Hoover 4600 - Manual (Page 7)

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Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your cleaner will ensure contin-
ued cleaning effectiveness.
Filter bag
When to replace
Check filter bag from time to time. It is rec-
ommended that you change the filter bag
before debris reaches the bottom of the
bag collar. If more dirt than this accumu-
lates, your cleaner will not operate effec-
tively.
NOTE: All new carpet has loose fibers
which can fill the bag quickly while
vacuuming. If you are using the clean-
er on new carpet, be sure to change
the filter bag often.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such
as face powder or cornstarch, may
seal the filter bag and may cause it to
burst even though it is only partially
full of dirt. When cleaner is used to
remove material of this nature,
change filter bag often.
Where to buy
Filter bags may be purchased from your
Authorized Hoover Dealer, Leading
Retailers, Hoover Factory Service Cen-
ters or through The Hoover Company
on-line at
www.hoover.com.
What to buy
To assure cleaning effectiveness, use
only
Genuine HOOVER® HEPA Filtra-
tion Type Y disposable filter bags.
Changing filter bag
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet.
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3. Maintenance
Cleaning final filter
The final filter assists in returning clean
air to the room.
To remove this filter when it becomes
dirty, lay handle flat on the floor. Press
door tab (D) and remove door.
Remove filter bag container -
Lift up slightly and firmly pull container
straight out.
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It is imperative that you use only
genuine HOOVER filter bags distributed
by The Hoover Company to assure that
your cleaner operates at peak perfor-
mance. HOOVER bags can be identified
by these trademarks ---
®
®
Remove and install filter bag -
Remove lid. Grasp filter bag collar (A)
and pull collar from tube (B).
Note: Do not clean out old filter bag and
reuse. Discard used filter bag.
Align opening in new filter bag with dirt
tube in bag container (B).
Push bag collar (A) firmly onto tube (B).
Replace container -
Replace bag container lid.
Slide container into place.
Press firmly until container locks in
place.
B
C C
A
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E D
Lift out filter (E) and hand wash it in cold
water with mild detergent.
Let filter air dry and reposition it.
Replace door. Snap closed.
Should you want to replace this filter, ask
for
HOOVER part No. 40110009.
Do not operate cleaner without the
filter in place.
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Be sure to press the bag collar past
the tabs (C) on either side of the dirt
tube.
It may be easier to press the collar past
one tab first and then press the opposite
side of the collar past the other tab.
Tuck top of filter bag into container.