OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.
Cleaning & Changing the
HEPA Dust Cup Filter
(cont.)
CAUTION
:
The suction hole must be
open, free of any obstructions at all
times. Otherwise, the motor will overheat
and could become damaged.
PLEASE NOTE
: The white pleated
filter material in the HEPA Dust Cup
Filter will discolor over time -This is
NORMAL and will NOT affect the
performance of the filter. If the HEPA
Dust Cup Filter
is properly
"TapCleaned”
after each use
and suction
does not return
to 100%, then
we suggest that
the HEPA filter
be “TapCleaned”
vigorously until
no more dust
can be removed, then rinsed under
the faucet and allowed to dry for 24
hours before refitting into the vacuum.
(Fig. A)
This should be once a
month or when suction appears to
be reduced
.
Warning:
Allow 24
hours for drying before
replacing in unit.
Wash
once a
month or
when
suction
appears
reduced
Fig. A
Warning
:
Always empty the dust cup
and clean the HEPA dust cup filter
before each use and during prolonged
usage. Never over fill the dust cup -
remove dirt and clean the dust cup filter
when dirt in dust cup is at or below the
"MAX" level during prolonged usage or
risk motor damage.
If you wash the Hepa dust cup filter,
make sure that it is completely dry
before inserting back in the vacuum.
Changing & Cleaning the Pre-
Motor Filter
The pre-motor filter is a washable filter
but should be replaced every three (3) to
six (6) months depending on usage.
• Remove the dust cup and remove the
pre-motor filter.
• Rinse the pre-motor filter in lukewarm
water and dry the filter completely. Do
not use a washing machine to rinse
the filter. Do not use a hair dryer to
dry it. Air dry only. Never operate the
vacuum without the pre-motor filter in
place.
• When the filter is dry, replace into the
unit and replace the filter cover over it.
• A severely solid or clogged filter
should be thoroughly washed with
fresh tepid water. A mild detergent
can be used if required.
Pre-Motor
Filter Inside
Post
Motor
Filter
Changing & Cleaning the Post
Motor Filter
The post motor filter is a washable filter
but should be replaced every three (3) to
six (6) months depending on usage.
• Remove the filter cover from the front
of the unit.
• Rinse the post motor filter in lukewarm
water and dry the filter completely.
Do not use a washing machine to
rinse the filter. Do not use a hair
dryer to dry it. Air dry only. Never
operate the vacuum without the post
motor filter in place.
• When the filter is dry, replace into the
unit and replace the filter cover over it.
• A severely solid or clogged filter
should be thoroughly washed with
fresh tepid water. A mild detergent
can be used if required.
Please Note:
The HEPA Dust Cup
Filter is washable. It should, however,
be replaced every six (6) months to
ensure peak performance of your
vacuum.
Both the Pre-Motor and Post Motor
Filters are washable. They should
however be replaced every three (3)
months to ensure peak performance of
your vacuum.
Important:
Make sure that
ALL
filters
are completely dry before re-installing
back in the hand vacuum.
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MESURES DE PRÉCAUTION
IMPORTANT :
si l’orifice de succion dans l’appareil ou le boyau est BLOQUÉ,
arrêtez l’aspirateur et retirez-en le blocage avant de remettre l’appareil en marche.
1. Évitez d’utiliser l’aspirateur près des
chaufferettes, radiateurs ou mégots
de cigarette.
2. Avant d’insérer la fiche dans la prise
murale, assurez-vous que vos mains
sont bien sèches.
4. Pour débrancher l’aspirateur, tirez
sur la fiche pour la retirer de la
prise, et non pas sur le cordon
d’alimentation.
3. Avant de commencer le nettoyage,
assurez-vous d’enlever tout grand
objet ou objet pointu risquant
d’endommager le filtre de la
coupelle à poussière.
5. Évitez d’aspirer tout substance
brûlante ou fumante comme les
cigarettes, allumettes ou cendres
chaudes.
6. Évitez d’utiliser l’aspirateur sans que
le filtre de la coupelle à
poussière soit en place.
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