Eureka 5840-5898 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine
maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the
dust cup, filters, belt, and brush roll often. We suggest emptying
the dust cup after every use.
NOTE: When vacuuming carpet fresheners or
cleaners, powder, plaster dust, or similar
fine substances, the dust cup and filters will
require more frequent maintenance.
CAUTION: Turn off the switch and unplug the
electrical cord before changing the
filter. Never operate the vacuum cleaner
without the dust cup or filter assembly
in place.
Emptying the Dust Cup:
1. Remove dust cup by pulling latch upward and pivoting dust
cup out and away from cleaner.
2. Grasp dust cup lid and twist counterclockwise to remove.
3. Lift filter up and out of dust cup with a twisting motion.
4. Dump debris in a waste container.
Instructions to Clean or Change Dust Cup Filter,
Style DCF3
Check and clean the filter frequently to maintain
good performance.
To clean the Filter, Dust Cup and Dust Cup Lid:
1. To remove debris, tap filter against waste container and/or
brush with dusting brush accessory tool. You may also
vacuum the filter using a different cleaner.
2. If filter needs further cleaning, wash in warm water using
a mild detergent. To clean between filter pleats, fan open
under running water.
3. If dust cup needs cleaning, wash in warm water using a mild
detergent. Do not submerge dust cup lid, wipe only with
a damp cloth.
4. When all parts are completely dry, replace filter in dust
cup and replace lid.
NOTE: These parts are not dishwasher safe.
NOTE: Your dust cup filter may need to be replaced
if cleaning it does not restore cleaning
performance.
Use Genuine Eureka replacement Dust Cup Filter, Style
DCF 3; PN 62136
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1. Replace filter onto center tube in dust cup applying gentle
pressure.
2. Line up tabs on dust cup with
openings on lid, rotate lid
clockwise while applying pressure
to secure. The lock symbol
( ) on lid will be centered over
dust cup handle when properly
assembled.
3. To replace dust cup. position dust cup with handle facing
inside the dust cup compartment; place bottom of dust cup
in bottom of compartment and rotate upward, pushing dust
cup against cleaner until it locks into place.
Reinstalling the Dust Cup
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