Sanitaire SC2800 Series, Owner'S Manual

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HOW TO MAINTAIN
These instructions serve as a guide to routine maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service
calls, clean motor filter and empty the tank often. Empty the liquids after each use.
Motor Filter
CAUTION: Turn off power switch and unplug the electrical cord before service.
Never operate cleaner without motor filters or with defective filters.
Do not collect oily or hazardous materials.
Check and clean the Pleated Filter once a month to maintain good performance.
The filter can be cleaned by washing with mild detergent and warm water. Be sure
pleated filter is completely dry before reinstalling.
IMPORTANT: Avoid touching filter media with abrasive materials or using a brush
to clean between pleats. This will permanently damage filter causing
dust to bypass filter.
How To Clean Filter
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Remove the lid. Place upside down on a
hard surface.
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Lift up on filter, twisting and pulling, to
remove it from the ball float cage.
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To remove debris, tap filter against waste
container. If filter needs further cleaning,
wash in warm water. To clean between
filter pleats, gently fan open under running
water.
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When all parts are cleaned , follow the
above steps in reverse to reassemble.
NOTE: Do not put any parts in a
dishwasher.
NOTE: Your washable filter may need to
be replaced if cleaning it does not
restore cleaning performance.
Be sure to use GENUINE Sanitaire
replacement filter, 28680.
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Ball Float
Cage
Filter
Lid