Cleaning And Maintenance - Black and Decker FHV1200B Manual De Instrucciones

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• the handle can also be removed from the hose so that you can connect an
accessory directly to the hose cuff (17) when desired.
Hints for optimum use
• When working in confined spaces, the accessory caddy (12) can be removed from
the base.
• When vacuuming stairs, always start at the bottom and work your way up.
• Use the pet hair cleaning tool to agitate and suction up pet hair and ground-in debris
from carpeted or upholstery surfaces.
Optimizing the suction force
In order to keep the suction force optimized, the filters must be cleared regularly during use.
• Turn the filter cleaning wheel (5) two turns clockwise to remove any dust from the filters.
• The fine particulate filter must be cleaned regularly, see "Cleaning the fine particulate
filter" section.

Cleaning and maintenance

Emptying the dust container
The dust container must be emptied
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regularly, preferably after every use.
• Pull the door latch (9) and open the
transparent door (7) 180 degrees.
• Tilt unit to empty dirt.
• Tap the back end of unit if debris does not
fall out easily or remove filters for better
access.
WARNING:
Do not,
under any circumstances rinse out the dust
container or immerse the appliance in water.
A damp cloth and soapy water should be
used to clean the exterior of the appliance.
Always make sure that the appliance is
completely dry before re-use or storing.
Cleaning filters (figures E,F)
Both the plastic pre-filter (18) and the
pleated filter (19) are re-usable and should
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be cleaned regularly.
• Pull the door latch (9) and open the
transparent door (7) 180 degrees.
• Remove the pre-filter (18) from the
appliance as shown in figure E.
• Remove the pleated filter (19) by pulling
firmly (figure F).
• Tap the filters vigorously to remove loose
dust.
• If necessary, wash the filters in warm,
soapy water.
• Make sure that the filters are dry.
• Refit the pleated filter (19) into the dust
container.
• Refit the pre-filter (18) into the dust
container.
• Close the transparent door (7) and make
sure that it clicks into place.
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