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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always unplug the vacuum
cleaner from the mains supply before
undertaking any of the following
maintenance procedures.
Emptying the dust canister
Empty the dust canister Ê regularly even if it
does not look full, this will maintain the
performance.
1 Unplug the cleaner from the mains switch.
2 Undo the dust canister release latches È on
each side of the Lift Away canister by lifting
them up and outwards M.
3 Remove the dust canister from the motor base
Î
.
4 Hold the dust canister Ê over a bin and press
the lower bin emptying release button ËN.
Tap gently to empty contents. Press the door
shut again until it clicks into place.
5 If required, turn the dust canister Ê upside
down over the bin and press the upper bin
emptying release button ÂO.
Tap gently to remove contents.
Use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove
debris stuck to the screen filter
Á
inside the
dust canister O. Press the door shut again
until it clicks into place.
Remember to periodically (at least once a
month) clean the pre-motor filter (see below)
before refitting the dust canister.
6 Replace the dust canister on top of the motor
base
Î
.
7 Hook the two dust canister release latches È
onto the tabs on the sides of the dust canister
Ê and push down to lock.
Pre-motor filter
(to be cleaned at least monthly)
1 Remove the dust canister M.
2 Pull the 2 filters out from the top of the motor
base
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P.
3 Rinse the filters thoroughly in lukewarm water
until the water runs clear.
DO NOT put the filter in the washing machine
or dishwasher.
NOTE: The material in the filter will discolour
over time. This is normal and will not affect the
performance of the filter.
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Pre-Motor
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Screen
Filter
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VC73410MUK Rev2_Instruction Booklet 11/03/2011 11:00 Page 8