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Maintenance & Care
To maximize performance and extend life of
your vacuum it is very important to perform
the following maintenance steps.
Emptying the Easy Empty™
Dirt Container
1.
Empty when dirt reaches the “Full” line on
the container
2.
Turn power OFF. Unplug power cord from
electrical outlet.
3.
Slide Lock ‘n Seal lever to “Unlock” position.
4.
Grasp dirt cup handle and pull straight out
to remove from vacuum and empty.
5.
Place dirt container back in the vacuum and
slide lever to lock position.
NOTE: The dirt container may be washed in
warm water with mild detergent. Make sure
it is completely dry before replacing.
Cleaning inner and outer circular filter
To maintain suction and cleaning performance,
check and clean filters regularly
1.
Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord from
electrical outlet
2.
Slide Lock ‘n Seal lever to unlock position.
3.
Remove the dirt container and set aside. Grasp
the filter cup, lift and pull straight up. DO NOT
PULL CIRCULAR FOAM FILTER OUT OF THE
FILTER CUP WHILE IT IS STILL IN THE VACUUM.
4.
Grasp the plastic tab on the top of the circular
foam filters. Twist counterclockwise to unlock
and pull out.
5.
Separate both outer foam filters and inner
pleated circular filter. Wash each individually by
hand in warm water. Mild detergent may be used
if desired. Rinse well, let filters completely air dry
before replacing in filter cup.
6.
Wash filter cup in warm water with mild deter-
gent. Completely air dry before reassembling
with filters. DO NOT PUT IN DISHWASHER.
7.
The upper tank and primary separator can
be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Remove
large debris. Reach underneath the upper tank
and turn the rim of the primary separator to
the left to unlock. Pull straight down and
remove. Make sure all parts are completely
dry before replacing.
8.
To replace primary separator, position top of
primary separator inside clear center cavity and
turn toward the right to lock tabs into place.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off
and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
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outer foam
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inner foam
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