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4 Maintenance
4.2 Cleaning / changing
the motor protection
filter
Clean the motor protection filter at every filter bag
change, but at the latest every 3 months.
Change the motor protection filter each time you open a
new package of dust filter bags, as a new motor protection
filter is always included in the package. However change
the motor protection filter at the latest every 6 months.
1. Switch off the appliance and remove the dust filter bag
as described in ZChapter 4.1, ‘Changing the dust filter
bag’, steps 1-3.
2. Pull the basket upward and out of the dust compartment
(Fig. 32).
3. Remove the filter holder together with the motor protec-
tion filter by pulling it upward and out of the appliance
(Fig. 33).
4. Hold the filter holder with the motor protection filter over
a dustbin, sink or similar receptacle.
5. Separate the motor protection filter from the filter holder
(Fig. 34).
6. Thoroughly knock the dust off of the motor protection fil-
ter.
7. If such dry cleaning is insufficient, thoroughly rinse the
filter by hand in running clean cold or hand-warm water.
8. If the motor protection filter is damaged or deformed, re-
place it with a new one (ZChapter 6.1, ‘Accessories
and spare parts’).
9. Push the motor protection filter back into the filter holder
(Fig. 34). Ensure that the motor protection filter is locat-
ed behind all 4 tabs of the holder (Fig. 34/1) at the same
time.
10. Push the motor protection filter with new/cleaned filter
back behind its 2 guide rails until it will go no further
(Fig. 35).
11. Put the basket back into the dust compartment.
12. Slide the dust bag holder with the new dust bag back
into its guides, ZChapter 4.1, ‘Changing the dust filter
bag’.
13. Close the dust compartment cover. It audibly snaps into
place.
The motor protection filter is washable, but it may not be
cleaned in dishwashers or washing-machines. Do not
use cleaning agents for cleaning. Then allow the motor
protection filter to dry (approx. 24 hours at room temper-
ature). Only put it back into the appliance when it is com-
pletely dry.