Euro-Pro CYCLONIC CANISTER EP239 - Manual (Page 8)

Changing and Cleaning the Post Motor Filter and Pre Motor Filter
• Filters should be cleaned at least twice a year or when they become visible solid.
• Always operate the cleaner with the filters installed.
• Disconnect from electrical outlet before cleaning the filters.
• Do not use a washing machine to rinse the filters.
• Do not use a hair dryer or put in clothes dryer to dry either filter. Always allow
the filters to air dry.
Post Motor Filter
Post Motor Filter
Washable Pre Motor Filter
1. Push the dust cup lock to open the dust
cup.
2. Remove the filter from the grill-filter.
3. Rinse filter in lukewarm water and air dry
the filter completely.
4. Put the filter into the grill-filter.
5. A severely solid or clogged filter should
be thoroughly washed with fresh tepid
water. A mild detergent can be used if
required.
Pre Motor Filter
1. Holding pre motor filter by its plastic frame,
carefully remove the filter from the vacuum
cleaner.
2. Rinse the dirty side of the pre motor filter under
warm, low pressure tap water. Water should flow
parallel to pleats. Angle filter to water stream to
wash the dirt from the ridges of the pleats. Avoid
getting clean side of filter wet during washing.
Wetting clean side will increase drying time.
3. Angle filter and rinse from opposite direction.
Continue this process until filter is clean.
4. Carefully shake the water from the surface of the
filter and allow the filter to air dry completely
before reinstalling the filter into the vacuum
cleaner. Do NOT dry filter using hair dryer or
place in clothes dryer. Do not put damp filter back
in vacuum.
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Pre Motor Filter