Maintenance; Emptying Dirt Cup - Hoover U5786-900 Owner's Manual

Extra reach hose*
Push ONIOFF
switch to OFF posi-
tion. Remove
regular hose from
c]eaner. Align end
of extra reach hose
with projections (0)
over slots (P) in dirt
duct.
Slide hose into (P)
and twist hose to
lock it into place.
(To detach hose,
reverse procedure.)
Attach wands or
tools to the other
end of hose,
*Available at addi-
tional cost if not
included with your
cleaner.
3. Maintenance
Familiarize yourself with these home main-
tenance tasks as proper use and care of
,your cleaner will ensure continued cteaning
effectiveness.
Dirt cup
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.
How to empty
The dirt cup assembly consists of the
following parts:
Lid (A)
Dirt Cup [B)
Pro-filter (C)
HEPA Cartridge Filter (D)
Dirt lnlet Opening {E)
Bottom Door Release Button (F1
While the cleaner is in operation, the
pro- filter screen will stop larger debris from
entering the HEPA cartridge filter chamber.
This larger debris will be seen collecting in
the teft side of the dirt cup. The HEPA car-
tridge filter will collect fine particles that
have passed through the pre-filter screen.
When to empty
It is recommended that the dirt cup be
emptied before the dirt reaches the dirt inlet
opening on back of dirt cup (Fig. 3-I) or
after every use if preferred.
Disconnectcleaner from electrical outlet, Do
not use cleaner without dirt cup or filters in
place.
Push latch IF) to the left to unlock.
Lift cup slightly and pull straight out to
remove from cleaner.
Hold the dirt cup
over trash recep-
tacle. Press the dirt
cup bottom door
release button to
empty dirt cup.
Tap side of cup
to remove debris.
Close the bottom
door firmly to
latch.