Euro-Pro TAPCLEAN HEPA EP035H3 User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

Before inserting the power plug
into the wall outlet, make sure that
your hands are dry.

Do not operate the vacuum
cleaner to close too heaters,
or radiators.

Do not vacuum any liquids.

Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

Do not use without HEPA dust cup
filter in place.

When pulling out the power plug
from the wall outlet, pull the plug
not the power cord.

Important:

If the suction opening in the unit or the hose become blocked, switch off
the vacuum cleaner and remove the blocking substance before you start
the unit again.

Fig. 4

Debris

Screen

HEPA Filter

PLEASE NOTE: The white pleated

filter material in the HEPA Dust Cup

Filter will discolor over time -This is

NORMAL and will NOT affect the

performance of the filter. If the HEPA

Dust Cup Filter

is properly

"TapCleaned”

after each use

and suction

does not return

to 100%, then

we suggest that

the HEPA filter

be “TapCleaned”

vigorously until no

more dust can be removed, then

rinsed under the faucet and allowed to

dry for 24 hours before refitting into

the vacuum. (Fig. A) Wash once a

month or when suction appears

reduced.

Fig. 4

5. Vigorously “TapClean”

the HEPA Dust Cup

Filter on a hard

surface until no more

dust is observed

falling out from

between the pleats of

the filter. (fig. 4)

Fig. 5

Debris

Screen

6. “TapClean” the Debris

Screen or rinse under

a faucet until clean.

(fig. 5) Remember that

the Debris Screen

must be completely

dry before reinstalling

in the vacuum.

7. Replace the Debris Screen on the

HEPA Dust Cup Filter and reinstall

filter assembly in the vacuum. (not

shown)

Fig. A

Wash once a

month or when

suction

appears

reduced.

Warning:

Allow 24

hours for drying before
replacing in unit.

Important: This unit is equipped with

a motor protective thermostat. If for

some reason the vacuum cleaner

should overheat, the thermostat will

automatically turn the unit off. Should

this occur:

• Push the On/Off button once.

• Disconnect the plug from the

power source.

• Check the source of overheating

problem. (i.e. clogged hose or

filter)

• If clogged hose or filter is found,

unclog the hose and replace the

filters.

• Wait at least 45 minutes before

attempting to reuse the vacuum.

• After unit has cooled down for

45 minutes, plug in the cleaner

and push the On/Off button. The

vacuum should start again.

• If the vacuum still does not start,

contact customer service at

1-800-798-7398.

Motor Thermostat

Cleaning & Changing the
HEPA Dust Cup Filter

(cont.)

3. Empty the dust from the Dust Cup

(container).

4. Separate the debris screen from the

HEPA filter cartridge by grasping the

debris screen with one hand and the

filter frame with the other and pull

apart. (fig. 4)

CAUTION

: The suction hole must be

open, free of any obstructions at all

times. Otherwise, the motor will overheat

and could become damaged.

Before you start vacuuming,

make sure to remove large or
sharp objects that might
damage the vacuum.

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,

feet and all parts of body away from
openings.