PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Important: If the suction opening in the unit, the hose or the extension tubes become blocked, switch off the vacuum cleaner and remove the blocking substance before you start the unit again.
1. Do not operate the vacuum | 5. When pulling out the power plug |
cleaner to close too heaters, | from the wall outlet, pull the plug |
or radiators. | not the power cord. |
5.Vigorously “TapClean” the HEPA Dust Cup Filter on a hard surface until no more dust is observed falling out from between the pleats of the filter.
6.“TapClean” the Debris Screen or rinse under a faucet until clean.
Remember that the Debris Screen must be completely air dried for
24 hours before | Debris |
reinstalling in the vacuum. | Screen |
7. To |
CAUTION: The suction hole must be open, free of any obstructions at all times. Otherwise, the motor will overheat and could become damaged.
Intelli-Sense Filter MonitorTM
When the
Changing & Cleaning the Exhaust Filter
The exhaust filter is a washable filter but should be replaced every three (3) months depending on usage.
2.Before inserting the power plug into the wall outlet, make sure that your hands are dry.
3.Do not vacuum any liquids.
4.Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings.
6.Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
7.Do not use without dust cup filter or exhaust filter in place.
8.Before you start vacuuming, make sure to remove large or sharp objects that might damage the vacuum.
assembly, first insert the HEPA |
filter onto the dust cup cover |
making sure to push it all the way |
in. Then insert the debris screen |
again making sure that it is pushed |
all the way up against the dust cup |
cover. |
8. When replacing the dust cup cover |
with the HEPA filter assembly |
into the dust cup, make sure that |
the tab on the |
dust cup cover |
is fully aligned |
with the tab |
indentation on |
the dust cup |
handle otherwise |
the seal will not |
be complete |
and the unit will not |
function properly. |
PLEASE NOTE: The white pleated filter material in the HEPA Dust Cup Filter will discolor over time
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 air dry for 24 hours before refitting into the vacuum. (Fig.
A)Wash once a month or when suction appears reduced.
1.Remove the exhaust filter cover from the rear of the unit.
2.Rinse the exhaust filter in lukewarm water and dry the filter completely. Do not use a washing machine to rinse the filter. Do not use a hair dryer to dry it. Air dry ONLY for 24 hours. Never operate the vacuum without the exhaust filter in place.
3.When the filter is dry, replace
into the unit and replace the exhaust filter cover over it.
4.A severely soiled or clogged filter should be thoroughly washed with fresh tepid water. A mild detergent can be used if required.
Motor Thermostat
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a motor protective thermostat. If for some reason the vacuum cleaner should overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the unit off. Should this occur:
• | Push the On/Off button once. |
• | Disconnect the plug from the power |
• | source. |
Check the source of overheating | |
| problem. (i.e. clogged hose or filter) |
• If clogged hose or filter is found, unclog | |
• | the hose and replace the filter. |
Wait at least 45 minutes before | |
• | attempting to reuse the vacuum. |
After unit has cooled down for 45 | |
| minutes, plug in the cleaner and push |
| the On/Off button. The vacuum should |
| start again. |
• If the vacuum still does not start, | |
| contact customer service at |
| 1 (800) |
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