Maintenance; Dirt Cup; Filters - Hoover UH72460 Owner's Manual

4. MaintenanCe

Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your vacuum will ensure continued
cleaning effectiveness.
Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.
If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a
service center prior to continuing use.

dirt CuP:

when to empty
4.1 Empty the dirt cup before the dirt cup reaches the max
line (A). Place the vacuum in the upright position before
removing the dirt cup.
WARNING
! !
To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug
before cleaning or servicing. Do not use vacuum
without dirt cup or filters in place.
Very fine materials, such as face powder or
cornstarch, may seal the filter bag and may cause it
to burst even though it is partially full of dirt. When
the cleaner is used to remove material of this nature,
change filter bag often.
dirt CuP:
how to empty
4.2 Press dirt cup release button and pivot cup out.
4.3 Hold dirt cup over trash receptacle, push dirt cup door
release lever (A) to open dirt cup door (B).
Close dirt cup door (B). Press firmly to secure.
4.4 Place bottom of dirt cup into vacuum body first.
Pivot dirt cup into vacuum. Press down on the dirt cup
release button to secure into place.

filters:

when to Clean
To maintain optimal performance, filters should be
cleaned every two months under normal use.
WARNING
! !
To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug
before cleaning or servicing. Do not use vacuum
without dirt cup or filters in place.
rinsable filter: how to Clean
Remove dirt cup as described in Fig. 4.2.
4.5 Twist the dirt cup lid to open.
4.6 Pull tab out to remove rinsable filter.
Rinse with water for two minutes or until water runs clear.
Then squeeze out excess water. Allow 24 hours for filter to
dry completely.
Replace filter, tab side out.
Close lid securely by twisting dirt cup lid until it clicks as
shown in Fig. 4.5.
Replace dirt cup as described in Fig 4.4.
4.1 4.2
A
4.3 4.4
b
A
4.5 4.6
rinsable filter: what to buy
When used and maintained properly, your Rinsable Filter
should not need replacement within
warranty period. If desired, additional filter is
available. Ask for Hoover Part No. 440005515.
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IMPORTANT
Allow filter to dry completely before replacing. Dry
filter on edge so air circulates on both sides of filter.
This may take up to 24 hours.
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