3. Adjust the suction power by sliding the vacuum suction
control (H).
4. As you vacuum, check frequently the bag "full" indicator
on the canister (J). It will change to red when the bag is
full. To empty the permanent bag, see Emptying
Permanent Bag in the Care and Cleaning section.
5. When finished vacuuming, press the On/Off push button
to turn off the unit.
6. Unplug unit.
7. Press the retractable cord button with your foot or hand.
The cord winds back into the unit (K).
Caution:
• The cord moves fast when retracting. Stand clear of the
cord as it rewinds so it does not whip into you.
• To prevent cord from whipping when rewinding, hold
plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
USING CLEANING TOOLS
Dusting Brush and Crevice Tool
• Use dusting brush to dust furniture, draperies, lamps and shelves.
• Use crevice tool for tight narrow spaces.
Tip:
You can keep the crevice tool and the dusting brush in the storage clip for easy
access.
Both cleaning tools can be attached to either the end of the
extension tube or the flexible hose (L).
Care and Cleaning
Important:
Always turn off and unplug the unit before
cleaning.
CLEANING
Note: To maintain maximum cleaning performance, empty
the permanent dust bag and clean or replace the dust filter often and replace
exhaust filter as needed.
Emptying Permanent Dust Bag
1. Press lid release to open dust bag compartment.
2. Press and hold bag latch.
3. Grasp dust bag collar and lift it up and out of canister
(M).
4. Slide clip off and empty dust bag into trash.
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Cleaning Permanent Dust Bag
1. Hand wash the dust bag with soap and water.
2. Hang it up to air dry thoroughly before replacing in the vacuum.
To Reinstall Permanent Dust Bag
1. Slide clip onto the dust bag.
2. Press and hold the bag latch open.
3. Insert the bag collar with arrow in the down position into
the dust bag compartment. Place collar all the way down
into the guides (N).
Note: Be sure collar is correctly placed into the guides
in the bottom of the dust bag compartment. Fit the hole
in the collar of the bag over the opening on the inside
of the vacuum canister.
4. Release the bag latch.
5. Latch locks on top of collar to secure dust bag in place.
6. Close the canister lid.
Dust Filter
The dust filter is located in the back of the dust bag compartment.
To clean or replace dust filter:
1. Open the canister lid.
2. Grasp dust filter and pull up and out (P).
3. Shake over a trash can.
4. Wash the filter in soap and water.
5. Allow to dry completely before replacing in the vacuum.
6. Insert cleaned dust filter or replace with a new one.
7. Close the canister lid.
Exhaust Filter
The exhaust filter is located at the back of the canister. Clean
or replace it as needed. For cleaning follow instructions
3,4 and 5 under "Dust Filter."
1. Push down the locking clip on the exhaust filter cover
and pull out.
2. Grasp the filter and pull out (Q).
3. Insert a new filter or cleaned filter and snap cover back
in place.
STORAGE
Unit stores vertically for compact storage. Insert storage clip
into the slot located on the bottom of the unit. Crevice tool
and dusting brush store on the storage clip (R).
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J
K
M
Q
R
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