Hoover UH70070 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. 3-1 A 3-3 Dirt cup When to empty It is recommended that the dirt cup be emptied before the dirt reaches the fill line (A), 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. 3-4 3-2 B How to empty Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not use the cleaner without dirt cup or filters in place. Press dirt cup release button (B) and pivot cup out. 3-5 C D Holding dirt cup over trash receptacle, press dirt cup door release button (C) to open dirt cup door (D). Press dirt cup door release button to latch dirt cup door closed. Cleaning filters Cyclonic filter assembly How to clean Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not use cleaner without dirt cup or filters in place. 3-6 A Remove dirt cup as described in Fig. 3-2. Twist filter assembly (A) counterclockwise. Remove assembly from dirt cup. Place bottom of dirt cup in first. Pivot cup into cleaner body. 3-7 A B C Dirt and debris can be cleaned from the filter assembly by brushing with the cleaner's combination tool. Place the filter assembly on the dirt cup, aligning tabs (A) on either side of filter with slots on dirt cup (B) and twist it clockwise to secure into position. Press dirt cup door release button (C) to latch dirt cup door closed. Replace dirt cup as described in Figs. 3-4 & 3-5. Press on dirt cup release button while firmly pressing on dirt cup. Release button in order for it to return to proper position and lock the dirt cup into place. Secondary filter How to clean Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not operate cleaner without dirt cup or filters in place. 3-8 D B A C Remove dirt cup as described in Fig. 3-2. Pull down on latch (A) located at the top of the dirt cup cavity to remove gray filter frame (B). Remove white fabric filter and black foam filter from frame. Hand wash filters in cold water with a mild detergent. Allow filter frame and both filters to air dry for 24 hours before replacing filters into filter frame. Reposition filter frame by inserting tabs (C) into slots (D) on back of dirt cup cavity. Rotate filter frame up toward top of dirt cup cavity and snap closed. Continued § 7