Emptying The Dust Container; Cleaning The Exhaust Filter; Maintenance; Cleaning The Dual Motor Protection Filter - Dirt Devil Infinity VT9 Manual De Instrucciones

4.1 Emptying the dust container

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Maintenance

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Empty the dust container after each vacu-
uming session, but at the latest when the
"MAX" mark (Fig. 10/1) has been reached.
ATTENTION:
Switch off the appliance before emptying the
dust container. This will prevent dust from
damaging the appliance.
1. Remove the dust container by pushing the
release button (Fig. 10) and then remove
the dust container from its console.
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2. Empty the dust container by holding it low
over a dust bin and only then push the re-
lease catch of the bottom plate (Fig. 11/A1).
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NOTE:
You can dispose of the dust filter bag with
your regular domestic trash as long as it con-
tains no waste materials prohibited in domes-
tic trash.
3. On this occasion, also take out the cyclone
unit by unlatching it as shown (Fig. 11/B,
the arrow will move from to
4. Remove any residual dust that may have
collected in the dust compartment.
5. Clean the cyclone unit by wiping it with a
dry cloth or by brushing it with a dry soft
brush, e.g. the furniture brush supplied with
the appliance.
6. Replace the cyclone unit and secure it by
turning clockwise (the arrow will move from
to ).
7. Fold the bottom plate back up.
8. Also check the dual motor protection filter
on this occasion. Clean it if necessary,
Zchapter 4.4, „Cleaning the dual motor
protection filter".
9. Put the dust container back into its holder.
You must feel and hear it click into place.
4.2 Overview of the filters
The filters can get dirty during use and there-
fore must be checked regularly:
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Keep the checking and cleaning intervals
given below.
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Clean the filters as described below.
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Damaged or deformed filters, however,
must be replaced immediately.
The following 2 filters are installed:
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Dual motor protection filter (Fig. 12/1)
- Checking: Check the dual motor protec-
tion filter for dirt and possible damage
every time you empty the dust container.
- Cleaning If during checking you see that
the filter is dirty, clean it as described be-
low (Zchapter 4.4, „Cleaning the dual
motor protection filter"). However, the fil-
ter should be cleaned at least every 3 – 6
months.
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Exhaust filter (Fig. 12/2)
- Checking: Check the exhaust filter regu-
larly for dirt and possible damage, at least
every 3 – 6 months.
- Cleaning: If during checking you see that
the filter is dirty, clean it as described be-
low.

4.3 Cleaning the exhaust filter

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Push the release catch of the exhaust filter
cover to the side and fold down the exhaust
filter cover (Fig. 13).
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3. Remove the exhaust filter.
4. Clean the hygienic exhaust filter by tapping
out the dirt over a dustbin. Should this be in-
sufficient, clean the the filter with a soft
brush, e.g. the furniture brush supplied with
the appliance.
If this dry cleaning is still insufficient, then
rinse the filter in clear cold water.
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ATTENTION:
The filter is washable, but not suitable for
cleaning in washing machines or dishwash-
ers. Also, do not use cleansers for cleaning
the filters. Leave the filter element to dry
after cleaning (approx. 24 hours at room
temperature). Only put it back into the appli-
ance when it is completely dry.
5. If the filter is damaged or deformed, replace
it. (Zchapter 5.2, „List of consumable
parts").
6. Put the clean exhaust filter back into its
holder.
7. Attach the exhaust filter cover at the bottom
side first and then fold it shut.
8. To secure it you must guide the latch by
hand as during unlatching until you hear
and feel it snap into place.
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4.4 Cleaning the dual motor pro-
tection filter
1. Switch off the appliance, remove the dust
container and empty it Zchapter 4.1, „Emp-
tying the dust container".
2. Open the latch of the motor protection filter
cover and take out the dual motor protec-
tion filter (Fig. 14).
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3. Hold the dual motor protection filter deep in-
side a dustbin and only then separate the
filter elements from each other.
4. Thoroughly rinse both filter elements by
hand with clear cold water.
ATTENTION:
The filter elements are washable, but not
suitable for cleaning in washing machines or
dishwashers. Also, do not use cleansers for
cleaning the filters. Then leave the filter ele-
ments to dry (approx. 24 hours at room tem-
perature). Only put them back into the appli-
ance when they are completely dry.
5. If a filter element is damaged or deformed,
replace it by a new one. (Zchapter 5.2, „List
of consumable parts").
6. Put the filter elements back together again.
7. Close the motor protection filter cover by
folding it shut. The latch must snap shut.
8. Put the dust container back into the appli-
ance. It must catch with a click.
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