Electrolux EL7201 Owner's Manual page 14

PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR ELECTROLUX VACUUM CLEANER
ENGLISH
How to maintain
the vacuum cleaner
!
CAUTION
Make sure power switch is turned
off and unplugged before
maintenance.
Empty dust cup after each use.
Clean filters frequently.
• Press dust cup button and lift off dust cup
(Fig. 1).
• To empty, press dust cup bottom latch to
release bottom lid (Fig. 2).
• Pull filter access latch to lift up cover. Lift
out foam filter and filter screen; shake off
dust. Rinse foam filter, screen and dust cup.
Dry thoroughly (Fig. 3).
• Align raised V-shape on filter screen with
V-slot on back of dust cup. Drop into
position (Fig. 4).
• Reinstall foam filter and close cover (Fig. 5).
NOTE: Filters and screen must be
positioned properly before cover will
latch.
How to clear a blockage
• Press bottom hose release to loosen
bottom hose. Pull and flex hose to
remove debris (Fig. 6).
• Remove dust cup and press hose release
to remove hose from hose inlet. Use
finger to check for debris in air path
(Fig. 7).
• For an obstruction in the hose, squeeze
and flex or twist hose to loosen debris
(Fig. 8).
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