Replacing A Headlight Bulb

1. Unplug the Vacuum Cleaner.
2. Remove the Base Cover. See section
entitled: “How to Remove the Base Cover.”
3. Remove the burned out Bulb.
4. Press a new Bulb into the Bulb Socket.
5. Twist the Bulb into place.
6. Replace the Base Cover.

Replacement Bulbs

Additional replacement bulbs can be purchased
using the “Accessory/Parts List” in this manual
or by calling your nearest authorized Service
Center toll free: 1-800-616-8689.

Removing A Blockage

The Westinghouse WST1500 Vacuum Cleaner
may incur a loss of suction if there is a
blockage.
1. Press the ON/OFF Button to turn the
Vacuum Cleaner OFF.
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3. Turn the Vacuum Cleaner to rest the Base
on its front. (See Figure 18.) Find the
Inspection Plate located at the back of the
Vacuum Cleaner.
4. Turn the Latch on the Inspection Plate
clockwise until it unlocks. (See Figure 18.)
5. Let the Inspection Plate drop down.
6. Look up into the Air Passageway for any
fluff or debris.
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7. Gently remove all debris using a long,
straight tool such as a screwdriver.
8. Close the Inspection Plate Door.
9. Turn the Inspection Plate Latch counter-
clockwise until the Plate is securely locked
in position.
10. Return the Vacuum Cleaner to its normal
upright position.
11. Plug in the Vacuum Cleaner and depress the
ON/OFF Switch to turn it ON.

Checking for Additional Debris

Before returning the Collection Bin to its
Storage Compartment, it's a good idea to check
the following areas for any accumulation of dirt
or lint.
1. Pull out any lint or debris clogging the
Cyclone Entrance. (See Figure 19a.)
2. Wipe away any dirt or lint clinging to the
Bin Web or to the surface of the inside of
the container.
3. Make sure there is not a buildup of dirt or
debris above or below the Dirt Arrestor.
(See Figure 19b.)
Figure 18
Inspection
Plate Latch
Cyclone
Entrance
Collection Bin
Filter and
Foam Filter
Storage Nest.
Pull straight
out to remove.
Bin Web
Figure 19a
Figure 19b
Dirt Arrestor
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