How To Maintain Your Vacuum Cleaner; How To Maintain Dust Cup, Filters And Brushroll - Eureka NEC120 series Owner's Manual

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How to maintain your vacuum cleaner

CAUTION
Washable dust cup filter – clean monthly
1. Twist dust cup and remove.
2. Twist filter screen and remove.
3. Lift out foam filter and holder.
4. Rinse and dry THOROUGHLY.
Place motorized floor nozzle upside down. Use fingers
to remove clog or debris. Do not use scissors or knife
to cut strings and threads.
Remove retainer clip and lift out brushroll to clean
and remove debris. Brushroll is washable. Roll in a
towel to absorb water; dry THOROUGHLY before
reassembling.
Dust cup – Empty after each use
Hold over wastebasket and
push lever to release bottom
lid. Debris will empty.
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5. Place foam filter and holder
in filter screen.
6. Twist filter screen to 'lock.'
7. Reattach dust cup and twist
to 'lock.'
Washable brushroll – clean frequently
24h
OR
Or, remove dust cup by twisting to 'unlock'
position. Empty debris. Reattach dust cup
and twist to 'lock' position.
Washable post-motor filter – clean every 6 months
1. Twist filter cover and remove.
2. Lift out post-motor filter.
3. Shake to remove dust.
4. Every 6 months, replace filter or rinse and dry THOROUGHLY.
5. Reposition filter and cover and twist to 'lock.'
If debris cannot be removed easily, remove retainer
clip to access brushroll. Using flathead screwdriver
or coin, turn screw to the 'unlock' position.
To reassemble:
1. Align one end of brushroll with floor nozzle gear.
2. Press other end into slot.
3. Hook retainer clip under tab and press down.
4. Insert screw and turn to 'lock' position.
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