Hoover S1120 Manual - Page 6

3. Maintenance Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and keep this owner's manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it when needed. Proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness. 3-1 3-2 A 3-3 Emptying collector cup The dirt, liquid and wet debris picked up by your cleaner is deposited into the collector cup. Empty cup after each use. Hold cleaner in a vertical position, as shown. Grasp cup section; depress latch and remove motor/handle section of cleaner from cup. 3-4 With collector cup in hand, grasp center ribs of filter and lift out filter/separator assembly. Empty collector cup. If you have not finished your cleaning task, shake any debris off filter/separator assembly and replace it in the cup. 3-5 B C Reassemble cleaner by hooking projection on bottom of motor/handle section into opening in bottom of cup. Pivot sections together, making sure latch is secure. Continue using your cleaner. If a drop in performance is noted, refer to problem chart in the back of this book. If you have finished using the cleaner, proceed with the following cleaning instructions before storing your cleaner. Cleaning your Wet & Dry Hand Cleaner Note: It is not recommended that any components of this product be washed in a dishwasher. To remove filter (B) from separator (C), lift up one corner, then pull edges of filter away from separator. Remove any debris; wash and dry separator, if necessary. Remove any debris from the filter by tapping the frame on a hard surface or by brushing filter with a soft brush. If filter is heavily soiled or wet, wash it in warm soapy water, using a soft brush if necessary. Rinse soap off filter. Note: Be sure to clean all soiled components after picking up perishable food items. Dry filter by blotting with a towel; dry thoroughly before storing filter in cleaner. If necessary, wash and dry cup before assembly. 6