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Maintenance

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

Emptying and cleaning the dirt container
Remove dirt container

Press the dirt container release button and pull the dirt container handle to remove.

Open empty dirty bin

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

Close dirt bin door

To close, push the dirt release door until it clicks into place.

Cleaning the filter and separator
Remove dirt container

Press the dirt container release button and pull the dirt container handle to remove.

Open dirt bin lid 1

Push the tab on the lid of the dirt container.

Open dirt bin lid 2

Lift the dirt container lid to access the filter.

Remove separator

Lift the filter and separator from the dirt container.

Tap separator

Tap the separator over a bin to remove dirt and debris and wipe over the metal shroud with a dry cloth.

Remove filter

Pull the tab on the filter to remove from the separator.

Tap filter

Tap the filter against the bin to remove any dirt and debris.

Rinse filter

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

Close dirt bin lid

Refit the separator making sure that the tab on the separator fits into the groove on the dirt container.

Accessing and cleaning the brushbar
Remove floorhead

Press the powered floorhead release button to remove the powered floorhead from the wand.

Twist endcap

Using a coin, push and turn the brushbar lock anticlockwise to release the brushbar.

Remove brushbar

Pull the brushbar out from the brushbar housing.

Cut threads from brushbar

To remove any threads or hair, slide the blade of a pair of scissors into the groove on the brushbar and cut along the groove.

Clean housing

Clear any dirt/debris from the end caps and inside the housing of the powered floorhead.

Twist endcap closed

Refit the brushbar into the powered floorhead. Align the arrow on the brushbar cover so it points north, firmly push and twist clockwise to lock.

Cleaning the Mini Motorised Tool
MMT unlock

Using a coin, turn the brushbar lock anticlockwise to release the brushbar.

MMT remove brushbar

Pull the brushbar out from the brushbar housing.

MMT cut hairs from brushbar

To remove any threads or hair slide the blade of a pair of scissors into the groove on the brushbar and cut along the groove. Clear any dirt/debris inside the housing of the tool.

MMT check for blockages

Check the inlet for any blockages and use a blunt object to remove the blockage.

MMT replace brushbar

Refit the brushbar.

MMT lock brushbar

Turn the brushbar lock clockwise to lock.

Troubleshooting

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

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