How to maintain your Vacuum
To maintain maximum cleaning performance, the
following maintenance steps must be performed:
1. Clean the dirt tank if any visible clogs occur.
2. Empty the dirt cup when the dirt reaches the
“Full” line on the side.
3. Check the inner and outer circular filters,
and the pre-motor filter at least once a
month and clean or replace as needed.
4. Check rotating floor brush frequently,
remove any strings, hair or debris that might
interfere with the suction power.
Note: More frequent filter cleaning or
replacement may be necessary if you are
vacuuming new carpet, fine dust, or have
allergy concerns. Follow the instructions on
the following pages to perform these simple
maintenance steps.
Cleaning the dirt tank
You have three parts to your dirt tank:
upper tank, dirt cup, and lower tank.
Emptying the dirt cup
The dirt cup needs to be emptied when dirt
reaches the “Full” line.
1. Turn off vacuum and unplug it from
electrical outlet.
2. Remove dirt cup by pulling dirt cup release
handle then left dirt cup out.
3. Empty dirt into garbage container.
4. Put the dirt cup back in the vacuum and
push in the dirt cup release handle to lock
into place.
Note: There are two clips on the base of the
vacuum that the cup will fit into to ensure
proper placement.
Maintenance and care
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury
from moving parts and/or
electrical shock, step
power switch to “OFF” and
disconnect polarized plug
from electrical outlet before
performing troubleshooting
checks
Tip:
The dirt cup may
be washed in
warm water with
a mild detergent.
Remove the lower
tank from the
bottom before
washing. Rinse
and dry thor-
oughly before
re-attaching it.
2.
3.
4.
Upper Tank
Dirt Cup
Lower Tank
Full Line
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