Eureka 5550 Series Owner'S Manual Download Page 7

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How To Use

CAUTION:

Do not plug in cleaner until you
understand all controls and
features.

  1.

Cord Retainer.

 To use, push electrical cord down into cord

retainer.

  2.

ON/OFF Switch.

 International symbol 

I

 means On,

International symbol 

O

 means Off.

  3.

Dust Cup Latch. 

When dust cup latch is pointing to the left,

the dust cup compartment is unlocked. When dust cup latch
is pointing to the right the dust cup is locked in place. See the
locked/unlocked symbols on the unit.

  4.

HEPA  Filter Compartment. 

To open, slide HEPA filter door

up and pull away from unit. To close, place HEPA filter door at
top of opening pressing against unit, slide down into place.

  5.

Dust Cup Handle. 

Use the handle to remove and replace

the dust cup in the dust cup compartment.

  6.

Dust Cup Compartment. 

To open, turn dust cup latch (3) to

the left pointing to unlock symbol, then grasp dust cup handle
(5) and pull dust cup out and away from unit. To close, place
the front of the bottom of the dust cup in groove at the bottom
of dust cup compartment, rotating dust cup up and against
unit. Then turn dust cup latch to the right pointing to the lock
symbol.

  7.

Stair Handle.

 To use when cleaning stairs.

  8.

Handle Release.

 Step on handle release. Pull handle back

to a comfortable position. Press release again to lower handle
further to clean under furniture.

  9.

Light Bulb Compartment. 

To gain access to light bulb

compartment remove the two screws in the lens.

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. Brush Roll Belt Window.

 To check condition of belt watch

to see if white dots on belt are moving through the window.
This indicates the brush roll is turning.

11.

Screws to Release Hood.

 Remove these screws to release

hood and give access to brush roll belt area.

12.

Cleaner Height Setting.

 The front of the cleaner has an

adjustment that raises or lowers the cleaner base to match
the type of floor surface. With the cleaner cord unplugged,
set the adjustment to lowest setting for maximum carpet
cleaning. If the cleaner is difficult to push, move adjustment
to next highest setting until cleaner is comfortable to push.
The brush roll must reach the carpet for effective cleaning.
For ease in moving the adjustment knob, place handle in
operating position and tilt cleaner back to remove weight from
front wheels.

WARNING: Avoid injury. Keep loose clothing, hair,

fingers, and all other parts of body away from
any moving part (such as the revolving
brush). Turn off the switch and unplug the
cleaner before changing the cleaner height
setting.

13.

Extension Wands.

 Use these wands on the end of the hose

for added cleaning reach.

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Summary of Contents for 5550 Series

Page 1: ...his product to the store For assembly problems or questions and replacement of broken or missing items contact Eureka s Customer Service Division toll free at 1 800 282 2886 8 a m to 7 30 p m CST Monday Friday and 10 a m to 6 30 p m Saturday To order replacement parts and accessories contact Eureka s Customer Service Division toll free at 1 800 282 2886 8 a m to 7 30 p m CST Monday Friday and 10 a...

Page 2: ...ets with inadequate current carrying capacity Turn off all controls before unplugging Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands Do not put any object into openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair and anything that may reduce airflow This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a rev...

Page 3: ...onges ou des prises qui n ont pas de capacité suffisante pour transporter le courant Fermer tous les contrôles avant de débrancher Ne pas débrancher en tirant sur le cordon Pour débrancher tenez la fiche et non le cordon Ne pas manipuler la fiche ou l aspirateur avec les mains mouillées Ne pas rien insérer dans les ouvertures Ne pas utiliser si des ouvertures sont bloquées assurez vous qu elles so...

Page 4: ...gned to pick up dirt and dust particles Avoid picking up hard or sharp objects with the cleaner to prevent hose clogs DO NOT OIL the motor or the brush roll at any time The bearings are permanently lubricated and sealed Customer Assistance The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance For additional service information please call 1 800 282 2886 You should know the model...

Page 5: ...ations Release the dust cup by rotating the dust cup latch to the left Pull out and up on the dust cup handle to remove from unit Dust Cup Latch Step B Attach Handle 2 Position handle as above Slide the handle down over the top of the unit inserting handle tabs into slots on unit 3 Find the two screws in the accessory bag included in the carton To secure the handle on the unit install the two scre...

Page 6: ...he cleaner 7 Secure the plug to the cord to prevent unwinding Cord Retainer 6 Cord Hook Step E Store Electrical Cord Step D Store Accessories Crevice Tool Cord Hook 5 6 6 Nesting Extension Wands shipped stored on cleaner Dusting Upholstery Brush Step C Replace Dust Cup 4 Replace dust cup by aligning front of the bottom of dust cup into groove on cleaner Pivot dust cup up against cleaner and rotate...

Page 7: ... handle release Pull handle back to a comfortable position Press release again to lower handle further to clean under furniture 9 Light Bulb Compartment To gain access to light bulb compartment remove the two screws in the lens 10 Brush Roll Belt Window To check condition of belt watch to see if white dots on belt are moving through the window This indicates the brush roll is turning 11 Screws to ...

Page 8: ...l does not operate call 1 800 282 2886 for customer assistance How To Use continued 14 Hose Retainers 3 Place hose on retainers to store hose on unit 15 Carrying Handle Use this handle to carry unit from one place to another 16 Dusting Upholstery Brush Store dusting brush here 17 Electrical Cord Hooks 2 Wrap electrical cord around them to store electrical cord on unit Top hook rotates down for qui...

Page 9: ...er 2 Place desired accessory onto end of hose or wand Turn ridge end to center Push wands together Pull apart Grasp both wands near ridges Nested extension wands to add reach Extension wands Some models use 1 wand Dusting Upholstery Brush is for furniture blinds books lamp shades shelves curtains draperies cushions and fabrics Crevice Tool cleans corners baseboards between cushions Dusting Upholst...

Page 10: ...urn fastener to the right to release then lift away from cleaner Check for any obstructions that may be in the tube Any obstructions can be removed by using a blunt instrument to clear the tube 3 To completely release hose from the unit remove two screws Any obstructions can be removed by using a blunt instrument to clear the hose Flexing the hose may help loosen the blockage After clearing blocka...

Page 11: ...lt turns the brush roll to agitate sweep and comb the carpet nap Check the belt regularly to be sure it is in good condition Replace the belt if it stretches cracks or loses tension Cut away any hair or threads wound around the brush roll or the belt pulley because the buildup could cause the belt to rotate unevenly How To Replace Brush Roll Belt Style U CAUTION Turn off the switch and unplug the ...

Page 12: ...st cup or the pleated filter assembly Release dust cup by rotating dust cup latch to the left pointing to the unlock symbol Pivot dust cup out and away from cleaner and remove Remove cyclonic dust cup by pulling latch 1 forward pivoting cyclonic dust cup out and lifting up To replace cyclonic dust cup put bottom of cyclonic dust cup in place by aligning tabs in slots and pivot top assembly back in...

Page 13: ...OVETHE CYCLONIC DUST CUP FROMTHE CLEANER BODY REFERTO PAGE 12 Emptying the Cyclonic Dust Cup It is clearly visible when the dust compartment is full and needs emptying Remove dust cup from cleaner body and dump debris in a waste container Reinstalling the Cyclonic Dust Cup To mount gray filter assembly into cleaner body make certain gray filter assembly is fully seated in top of dust cup Replace d...

Page 14: ...aner until it latches HEPA Filter Door HEPA Filter Use replacement HEPA filter supplied Style GE1 part number 62134 14 Latch Use replacement light bulb 57940 3 Lens Cover How To Change Light Bulb CAUTION Turn off the power switch and unplug the electrical cord before changing light bulb 1 Lower handle to remove two screws from lens cover 2 Pull lens cover from cleaner 3 Support socket with one han...

Page 15: ...e See pages 10 Headlight not working Light Bulb Replace light bulb Noise from the brush roll area Brush Roll Remove hood and clean debris from the brush roll area Belt Replace a cut loose or out of shape belt Cleaner is hard to push Cleaner Height Setting Turn adjustment knob to a higher position Hint Put handle in operating position Tilt the cleaner back to raise the front wheels off floor Then t...

Page 16: ... Cambridge Ontario N3H 2N7 If it is necessary to ship the cleaner outside your community to obtain warranty repair you must pay the shipping charges to the Eureka Authorized Warranty Station Return shipping charges will be paid by the Warranty Station When returning parts for repair please include the model type and serial number from the data plate on the cleaner Further Limitations and Exclusion...

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