Maintenance & Care
Cleaning the pre-motor pleated filter and foam filter
The pre-motor filters protect the motor from dirt
and dust particles and are washable.
1.
Turn vacuum OFF (
um from electrical outlet.
2.
Press the dirt container release button and
lift out by its handle.
3.
Using your thumb, pull out on the black
tab on the top of the pleated filter frame
to release washable PLEATED and FOAM
filters.
4.
Remove the foam filter and gently wash
using warm water. Allow to completely dry
before replacing. Hold the white pleated
filter under hot slow running tap water at an
angle to allow the water to wash away the
dirt from inside the pleats. Turn the filter over
to wash the other side and repeat until the
filter is clean. Carefully shake the water from
the surface of the pleated filter and allow it
to dry completely before replacing.
Never clean the pleated filter with a
brush.
5.
Replace filters by placing the foam filter
into the back of the filter frame. Insert
bottom of frame first into the opening and
push shut to catch onto the spring loaded
tab.
6.
Place the dirt container back into the
vacuum until it snaps into place.
Tip:
For maximum cleaning performance,
check the filters often and clean or
replace if necessary.
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). Unplug the vacu-
NOTICE:
This product is intended for household use
only and not for commercial or industrial
use. Vacuuming of dust from products
like plaster, concrete or ashes will damage
the motor and void the warranty.
3.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, turn power switch OFF
and disconnect plug from
electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.
WARNING:
Do not operate cleaner with
damp or wet filters or without
all filters in place.
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