Operation
Replacing secondary filter
The secondary filter protects the motor from dust and dirt. Before installing a new vacuum bag, check the filter. Accumulated dirt in the bag compartment will be collected on this filter and may restrict motor performance when the filter becomes dirty.
1.Remove the vacuum bag to access the secondary filter.
2.Remove secondary filter from bottom of bag compartment [Fig. 12].
3.The secondary filter can be washed or replaced. If washed, make sure filter is completely dry before reinstalling.
4.Reinstall by sliding filter under bag support fingers [Fig. 13].
Replacing post filter
Your Riccar vacuum cleaner is equipped with an auxiliary post filter to capture fine dust particles and purify the air before it exits the machine. It is important to change the post filter regularly
–approximately every third vacuum bag change, or as needed.
1.Remove bag compartment cover and locate the post filter on inner bottom of cover [Fig. 14].
2.Remove used filter.
3.Align slits in new filter over tabs and press securely into place.
NOTE: Post filters cannot be washed.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
