Hoover U5175900 Manual - Page 7

3. Maintenance Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness. Dirt cup 3-1 F B E D C A When to empty It is recommended that the dirt cup be emptied before the dirt reaches the dirt opening on back of dirt cup (Fig. 4-2) or after every use if preferred. CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder or cornstarch, may seal the filter and cause loss of suction. When using the cleaner for this type of dust, empty the cup and clean the filters often. How to empty 3-2 3-3 B Remove filter chamber (B) from dirt cup. 3-4 The dirt cup assembly consists of the following parts: Dirt cup (A) Filter chamber (B) Pleated filter (C) Lid (D) Dirt cup carry handle/latch (E) Filter chamber release latch (F) While the cleaner is in operation, the screen at the bottom of the filter chamber will stop larger debris from entering the pleated filter chamber. This larger debris will be seen collecting in the the dirt cup. The pleated filter will collect fine particles that have passed through the screen. Filter assembly How to clean filter assembly 3-5 E E Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not use the cleaner without dirt cup or filters in place. Pull dirt cup handle (E) down. Remove dirt cup. Holding the carry handle (E), empty dirt cup into wastebasket. 3-6 3-7 F G Press latch (F) on front of filter chamber and remove lid. The pleated filter is attached to the lid. The screen (G) on the bottom of the chamber can be cleaned with a soft brush. Empty filter chamber. Holding lid, tap bottom of filter against edge of wastebasket until dust particles stop falling from filter. Do not tap the soft, pleated part of the filter. It could damage the filter. Do not rinse or wash the filter. Continued § 7