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685963263/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Remove_dirt_container_final.png)
Remove the dirt container.
![Turn lid](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685963426/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Remove_DC_lid_final.png)
Turn the lid anti-clockwise.
![Remove filter](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685964357/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Remove_pre_filter_final.png)
Remove the pre-motor filter.
![Tap filter against bin](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685964236/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Tap_pre_filter_final.png)
Tap the filter against the side of a bin.
![Rinse filter](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685964819/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Rinse_pre_filter_final2.png)
Rinse the filter under the tap (no detergent).
![Allow filter to air dry](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685963377/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Allow_pre_filter_to_dry_final.png)
Allow 24 hours to air dry.
Emptying and cleaning the dirt container
![Remove dirt container](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685963263/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Remove_dirt_container_final.png)
Remove the dirt container.
![Release dirt](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685963538/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Release_dirt_final.png)
Release the dirt from the dirt container.
![Turn lid](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685963426/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Remove_DC_lid_final.png)
Turn the lid anti-clockwise.
![Remove filter](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685964357/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Remove_pre_filter_final.png)
Remove the pre-motor filter.
![Twist shroud](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685963588/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Twist_shroud_final.png)
Turn the central shroud anti-clockwise.
![Remove shroud](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685964415/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Remove_shroud_final.png)
Lift to remove.
![Tap shroud over bin](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685964068/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Tap_shroud_final.png)
Tap the central shroud against the side of a bin.
![Rinse shroud](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685964125/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Rinse_shroud_final.png)
Rinse the central shroud under the tap.
![Allow shroud to dry](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685963644/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Dry_shroud_final.png)
Allow 24 hours to air dry.
Cleaning the post-motor filter
![Press down the tab](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685963485/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Remove_exhaust_cover_final.png)
Press down the tab on the post-motor filter cover and remove.
![Remove post motor filter](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685964473/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Remove_exhaust_filter_final.png)
Remove filter.
![Tap filter over bin](https://res.cloudinary.com/vax2/image/upload/v1685964295/Support/Maintenance/Power%206%20Cylinder/Tap_exhaust_filter_final.png)
Tap the post-motor filter on the side of a bin. DO NOT WASH.
Troubleshooting
Here is what you can do to keep your appliance performing at its best.