LG LUV300B Owner's Manual - Page 18

ENGLISH CARE & CLEANING Cleaning the Foam Pre Filter CAUTION A wet filter can cause permanent damage to the vacuum cleaner. Be sure filters are completely dry before reinstalling. NEVER operate the vacuum cleaner with wet filters or components! If you notice a loss of suction and cleaning the Foam pre filter does not help, you need to replace the Foam pre filter. You can purchase additional foam filters from LG by calling 1-800-243-0000(U.S.A), 1-888-542-2623 (Canada) and asking for parts on page 6. For optimal performance, check the filters every 3 months and clean when necessary. Don't close the dust tank lid without the Foam pre filter. Cleaning the HEPA Filter For optimal performance, check the filter every 6 months and clean when necessary. To Clean the Foam pre filter: 1. Remove the dust tank from the vacuum cleaner. 2. L ift up on the dust tank lid release and open the lid. To Clean the HEPA Filter: 1. Remove the exhaust filter cover. Exhaust filter cover 3. Lift out the foam pre filter. 2. Lift out the filter by pressing the hook. 4. S eparate the foam filter from the filter frame. 3. W ash the filter cleanly in flowing water. 5. Shake out any excess dirt or debris and rinse the foam filter & filter frame with clean water. And then squeeze out water from foam filter. 4. Remove moisture. 6. Dry completely away from sunlight. 5. Dry completely away from sunlight. 17