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STORAGE
Upper
Cord Hook
Lower
Cord Hook
STORE YOUR VACUUM SAFELY
1
Convert your vacuum back to upright
mode�
2 Rotate the upper cord hook to its upright
position and coil the power cord loosely
around the two cord hooks� Clip the plug
onto the cord to secure� (Fig� 17)
3 Store the dusting brush and the crevice
tool on the mounts on the accessory
holder�
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Fig. 17
4 Store your vacuum cleaner safely in a cool,
dry area where it will not be a hazard�
NOTE: Empty dust cup after cleaning and
prior to storing� See Maintenance section
for instructions�
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENT
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
1
Dust Cup
Empty each time you vacuum�
2
Pre-Motor Foam Filter
Rinse and air-dry every 3 months under normal use�
3
Pre-Motor Felt Filter
Rinse and air-dry every 3 months under normal use�
4
Post-Motor HEPA Filter
Clean once every 2 years or as needed�
Fig. 18
Screen
Filter
Fig. 20
EMPTYING THE DUST CUP
The dust cup needs to be emptied each time
you vacuum and periodically during cleaning,
when the dust cup appears full�
1
Remove the dust cup by lifting the side
latches� (Fig� 18)
2 Hold the dust cup over a trash receptacle
and press the bottom door release button�
(Fig� 19) Tap gently to empty contents�
Press the door closed until it clicks into
place�
3 If needed, turn the dust cup upside down
over the trash receptacle and press the
top door release button� (Fig� 20) Tap
gently to remove contents�
Use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove
debris stuck to the screen filter inside the
dust cup� Press the door closed until it
clicks into place�
4 Reinstall the dust cup on top of the motor
base� Hook the two latches onto the tabs
on the sides of the dust cup and push
down to lock�
IMPORTANT: Loss of suction may
occur if foam and felt filters are not
cleaned every 3 months� Rinse filters
with water only, and allow them to
air-dry completely� Also, tap loose
dirt off filters between washes as
needed� Foam filters may appear
dirty after use – this is normal�
Pre-Motor
Foam Filter
Fig. 19
Felt Filter
Post-Motor
HEPA Filter
Fig. 21
CLEANING THE PRE-MOTOR FILTERS
1
Remove the dust cup�
2 Pull the 2 filters out from the top of the
motor base� (Fig� 21)
3 Rinse the filters thoroughly in lukewarm
water until the water runs clear�
DO NOT put the filters in the washing
machine or dishwasher�
NOTE: The material in the filter will
discolor over time� This is normal and will
not affect the performance of the filters�
4 Squeeze out excess water and let filters
air-dry for at least 24 hours before
replacing� DO NOT use a hair-dryer or
other heating methods to dry�
5 Reinsert the felt filter first, then the foam
filter�
6 Reinstall the dust cup�
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