- Cleaning an Upright Vacuum Dust Tank
- Cleaning an Upright Vacuum Filters
- Cleaning a Canister Vacuum Dust Tank
- Cleaning a Canister Vacuum Filters
Cleaning an Upright Vacuum Dust Tank
| Note: | Always unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before servicing or performing maintenance on the vacuum cleaner. |
| As the vacuum's dust tank becomes full, the suction power of the unit is decreased and dirt pickup can become poor. |
How To Empty the Dust Tank
| Press the release button at the top of the dust tank and lift it out of the vacuum cleaner. | ||
| Open the tank and empty it into a waste container by pressing on the release as illustrated to the right. | ||
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Unlatch and open both the right and left side doors and remove any hair, fibers, and debris from the dust separator. |
Note: While cleaning, do not remove the cones attached to the side door.
Cleaning an Upright Vacuum Filters
| It is very important to be sure that the filters are clean. A clogged pre filter or HEPA filter will impede the unit's performance. |
| Note: | 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. |
How To Clean The Pre-Filter
| Remove the dust tank from the vacuum cleaner. | ||
| Lift up on the dust tank lid release and open the lid. | ||
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Lift out the foam pre filter, separate the foam filter from the filter frame. | |
| Shake out any excess dirt or debris and rinse the foam filter and filter frame with clean water. Allow the filter to dry in a shaded area away from sunlight. |
How To Clean The HEPA Filter
| Remove the exhaust filter cover, lift out the filter by pressing the hook. | ||
| Wash the filter clean under running water. | ||
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Shake away excess moisture. Allow the filter to completely dry in a shaded area away from sunlight. |
| Once all components have completely dried, they can be reinstalled into the vacuum and you can resume normal use of the machine. |
Cleaning a Canister Vacuum Dust Tank
| Note: | Always unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before servicing or performing maintenance on the vacuum cleaner. |
How To Empty the Dust Tank
| Grasp the handle of the dust tank and press the dust tank release. | ||
| Pull out the dust dank and lift the cover off to empty the tank. | ||
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Wash the dust tank and cover with water Allow them to dry completely, away from direct sunlight. |
Cleaning a Canister Vacuum Filters
| It is very important to be sure that the filters are clean. A clogged pre filter or HEPA filter will impede the unit's performance. |
| Note: | 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. |
How To Clean The Pre-Filter
| Grasp the handle of the canister and then push the dust separator release button to open the cover of the canister. | ||
| Grab the handle of the dust separator and take it out. | ||
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Open the dust separator lid by pulling the lid cover lever and remove dirt. | |
| Open the foam pre filter cover by pulling the cover lever. | ||
| Take out the foam pre filter and remove the filter frame from the dust separator. | ||
| Shake out any excess dust or debris and rinse the foam pre filter & filter frame with clean water. Allow the components to dry completely away from direct sunlight. |
How To Clean The HEPA Filter
| Remove the HEPA filter cover. | ||
| Separate the HEPA filter by pushing the button. | ||
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Wash the filter thoroughly in running water. | |
| Shake away excess moisture. Allow the filter to completely dry in a shaded area away from sunlight. |
| Once all components have completely dried, they can be reinstalled into the vacuum and you can resume normal use of the machine. |
