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.
- 1.
Unplug the vacuum cleaner from the mains.
- 2.
Push the cleaner release button from the upright storage position to the operating position.
- 3.
Turn the vacuum cleaner face down on the floor.
- 4.
Check for any blockage or debris on the brush roll bar, removing any trapped hair, string or thread using a pair of scissors.
For more information, see the Clean the brush roll bar topic.
- 5.
Remove the dust container filter and check for and remove any blockage.
For more information, see the Clean the dust container filter topic.
- 6.
Pull the main hose from the hose inlet.
- 7. Twist the main hose located on the back of the dust container anti-clockwise until it unlocks, then remove.
- 8.
Check for any blockage and remove using a pair of long nose pliers or a long thin piece of wire.
- 9.
Insert the bent end of the main hose into the opening on the back of the dust container.
- 10.
Twist the main hose clockwise to lock into position.
- 11.
Loop the main hose over the hose retainer.
- 12.
Push the main hose onto the hose inlet.