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Vacuum Cleaner

Owner’s Guide

5550 Series

Household Type

Part No.73657 

(12/03)

Please Retain

We suggest you record the model, type and serial numbers
below. They are located on the silver rating plate on your cleaner.
For prompt and complete service information, always refer to
these numbers when inquiring about service.

Model & Type

___________________________

Serial No. 

______________________

It is also important to keep your receipt as proof of date of
purchase.

IMPORTANT

Do  not return this product to the
store.

For assembly problems or questions and
replacement of broken or missing items
contact:

 Eureka’s Customer Service Division

toll free at 1-800-282-2886*, 8 a.m. to 7:30
p.m., (CST), Monday - Friday and 10 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. Saturday.

To order replacement parts and accessories
contact

 Eureka’s Customer Service Division

toll free at 1-800-282-2886*, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.,
(CST), Monday - Friday and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, or visit our web site,

www.eureka.com

.

*En Mexico llame al 5670-6169.

Important Information 2-3
Assemble .................... 5
Use .............................. 7
Accessories ................. 9
How to Remove
Blockages ................. 10
Brush Roll ................. 11
Brush Roll Belt .......... 11
Filter .......................... 12
Dust Cup ................... 13
Warranty .................... 16

Index

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©2003 White Consolidated, Ltd.

Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for 5550 Series

Page 1: ...his product to the store For assembly problems or questions and replacement of broken or missing items contact Eureka s Customer Service Division toll free at 1 800 282 2886 8 a m to 7 30 p m CST Monday Friday and 10 a m to 6 30 p m Saturday To order replacement parts and accessories contact Eureka s Customer Service Division toll free at 1 800 282 2886 8 a m to 7 30 p m CST Monday Friday and 10 a...

Page 2: ...ets with inadequate current carrying capacity Turn off all controls before unplugging Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands Do not put any object into openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair and anything that may reduce airflow This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a rev...

Page 3: ...onges ou des prises qui n ont pas de capacité suffisante pour transporter le courant Fermer tous les contrôles avant de débrancher Ne pas débrancher en tirant sur le cordon Pour débrancher tenez la fiche et non le cordon Ne pas manipuler la fiche ou l aspirateur avec les mains mouillées Ne pas rien insérer dans les ouvertures Ne pas utiliser si des ouvertures sont bloquées assurez vous qu elles so...

Page 4: ...gned to pick up dirt and dust particles Avoid picking up hard or sharp objects with the cleaner to prevent hose clogs DO NOT OIL the motor or the brush roll at any time The bearings are permanently lubricated and sealed Customer Assistance The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance For additional service information please call 1 800 282 2886 You should know the model...

Page 5: ...ations Release the dust cup by rotating the dust cup latch to the left Pull out and up on the dust cup handle to remove from unit Dust Cup Latch Step B Attach Handle 2 Position handle as above Slide the handle down over the top of the unit inserting handle tabs into slots on unit 3 Find the two screws in the accessory bag included in the carton To secure the handle on the unit install the two scre...

Page 6: ...he cleaner 7 Secure the plug to the cord to prevent unwinding Cord Retainer 6 Cord Hook Step E Store Electrical Cord Step D Store Accessories Crevice Tool Cord Hook 5 6 6 Nesting Extension Wands shipped stored on cleaner Dusting Upholstery Brush Step C Replace Dust Cup 4 Replace dust cup by aligning front of the bottom of dust cup into groove on cleaner Pivot dust cup up against cleaner and rotate...

Page 7: ... handle release Pull handle back to a comfortable position Press release again to lower handle further to clean under furniture 9 Light Bulb Compartment To gain access to light bulb compartment remove the two screws in the lens 10 Brush Roll Belt Window To check condition of belt watch to see if white dots on belt are moving through the window This indicates the brush roll is turning 11 Screws to ...

Page 8: ...l does not operate call 1 800 282 2886 for customer assistance How To Use continued 14 Hose Retainers 3 Place hose on retainers to store hose on unit 15 Carrying Handle Use this handle to carry unit from one place to another 16 Dusting Upholstery Brush Store dusting brush here 17 Electrical Cord Hooks 2 Wrap electrical cord around them to store electrical cord on unit Top hook rotates down for qui...

Page 9: ...er 2 Place desired accessory onto end of hose or wand Turn ridge end to center Push wands together Pull apart Grasp both wands near ridges Nested extension wands to add reach Extension wands Some models use 1 wand Dusting Upholstery Brush is for furniture blinds books lamp shades shelves curtains draperies cushions and fabrics Crevice Tool cleans corners baseboards between cushions Dusting Upholst...

Page 10: ...urn fastener to the right to release then lift away from cleaner Check for any obstructions that may be in the tube Any obstructions can be removed by using a blunt instrument to clear the tube 3 To completely release hose from the unit remove two screws Any obstructions can be removed by using a blunt instrument to clear the hose Flexing the hose may help loosen the blockage After clearing blocka...

Page 11: ...lt turns the brush roll to agitate sweep and comb the carpet nap Check the belt regularly to be sure it is in good condition Replace the belt if it stretches cracks or loses tension Cut away any hair or threads wound around the brush roll or the belt pulley because the buildup could cause the belt to rotate unevenly How To Replace Brush Roll Belt Style U CAUTION Turn off the switch and unplug the ...

Page 12: ...st cup or the pleated filter assembly Release dust cup by rotating dust cup latch to the left pointing to the unlock symbol Pivot dust cup out and away from cleaner and remove Remove cyclonic dust cup by pulling latch 1 forward pivoting cyclonic dust cup out and lifting up To replace cyclonic dust cup put bottom of cyclonic dust cup in place by aligning tabs in slots and pivot top assembly back in...

Page 13: ...OVETHE CYCLONIC DUST CUP FROMTHE CLEANER BODY REFERTO PAGE 12 Emptying the Cyclonic Dust Cup It is clearly visible when the dust compartment is full and needs emptying Remove dust cup from cleaner body and dump debris in a waste container Reinstalling the Cyclonic Dust Cup To mount gray filter assembly into cleaner body make certain gray filter assembly is fully seated in top of dust cup Replace d...

Page 14: ...aner until it latches HEPA Filter Door HEPA Filter Use replacement HEPA filter supplied Style GE1 part number 62134 14 Latch Use replacement light bulb 57940 3 Lens Cover How To Change Light Bulb CAUTION Turn off the power switch and unplug the electrical cord before changing light bulb 1 Lower handle to remove two screws from lens cover 2 Pull lens cover from cleaner 3 Support socket with one han...

Page 15: ...e See pages 10 Headlight not working Light Bulb Replace light bulb Noise from the brush roll area Brush Roll Remove hood and clean debris from the brush roll area Belt Replace a cut loose or out of shape belt Cleaner is hard to push Cleaner Height Setting Turn adjustment knob to a higher position Hint Put handle in operating position Tilt the cleaner back to raise the front wheels off floor Then t...

Page 16: ... Cambridge Ontario N3H 2N7 If it is necessary to ship the cleaner outside your community to obtain warranty repair you must pay the shipping charges to the Eureka Authorized Warranty Station Return shipping charges will be paid by the Warranty Station When returning parts for repair please include the model type and serial number from the data plate on the cleaner Further Limitations and Exclusion...

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