8Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensurecontinued cleaning effectiveness.When to empty the Dirt CupThe dirt cup needs to be emptied when the dirt reaches the "MAX" line on the side of the Cup.If more dirt than this accumulates, your cleaner will not operate effectively.Note: All new carpet has loose fibers which can fill the Dirt Cup quickly while vacuuming.Emptying the Dirt CupDisconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.Slide the Cyclone-lever to the"Unlock" position.grasp handle and pull the dirtCup straight out to remove fromVacuum.Empty dirt into garbage container.Put the dirt Cup back in thevacuum and slide the lever to the"lock" position.Cleaning The CircularFiltersgrasp the Filter Cup located atthe bottom of the dirt Cup andtwist counterclockwise to unlockand remove.3-2 3-3Cleaning the Pre/Post-motor FilterHow to cleanDisconnect cleaner fromelectrical outlet.The Pre-Motor Filter protects theMotor from debris.It is located underneath the dirtCup and Filter Cup in theCenter of the round part of theCyclone-lever.Remove the small round Filterand any debris on top of it. Rinsewell under warm water, then airdry thoroughly before replacing.3-6grasp the Circular Filters and twistto unlock Pull straight up toremove.Separate the Outer foam and Innerpleated Circular Filters.Wash each individually by handin warm water. Mild detergent maybe used if desired.Rinse well, then air dry Thoroughlydry before putting them backtogether and replacing in the FilterCup The Filter Cup may bewashed In warm water with a milddetergent. Make sure it iscompletely dry beforereassembling with fliters.Do not operate cleaner withoutEither the Pre-Motor Filter orPost-Motor Filter in place.3-4Pre-MotorFilter3-1UnlockPositionlockPositionMAX lineMaintenanceThe Post-Motor Filter assists in thefiltration process to return clean airto the room. It is located behindthe door on the front of theCleaner.When the filter becomes dirty,The Hepa-Filter :Open the door, remove the filterand replace.The Hepa-Filter is not washableand must be replaced.Replace the door by inserting thetabs on the left side and snappingthe right side into place.3-5hepa-Filter