Electrolux CycloneXL Cleaning the motor filter and the dust con- tainer filter, Tubes and hoses

Cleaning the motor filter and the dust con- tainer filter

	CycloneXL has a motor filter and a dust container filter
	that should be cleaned now and then.
	33	Open the front lid and lift out the dust container.
	34	Dust container filter: Remove the filter holder
		from the dust container and carefully pull the
33		dirty dust container filter out of the holder.
	35	Motor filter: Pull the filter upwards until coming
		away from the groove.
	36	Rinse the filters in lukewarm water and let them
		dry. Reattach the clean filters. Replace the dust
		container and then close the lid.

	Cleaning/replacing the exhaust filter*
	There are three types of exhaust filter:
	• Micro filter* (Ref. No. EF 17)
	• Hepa H12* non washable (Ref. No. EF H12)
	• Hepa H12* washable (can be bought as an option,
34	Ref. No. EF H12W)

The filters must always be replaced with new ones and cannot be washed (except the Hepa H12* washable).

37 Open the back lid and lift out the filter.

38 Insert a new filter and close the lid.

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* Certain models only.

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Cleaning the hose and nozzle

The vacuum cleaner stops automatically if the nozzle, tube, hose or filters become blocked and when the dust container is full. In such cases, disconnect from mains and allow to cool for 20-30 minutes. Clear blockage and/or replace filters, empty the dust contai- ner and restart.

Tubes and hoses 39 40

39Use a cleaning strip or similar to clear the tubes and hose.

40Hose handle could be dismantled from hose if cleaning is needed.

41It may also be possible to remove the obstruction in the hose by squeezing it. However, be careful in case the obstruction is caused by glass or

needles caught inside the hose.

Note: The warranty does not cover any damage to the hose caused by cleaning it.

Cleaning the floor nozzle		41
42	Be sure to frequently clean the combination floor
	nozzle.	42
43*	Press each wheel-hub and draw away the wheels.

Remove dust-balls, hair or other objects that may be entangled.

44* Larger objects can be accessed by removing the connection tube from the nozzle.

Cleaning the turbo nozzle*

45 Disconnect the nozzle from the vacuum cleaner tube and remove entangled threads, etc. by snipping them away with scissors. Use the hose

	handle to clean the nozzle.
46a	Disconnect the nozzle from the vacuum cleaner
	tube and remove entangled threads, etc. by	43
	snipping them away with scissors. Use the hose
		44
	handle to clean the nozzle.
46b	In case the turbo nozzle stops working, open
	the cleaning lid and remove any objects that
	obstructs the turbine to rotate freely.

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* Certain models only.

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