Hoover U8120 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. Filter bag When to replace Check filter bag from time to time. It is recommended that you change the filter bag when dirt reaches the dotted line. If more dirt than this accumulates, your cleaner will not operate effectively. NOTE: All new carpet has loose fibers which can fill the bag quickly while vacuuming. If you are using the cleaner on new carpet, be sure to change the filter bag often. CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder or cornstarch, may seal the filter bag and may cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt. When cleaner is used to remove material of this nature, change filter bag often. Where to buy Filter bags may be purchased from your Authorized Hoover Dealer (Depot), Leading Retailers, Hoover Factory Service Centers or through The Hoover Company on-line at www.hoover.com. What to buy To assure cleaning effectiveness, use only Genuine HOOVER® Allergen Filtration Type Y disposable filter bags. It is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER filter bags made by The Hoover Company to assure that your cleaner operates at peak performance. HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks --- ® Changing filter bag 3-2 Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. 3-1 A 3-3 B C C Remove filter bag container Firmly pull cup straight out. Remove and install filter bag - Remove lid. Grasp filter bag collar (A) and pull collar from tube (B). Note: Do not clean out old filter bag and reuse. Discard used filter bag. Align opening in new filter bag with dirt tube in bag container (B). Push bag collar (A) firmly onto tube (B). Be sure to press the bag collar past the tabs (C) on either side of the dirt tube. It may be easier to press the collar past one tab first and then press the opposite side of the collar past the other tab. Tuck top of filter bag into container. 3-4 3-5 3-6 Replace container Replace bag container lid. Slide container into place. Press firmly until container locks in place. 8 C Cleaning final HEPA filter The final filter assists in returning clean air to the room. To remove this filter when it becomes dirty, lay handle flat on the floor. Press door tab (C) and remove door. D Press latch (D) and remove filter. The filter can be cleaned by tapping either of the ends. Do not tap soft pleated sides of the HEPA filter, as this could damage the filter. Reposition filter and replace door. Should you want to replace this filter, ask for HOOVER part No. 43613024. Do not operate cleaner without the filter in place.