Hoover U2440900W Manual - Page 8

3. Maintenance Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness. 3-1 A 3-2 B How to empty Press dirt cup release button (B) and pivot cup out. Dirt cup When to empty It is recommended that the dirt cup be emptied before the dirt reaches the dirt duct opening (A), or after every use if preferred. Place the cleaner in the upright position before removing the dirt cup. Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not use cleaner without dirt cup or filters in place. CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder or cornstarch, may seal the filter and cause a reduction in performance. When using the cleaner for this type of dust, empty the cup and clean the filters often. Cleaning filters 3-4 3-5 A 3-3 C D Hold dirt cup over trash receptacle. Press dirt cup door release button (C) to open dirt cup door (D). Larger debris collected in the dirt cup will fall out. 3-6 C B Allergen (pleated) filter Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not use cleaner without dirt cup or filters in place. With dirt cup door open and while holding over trash receptacle, slide the button on the back of the dirt cup back and forth to remove fine particles from the pleated allergen filter. Press tab (A) located on back of dirt cup to remove filter frame assembly (B). Pull up on tab (C) on the filter screen to remove. Brush the screen with the dusting brush to clean. Fit hooks on filter screen over ridge at bottom of frame assembly and press screen until tab (C) snaps in place. 8