Hoover U8161 Manual - Page 7

3. Maintenance Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks. Proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness. Dirt cup 3-1 A E F D B C When to empty We recommend that the dirt cup be emptied before the dirt reaches the dirt opening on back of cup (Fig. 3-1) or after every use if you prefer. 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 Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not use cleaner without dirt cup or filters in place. Remove cup - Lift up slightly and firmly pull cup straight out. The dirt cup assembly consists of the following parts: Lid (A) Dirt Cup (B) Pre-filter (C) HEPA Cartridge Filter (D) Dirt Opening (E) Handle (F) While the cleaner is in operation, the prefilter screen will stop larger debris from entering the HEPA cartridge filter chamber. This larger debris will be seen collecting in the left side of the dirt cup. The HEPA cartridge filter will collect fine particles that have passed through the pre-filter screen. 3-3 G 3-4 3-5 Clean filter - Turn knob (G) on top of dirt cup lid one full turn. Empty cup - Remove lid. Note: It is not necessary to remove the HEPA cartridge filter to empty the dirt cup. Tap side of cup until no more dust particles fall from the HEPA cartridge filter. Replace cup - Replace dirt cup lid. Slide cup into place. Press firmly until cup locks in place. Continued § 7