Dirt Container & Filter: Removal & Replacement - Dirt Devil Vacuum Cleaner Owner's Manual

DIRT CONTAINER & FILTER: REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING FILTER.
NOTE: For best performance, replace HEPA filter every 6 months.
Please use reminder label located on filter cap to record replacement date.
FILTER TYPE For F53 filter replacement, please call 1-800-321-1134 or visit our website at
F53
www.dirtdevil.com to locate a dealer nearest you.
EMPTY AND CLEAN DIRT CONTAINER
1. 2.
Depress button on top Hold dirt container over garbage can and press clean
of dirt container lid to release dirt container button to empty. Make sure
remove dirt container. container bottom center opening is clear of debris. Snap
dirt container bottom back into place after emptying.
REMOVE HEPA FILTER CLEAN AND RINSE FILTER
4. 4a.
Twist the HEPA filter counter clockwise
Tap excess water out of exhaust filter.
to remove from lid (Diagram 4). Tap the
Allow exhaust filter to COMPLETELY DRY
filter on the inside of a garbage can to
for at least 24 hours.
remove excess dust and dirt from filter
(Diagram 4a).
CLEAN AND RINSE FILTER REPLACE FILTER FRAME
6. 7.
Hold filter frame under Return filter Return HEPA filter to
running water to wash. frame assem- lid. Twist clockwise to
Allow filter frame to bly to dirt con- secure in place.
COMPLETELY DRY for at tainer.
least 24 hours.
*REGULAR MAINTENANCE: Each time the dirt container is emptied, the filter should be cleaned. Tap the filter firmly
against the inside of a trash can until the dirt stops falling from the filter. (Filter will be discolored after use, this will
not affect the filter's performance.) Do not brush the filter. The cleaning instructions may vary depending on the dirt
conditions. In some cases, more or less cleaning of the filter may be required.
2a. 3.
Remove lid by grasping
handle on dirt container lid
and turn counter clockwise.
REMOVE FILTER FRAME
4b. 5.
Tap the exhaust
filter on the inside
of a rubbish bin
to remove excess
dust and dirt from
filter. Hold filter
under running
water to rinse.
DO NOT use
soap/detergent.
Grasp top of filter
frame assembly and
lift out of dirt con-
tainer.
REPLACE HEPA FILTER
8. 9. 10.
Return lid to dirt Return dirt container to
container. Twist base of unit.
clockwise to lock
into place.
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