Hoover U5786-900 Owner's Manual page 11

Secondary and final filters
Cleaning secondary filter
Disconnectcleaner from electrical outlet.
The secondary filter (J), located behind the
grill in the bottom of cleaner cavity, pro-
tects the motor from dirt particles.
If the filter becomes dirt)', 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.
Cleaning final filter
The final filter
assists in the fil-
tration 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.
Let filter air dry and reposition it on the
side of cleaner. Make sure the white side of
the filter faces outward. Close 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.
hinges (L) of cover with
filter area.
Press door back into place.
Reattaching
filter door
The filter door is
designed with a
"break-away" fea-
ture which allows
it to snap free if
it is pushed open
too far.
To reattach, align
slots on sides of
Check agitator shield
Because your cleaner picks up so well, we
strongly recommend you cheek for debris
accumulation under the agitator shield each
time you clean the filters.
Removing debris under the shield will hdp
maintain your cleaner's excellent pick up
and suction. Remove debris as follows:
t. Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
2, Check for dirt accumulation by
removing bottom plate (Fig. 3-13), remov-
ing agitator {Fig. 3-14), and lifting agitator
shie]d rig. 3-16}.
3. Remove any debris and replace shield,
agitator and bottom plate (Figs. 3-16 to
3481.