Allow the hose to completely dry..

With the dust cup open, use the tab pictured above to slide the filter housing forward.You should then be able to remove the housing from the vacuum.. Once the housing has been removed, use the metal handle to pull out the filter.. As you can see from the image above, the HEPA filter should now be completely removed from both the filter housing and the vacuum.. 3.

Tap Off Dirt and Debris.If the filter only has a light covering of dirt and dust, you may be able to clean it by tapping it over a bin.. We recommend tapping off the filter into an outdoor bin to avoid dust and other allergens escaping into the home.If you suffer from allergies, make sure you ask someone else in the household to do this.. 4.

(Optional) Wash With Warm Water.For heavier clogging, you’ll need to wash the filter.

Run it under a lukewarm tap and use your hands to remove any dirt that’s caught on the filter’s surface.. It’s important to only use.

water when rinsing the filter.Tap off loose dust on the filter housing into an external bin, then use the tab to remove the filter itself from the top of the housing..

Step 3: Clean The Filter.Now that the filter has been removed, you should tap loose debris into the bin.. Once you’ve removed any loose dirt and dust, wash the filter under a warm tap until the water runs clear.

You probably won’t be able to get rid of all the staining, but aim to get rid of the majority of grime and other debris that’s built up on the filter.. Do not use any detergents, hot water, or other cleaning products when washing the filter.These can permanently damage the filter..