Siemens VSQ5X12M1 - Manual (Page 32)

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a) Seal the dust bag by pulling the sealing tab, and
remove the bag.
b)Insert the new dust bag fully into the holder.
! Caution: the lid will only close if a dust bag has been
inserted.
Motor protection filter
Cleaning the motor protection filter
The motor protection filter should be cleaned regularly
by tapping out the dirt and rinsing.
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● Open the dust bag compartment lid.
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● Pull out the motor protection filter in the direction of
the arrow.
● Clean the motor protection filter by tapping out the
dirt.
● If it is very dirty, the motor protection filter should
be rinsed out.
● The filter must then be left to dry for at least 24
hours.
● After cleaning, insert the motor protection filter into
the appliance and close the dust bag compartment
lid.
If required, you can purchase a replacement motor
protection filter through our after-sales service (see
after-sales service centres directory).
Order no. 618907
Cleaning the foam filter
If your appliance is equipped with a filter frame and
foam filter, the foam filter should be cleaned at regular
intervals by tapping out the dust.
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● Open the dust bag compartment lid.
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● Pull out the filter frame and foam filter in the
direction of the arrow.
● Remove the foam filter from the filter frame and
clean it by tapping out the dust.
● After cleaning, place the foam filter back in the filter
frame, insert the filter frame with foam filter in the
appliance and close the dust bag compartment lid.
Replacing the HEPA filter (motor protection filter)
If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a HEPA filter,
this should be replaced once a year.
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● Open the dust bag compartment lid.
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● Pull out the HEPA filter in the direction of the arrow
and remove it from the appliance.
● Insert the new HEPA filter and close the dust bag
compartment lid.
Replacing the exhaust filter
You must replace the exhaust filter in your vacuum
cleaner once a year.
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Replacing the micro-hygiene filter
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● Open the dust bag compartment lid.
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● Release the filter holder by pressing the locking tab
in the direction of the arrow
● Remove the foam filter and micro-hygiene filter.
Insert the new micro-hygiene filter and foam filter
into the filter holder.
● Insert the filter holder into the vacuum cleaner and
clip into place.
Replacing the HEPA filter
You can order a new filter from our after-sales service
using the following replacement part number: 576 094
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● Open the dust bag compartment lid.
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● Release the HEPA filter by pressing the locking tab in
the direction of the arrow and remove it from the
vacuum cleaner.
● Insert the new HEPA filter and clip into place.
If you have used the vacuum cleaner for fine dust
particles (such as plaster or cement), clean the motor
protection filter by tapping it and, if necessary, replace
the motor protection filter and the exhaust filter.
Care
Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect it
from the mains before cleaning the vacuum cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be
cleaned with a commercially available plastic cleaner.
! Do not use a scourer, glass-cleaning agent or all-
purpose cleaning product. Never immerse the
vacuum cleaner in water.
The dust compartment can, if necessary, be cleaned
with a second vacuum cleaner or simply wiped with a
dry cloth or dusting brush.
Subject to technical modifications.
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