Cleaning of the silver ion filter and of the electrostatic filter (certain models only)
To clean the silver ion dust filter, the electrostatic filter must be temporarily removed.
To clean the filters, use a vacuum cleaner at me- dium power.
The silver ion filter can be washed with lukewarm water. Leave to dry completely and replace.
The electrostatic filter is not washable but it should be replaced at least once every two se- asons.
The electrostatic filter can be bought from shops selling De’longhi accessories or authorized ser- vice centers.
START OF SEASON OPERATIONS
Make sure the power cable and plug are undama- ged and the electrical system is efficient. Follow the
END OF SEASON OPERATIONS
Before putting the appliance away or moving it to another location, empty any water left in the tanks.
Emptying the tank
Pull out the tank as described in the section: “FILLING THE TANK”. Unhook the drain hose on the left of the tank (fig.
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Emptying the internal tank
To facilitate this operation, at the start of the se- ason, replace the spout cap (G) with the drain hose + cap (U).
Place a receptacle (such as a jug or bottle) near the spout on the back of the appliance (fig. 42). Remove the cap and run off any water left.
When completely empty, replace the cap.
IMPORTANT: the tank could contain as much as 4 pints (2 litres) of water.
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•After performing the 2 operations descri- bed above, operate the appliance in fan only mode for about half an hour. This dries any water remaining inside the appliance.
•Turn the appliance off and unplug from the outlet.
•Remove the air exhaust hose and condensa- te drain hose.
•Clean the dust filters.
•Cover the appliance to avoid dust.
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