Cleaning & changing the hepa dust cup filter – Euro-Pro SHARK EP79 User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

4. Take the HEPA dust cup filter out of

the dust cup, do not let the dust fall

out.

5. Take out the dust cup and dispose of

the dust inside.

HEPA Dust
Cup Filter

Dust Cup

Cleaning & Changing the
HEPA Dust Cup Filter

(cont.)

Important:

If the suction opening in the unit, the hose or the extension tube are

BLOCKED, switch off the vacuum cleaner and remove the blocking substance before
you start the unit again.

9. Reassemble the debris screen to the

HEPA filter cartridge and replace into

dust cup (container). Ensure that the

filter assembly is completely seated

inside the dust cup (container).

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

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

10. Attach the dust cup (container) to the

vacuum.

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

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

Fig. A

Warning:

Allow 24

hours for drying before
replacing in unit.

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.

Wash once

a month or

when

suction

appears

reduced.

Do not use without dust cup filter or
filters in place.

Note:

This vacuum cleaner is equipped

with a plug and power cord that retract

automatically. If the cord or plug get

damaged, it must be replaced by a

qualified technician.

HEPA Filter

Debris Screen

6. 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.

Before you start vacuuming,
make sure to remove large or
sharp objects that might
damage the dust bag.

Warning:

Hold the plug when

rewinding the cord. Do not allow the

cord to whip when rewinding.

7. 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.

CAUTION

: The suction hole must be

open, free of any obstructions at all

times. Otherwise, the motor will overheat

and could become damaged.

8. “TapClean” the Debris

Screen or rinse under

a faucet until clean.

Remember that

the Debris Screen

must be completely

dry before reinstalling

in the vacuum.