Sections in this Manual
Emptying the Dirt Container
NOTE: The dirt container may be washed in warm water with a mild detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly before re-attaching it. This is not dishwasher safe.
Cleaning the Dirt Container
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, turn power switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
- Remove Dirt Container by pushing the Dirt Container Release Button on top of the tank handle.
- Open dirt container lid by lifting the release latch.
- Remove primary separator by lifting out of the dirt container. Container and separator can be washed with hand-warm water. Mild detergent may be used. Rinse well then air dry completely.
- Remove hose by twisting to unlock and pull up. Check inlet for any clogging before reassembling.
Cleaning the Filter
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch OFF and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
WARNING: Do not operate vacuum with damp or wet filters, as well as without filters or the Dirt Container in place. Allow components to dry before reassembling the Dirt Container.
- Remove Dirt Container by pushing the Dirt Container Release Button on top of the tank handle.
- The filter is located inside of the dirt container lid. Open dirt container lid by lifting the release latch.
- Grasp the filter and pull to remove. The filter can be washed by hand-warm water. Mild detergent may be used. Rinse well, then air dry completely before returning to dirt container lid.
- Place the filter back in the dirt container lid. The white mesh side should be put in first with the black foam side still visible. Align the locating details on the filter with the locating features in the tank lid.
NOTE: If the filter is still excessively dirty, damaged or torn, it will need to be replaced.
