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maintenance
10. Maintenance
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the machine is
switched off and unplugged from the socket
before carrying out any maintenance.
Cleaning the Pre-Motor Filter.
1. Remove the motor top from the unit, turn on its side
and remove the float housing in an anti-clockwise
direction to unscrew (Fig.10/1).
2. Remove the blue filter (Fig.10/2) and wash under a tap.
Allow to dry thoroughly before replacing back into the
machine. Replace with a new filter as necessary.
3. Turn the float housing in a clockwise direction until
secure and place the motor top back onto the unit.
Cleaning the Post-Motor Filter
1. Remove the filter housing at the back of the machine
(Fig.10/3).
2. Remove the filter (Fig.10/4) and wash under a tap.
Allow to dry thoroughly before replacing back into the
machine.
3. Once dry, put the filter back into the housing and place
back into the machine.
Cleaning the Pleated Pre-Motor Filter Assembly
1. Remove the filter by twisting gently. This will release it
from the motor housing (Fig.10/5).
2. Clean by tapping it against the side of a bin or by
brushing gently.
NOTE: Do not wash this filter. Replace every 9-12
months as needed.
Fig.10/1
Fig.10/2
Fig.10/4
Fig.10/3
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Fig.10/5
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