Maintenance and care

Cleaning the lower tank and inner/outer circular filters

1.Turn off vacuum and unplug it from electrical outlet.

2.Remove dirt cup by pulling the dirt cup release handle. Then lift dirt cup out.

3.Grasp the lower tank located at the bottom of the dirt cup and twist toward the unlock posi- tion to remove it.

4.Grasp the circular filters and twist to unlock. Pull straight up to remove.

5.Separate the outer foam and the inner pleated circular filters. Wash them by hand in warm water. Mild detergent may be used if desired. Rinse well, then air dry thoroughly before putting back together and replacing in lower tank.

6.Place the filters back into the lower tank and twist to lock into place.

7.Reassemble the lower tank with the dirt cup by twisting them together until the arrow is aligned with the lock symbol.

2.3.

Inner &

Outer

Circular

Filters

4.7

Lock

Position

Tip:

Vacuuming new carpet or vacuuming fine powders such as drywall dust may clog the filters, so check them more frequently. Shake out or replace as necessary.

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