Cleaning Secondary Filter - Hoover U5725960 Manual

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C
Grasp end of HEPA cartridge filter and
pull it away from pre-filter. Remove
cartridge from assembly.
The pre-filter screen (C) can be
cleaned with a brush and then rinsed
with water. Allow pre-filter screen to dry
thoroughly.
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H
I
Align grooves (H) on pre-filter frame with
grooves (I) in dirt cup.
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Cleaning final filter
The final filter assists in the filtration
process to return clean air to the room.
To remove this filter when it becomes
dirty, open the door on the side of the
cleaner.
Lift out filter (K) and hand wash it in cold
water with mild detergent.
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It is recommended that the HEPA
cartridge filter be cleaned by tapping
either of the ends. DO NOT tap soft
pleated sides of HEPA cartridge filter
as this could damage the filter.
Tap filter until no more dust particles fall
from the filter.
DO NOT rinse HEPA cartridge filter in
water.
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Slide filter assembly down into cup until
a light snap is felt. Gently pull up on
assembly to ensure that it is seated
properly in the cup. Ensure that no part
of pre-filter screen extends above top
edge of dirt cup.
Replace lid and return cup to cleaner
(Fig. 3-4).
Let filter air dry and reposition it on the
side of cleaner. Make sure the white
side of the filter faces outward. Close
K
door.
Should you want to replace this filter, ask
for HOOVER part No. 40110006.
Do not operate cleaner without any of
the filters in place.
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To re-assemble filter assembly, place
large knob of HEPA cartridge filter in
hole on bottom of pre-filter.
Snap top of HEPA cartridge filter into
place.
Secondary and final
filters
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J

Cleaning secondary filter

Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
The secondary filter (J), located behind
the grill in the bottom of cleaner cavity,
protects the motor from dirt particles.
If the filter becomes dirty, remove dirt
cup (Fig. 3-2). Remove screw and pull
grill out. Lift out filter.
Hand wash filter in cold water with mild
detergent, then air dry.
Reposition dry filter, grill and screw.
Replace dirt cup.
Should you want to replace this filter, ask
for HOOVER part No. 38762008.
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Reattaching filter door
The filter door is designed with a "break-
away" feature which allows it to snap
free if it is pushed open too far.
To reattach, align hinges (L) of cover
with slots on sides of filter area.
Press door back into place.
Continued
L
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