Hoover U5150, Owner'S Manual

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Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your cleaner will ensure contin-
ued cleaning effectiveness.
Dirt cup
The dirt cup assembly consists of the
following parts:
Lid (A)
Dirt Cup (B)
Pre-filter (C)
HEPA Cartridge Filter (D)
Dirt Inlet Opening (E)
While the cleaner is in operation, the pre-
filter screen will stop larger debris from
entering the HEPA cartridge filter chamber.
This larger debris will be seen collecting in
the left side of the dirt cup. The HEPA car-
tridge filter will collect fine particles that
have passed through the pre-filter screen.
When to empty
It is recommended that the dirt cup be
emptied before the dirt reaches the dirt
inlet opening on back of dirt cup (Fig. 3-1)
or after every use if preferred.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such
as face powder or cornstarch, may
seal the filter and cause loss of suc-
tion. When using the cleaner for this
type of dust, empty the cup and clean
the filters often.
How to empty
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not use cleaner without dirt
cup or filters in place.
Push latch (F) to the left to unlock.
Lift cup slightly and pull straight out to
remove from cleaner.
Remove lid.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the
HEPA cartridge filter to empty the dirt
cup.
Tap side of cup until no more dust
particles fall from the HEPA cartridge
filter.
3-1
3-3
Replace dirt cup lid.
Slide cup straight into cleaner cavity.
Bottom of cup will rest behind grooves
at bottom of cleaner cavity (G).
Push latch (F) to the right to lock in
place.
3-4 3-5
3. Maintenance
Filter assembly
The HEPA cartridge filter and pre-filter
are essentially self-shedding.
Tapping the side of the dirt cup as
described in “How to empty dirt cup”
should sufficiently remove dust and fine
particles from the HEPA cartridge filter
and pre-filter.
The filter assembly can also be removed
for additional cleaning.
How to clean filter
assembly
Remove dirt cup and dirt cup lid as
described in “How to empty dirt cup.”
Grasp pre-filter frame and pull up firmly.
Slide filter assembly out of cup.
A
E
C
D
B
G
F
3-2
F