Silvercrest SMZS 1600 A1 - Manual (Page 68)

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4 Maintenance
4.5 Cleaning the dual
motor protection filter The dual motor protection filter prevents coarse dust par-
ticles from destroying the motor.
„ Checking: Check the dual motor protection filter every
time you empty the dust container.
„ Cleaning: If you find that the filter is dirty, clean it as de-
scribed here. The filter should be cleaned at least every
3 – 6 months.
1. Switch off the vacuum cleaner and remove the dust
container as described in ZChapter 4.1, "Emptying the
dust container", steps 1 – 2.
2. Remove the motor protection filter with its holder from
the fitting directly in front of the motor by pulling the lip
provided (Fig. 30).
3. Remove the secondary motor protection filter with its
holder from the dust container by pulling it by the tab
provided (Fig. 31).
4. Above a dustbin, remove the foam plastic filter ele-
ments of the motor protection filter (Fig. 30) as well as
the protective motor pre-filter (Fig. 31) from their re-
spective holders (Fig. 32).
5. Thoroughly rinse the filter elements by hand with clear
cold or lukewarm water.
6. If one of the foam plastic filter elements is damaged or
deformed, replace it with a new one ZChapter 6.1, "Ac-
cessories and spare Parts".
7. Insert the cleaned or new foam plastic motor protection
filters into their filter holders.
8. Replace the secondary motor protection filter with its
holder in the correct position (Fig. 33, the grid of the fil-
ter holder must not be visible).
9. Replace the primary motor protection filter with its holder
in its correct position in the dust container (Fig. 34, the
grid of the filter holder must be visible).
10. Replace the dust container. It must catch with a click.
ATTENTION:
The filter elements are washable, but may not be
cleaned in dishwashers or washing-machines. Do not
use chemical cleansers or brushes to clean the filters.
Them leave the filter elements to dry (approx. 24 hours
at room temperature). Only put them back into the appli-
ance when they are completely dry.
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