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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.