Checking for blockages
Always disconnect the cordless 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.
To check the floor head for blockages, press the release button, then pull the floor head away from the extension tube.
2.
Check for any blockages and remove using a pair of long nose pliers.
3.
To check the extension tube for blockages, press the release button, then pull the floor head away from the extension tube.
4.
Press the release button, then pull the extension tube away from the handheld unit.
5.
Check for any blockage and remove using a pair of long nose pliers or a long thin piece of wire.
6.
Push the extension tube onto the handheld unit until you hear a click.
7.
Push the floor head onto the extension tube until you hear a click.
8.
To check the dust container filter for blockages, remove the dust container filter and check for and remove any blockages.
For more information, see the Clean the dust container filter topic.
9.
To check the HEPA filter for blockages, remove the HEPA filter and check for and remove any blockages.
For more information, see the Clean the HEPA filter topic.