Hoover U8161 Manual - Page 8

Filter assembly The HEPA cartridge filter and pre-filter are essentially self-shedding. Tapping the side of the dirt cup as described in "How to empty dirt cup" should sufficiently remove dust and fine particles from the HEPA cartridge filter and pre-filter. The filter assembly can also be removed for additional cleaning. How to clean filter assembly 3-6 Remove dirt cup and dirt cup lid as described in "How to empty dirt cup." Grasp pre-filter frame and pull up firmly. Slide filter assembly out of cup. 3-7 C Grasp end of HEPA cartridge filter and pull it away from pre-filter. Remove cartridge from assembly. The pre-filter (C) can be cleaned with a brush and then rinsed with water. Allow pre-filter to dry thoroughly. 3-8 3-9 3-10 H I Clean the HEPA cartridge filter by tapping either of the ends. DO NOT tap soft pleated sides of HEPA cartridge filter as this could damage the filter. Tap filter until no more dust particles fall from the filter. DO NOT rinse HEPA cartridge filter with water. To re-assemble filter assembly, place large knob of HEPA cartridge filter in hole on bottom of pre-filter. Snap top of HEPA cartridge filter into place. 3-11 Cleaning final filter 3-12 Align grooves (H) on pre-filter frame with grooves (I) in dirt cup. Slide filter assembly down into cup until a light snap is felt. Gently pull up on assembly to ensure that it is seated properly in the cup. Ensure that no part of pre-filter screen extends above top edge of dirt cup. Replace lid and return cup to cleaner (Fig. 3-4). Note: If dirt cup lid does not close all the way, ensure that filter assembly is pushed down all the way. Turn knob on lid until lid closes (Fig. 3-3). 8 J K 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 (J) and remove door. Lift out filter (K) and hand wash it in cold water with mild detergent. Let filter air dry and reposition it. Replace door. Snap closed. Should you want to replace this filter, ask for HOOVER part No. 40110009. Do not operate cleaner without the filter in place.