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Pre-Motor Filter

Check the pre-motor filter each time the dust cup is emptied.
Clean or replace as needed.

To Clean Pre-Motor Filter

1.

Remove filter centered in the bottom of the dust cup
compartment.

2.

Shake filter to remove excess dust. If necessary, the filter
can be cleaned by vacuuming with another cleaner or
washing with mild detergent.

3.

Reinstall filter after completely dry.

Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement pre-motor filter, Part
No. 71480.

Pre-Motor
Filter

To remove True HEPA 

cartridge filter

1.

Push down on filter door latch and pull door away from cleaner.

2.

Push down on HEPA cartridge latch and remove filter.

To replace True HEPA 

cartridge filter

1.

Place bottom tabs of filter cartridge into slots. Rotate filter
toward cleaner. Push upward on the latch to secure into place.
Make sure True HEPA cartridge latch is secured on both
sides.

2.

Replace filter door by placing tabs of door into slots on cleaner.
Rotate door up and against cleaner until it locks into place.

NOTE: To have the benefit of a sealed True HEPA system, you

must use one of the True HEPA 

cartridge filter systems.

To remove Filter Pad from

 filter door

1.

Push down on filter door  latch and pull door away
from cleaner.

 2. Lift filter pad up and out of filter door. Dispose of old

filter pad.

To replace Filter Pad into 

filter door

1.

Place new filter pad in filter door.

2.

Replace filter door by placing tabs of door into slots
on cleaner. Rotate door up and against cleaner until it
locks into place.

These filter pads are interchangeable.
Filter Pad Replacement Options:
Standard (Good), Part No. 71847
Micron (Better), Style MF2
HEPA (Best), Style HF6

Models equipped with Cartridge Filter

(Only cartridge style filters can be used with these
models.)
Check the True HEPA filter each time dust cup is emptied.
Replace twice a year or as needed.

Models equipped with Filter Pads

Check the filter pad each time the dust cup is emptied.
Replace twice a year or as needed.

Filter Door
Latch

Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement True HEPA filter, HF5, or
Washable True HEPA filter, Style WHF5.

Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement filter pads.

True HEPA
Cartridge
Latch

Filter
Door
Latch

Filter Pad

Side Door Filt

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UTINE MAINTENANCE

Summary of Contents for 5740 series

Page 1: ... 1 800 438 7352 8 a m to 4 45 p m Central Standard Time Monday through Friday En Mexico llame al 5670 6169 www eureka com Upright Vacuum Cleaner Owner s Guide 5740 5799 Series 5840 5898 Series HouseholdType IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 QUICK REFERENCE HOWTO ASSEMBLE HOWTO USE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Dust Cup Dust Cup Filter ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Brush Roll Belt Brush R...

Page 2: ...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 revolving brush roll Keep hair loose clo...

Page 3: ...ébrancher 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 soient dégagées de poussière mousse cheveux ou toute autre chose qui pourrait réduire le passage de l air Cet aspirateur cr...

Page 4: ... 800 282 2886 If you prefer you can write to The Eureka Company Service Division 807 North Main Street Bloomington Illinois 61701 USA In Canada write to The Eureka Company 866 Langs Drive Cambridge Ontario N3H 2N7 Refer to The Eureka Limited Warranty for complete service information DO NOT OIL the motor or the brush roll at any time The bearings are permanently lubricated and sealed 4 Rating Plate...

Page 5: ... raises or lowers the cleaner base to match the type of floor surface 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 QUICK REFERENCE Helpful Information Listen to your cleaner If you notice a change in th...

Page 6: ...sock rug etc Thermal Cut Off This cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the cleaner in case of motor overheating If the cleaner suddenly turns off follow this procedure 1 Push rocker switch to off O position 2 Unplug cleaner 3 Check for source of overheating problem i e full dust cup blocked hose or clogged filter 4 If a full dust cup blocked hose or clogged filter is found empty the cup ...

Page 7: ...e thumb and finger pressure to slide handle into position Attach handle with two 1 inch screws provided in the assembly packet Use a Phillips head screwdriver NOTE Hand tighten with screwdriver to be sure both screws are firmly seated Groove Groove 1 2 Pick up hose and lay across upper hose retainer Push the end of the hose in the lower hose retainer to secure Upper Hose Retainer 3 4 Lower Hose Re...

Page 8: ...r cord hook Firmly push the electrical cord down into the cord retainer This will place the cord out of the way the next time you vacuum Next wind the cord around the two cord hooks on the back side of cleaner Secure the plug to the cord to prevent unwinding Cord Retainer Nested Wands Dusting Brush 5 6 6 Plug 7 5 6 7 HOW TO ASSEMBLE ...

Page 9: ...etting 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 Handle Release Step on handle release to pull handle back to a comfortable operating position To lower handle completely to the floor depress handle release a second...

Page 10: ...eaner without the dust cup or filter assembly in place 2 1 Emptying the Dust Cup Grasp dust cup lid and twist counterclock wise to remove Lift filter up and out of dust cup with a twisting motion 3 4 To replace dust cup position dust cup with handle facing inside the dust cup compartment place bottom of dust cup in bottom of compartment and rotate upward pushing dust cup against cleaner until it l...

Page 11: ...ning wash in warm water using a mild detergent Do not submerge dust cup lid wipe only with a damp cloth When all parts are completely dry replace filter in dust cup and replace lid Dust Cup Filter Check and clean the filter frequently to maintain good performance Remove dust cup by pulling latch upward and pivoting dust cup out and away from cleaner 2 1 Grasp dust cup lid and twist counterclockwis...

Page 12: ...o have the benefit of a sealedTrue HEPA system you must use one of theTrue HEPA cartridge filter systems To remove Filter Pad from filter door 1 Push down on filter door latch and pull door away from cleaner 2 Lift filter pad up and out of filter door Dispose of old filter pad To replace Filter Pad into filter door 1 Place new filter pad in filter door 2 Replace filter door by placing tabs of door...

Page 13: ...lt 3 Brush Roll Belt Motor Shaft 4 1 Brush Roll The brush roll turns as it sweeps and combs the carpet nap Remove hair and threads from the brush roll so it continues brushing the carpet To maintain the most efficient cleaning the bristles must touch the carpet To test the bristle length hold a ruler against the underneath side of the cleaner If the bristles no longer touch the ruler replace the b...

Page 14: ...rical cord before changing light bulb Lower handle Remove the screw from lens cover Pull lens cover from cleaner Pull old light bulb out of socket Push new light bulb into socket Replace lens cover Secure with screw Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement light bulb Part No 57940 2 Light Bulb 1 2 3 4 6 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...

Page 15: ...dapter onto the back of the cleaner line it up with the cleaner opening and push it against the cleaner until both tabs To Clear Blockages in Hose NOTE Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before clearing hose Locate upper hose adapter on the back of the cleaner Remove nested wands from back of cleaner for easy access to hose adapter tabs Press hose adapter tabs together and pull hos...

Page 16: ...eplace light bulb Page 14 Noise from the brush roll Brush Roll Remove hood and clean debris or items from the brush area roll area Belt Replace a broken cut loose or out of shape belt Page 13 Cleaner is hard to push Cleaner Height Setting Put handle in operating position Tilt the cleaner back to raise the front wheels off floor Then turn the knob to a higher setting Belt Replace a broken cut loose...

Page 17: ...ight Bulb Dust Cup Name Address street address needed for UPS City State Zip Telephone Day Eve Fax TOTAL ENCLOSED VACUUM CLEANERS Name Address street address needed for UPS City State Zip Telephone Day Eve Fax S O L D T O S H I P T O Part No Qty Price USD Total 2002 White Consolidated Industries Inc Printed in U S A Method of payment no C O D orders Check or money order payable to The Eureka Compa...

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Page 19: ... and serial number from the data plate on the cleaner Further Limitations and Exclusions Any warranty that may be implied in connection with your purchase or use of the cleaner including any warranty of Merchantability or any warranty for Fitness For A Particular Purpose is limited to the duration of this warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the ab...

Page 20: ...Do Not Return To Store Call 1 800 282 2886 7 a m to 8 p m Central Standard Time Monday through Saturday Don t Forget to Use Genuine Eureka Belts Caution Damages caused by the use of non genuine Eureka parts are not covered by the Eureka Limited Warranty 1 extra belt 2002 White Consolidated Ltd Part No 71496 2 02 Printed in U S A 1 Dusting Upholstery Brush ...

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