User Guide

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Maintenance and care
10
Cleaning the pre-motor filter
The pre-motor filter protects the
motor from dirt and dust particles.
1. Turn vacuum OFF ( ). Unplug the
vacuum from electrical outlet.
2. Open the dirt cup compartment by lift-
ing up the door latch on the front of the
vacuum. Lift out the dirt cup.
3. Remove the filter frame from the filter
holder by grasping the lip of the frame
and pulling up.
4. Remove the filter from the filter frame and
clean by hand washing in warm water.
A mild detergent can be used if desired.
Allow the filter to air dry thoroughly
before replacing.
5. Place the filter back into the filter frame
and replace back into the filter holder.
NOTE: The filter frame should be
placed so the protective frame is
visible.
6. Place the dirt cup back into the dirt cup
compartment.
7. Close dirt cup compartment door and
press down gently until it locks into
place.
WARNING:
Do not operate the cleaner with a
damp or wet filter or without all the
filters in place.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
electric shock, turn power switch
OFF and disconnect polarized plug
from electrical outlet before per-
forming maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.
NOTICE:
This product is intended for household
use only and not for commercial or
industrial use. Vacuuming of dust from
products like plaster, concrete or ashes
will damage the motor and void the
warranty.
Washable Pre-
Motor Filter
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