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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 .
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 .
How to clean filter assembly
3.6
Grasp end of HEPA cartridge filter and pull
it away from pre-filter . Remove cartridge
from assembly .
The
pre-filter
(A) can be cleaned with a
brush and then rinsed with water . Allow pre-
filter to dry thoroughly .
A
3.7
3.8
Clean the HEPA
cartridge filter by
tapping either of
the ends .
DO NOT tap soft
pleated sides of
HEPA cartridge
filter as this could
damage the filter.
Tap filter until no
more dust particles
fall from the filter .
DO NOT rinse HEPA
cartridge filter with
water.
To re-assemble
filter assembly,
place large knob of
HEPA cartridge
filter in hole on
bottom of pre-
filter .
Snap top of HEPA
cartridge filter into
place .
3.9
Align grooves (A)
on pre-filter frame
with grooves (B) in
dirt cup .
A
B
3.10
Slide filter assembly
down into cup until
a light snap is felt .
Gently pull up on
assembly to ensure
that it is seated
properly in the cup .
Ensure that no part
of pre-filter screen
extends above top
edge of dirt cup .
Replace lid and
return cup to cleaner (Fig . 3-5) .
Note: If dirt cup lid does not close all the
way, ensure that filter assembly is pushed
down all the way . Turn knob on lid until lid
closes (Fig . 3-3) .
3.11
11
The final filter assists in returning clean air
to the room .
To remove this filter when it becomes dirty,
lay handle flat on the floor . Press door tab
(A) and remove door .
Lift out filter (B) and hand wash it in cold
water with mild detergent .
Let filter air dry and reposition it . Replace
door . Snap closed .
Should you want to replace this filter, ask
for HOOVER part
No. 40110009 or service
38766028.
Do not operate cleaner without the filter in
place .
B
A
Cleaning final filter
3.12
Disconnect cleaner
from electrical
outlet.
Step on handle
release pedal and
place cleaner in the
lowest position .
Turn cleaner over .
Using a Phillips
screwdriver, remove
the two screws (A)
located nearest the
wheels at the rear
of the base of the
cleaner .
Headlight replacement
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base type
912 bulb, Hoover part
No. 27313107.
A
Turn cleaner over . Remove HOOVER®
emblem (B) . Using a Phillips screwdriver,
remove the screw (C), located underneath
the emblem .
B
C
3.13
3.14
Install bulb - Pull
old bulb straight
out of socket . Push
new bulb straight
into socket until
locked in place
Excessive force is not
required.
3.15
3.16
Using a flat screw-
driver, pry off hood
as shown and
remove .
Replace hood
Reposition hood,
fitting tabs (A)
on either side
under the lens
cover as shown .
Replace screw and
HOOVER® emblem .
Turn cleaner over
and replace the two
screws located on
the bottom of the
cleaner as shown in
Fig . 3 .16 .
3.17
A
Actual model may vary from images shown.
Actual model may vary from images shown.
