Bosch BGN 21700 Bag&Bagless User Manual
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Cleaning the filter fleece (a) and the foam filter (b) in
the dust container
the dust container
The filter must be cleaned:
After any malfunctions, i.e. after a blockage is cleared
If there is visible dirt on the filter
At least every three months
Figure
25
Unlock the locking tab on the rear side of the
container and open the base plate on the bottom of
the container.
container and open the base plate on the bottom of
the container.
Remove both filters (a + b) from the base plate.
Figure
26
Wash out both filters (a + b) and leave them to dry
for at least 24 hours.
for at least 24 hours.
After cleaning them, insert both filters into the base
plate.
plate.
Close the base plate and push in the locking tab
until you hear it click into place.
until you hear it click into place.
!
Note: When inserting the filters, you must follow
the correct sequence. The foam filter (b) must lie
on top of the filter fleece (a).
on top of the filter fleece (a).
Malfunctions
Removing a blockage in the dust container
Figure
27
Empty the container.
Figure
21
Loosen the blockage, e.g. with a screwdriver, and
tap or suck it out.
tap or suck it out.
If sucking out, a dust bag must be inserted in the
appliance.
appliance.
Figure
19
Fit the container cover, fold up the carrying handle
and lock it in place on the cover.
and lock it in place on the cover.
!
Note: After any malfunctions, you must clean the
filters on the dust container (
figure
25
+
figure
26
).
Filter care
Cleaning the motor protection filter
The motor protection filter should be cleaned regular-
ly by tapping out the dirt and rinsing.
The motor protection filter should be cleaned regular-
ly by tapping out the dirt and rinsing.
Figure
28
Open the dust bag compartment lid.
Figure
21
Remove the motor protection filter in the direction
of the arrow.
of the arrow.
Clean the motor protection filter by tapping out
the dirt.
the dirt.
If it is very dirty, the motor protection filter should
be rinsed.
be rinsed.
Then allow the filter to dry for at least 24 hours.
After cleaning, insert the motor protection filter
into the appliance and close the dust bag compart-
ment lid.
into the appliance and close the dust bag compart-
ment lid.
Replacing the micro-hygiene filter
This should be replaced with every replacement filter
pack
This should be replaced with every replacement filter
pack
Figure
29*
Open the dust bag compartment lid.
Figure
21
Release the filter holder by moving the locking lever
in the direction of the arrow.
in the direction of the arrow.
Remove the micro-hygiene filter. Insert a new
micro-hygiene filter into the appliance.
micro-hygiene filter into the appliance.
Insert the filter holder into the appliance and lock
it in place.
it in place.
Replacing the EPA filter
If your appliance is fitted with a EPA filter, it must be
replaced every year.
If your appliance is fitted with a EPA filter, it must be
replaced every year.
Figure
30*
Open the dust bag compartment lid.
Figure
21
Unlock the EPA filter by moving the locking lever
in the direction of the arrow and remove the filter
from the appliance.
in the direction of the arrow and remove the filter
from the appliance.
Insert the new EPA filter.
When doing so, first slide the rear part of the filter
into the intended recess and then push it into the
front, over the locking lever until it audibly locks in
place.
into the intended recess and then push it into the
front, over the locking lever until it audibly locks in
place.
After vacuuming fine dust particles, clean the motor
protection filter and, if necessary, replace the micro-
hygiene filter or EPA filter.
protection filter and, if necessary, replace the micro-
hygiene filter or EPA filter.
Care
Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect
the power cord from the mains before cleaning the
vacuum cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be
cleaned with a commercial plastic cleaner.
the power cord from the mains before cleaning the
vacuum cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be
cleaned with a commercial plastic cleaner.
!
Do not use a scourer, glass-cleaning agent or
multi-purpose cleaning products. Never immerse
the vacuum cleaner in water.
multi-purpose cleaning products. 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.
with a second vacuum cleaner or simply wiped with a
dry cloth or dusting brush.
Subject to technical modifications.
* Depending on model