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How to maintain your Vacuum 

To maintain maximum cleaning performance, the 
following maintenance steps must be performed:

1. 

Clean the dirt tank if any visible clogs occur.

2. 

Empty the dirt cup when the dirt reaches the 
“Full” line on the side.

3. 

Check the inner and outer circular filters, 
and the pre-motor filter at least once a 
month and clean or replace as needed.

4. 

Check rotating floor brush frequently, 
remove any strings, hair or debris that might 
interfere with the suction power.

Note: More frequent filter cleaning or 
replacement may be necessary if you are 
vacuuming new carpet, fine dust, or have 
allergy concerns. Follow the instructions on 
the following pages to perform these simple 
maintenance steps.

Cleaning the dirt tank

You have three parts to your dirt tank: 
upper tank, dirt cup, and lower tank. 

Emptying the dirt cup

The dirt cup needs to be emptied when dirt 
reaches the “Full” line.

1. 

Turn off vacuum and unplug it from 
electrical outlet.

2. 

Remove dirt cup by pulling dirt cup release 
handle then left dirt cup out. 

3. 

Empty dirt into garbage container. 

4. 

Put the dirt cup back in the vacuum and 
push in the dirt cup release handle to lock 
into place. 

Note: There are two clips on the base of the 
vacuum that the cup will fit into to ensure 
proper placement.

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WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of injury 
from moving parts and/or 
electrical shock, step 
power switch to “OFF” and 
disconnect polarized plug 
from electrical outlet before 
performing troubleshooting 
checks

Tip:

The dirt cup may 
be washed in 
warm water with 
a mild detergent. 
Remove the lower 
tank from the 
bottom before 
washing. Rinse 
and dry thor-
oughly before 
re-attaching it.

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Upper Tank

Dirt Cup

Lower Tank

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Summary of Contents for LIGHTWEIGHT 3120

Page 1: ...Safety Instructions Product View Assembly Operations Maintenance and Care Troubleshooting Warranty 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 U S E R S G U I D E 3120 SERIES ug010 0291_3120_507 indd 1 ug010 0291_3120_507 indd...

Page 2: ...eaner or plug with wet hands Do not put any object into openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep openings free of dust lint hair and anything that may reduce air flow Keep hair loose clothing...

Page 3: ...Cord Wrap Power Switch Pedal Carrying Handle Easy Empty Dirt Cup Power Cord Inner and Outer Circular Filters Dirt Cup Release Handle Upper Tank Lower Tank Detent Lever Hose Holder Primary Separator S...

Page 4: ...e with the snap and knob on the handle 3 Insert the handle into the base and push until you hear it lock into place Note The handle is designed so only the correct snaps will fit comfortably with the...

Page 5: ...near the top of the handle Power Switch pedal The power switch pedal is located on the back of the cleaner under the cord wraps 1 Step on the power switch to turn the unit On The rotating floor brush...

Page 6: ...t cup The dirt cup needs to be emptied when dirt reaches the Full line 1 Turn off vacuum and unplug it from electrical outlet 2 Remove dirt cup by pulling dirt cup release handle then left dirt cup ou...

Page 7: ...d Rinse well then air dry thoroughly before putting back together and replacing in lower tank 6 Reassemble the lower tank with the dirt cup by twisting them together until the arrow is aligned with th...

Page 8: ...nd push in dirt cup release handle to lock into place Cleaning the upper tank 1 Turn off vacuum and unplug it from electrical outlet 2 Remove dirt cup by pulling the dirt cup release handle then lift...

Page 9: ...r 1 Turn off vacuum and unplug from electrical outlet 2 Place vacuum upside down with brush roll facing upwards 3a Remove five screws as shown with a small Phillips screwdriver 3b Lift off brush cover...

Page 10: ...on brush cover and screws Cleaning foot hose 1 Turn off and unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet 2 Place vacuum in the upright position 3 Locate the snap where the hose connects to the back of...

Page 11: ...e is pushed in completely 5 Vacuum path clogged 5 Visually check air passageway hose inlet and hose for anything that might be obstructing the vacuum path Carefully remove blockage 6 Rotating power br...

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