How To Empty; Dirt Cup - Hoover U8181900 Owner's Manual

3. Maintenance
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks. Proper use and care
of your cleaner will ensure continued
cleaning effectiveness.

Dirt cup

3-1
A
F
B
The dirt cup assembly consists of the
following parts:
Lid (A)
Dirt Cup (B)
Pre-filter (C)
HEPA Cartridge Filter (D)
Dirt Opening (E)
Handle (F)
While the cleaner is in operation, the pre-
filter screen will stop larger debris from
entering the HEPA cartridge filter chamber.
This larger debris will be seen collecting in
the left side of the dirt cup. The HEPA car-
tridge filter will collect fine particles that
have passed through the pre-filter screen.
3-3
Clean filter - Turn knob (G) on top of dirt
cup lid one full turn.
When to empty
We recommend that the dirt cup be
emptied before the dirt reaches the dirt
opening on back of cup (Fig. 3-1) or after
every use if you prefer.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such
as face powder or cornstarch, may
seal the filter and cause loss of suc-
tion. When using the cleaner for this
type of dust, empty the cup and clean
the filters often.
E
D
C
3-4
G
Empty cup - Remove lid.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the
HEPA cartridge filter to empty the dirt
cup.
Tap side of cup until no more dust
particles fall from the HEPA cartridge
filter.

How to empty

3-2
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not use cleaner without dirt
cup or filters in place.
Remove cup - Lift up slightly and firmly
pull cup straight out.
3-5
Replace cup - Replace dirt cup lid.
Slide cup into place.
Press firmly until cup locks in place.
Continued
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