Filter - Sanitaire SC5700 Series Owner's Manual

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Pre-Motor

Filter

Pre-Motor Filter
Check the pre-motor filter each time the dust bag is changed.
Clean or replace as needed.
To Clean Pre-Motor Filter
1. Remove filter centered in the bottom of the bag
compartment.
2. Shake filter to remove excess dust. If necessary, the filter
can be cleaned by vacuuming with another cleaner or
washing with mild detergent.
3. Reinstall filter after completely dry.
Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement pre-motor filter, Part
No. 71480.
Models equipped with Cartridge Filter
cartridge style filters can be used with these models.)
Check the True HEPA filter each time dust bag is changed.
Replace twice a year or as needed.
To remove True HEPA cartridge filter
1. Push down on filter door latch and pull door away from
cleaner.
2. Push down on HEPA cartridge latch and remove filter.
To replace True HEPA cartridge filter
1. Place bottom tabs of filter cartridge into slots. Rotate filter
toward cleaner, press firmly against cleaner to latch. Make
sure True HEPA cartridge latch is secured on both
sides.
2. Replace filter door by placing tabs of door into slots on
cleaner. Rotate door up and against cleaner until it locks
into place.
NOTE: To have the benefit of a sealed True HEPA system,
you must use one of the True HEPA cartridge filter
systems.
Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement True HEPA Filter HF5,
PN 61830 or Washable True HEPA Filter WHF5, PN 61840.
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(Only
True HEPA Cartridge
Latch
Filter Door Latch
How To Clean Filters
1. Remove from cleaner.
2. To remove debris, tap filter against waste container or brush
off. You may also vacuum the filter using a different cleaner.
If filter needs further cleaning, wash under warm running
water.
3. When all parts are completely dry, follow the above steps
in reverse to reassemble.
NOTE: Do not put any parts in a dishwasher.
NOTE: Your washable filter may need to be replaced
if cleaning it does not restore cleaning
performance.
Be sure to use GENUINE EUREKA replacement filters.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
How To Change Light Bulb
(Only for models with a headlight)
NOTE: Turn off the power switch and disconnect the
electrical cord before changing light bulb.
1. Lower handle. Remove the screw from lens cover.
2. Pull lens cover from cleaner.
3. Pull old light bulb out of socket.
4. Push new light bulb into socket.
5. Replace lens cover.
6. Secure with screw.
Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement light bulb,
Part No. 57940-2.
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