Maintenance

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

Removing a blockage in the hose
Remove hose

Remove the hose from the base of the machine.

Lift clip

Lift the clip under the hose inlet.

Pull latch

Pull the latch out and remove the hose.

Remove blockage

Insert a broom handle or similar blunt instrument into the hose to remove blockage.

Refit hose

To reassemble, line up the latch on the accessory hose and push until it clicks into place. Push the other end of the hose into the hose to machine connector.

Cleaning the pre-motor filter
Remove dirt bin

Press the dirt container release button, pull to remove.

Remove lid

Turn the dirt container lid anticlockwise and lift to remove.

Remove filter

Turn the pre-motor filter anti-clockwise, pull to remove.

Tap filter

Tap the pre-motor filter over a bin to remove any dirt/debris.

Replace filter

Line up the pre-motor filter tabs in the dirt container lid and turn clockwise until it clicks into place.

Do not wash

Do not wash.

Emptying and cleaning the dirt container and separator
Remove dirt bin

Press the dirt container release button, pull to remove.

Hold over bin

Hold the dirt container over a bin.

Release dirt

Press the dirt release clip, allowing dirt/debris to fall out.

Remove lid

Turn the dirt container lid anticlockwise and lift to remove.

Lift separator

Lift the separator out of the dirt container.

Tap separator

Tap the separator over a bin to remove any dirt/debris.

Brush separator

Using a soft brush clean any dirt/debris out of the separator.

Line up tabs

Line up the tabs on the separator with the dirt container and slide the separator into place.

Separator fitted

The separator will sit between the tabs on the bottom of the dirt container when correctly fitted.

Removing and replacing the belt
Remove screws

Lie the machine on its back. Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove the 5 screws underneath.

Lift brushbar cover

Lift to remove the brushbar cover.

Lift brushbar

Lift to remove the brushbar. Remove and dispose of the old belt.

Add belt to spindle

Clean any debris from the spindle and place the new belt around it.

Loop belt around brushbar

Loop the other end of the belt around the rounded area of the brushbar.

Replace brushbar

Line up the right side of the brushbar with the base and push into place. Lift and push the left side of the brushbar until it clicks into place.

Replace screws

Line up the brushbar cover and push until it clicks into place. Replace the 5 screws and tighten to secure.

Checking the post-motor filter
Remove post cover

Press the post motor filter cover clip and pull to remove.

Remove post filter

Remove the post motor filter.

Check filter

Check the post motor filter for any discolouration.

Do not wash

Replace if discoloured. Do not wash.

Troubleshooting

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

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