OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Wash
once a
month or
when
suction
appears
reduced
Fig. A
Changing & Cleaning the Post
Motor Filter
The post motor filter is a washable filter
but should be replaced every three (3)
months.
• Remove the filter cover from the front
of the unit and remove the filter.
• Rinse the post
motor filter in
lukewarm water
and air dry the
filter completely
for 24 hours. Do
not use a washing
machine to rinse
the filter. Do not
use a hair dryer to
dry it. Air dry only.
Never operate the
vacuum without the
post motor filter in place.
• When the filter is dry, replace into the
filter cover and replace the filter cover
to the unit.
• A severely soiled or clogged filter
should be thoroughly washed with
fresh tepid water. A mild detergent
can be used if required.
Cleaning & Changing the
HEPA Filter
(cont.)
CAUTION
:
The suction hole must
be open, free of any obstructions at
all times. Otherwise, the motor will
overheat and could become
damaged.
PLEASE NOTE
: The white pleated
filter material in the HEPA Filter will
discolor over time -This is NORMAL
and will NOT affect the performance
of the filter. If the HEPA Filter
is properly
"TapCleaned”
after each use
and suction
does not return
to 100%, then
we suggest that
the HEPA filter
be “TapCleaned”
vigorously until
no more dust
can be removed,
then rinsed
under the faucet and allowed to dry
for 24 hours before refitting into the
vacuum. (Fig. A)
This should be
done once a month or when
suction appears to be reduced
.
Warning:
Allow 24
hours for drying before
replacing in unit.
Warning
:
Always empty the dust
cup container and clean the HEPA
filter and Debris Screen before
each use and during prolonged
usage.
Changing & Cleaning the Pre-
Motor Filter
The pre-motor filter is a washable filter
but should be replaced every three (3)
months.
• Remove the dust cup container and
the HEPA filter to remove the pre-
motor filter.
• Rinse the pre-motor filter in lukewarm
water and air dry the filter completely
for 24 hours. Do not use a washing
machine to rinse the filter. Do not use
a hair dryer to dry it. Air dry only.
Never operate the vacuum without the
pre-motor filter in place.
• When the filter is dry, replace into the
unit and replace the HEPA filter and
dust cup container.
• A severely soiled or clogged filter
should be thoroughly washed with
fresh tepid water. A mild detergent
can be used if required.
Please Note:
The HEPA Filter is
washable. It should, however, be
replaced every six (6) months to ensure
peak performance of your vacuum.
Both the Pre-Motor and Post Motor
Filters are washable. They should
however be replaced every three (3)
months to ensure peak performance of
your vacuum.
Important:
Make sure that
ALL
filters
are completely dry before re-installing
back in the vacuum.
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Pre-Motor
Filter
Never over fill the dust cup container -
remove dirt and clean the HEPA filter
and debris screen when dirt in dust
cup is at or below the "MAX" level
during prolonged usage or risk motor
damage.
If you wash the Hepa filter, make
sure that it is completely dry before
inserting back in the vacuum.
IMPORTANT:
If the suction opening in the unit or the hose is BLOCKED, switch off
the vacuum cleaner and remove the blocking substance before you
start the unit again.
1. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
too close to heaters, radiators or
cigarette butts.
4. When pulling out the power plug
from the wall outlet, pull the plug not
the power cord.
5. Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
2. Before inserting the power plug into
the wall outlet, make sure that your
hands are dry.
6. Do not use without HEPA filter in
place.
3. Before you start vacuuming, make
sure to remove large or sharp objects
that might damage the dust cup
debris screen.
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