How to maintain – Eureka WHIRLWIND 6980 User Manual

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HOW TO MAINTAIN

The filters play a very important role in the efficiency of the vacuum cleaner. If the filters become clogged, no air can pass
through the cleaner and no cleaning takes place regardless of how powerful the unit. To keep the cleaner operating at
maximum efficiency, check the filters frequently and clean when necessary.

Some fine particles can restrict airflow very quickly and will decrease performance. When vacuuming carpet fresheners or
cleaners, plaster dust, or similar fine substances, clean the filters more often.

NOTE:

Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing the vacuum.

Emptying the Dust Compartment

Empty the dust compartment after each use
or as necessary. When the compartment is
full the dust will settle in the filter.

For ease of use, it is recommended that the
dust compartment be emptied regularly.

1. Press the button latch and remove dust

compartment from unit.

2. To release the dust compartment lid, find

the latch at the bottom of the lid. Push down
firmly with your thumb lifting with your
fingers as in illustration #2.

3. Empty the dust compartment. Wipe the

compartment as necessary or rinse and
dry it. (Note: Must not be washed in the
dishwasher.)

4. To reattach lid to dust compartment, put

tabs at top of lid inside the slots on the
inside of the dust compartment. Push lid
against dust compartment until it clicks into
place.

5. Put dust compartment back in unit and push down firmly until button latch clicks into place. This will ensure a good seal

and maximum suction.

NOTE: Use only Eureka filters. Filter 1 part number 61055 and Filter 2 part number (Style HF1) 60286.

Cleaning/Changing Filters

There are two filters in your Whirlwind. The cleaner must never be used without the filters. A safety device prevents the
insertion of the compartment if Filter 1 is not in place. Do not try to force the dust compartment shut.

Cleaning of Filter 1 When the
Filter Indicator Light Comes On

Remove and empty the dust compartment as
detailed above. Release the filter frame from
the dust compartment lid. Remove filter from
filter frame. Remove loose fibers and larger
particles from the filter.

Hand wash the filter. Remove excess water
and leave to air dry. The filter must not be
tumble-dried.

Place the dry filter back into the filter frame.
Place the filter frame back onto the dust
compartment lid and put the dust
compartment back into unit.

NOTE: The filter must be completely dry

before it is replaced.

If the filter indicator light is still on, check for possible blockages in the nozzle, tube or hose.

Button Latch

Latch

Lid

Tabs

Slots

Filter Frame

Filter 1

Indicator

Light