Cleaning Filters; Emptying Dirt Cup; How To Clean Tools; How To Empty - Hoover U5268 Owner's Manual

How to clean tools

To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a
cloth dampened in a mild detergent.
Rinse with a damp cloth.
Cleaning tools may be washed in warm
water with a detergent. Rinse and air dry
before using.
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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 parti-
cles fall from the HEPA cartridge filter.
3. Maintenance
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your cleaner will ensure contin-
ued cleaning effectiveness.
Dirt cup
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D
The dirt cup assembly consists of the
following parts:
Lid (A)
Dirt cup (B)
Pre-filter (C)
HEPA cartridge filter (D)
Dirt inlet opening (E)
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.
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G
Replace dirt cup lid.
Place bottom of cup into cleaner. Pivot
cup and snap into place.
Bottom of cup will rest behind grooves at
bottom of cleaner cavity (G).
Press latch down.
When to empty
It is recommended that the dirt cup be
emptied before the dirt reaches the dirt
inlet opening on back of dirt cup (Fig. 3-
1) or after every use if preferred.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such
as face powder or cornstarch, may
seal the filter and cause loss of suc-
A
tion. When using the cleaner for this
type of dust, empty the cup and clean
E the filters often.
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B
C

How to empty

Turn cleaner off and allow motor to
stop completely.
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not use the cleaner without
dirt cup or filters in place.
Press dirt cup latch (F) and remove dirt
cup.
F
Continued
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