1. Turn off vacuum and unplug it from electrical
outlet.
2. Remove dirt cup by pulling the dirt cup
release handle then lift dirt cup out.
3. Grasp the lower tank located at the bottom of
the dirt cup and twist to unlock and remove.
4. Grasp the circular filters and twist to unlock.
Pull straight up to remove.
5. Separate the outer foam and the inner
pleated circular filters. Wash them by hand
in warm water. Mild detergent may be used
if desired. Rinse well, then air dry thoroughly
before putting back together and replacing
in lower tank.
6. Reassemble the lower tank with the dirt cup by
twisting them together until the arrow is aligned
with the lock symbol.
Maintenance and care
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Cleaning the lower tank and inner circular filters
Tip:
Vacuuming new carpet or
vacuuming fine powders such as
drywall dust may clog the filters,
so check them it more frequently.
Shake out or replace as necessary.
2. 3.
4.
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Inner &
Outer
Circular
Filters
Lock
Position
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