Electrolux EL4021A Complete Owner s Guide English - Page 12

HOW TO MAINTAIN THE CANISTER VACUUM CLEANER ENGLISH CAUTION: Always unplug vacuum cleaner before emptying dust cup or changing filters. Emptying dust cup Always empty dust cup before debris reaches maximum fill line. 1. Press top lever and lift off dust cup. 2. Holding dust cup over wastebasket, squeeze slide on base of dust cup to unlock. Empty debris into wastebasket. 3. Press up dust cup bottom lid until it snaps closed. 4. Snap dust cup back into position. 1 Click! 3 Cleaning washable screen and dust filters The washable filters are removable and can be rinsed with water if needed. 1. With dust cup lifted off, pull washable screen filter straight out to remove. Rinse filter and dry thoroughly (at least 24 hours). Replace filter. 2. Remove washable dust filter from the filter frame. Squeeze the filter while washing. Dry thoroughly (at least 24 hours). Replace filter into 1 frame and return to canister. Replacing HEPA s-filter Replace the HEPA s-filter annually; more frequently if needed. 1. With dust cup lifted off, press up on clear lever to unlatch HEPA s-filter cover. 2. Use tab handle to lift out HEPA filter. 1 3. Washable HEPA s-filter is available for purchase (see page 19). Wash filter and dry thoroughly for 24 hours before replacing in canister. 2 12 www.electrolux.com 2 Click! 4 2 2 Washable HEPA s-filter available for purchase. 3