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Eureka 5740 series Owner's Manual

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Owner's Guide
Household Type
5740-5799 Series
5840-5898 Series
IMPORTANT
Do not return this
product to the store.
For assembly problems or
questions contact: Eureka's
Customer Service Division toll
free at 1-800-282-2886*, 7 a.m.
to 8 p.m., Central Standard
Time, Monday through
Saturday.
For replacement of broken
or missing items to be
shipped direct to you, call
1-800-438-7352*, 8 a.m. to
4:45 p.m., Central Standard
Time, Monday through Friday.
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  • Page 1 5740-5799 Series 5840-5898 Series IMPORTANT Do not return this product to the store. For assembly problems or questions contact: Eureka’s Customer Service Division toll free at 1-800-282-2886*, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Central Standard Time, Monday through Saturday. For replacement of broken...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. •...

  • Page 3: Conseils De Sécurité

    CONSEILS DE SÉCURITÉ Lors de l’utilisation d’un appareil électrique, quelques précautions élémentaires doivent être observées, incluant les suivantes: LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER VOTRE ASPIRATEUR. AVERTISSEMENT Pour réduire le risque de feu, de choc électrique, ou de blessure: • Ne pas utiliser à...

  • Page 4: Service Information

    Canada: 1-800-282-2886 If you prefer, you can write to The Eureka Company, Service Division, 807 North Main Street, Bloomington, Illinois 61701, USA. In Canada write to The Eureka Company, 866 Langs Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7. Refer to The Eureka Limited Warranty for complete service information.
  • Page 5 Cord Retainer. To use, push electrical cord down into cord retainer. ON/OFF Switch. International symbol I means On, International symbol O means Off. Dust Cup Latch. Pull up on latch to remove dust cup giving access to the dust cup filter and motor filter. Filter Door Latch.
  • Page 6 6. After 30 minute cool down period, plug the cleaner in and push the rocker switch to the on (I) position. The cleaner should turn 7. If the cleaner still does not operate, take it to any Eureka Authorized Service Center for repair. Call 1-800-282-2886 for...

  • Page 7: Attach Handle

    CAUTION: Assemble the cleaner before using. CAUTION: Moving parts, make sure on/off switch is in off (0) position before plugging in. NOTE: Features may vary by model yet all parts assemble the same. Attach Hose Attach Handle CAUTION: Do not catch cord under handle. Upper Hose Retainer Groove...
  • Page 8 Store Hose and Accessories Store Electrical Cord Nested Wands Cord Retainer Cord Hook Dusting Plug Brush Cord Hook You will find your cord retainer on the handle above the upper cord hook. Firmly push the electrical cord down into the cord retainer. This will place the cord out of the way the next time you vacuum.
  • Page 9 ON/OFF Switch. International symbol I means On, International symbol O means Off. Cleaner Height Setting. An adjustment WARNING: Avoid injury. Keep loose clothing, hair, that raises or lowers the cleaner base fingers, and all other parts of body to match the type of floor surface. With the cleaner cord unplugged, set the away from any moving part (such as adjustment to lowest setting for...

  • Page 10: Emptying The Dust Cup

    The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the dust cup, filters, belt, and brush roll often. We suggest emptying the dust cup after every use. NOTE: When vacuuming carpet fresheners or cleaners, powder, plaster dust, or similar fine substances, the dust cup and filters will require more frequent maintenance.
  • Page 11 NOTE: These parts are not dishwasher safe. dust cup with a twisting motion. Clean or replace NOTE: Your dust cup filter may need to be with a new filter. replaced if cleaning it does not restore cleaning performance. Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement filter, Style DCF3.
  • Page 12 Standard (Good), Part No. 71847 must use one of the True HEPA cartridge filter systems. Micron (Better), Style MF2 Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement True HEPA filter, HF5, or HEPA (Best), Style HF6 Washable True HEPA filter, Style WHF5. Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement filter pads.

  • Page 13: How To Replace Brush Roll Belt

    10. Place hood back on cleaner. Make sure hood Brush front is behind furniture guard. Replace three Roll screws. 11. Tighten screws. 3. Lift left end of brush roll. Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement belt, Style U. Look 4. Remove and discard belt. for the GENUINE EUREKA product symbol.
  • Page 14 Lower handle. Remove the screw from lens cover. Pull lens cover from cleaner. Pull old light bulb out of socket. Push new light bulb into socket. Replace lens cover. Secure with screw. Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement light bulb, Part No. 57940-2.
  • Page 15 To Clear Blockages in Hose NOTE:Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before clearing hose. Lower Hose Adapter Base Hose Nested Wands Locate lower hose adapter on the back of the cleaner. Remove lower hose adapter from rear of cleaner by lifting up and twisting.

  • Page 16: Time, Monday Through Saturday

    NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not start. Electric Plug Push plug securely into outlet. Try another outlet. Check circuit breaker. Motor suddenly stops. Thermal Cut Off Page 6. Does not clean the carpet Filters Clean or replace the filters.

  • Page 17: Order Form

    (prices subject to change without notice) Method of payment (no C.O.D. orders) Check or money order (payable to The Eureka Company). Do not send currency. (add state tax & local taxes as required by law) Charge to my Visa (13/15 digits) MasterCard (13 digits) Amer.

  • Page 19: The Eureka Limited Warranty

    This Warranty Covers Your Eureka cleaner is warranted to be free from all defects in material and workmanship in normal household use for a period of one year. The warranty is granted only to the original purchaser and members of his or her immediate household. The warranty is subject to the following provisions.
  • Page 20 Thank you for selecting a Eureka cleaner. Don’t Forget to Use Genuine Eureka Belts Caution: Damages caused by the use of non-genuine Eureka parts are not covered by the Eureka Limited Warranty. ©2002 White Consolidated, Ltd. Part No. 71496 Printed in U.S.A.

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