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Remove the cartridge filter by turn-
ing it counter-clockwise (A) and
pull it out from the dust container
cover (B).
Remove the cartridge filter from
the cartridge filter plate by turning
it counter-clockwise.
Remove the protector mesh by
pulling it out.
Shake the dirt from the filter and
the mesh into a bin. If necessary,
the filter and mesh can be rinsed,
with cold water, under a tap .
Air dry them for approximately 24
hours, to ensure it is completely dry
before re-using. Avoid direct sun-
light and extreme drying circum-
stances (hair-dryer, etc.). If you
wish to use your appliance while
the cartridge filter is drying, you
may use the extra cartridge filter
inserted in the packaging box
(7440, 7460, 7480, 7485).
Insert the protector mesh back into
its place by pulling it onto the car-
tridge filter.
Insert the cartridge filter back into
the cartridge filter plate by turning
it clockwise.
Insert the cartridge filter back into
the dust container cover (B) and
turn it clockwise (A).
Insert the dust container cover back
into the dust container (B) and turn
it clockwise (A).
Put the dust container back into
the cleaner.
Cartridge filter reference number:
4
4
0
0
7
7
1
1
3
3
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
/
/
9
9
.
.
Cleaning the exhaust filter:
Open the filter grill to remove the
exhaust filter.
Take the filter out of the grill and
insert a new one.
Close the filter grill.
Exhaust filter reference number:
M
M
e
e
n
n
a
a
l
l
u
u
x
x
D
D
0
0
9
9
.
.
Troubleshooting
Power: If the electric power does
not come on, disconnect from
mains and check plugs, cable and
fuses where appropriate.
Blockages/dirty filters: The cleaner
may switch itself off in the event of
a severe blockage or excessively
dirty filter(s). In such cases, discon-
nect from mains and allow to cool
for 20-30 minutes.Clear blockage
and/or replace filter(s) and restart.
The clearing of blocked hoses is not
covered by the guarantee.
Please also see AEG-Electrolux
additional information in the sepa-
rate AEG-Electrolux Warranty
Booklet.
Water: If water is sucked into the
cleaner the motor must be changed
at an AEG-Electrolux Service
Centre.
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