Cleaning the HEPA Filter
Depending on usage, the main filter should be cleaned every 4 - 6 months.
To clean the dust container filter:
1.Remove the dust container.
See “Emptying the Dust
Container.”
2. Press the HEPA filter locking tab in and slide the HEPA filter assembly out of the dust container.
3. Clean the filter by tapping and gently brushing with a cloth or gentle scrub brush.
4. After cleaning, slide HEPA filter assembly back into dust container until it locks into place.
Cleaning the Motor Protection Filter
The inlet filter is located on the rear wall of the unit base and should be cleaned approximately every 10th time you empty the dust container.
To clean the motor protection filter:
1.Remove the dust container. See
“Emptying the Dust Con- tainer.”
2.Remove the motor protec- tion filter from the motor inlet.
3.Gently wipe debris from the filter or if necessary, the filter can be washed in warm water without any additives.
4.Replace the dry filter over the tabs in the motor inlet.
Motor
Protection
Filter
IMPORTANT: The motor protection filter should NEVER be installed into the motor inlet damp or wet. Always allow the filter to air dry completely.
