Cleaning The Fine Dust Filter; Cleaning The Pre-Filter - Miele SMUL0 Mode D'emploi

The flap at the bottom of the dust con-
tainer will open and the dust will fall out.
 Turn the lid of the dust container back
to its original position.
 Close the flap firmly. It should click
into place.
 Slide the dust container handle along
the guide line and down on to the
PowerUnit connector from above until
it audibly clicks into place.
Cleaning the fine dust filter (Fig. 35)
The fine dust filter is located in the dust
container.
Clean the fine dust filter at least once a
month.
 Remove the dust container.
 Lift the fine dust filter upwards to re-
move it.
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Risk of damage caused by incor-
rect cleaning.
The fine dust filter can become dam-
aged and be less effective as a re-
sult.
Do not clean the inside of the fine
dust filter. Do not use pointed or
sharp-edged objects to clean the fil-
ter. Do not brush the fine dust filter.
 Hold the fine dust filter over a bin.
 Carefully knock the fine dust filter
with the rubberized lower edge.
 Turn the fine dust filter slightly while
you do this to free the dirt from all of
the crevices.
 Once it is clean, replace the fine dust
filter in its position in the dust con-
tainer.
 Replace the dust container on the
PowerUnit connector.
Cleaning the pre-filter (Fig. 36–39)
The pre-filter is located in the dust con-
tainer.
Clean the pre-filter when required.
 Remove the dust container.
 Remove the fine dust filter (Fig. 35).
 Empty the dust container over a trash
can and lift the pre-filter upwards to
remove it.
 Unlock the motor protection filter by
turning it counterclockwise and lift it
upwards to remove it.
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Risk of damage caused by incor-
rect cleaning.
The pre-filter can become damaged
and be less effective as a result.
Do not use pointed or sharp-edged
objects to clean the filter.
 Carefully knock the dust out of the
pre-filter over a bin.
Tip: Use a tool like a fine cleaning brush
to clean the inside of the pre-filter thor-
oughly.
You do not need to clean the motor pro-
tection filter. It can be removed so that
the inside of the pre-filter is easier to
reach.
 After cleaning the pre-filter, place the
motor protection filter back into the
pre-filter securely, making sure it is
properly positioned.
 Lock the motor protection filter by
turning it clockwise as far as it will go.
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