Checking for blockages
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Always disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the mains before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance.
To prevent a loss of suction, ensure any removable accessories/filters are assembled and aligned correctly and the dust container is not full.
- 1.
Unplug the vacuum cleaner from the mains.
- 2.
Remove any attached accessory (E.g., floor head) from the extension hose and check for and remove any blockage.
- 3.
If the blockage persists, pull the extension hose from the flexible hose.
- 4.
Check for any blockage and remove using a pair of long nose pliers or a long thin piece of wire.
- 5. Press the flexible hose release button, then pull the flexible hose away from the hose socket.
- 6.
Check for any blockage and remove using a pair of long nose pliers or a long piece of wire.
- 7. If the blockage persists, remove the pre-motor filter and check for and remove any blockages.For more information, see the Clean the pre-motor filter topic.
- 8.
If the blockage still persists, remove the air outlet filter and check for and remove any blockage.
For more information, see the Clean the air outlet (HEPA) filter topic.