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M a i n t e n a n c e
Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued
cleaning effectiveness.
When to empty the Dirt Cup
The dirt cup needs to be emptied when the dirt reaches the "Full" line on the side of the Cup.
If more dirt than this accumulates, your cleaner will not operate effectively.
Note: All new carpet has loose fibers which can fill the Dirt Cup quickly while vacuuming.
Emptying the Dirt Cup
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Slide the Cyclone-Lever to the
"Unlock" position.
Grasp handle and pull the Dirt
Cup straight out to remove from
Vacuum.
Empty dirt into garbage container.
Put the Dirt Cup back in the
vacuum and slide the lever to the
"Lock" position.
Cleaning The Circular
Filters.
Grasp the Filter Cup located at
the bottom of the Dirt Cup and twist
counterclockwise to unlock and
remove.
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Cleaning the Pre/Post-motor Filter
How to clean
Disconnect cleaner from
electrical outlet.
The Pre-Motor Filter protects the
Motor from debris.
It is located underneath the Dirt
Cup and Filter Cup in the
Center of the round part of the
Cyclone-Lever.
Remove the small round Filter
and any debris on top of it. Rinse
well under warm water, then air
dry thoroughly before replacing.
The Post-Motor Filter assists in the
filtration process to return clean air
to the room. It is located behind the
door on the front of the Cleaner.
When the filter becomes dirty,
The Micro-Filter
: Open the door,
remove the filter and shake the
dust off the filter.
The Micro-Filter is non-washable,
therefore do not wash it in water.
The Hepa-Filter
(Select Models) :
Open the door, remove the filter
and replace.
The Hepa-Filter is not washable
and must be replaced.
Replace the door by inserting the
tabs on the left side and snapping
the right side into place.
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Grasp the Circular Filters and twist
to unlock Pull straight up to
remove.
Separate the Outer foam and Inner
pleated Circular Filters.
Wash each individually by hand
in warm water. Mild detergent may
be used if desired.
Rinse well, then air dry Thoroughly
dry before putting them back
together and replacing in the Filter
Cup The Filter Cup may be
washed In warm water with a mild
detergent. Make sure it is
completely dry before
reassembling with fliters.
Do not operate cleaner without
Either the Pre-Motor Filter or
Post-Motor Filter in place.
Post-Motor Filter
Hepa-Filter
Micro-Filter
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Pre-Motor
Filter
Unlock
Position
Lock
Position
Full Line
