Dirt Devil V101 manual Maintenance

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Maintenance

3 Maintenance

3.1 Changing the dust filter bag

ATTENTION:

Switch off the appliance before changing the dust filter bag. In this way you avoid dust damaging the appliance.

Change the dust filter bag at the latest when the filter bag change indicator (Fig. 1/3) shows "red.".

1.Open the dust compartment cover by un- latching (Fig. 10/A1) and then raising it.

2.Raise the dust compartment cover until it locks in the highest position and stays open by itself (Fig. 10/B).

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3.Press the safety catch down as shown (Fig. 11/A) to release the dust filter bag.

4.Pull the dust bag holder up and out together with the dust filter bag (Fig. 11/B) as shown.

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NOTE:

Be careful when removing the dust filter bag so that no dust escapes.

5.Push the dust filter bag up and out of the fil- ter bag holder (Fig. 12).

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NOTE:

You can dispose of the contents of the dust fil- ter bag with your normal domestic waste as long as it does not contain any dirt not allowed in domestic waste.

6.Push the new dust filter bag into the filter bag holder as shown (Fig. 12/B) until it is flush with the stops (Fig. 12/B, arrows) of the filter bag holder.

7.Remove any dust that may have collected in the dust compartment.

8.Take this opportunity to check the motor protection filter as well. Change it if neces- sary chapter 3.4, „Changing the motor protection filter“.

9.Re-insert the filter bag holder with the new dust filter bag:

-First, set the filter bag holder into its guiderails (Fig. 13/A).

-Then push the filter back holder down un- til the safety catch (Fig. 13/B) for the dust compartment cover is disengaged, ena- bling the dust compartment cover to be shut.

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NOTE:

The dust compartment cover can only be closed if the dust filter bag is installed cor- rectly.

10.Close the dust compartment cover. It clicks into place audibly.

3.2Overview of the filters

The filters can become soiled with time and therefore must be checked regularly:

Please keep the checking and changing in- tervals given below.

Remove dirt as described below.

Damaged filters, however, must be re- placed immediately.

The following 2 filters are installed:

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The motor protection filter (Fig. 14/1)

prevents larger particles from destroying the motor in case the dust filter bag is de- fective.

-Changing: after each 4th change of the dust filter bag, at least every 6 months (chapter 3.4, „Changing the motor pro- tection filter“).

Exhaust filter (Fig. 14/2)

removes finest particles from the exhaust airstream.

-Changing: every 6 months (chapter 3.3, „Changing the exhaust filter“).

3.3Changing the exhaust filter

1.Switch off the appliance.

2.Push the release latch of the exhaust filter cover on its bottom side and fold down the cover (Fig. 15/A).

3.Remove the exhaust filter by its strap (Fig. 15/B).

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NOTE:

If the exhaust filter is only slightly dirty, it can be enough to tap out the dust over a dustbin. However, we recommend to fit a new exhaust filter at least every six months (item number chapter 4.2, „List of spare parts“).

4.Place the clean/new exhaust filter back into its fitting.

5.First hook the exhaust filter cover in at the topside and then press pres the bottom side towards the housing until it snaps into place.

NOTE:

To make it easier you can press the release catch until the cover snaps into place.

3.4Changing the motor protection filter

1.Switch off the appliance and remove the fil- ter bag holder with the dust the filter bag

chapter 3.1, „Changing the dust filter bag“, steps 1 – 4.

2.Pull the motor protection filter up out of the receptacle (Fig. 16/A).

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3.Rinse the motor protection filter element by hand thoroughly with clear cold water.

ATTENTION:

The motor protection filter is washable, but it may by no means be cleaned in dishwashers or washing.machines. Also, please do not use cleansers for the filters. Then leave the motor protection filter to dry (approx. 24 hours at room temperature). Only refit it into the appliance when it is completely dry.

4.If the motor protection filter is damaged or deformed, replace it with a new one (chapter 4.2, „List of spare parts“).

5.Put the motor protection filter into its fitting. Make sure that the thicker layer with the rough-structured surface faces the dust compartment (Fig. 16/B).

6.Insert the dust bag holder with the dust filter bag and close the dust compartment cover. It clicks into place audibly.

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