Sanitaire SC5800 Series - Manual (Page 8)

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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.
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical
cord before changing the filter. Never operate
the vacuum cleaner without the dust cup or
filter assembly in place.
Emptying the Dust Cup:
1. Remove dust cup by pulling latch upward and pivoting
dust cup out and away from cleaner.
2. Grasp dust cup lid and twist counterclockwise to remove.
3. Lift filter up and out of dust cup with a twisting motion.
4. Dump debris in a waste container.
3. To replace dust cup, position dust cup with handle
facing inside the dust cup compartment; place
bottom of dust cup in bottom of compartment and
rotate upward, pushing dust cup against cleaner until
it locks into place.
1. Replace filter onto center tube in dust cup applying
gentle pressure.
2. Line up tabs on dust cup with
openings on lid, rotate lid clockwise
while applying pressure to secure.
The lock symbol ( ) on lid will be
centered over dust cup handle
when properly assembled.
Reinstalling the Dust Cup:
Tab
Tab
Instructions to Clean or Change Dust Cup Filter,
Style DCF3
Check and clean the filter frequently to maintain
good performance.
To clean the Filter, Dust Cup and Dust Cup Lid:
1. To remove debris, tap filter against waste container and/
or brush with dusting brush accessory tool. You may also
vacuum the filter using a different cleaner.
2. If filter needs further cleaning, wash in warm water using
a mild detergent. To clean between filter pleats, fan open
under running water.
3. If dust cup needs cleaning, wash in warm water using a
mild detergent. Do not submerge dust cup lid, wipe only
with a damp cloth.
4. When all parts are completely dry, replace filter in dust
cup and replace lid.
NOTE: These parts are not dishwasher safe.
NOTE: Your dust cup filter may need to be replaced
if cleaning it does not restore cleaning
performance.
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