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Maintenance
Here is what you can do to keep your appliance performing at its best.
Cleaning the pre-motor filter
Remove the dirt container from the handheld
Pull to open the dirt container lid
Pull to remove the separator from the dirt container
Pull the fabric tab to remove the filter from the separator, and tap the filter against the side of a bin to remove any dirt/debris
Rinse filter under the tap (no detergent)
Allow 24 hours to air dry
Emptying and cleaning the dirt container
Remove the dirt container from the handheld
Whilst holding the dirt container over a bin, press the dirt release button to empty the dirt and debris. Push to close the dirt release flap
Pull to open the dirt container lid
Pull the separator to remove from the dirt container and tap against the side of a bin to remove and dirt or debris. Replace the separator and filter and push the dirt container lid to close
Clearing a blockage from the brushbar
Remove the floorhead from the reach wand
Using a coin, twist the end of the brushbar to release
Pull to remove the brushbar
Using a pair of scissors, cut away any hairs or threads
Pull to remove any remaining debris from the bristles
Push the brushbar back in to the floorhead and twist to lock into place
Clearing a blockage
Remove the reach wand from the machine.
Remove the floorhead from the reach wand.
Drop a small ball of paper down one end of the reach wand
This should drop straight through. If not, you have a blockage that will need to be removed
Check the handheld unit for a blockage where the reach wand normally attaches
Check the neck of the floorhead for any blockages
Troubleshooting
Here is what you can do to keep your appliance performing at its best.