Black & Decker HFEJ415JWMF22 Instruction Manual - Page 6

• The dust bowls and filters can be washed K in warm soapy water. Allow to dry before placing back into the vac. • To replace the filters, slide the outer plastic filter over the cloth filter. • Align the wings of the plastic filter with the slots in the cloth filter and twist in a clockwise direction. • Place filters back into the bowl pressing firmly to ensure a secure fit. • To replace dust bowl, place it back onto the handle until it "clicks" firmly into position. • While holding the dust bowl over a bin or sink, pull out the filter (20) to empty the contents as shown in Figure L. L 20 IMPORTANT: Maximum dust collection will only be obtained with a clean filter and an empty dust bowl. If dust begins to fall back out of the product after it is switched off, this indicates that the bowl is full and requires emptying. • Wash the filters regularly using warm, soapy water and ensure that they are completely dry before using again. The cleaner the filter is, the better the product will perform. • It is very important that the filter is correctly in position before use. • To replace the dust bowl, push it back onto the appliance until it clicks firmly into place. WARNING: Never use the appliance without the filters. Optimum dust collection will only be achieved with clean filters. Cleaning the Dust Bowl and Filter • The dust bowl and filter can be washed in warm soapy water. • Make sure the filter and the dust bowl are dry before re-fitting. For a more thorough cleaning • Remove the dust bowl and filter assembly as described above. • To separate the plastic filter (21) from the cloth filter (22), twist the plastic filter in a counterclockwise direction and lift it off of the cloth filter as shown in Figure M. • Shake or lightly brush any loose dust off both filters. M 22 Scented filter BEFORE FIRST USE - remove bag from the scented pre-filter. Reassemble per instructions above. When the vacuum is turned on, the plastic scented filter will emit an aroma to freshen the air. WARNING: · Causes mild skin irritation · Toxic to aquatic life · Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. · Dispose of contents/ containers to an approved waste disposal plant. NOTE: When the plastic scented filter no longer lets off the aroma, it can be an indication that the filter needs to be replaced. See below for information on replacement filters. Replacing the filters The filters should be replaced every 6 to 9 months and whenever worn or damaged. Replacement filters are available from your BLACK+DECKER dealer. Catalog numbers: • Scented plastic pre-filter: VSPF10XX* • Pleated filter: VPF20 *XX is a placeholder for the two-digit number that indicates the plastic scented filter's specific scent. 21 6