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Maintenance

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

Cleaning the dirt container and separator
Remove pole

Press the button on the flexi clean pole and pull to remove the handheld unit.

Empty Container

Hold the handheld over a bin and press the dirt release button to allow dirt and debris to fall out.

Slide container

Slide the dirt release grip back and forth to remove any remaining dirt from the dirt container.

Remove container

Slide the dirt release grip down, press and hold the dirt container release button and pull the dirt container to remove.

Remove separator

Twist the separator to remove.

Tap separator

Tap the separator over a bin to remove dirt and debris.

Wipe separator

Wipe the separator with a dry cloth to remove any remaining debris.

Replace separator

Line up the tab on the separator with the handheld and twist to lock into place.

Replace container

Line up the dirt release grip with the handheld and slide the dirt container into place. The dirt bin will click when correctly fitted.

Removing the brushbar and checking for blockages in the floorhead
On/Off flashing

If a blockage is detected, the On/Off button will flash and the machine will switch off.

Remove pole

Press the button on the flexi clean pole and pull to remove the handheld unit.

Tilt floorhead

Tilt the floorhead on its back.

Turn endcap

Turn the tab on the brushbar cover clockwise to release the brushbar.

Pull brushbar

Pull the brushbar to remove.

Wipe brushbar

Wipe clean any dirt and debris on the brushbar.

Check for blockages

Check the floorhead for any blockages, dirt and debris.

Wipe housing

Wipe the brushbar housing to remove dirt and debris.

Refit brushbar

To refit, slide the brushbar into the floorhead and onto the spindle.

Line up

Line up the arrows and push the brushbar cover flush to the floorhead.

Lock endcap

Turn the tab on the brushbar cover anticlockwise to lock into place.

Clearing a blockage
On/Off flashing

If a blockage is detected, the On/Off button will flash and the machine will switch off.

Remove pole

Press the button on the flexi clean pole and pull to remove the handheld unit.

Check pole

Drop a small ball of paper into the flexi clean pole. The paper will drop through if the pole is clear. Use a blunt object to remove any blockage.

Empty container

Hold the handheld over a bin and press the dirt release button to allow dirt and debris to fall out.

Remove container

Slide the dirt release grip down, press and hold the dirt container release button and pull the dirt container to remove.

Remove separator

Twist the separator to remove.

Handheld blockage

Check and clear any dirt and debris from the dirt container inlet.

Pole inlet

Check and clear any dirt and debris from the pole inlet.

Cleaning and replacing the filter
Release filter

Push the tab upwards to release the filter and lift to remove.

Tap filter

Separate the sponge filter from the filter frame and tap over a bin to remove any dirt and debris.

Rinse filter

Rinse the filter under the tap (40°C max, no detergent). Allow 24 hours to air dry before replacing.

Rinse filter frame

Rinse the filter frame under the tap (40°C max, no detergent). Allow 24 hours to air dry before replacing.

Replace filter

Once fully dry, refit the sponge filter into the frame and slide it back into the machine.

Fit flush

The filter will only fit one way and the frame will sit flush when correctly fitted.

Emptying the dirt container
Remove pole

Press the button on the flexi clean pole and pull to remove the handheld unit.

Empty Container

Hold the handheld over a bin and press the dirt release button to allow dirt and debris to fall out.

Slide container

Slide the dirt release grip back and forth to remove any remaining dirt from the dirt container.

Close dirt container

Push the dirt container door closed until it clicks into place.

Troubleshooting

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

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