To Clean Filter Assembly; Cleaning Final Filter - Hoover EmPower U5266900 Owner's Manual

Filter assembly
The HEPA filter and pre-filter screen are
essentially self-shedding.
Tapping the side of the dirt cup as
described in "How to empty dirt cup"
should sufficiently remove dust and fine
particles from the HEPA filter and pre-fil-
ter.
The filter assembly can also be removed
for additional cleaning.
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How to clean filter
assembly
Remove dirt cup and dirt cup lid as
described in "How to empty dirt cup".
Grasp pre-filter frame (H) and pull up
firmly. Slide filter assembly out of cup.
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Grasp end of cartridge filter and gently
pull it away from pre-filter. Remove car-
tridge from assembly.
The pre-filter can be cleaned with a
brush and then rinsed with water. Allow
pre-filter to dry thoroughly.
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It is recommended that the HEPA car-
tridge filter be cleaned by tapping either
of the ends until no more dust particles
fall from the filter. DO NOT tap the soft,
pleated sides of the filter. It could
damage the filter.
Do not rinse or wash the filter.
To re-assemble the filter assembly,
place large knob of cartridge filter in
hole on bottom of pre-filter.
Snap top of cartridge filter into place.
Align grooves (I) on pre-filter frame with
ribs (J) in dirt cup.
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Slide filter assemby down into cup until
a light snap is felt. Gently pull up on
assembly to ensure that it is seated
properly in the cup. Ensure that no part
of pre-filter screen extends above top
edge of dirt cup.
Replace lid and return cup to cleaner
(Fig. 3-4).
Cleaning final filter
The final filter assists in returning clean
air to the room.
Using a screwdriver, remove the two
screws as shown and lift off lens.
Lift out filter (K) and hand wash in cold
water with a mild detergent.
Let filter air dry then reposition. Replace
lens and screws.
Should you want to replace this filter, ask
for HOOVER part no. 38765024 (filter
package part no. 40110004).
Do not operate cleaner without any of
the filters in place.