MAINTENANCE
To keep your vacuum's
suction power optimal, follow
these instructions. Make
sure unit is off and cord is
unplugged.
WARNING: To reduce
the risk of shock and
unintended operation,
turn power off and
unplug unit before
servicing�
Hand wash with
water only to prevent
damage from
cleaning chemicals�
Allow ALL filters
to dry completely
before replacing
in the vacuum to
prevent liquid from
being drawn into
electric parts�
IMPORTANT: Do not use
soap when cleaning the
HEPA filter.
RECOMMENDED
EMPTYING THE DUST CUP
FILTER CLEANING
Pull up on dust cup
1
SCHEDULE:
release latches and lift
Pre-Motor Filter Kit
dust cup off pod.
(Foam & Felt)
XFF500
Clean every 3 months.
Post-Motor Filter
(HEPA)
XHF500
Clean once a year.
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STEP 1
STEP 2
2 Hold dust cup over a
trash bin and press the
empty-release latch on the
bottom.
STEP 3
CLEANING THE FILTERS
3 Press top dust-cup
1
Pre-Motor
release latch to access
(foam and felt):
With the dust cup
dust screen and remove
removed, take out and
built-up debris as required.
rinse the foam and felt
filters with water. Tap
loose dirt off filters
between washes
as needed.
FOAM FILTER
FILTER FRAME
FELT FILTER
HEPA
2
Post-Motor (HEPA):
To access the HEPA filter,
reach under the grill and
press the button and pull
the grill away from the
vacuum. Remove and
rinse the HEPA filter.
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