Royal Appliance M5036_5037 manual Maintenance

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Maintenance

4 Maintenance

4.1Emptying the dust container

Empty the dust container after each vacu- uming session, but at the latest when the "MAX" mark (Fig. 17/1) has been reached.

ATTENTION:

Switch off the appliance before emptying the dust container. This will prevent dust from damaging the appliance.

1.Remove the dust container by pushing the release button (Fig. 17) and then remove the dust container from its console.

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2.Empty the dust container by holding it low over a dust bin and only then push the re- lease catch of the bottom plate (Fig. 18/ A1).

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NOTE:

You can dispose of the dust filter bag with your regular domestic trash as long as it con- tains no waste materials prohibited in domes- tic trash.

3.On this occasion, also take out the cyclone

unit by unlatching it as shown (Fig. 18/B, the arrow will move from to ).

4.Remove any residual dust that may have collected in the dust compartment.

5.Clean the cyclone unit by wiping it with a dry cloth or by brushing it with a dry soft brush, e.g. the furniture brush supplied with the appliance.

6.Replace the cyclone unit and secure it by

turning clockwise (the arrow will move from to ).

7.Fold the bottom plate back up.

8.Also check the dual motor protection filter on this occasion. Clean it if necessary,

Zchapter 4.4, „Cleaning the dual motor protection filter“.

9.Put the dust container back into its holder. You must feel and hear it click into place.

4.2Overview of the filters

The filters can get dirty during use and there- fore must be checked regularly:

Keep the checking and cleaning intervals given below.

Clean the filters as described below. Damaged or deformed filters, however, must be replaced immediately.

The following 2 filters are installed:

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Dual motor protection filter (Fig. 19/1)

- Checking: Check the dual motor protec- tion filter for dirt and possible damage every time you empty the dust container.

-Cleaning If during checking you see that the filter is dirty, clean it as described be- low (Zchapter 4.4, „Cleaning the dual motor protection filter“). However, the fil- ter should be cleaned at least every 3 – 6 months.

Exhaust filter (Fig. 19/2)

- Checking: Check the exhaust filter regu- larly for dirt and possible damage, at least every 3 – 6 months.

-Cleaning: If during checking you see that the filter is dirty, clean it as described be- low.

4.3Cleaning the exhaust filter

1.Switch off the appliance.

2.Push the release catch of the exhaust filter cover to the side and fold down the exhaust filter cover (Fig. 20).

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3.Remove the exhaust filter.

4.Clean the hygienic exhaust filter by tapping out the dirt over a dustbin. Should this be in- sufficient, clean the the filter with a soft brush, e.g. the furniture brush supplied with the appliance.

If this dry cleaning is still insufficient, then rinse the filter in clear cold water.

ATTENTION:

The filter is washable, but not suitable for cleaning in washing machines or dishwash- ers. Also, do not use cleansers for cleaning the filters. Leave the filter element to dry after cleaning (approx. 24 hours at room temperature). Only put it back into the appli- ance when it is completely dry.

5.If the filter is damaged or deformed, replace it. (Zchapter 6, „Spare parts“).

6.Put the clean exhaust filter back into its holder.

7.Attach the exhaust filter cover at the bottom side first and then fold it shut.

8.To secure it you must guide the latch by hand as during unlatching until you hear and feel it snap into place.

4.4Cleaning the dual motor pro- tection filter

1.Switch off the appliance, remove the dust container and empty it Zchapter 4.1, „Emptying the dust container“.

2.Open the latch of the motor protection filter cover and take out the dual motor protec- tion filter (Fig. 21).

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3.Hold the dual motor protection filter deep in- side a dustbin and only then separate the filter elements from each other.

4.Thoroughly rinse both filter elements by hand with clear cold water.

ATTENTION:

The filter elements are washable, but not suitable for cleaning in washing machines or dishwashers. Also, do not use cleansers for cleaning the filters. Then leave the filter ele- ments to dry (approx. 24 hours at room tem- perature). Only put them back into the appliance when they are completely dry.

5.If a filter element is damaged or deformed, replace it by a new one. (Zchapter 6, „Spare parts“).

6.Put the filter elements back together again.

7.Close the motor protection filter cover by folding it shut. The latch must snap shut.

8.Put the dust container back into the appli- ance. It must catch with a click.

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