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NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord | FIG. 16 | 16a |
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vacuum cleaner without the dust cup filter in place. |
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Empty Dust Cup |
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Lift up the latch and pull out to release the dust cup from the |
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housing. Press the button as shown in (FIG. 16a) to empty the dust |
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from the bottom of the cup. |
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Clean Dust Cup Filter, EF86b |
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NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord |
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before changing the Pleated Filter. Never operate the |
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vacuum cleaner without the dust cup or the pleated |
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filter assembly. To maintain good performance, |
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check the Pleated Filter each time the dust cup |
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is emptied and clean if needed. The filter can be |
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cleaned by rinsing it with warm water. Be sure |
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pleated filter is completely dry before reinstalling. |
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Cleaning the Pleated Filter: |
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NOTE: Frequent cleaning of the filters will maintain |
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maximum efficiency of your cleaner. The pleated | 17a |
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filter should be removed for frequent washing and |
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can be used in rotation with a spare filter to ensure a |
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clean, dry filter is always ready for use. |
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Step 1: Remove the dust cup lid assembly by turning the lid counter | FIG. 17 |
clockwise (move to OPEN position) (Fig. 17a) then grasp dust |
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cup lid and pull dust cup lid out and away from the cup (Fig. 17b). |
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Step 2: Grasp the pleated filter and turn counter clockwise to remove. 17b (FIG. 17)
Step 3: Shake off dust and hair from filter into the trash. Brush in- between pleats to remove dust and debris. To wash, rinse only with warm water. Shake excess water from filter. Do not submerge filter assembly.
Step 4: When all parts are completely dry, replace pleated filter and turn clockwise to lock in place.
Step 5: Allow filter to dry for 24 hours before reusing.
CAUTION: The dust cup can be washed in warm water, if
desired, but strong detergents should not be used.FIG. 18 Dry thoroughly before using again.
Emptying The Dust Cup:
It is clearly visible when the dust cup is full and needs emptying. There is a fill line to help determine when the cup is full. Remove dust cup from cleaner body, remove the lid and dump debris in a waste container.
Reinstalling The Dust Cup:
To mount the filter assembly into cleaner body, make certain the filter assembly is fully seated in top of dust cup lid (FIG. 18). Replace dust cup by aligning front of the bottom of dust cup into groove on cleaner. Pivot dust cup up against cleaner and push in place until the dust cup latch is secure.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Empty Dust Cup Clean Dust Cup Filter
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