Remove dust cup by pulling latch upward andpivoting dust cup out and away from cleaner.The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the dustcup, filters, belt, and brush roll often. We suggest emptying the dust cup after every use.NOTE:When vacuuming carpet fresheners or cleaners, powder, plaster dust, or similar fine substances,the dust cup and filters will require more frequent maintenance.NOTE:Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before changing the filter. Never operatethe vacuum cleaner without the dust cup or filter assembly in place.21Emptying the Dust Cup:Grasp dust cup lid and twist counterclock-wise to remove.Lift filter up and out of dust cup with a twistingmotion.34To replace dust cup, position dust cup with handle facing inside thedust cup compartment; place bottom of dust cup in bottom ofcompartment and rotate upward, pushing dust cup against cleaneruntil it locks into place.Replace filter onto center tube in dust cup applying gentle pressure.Line up tabs on dust cup with openings on lid,rotate lid clockwise while applying pressure tosecure. The lock symbol ( ) on lid will becentered over dust cup handle when properlyassembled.Dump debris in a waste container.Reinstalling the Dust Cup:1223TabTab11