When the dust reach to the 1/4 level in the dust-cup, it means dust-cup is full. At this moment, dust-cup should be emptied and the filter should be washed.
Open the dust-cup as showing in the picture.
MAINTENANCE:
The filter should often be cleaned when it is dirty and suggest to be replaced after using 100 hours or so in order to avoid barrier.
When the HEPA-filter is full of dust, it should be cleaned.
ATTENTION:
Don't wash the filter in the washing machine or dry it with electrical heater, please refix it after drying the filter in the air.
Don't clean the outer-shell of vacuum cleaner in petrol oil-like liquid. Please rub it with water and soft soap liquid.
Don't clean the machine with the cloth full of water. Don't let the water flow into the vacuum cleaner.