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aintenance and care
Emptying the dirt cup
1.
Turn vacuum OFF ( ) unplug the vacuum
from electrical outlet.
2.
Open the dirt cup compartment by lifting up
the door latch on the front of the vacuum.
3.
Lift the dirt cup assembly out from the vacuum.
4.
Remove the top cover from the dirt cup
assembly by unfastening the latch, raising the
front edge and removing the top cover from
the rear hinges. Set the top cover aside.
5.
Empty the dirt into a garbage container.
6.
To reattach the top cover on the dirt cup, align
the slots on the top cover with the hinges on
the dirt cup and rotate the front cover down
to the closed position. Then fasten the latch.
7.
Place the dirt cup back into the vacuum.
8.
Close dirt cup compartment door and press
down gently until it locks into place.
NotE: the compartment door will not close
without the dirt cup in place.
Cleaning the pre-motor filter
the pre-motor filter protects the motor from
dirt and dust particles.
1.
Turn vacuum OFF ( ) unplug the vacuum
from electrical outlet.
2.
Open the dirt cup compartment by lifting up
the door latch on the front of the vacuum.
3.
Remove the filter frame from the filter holder
by grasping the lip of the frame and pulling up.
4.
Remove the filter from the filter frame and
clean by hand washing in warm water. A mild
detergent can be used if desired. Allow the
filter to air dry completely before replacing.
5.
Place the filter back into the filter frame and
replace back into the filter holder.
NotE: the filter frame should be placed so
the protective frame is visible.
6.
Replace the dirt cup back into the dirt cup
compartment.
7.
Close dirt cup compartment door and press
down gently until it locks into place.
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6.
WaRNING:
to reduce
the risk of electric shock, turn
power switch off and disconnect
plug from electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or trouble-
shooting checks.
Washable Pre-
Motor Filter
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.
Tip:
For maximum cleaning performance, check the
filters often and clean or replace if necessary.
WaRNING:
Do not operate cleaner with damp or
wet filters or without all filters in place.
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