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C
Grasp end of HEPA cartridge filter
and pull it away from pre-filter.
Remove cartridge from assembly.
The pre-filter (C) can be cleaned
with a brush and then rinsed with
water. Allow pre-filter to dry
thoroughly.
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H
I
Align grooves (H) on pre-filter frame
with grooves (I) in dirt cup.
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Cleaning final filter
The final filter assists in the filtration
process to return clean air to the
room.
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It is recommended that the HEPA
cartridge filter be cleaned by tap-
ping either of the ends. DO NOT tap
soft pleated sides of HEPA car-
tridge filter as this could damage
the filter.
Tap filter until no more dust particles
fall from the filter.
DO NOT rinse HEPA cartridge filter
with water.
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Slide filter assembly down into cup
until a light snap is felt. Gently pull
up on assembly to ensure that it is
seated properly in the cup. Ensure
that no part of pre-filter screen
extends above top edge of dirt cup.
Replace lid and return cup to clean-
er (Fig. 3-4).
To remove this filter when it
becomes dirty, open the door on the
side of the cleaner.
K
Lift out filter (K) and hand wash it in
cold water with mild detergent.
Let filter air dry and reposition it on
the side of cleaner. Make sure the
white side of the filter faces outward.
Close door.
Should you want to replace this filter,
ask for HOOVER part No.
40110-006.
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To re-assemble filter assembly,
place large knob of HEPA cartridge
filter in hole on bottom of pre-filter.
Snap top of HEPA cartridge filter
into place.
Secondary and final
filters
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J
Cleaning secondary filter
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
The secondary filter (J), located
behind the grill in the bottom of clean-
er cavity, protects the motor from dirt
particles.
If the filter becomes dirty, remove dirt
cup (Fig. 3-2). Remove screw and
pull grill out. Lift out filter.
Hand wash filter in cold water with
mild detergent, then air dry.
Reposition dry filter, grill and screw.
Replace dirt cup.
Should you want to replace this filter,
ask for HOOVER part No. 38762-008.
Do not operate cleaner without
any of the filters in place.
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