Bosch BSG8 Serie Mode D'emploi page 46

Cleaning the motor protection filter
The motor protection filter should be cleaned regularly by
knocking out the dirt and rinsing.
21
Figure
Open the dust bag compartment lid (see Figure 18).
Pull out the motor protection filter in the direction of the
arrow.
Clean the motor protection filter by tapping it.
If it is very dirty, the motor protection filter should be
rinsed.
The filter must then be left to dry for at least 24 hours.
After cleaning, insert the motor protection filter into the
appliance as far as it will go and close the dust bag
compartment lid.
!
Caution: The vacuum cleaner must not be operated
without the motor protection filter.
You can obtain a new motor protection filter on request as
a spare part from the after-sales service. (see Spare parts,
page 41 )
Changing the micro-hygiene filter*
The micro-hygiene filter should be replaced with every new
replacement filter pack (after 4 dust bags) and at least
once a year.
22
Figure
Press the locking tab in the direction of the arrow to
unlatch the exhaust grille and open it.
Unlatch and remove the filter frame by pressing the tab
in the direction of the arrow.
23*
Figure
Remove the foam and micro-hygiene filter.
Dispose of the micro-hygiene filter and fit a new micro-
hygiene filter.
Clean the foam and replace in the filter frame.
If you have used the vacuum cleaner for fine dust particles
(such as plaster or cement), clean the motor protection fil-
ter by tapping it and, if necessary, replace the motor protec-
tion filter and the micro-hygiene filter.
24
Figure
Slide the filter frame under the two retaining ribs and
push in the direction of the arrow until it engages.
Close the exhaust grille.
Replacing the Hepa filter*
If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with a HEPA filter,
this must be replaced once a year. (See figures 22 and 24
for changing the filter)
* Dependent on model
44
Replacing the active carbon filter*
If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with an active carbon filter,
this must be replaced once a year.
25*
Figure
Remove the active carbon filter and dispose of it with
the household rubbish.
Insert a new active carbon filter. (See Figures 22, 23, 24
for changing the filters)
Care
Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the
power cord from the mains before cleaning the appliance.
The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be cleaned
with a commercial plastic cleaner.
!
Do not use a scourer, glass-cleaning agent or all-pur-
pose cleaning product.
Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water.
The dust compartment can, if necessary, be cleaned with a
second vacuum cleaner or simply wiped with a dry cloth or
dusting brush.
Subject to technical modifications.