ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the dust cup, filters, belt, and brush roll often. We suggest emptying the dust cup after every use.
NOTE: When vacuuming carpet fresheners or cleaners, powder, plaster dust, or similar fine substances, the dust cup and filters will require more frequent maintenance.
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before changing the filter. Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the dust cup or filter assembly in place.
Emptying the Dust Cup:
1.Remove dust cup by pulling latch upward and pivoting dust cup out and away from cleaner.
4. Dump debris in a waste container.
Check and clean the filter frequently to maintain good performance.
2. Grasp dust cup lid and twist counterclockwise to remove.
3. Lift filter up and out of dust cup with a twisting motion.
Instructions to Clean or Change Dust Cup Filter, Style DCF3
To clean the Filter, Dust Cup and Dust Cup Lid:
1.To remove debris, tap filter against waste container and/or brush with dusting brush accessory tool. You may also vacuum the filter using a different cleaner.
2.If filter needs further cleaning, wash in warm water using a mild detergent. To clean between filter pleats, fan open under running water.
3.If dust cup needs cleaning, wash in warm water using a mild detergent. Do not submerge dust cup lid, wipe only with a damp cloth.
4.When all parts are completely dry, replace filter in dust cup and replace lid.
NOTE: These parts are not dishwasher safe.
NOTE: Your dust cup filter may need to be replaced if cleaning it does not restore cleaning performance.
Reinstalling the Dust Cup:
1.Replace filter onto center tube in dust cup applying gentle pressure.
2.Line up tabs on dust cup with openings on lid, rotate lid clockwise while applying pressure to secure. Tab
The lock symbol ( ) on lid will be | Tab |
centered over dust cup handle when | |
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3.To replace dust cup, position dust cup with handle facing inside the dust cup compartment; place bottom of dust cup in bottom of compartment and rotate upward, pushing dust cup against cleaner until it locks into place.
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