Electrolux CycloneXL User Manual

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* Certain models only.

Cleaning the motor filter and the dust con-

tainer filter

CycloneXL has a motor filter and a dust container filter

that should be cleaned now and then.

Open the front lid and lift out the dust container.

Dust container filter: Remove the filter holder

from the dust container and carefully pull the

dirty dust container filter out of the holder.

Motor filter: Pull the filter upwards until coming

away from the groove.

6 Rinse the filters in lukewarm water and let them

dry. Reattach the clean filters. Replace the dust

container and then close the lid.

Cleaning/replacing the exhaust filter*

There are three types of exhaust filter:

• Micro filter* (Ref. No. EF 17)

• Hepa H1* non washable (Ref. No. EF H1)

• Hepa H1* washable (can be bought as an option,

Ref. No. EF H1W)

The filters must always be replaced with new ones and

cannot be washed (except the Hepa H1* washable).
7 Open the back lid and lift out the filter.

8 Insert a new filter and close the lid.

* Certain models only.

Cleaning the hose and nozzle

The vacuum cleaner stops automatically if the nozzle,

tube, hose or filters become blocked and when the

dust container is full. In such cases, disconnect from

mains and allow to cool for 0-0 minutes. Clear

blockage and/or replace filters, empty the dust contai-

ner and restart.

Tubes and hoses

9 Use a cleaning strip or similar to clear the tubes

and hose.

0 Hose handle could be dismantled from hose if

cleaning is needed.

1 It may also be possible to remove the obstruction

in the hose by squeezing it. However, be careful

in case the obstruction is caused by glass or

needles caught inside the hose.

Note: The warranty does not cover any damage to the

hose caused by cleaning it.

Cleaning the floor nozzle

Be sure to frequently clean the combination floor

nozzle.

* Press each wheel-hub and draw away the wheels.

Remove dust-balls, hair or other objects that may

be entangled.

* Larger objects can be accessed by removing the

connection tube from the nozzle.

Cleaning the turbo nozzle*

Disconnect the nozzle from the vacuum cleaner

tube and remove entangled threads, etc. by

snipping them away with scissors. Use the hose

handle to clean the nozzle.

6a Disconnect the nozzle from the vacuum cleaner

tube and remove entangled threads, etc. by

snipping them away with scissors. Use the hose

handle to clean the nozzle.

6b In case the turbo nozzle stops working, open

the cleaning lid and remove any objects that

obstructs the turbine to rotate freely.

46a

46b