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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
QUICK REFERENCE
HOW TO ASSEMBLE
HOW TO USE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Dust Cup
Dust Cup Filter
Side Door Filters
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Brush Roll Belt
Brush Roll
Light Bulb
PROBLEM SOLVING
Clear Hose
Guide
CUSTOMER ORDER FORM
WARRANTY
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Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Owner’s Guide
Household Type
5-6
5740-5799 Series
5840-5898 Series
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IMPORTANT
Do not return this
product to the store.
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For assembly problems or
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. • Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and before servicing. • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
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CONSEILS DE SÉCURITÉ CONSEILS DE SÉCURITÉ Lors de l’utilisation d’un appareil électrique, quelques précautions élémentaires doivent être observées, incluant les suivantes: LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER VOTRE ASPIRATEUR. AVERTISSEMENT Pour réduire le risque de feu, de choc électrique, ou de blessure: • Ne pas utiliser à l’extérieur ou sur des surfaces mouillées. • Fermez le commutateur et débranchez l’appareil lorsque vous ne l’utilisez pas ou avant le nettoyage ou l’entretien. •
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Afin de réduire le risque de choc électrique, cet appareil est muni d’une fiche polarisée (une des lames est plus large). Cette
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QUICK REFERENCE 1 Cord Retainer. To use, push electrical cord down into cord retainer. ON/OFF Switch. International symbol I means On, International 2 symbol O means Off. Dust Cup Latch. Pull up on latch to remove dust cup giving access 3 to the dust cup filter and motor filter. Filter Door Latch. Push down on latch and pivot out for access to 4 the filter compartment. Push up on latch to close door. 1 Dust Cup Filter. Clean the dust cup filter frequently to maintain 5 good performance. 6 Dust C
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QUICK REFERENCE Hose Retainers (4). Place hose in retainers to store hose on 11 unit. Electrical Cord Hooks (2). Wrap electrical cord around them 12 to store electrical cord on unit. The upper cord hook rotates for quick cord release. 13 Nested Wand Storage. The crevice wand stores inside the larger wand. Carrying Handle. Use this handle to carry unit from one place 14 to another. Dusting/Upholstery Brush Storage. Store the dusting brush 15 11 on back of cleaner. NOTE: WHEN UNIT IS RUNNING, DO
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE CAUTION: Assemble the cleaner before using. CAUTION: Moving parts, make sure on/off switch is in off (0) position before plugging in. NOTE: Features may vary by model yet all parts assemble the same. Attach Hose Attach Handle CAUTION: Do not catch cord under handle. 3 Upper Hose Retainer 1 1 Groove Groove 2 4 Hose Lower Hose Retainer From rear of cleaner, align handle with groove and 3 Pick up hose and lay across upper hose retainer. 1 slide onto cleaner. If necessary, use thumb
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE Store Hose and Accessories Store Electrical Cord Nested Wands 5 Cord Retainer 6 Cord Hook Dusting Plug Brush 7 6 Cord Hook You will find your cord retainer on the handle above the 5 upper cord hook. Firmly push the electrical cord down into the cord retainer. This will place the cord out of the way the next time you vacuum. 6 Next wind the cord around the two cord hooks on the back side of cleaner. 7 Secure the plug to the cord to prevent unwinding. 8
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HOW TO USE ON/OFF Switch. International symbol I means On, International symbol O means Off. Cleaner Height Setting. An adjustment WARNING: Avoid injury. Keep loose clothing, hair, that raises or lowers the cleaner base fingers, and all other parts of body to match the type of floor surface. With away from any moving part (such as the cleaner cord unplugged, set the the revolving brush). Turn off the adjustment to lowest setting for switch and unplug the cleaner before maximum carpet cleaning. I
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Dust Cup The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the dust cup, 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. N
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Dust Cup Filter Instructions to Clean or Change Dust Cup Filter, Style DCF3 Check and clean the filter frequently to maintain good performance. Remove dust cup by pulling latch upward and pivoting dust cup out and away from cleaner. To clean the Filter, Dust Cup and Dust Cup Lid: To remove debris, tap filter against waste 1 container and/or brush with dusting brush accessory tool. You may also vacuum the filter using a different cleaner. Grasp dust cup lid and twist countercl
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Side Door Filters Pre-Motor Filter Check the pre-motor filter each time the dust cup is emptied. Clean or replace as needed. To Clean Pre-Motor Filter 1. Remove filter centered in the bottom of the dust cup compartment. Pre-Motor 2. Shake filter to remove excess dust. If necessary, the filter Filter can be cleaned by vacuuming with another cleaner or washing with mild detergent. 3. Reinstall filter after completely dry. Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement pre-motor filter, Part No
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Brush Roll Brush Roll Belt PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Brush Roll The brush roll turns as it sweeps and combs the carpet nap. Remove hair and threads from the brush roll so it continues 5 brushing the carpet. To maintain the most efficient cleaning, the bristles must touch the carpet. To test the bristle length, hold a ruler against the underneath side of the cleaner. If the bristles no longer touch the ruler, replace the brush roll. Brush Roll Belt, Style U The brush roll belt turns the brush roll to
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Light Bulb How To Change Light Bulb (Only for models with a headlight) NOTE: Turn off the power switch and disconnect the electrical cord before changing light bulb. 1 Lower handle. Remove the screw from lens cover. 2 Pull lens cover from cleaner. 3 Pull old light bulb out of socket. 4 Push new light bulb into socket. 5 Replace lens cover. 6 Secure with screw. Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement light bulb, Part No. 57940-2. 14
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PROBLEM SOLVING Clear Hose To Clear Blockages in Hose NOTE:Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before clearing hose. Lower Hose Adapter Base Hose Nested Wands Locate lower hose adapter on the back of the cleaner. 5 Remove lower hose adapter from rear of cleaner by lifting 6 up and twisting. Check for blockages in the hose and base hose. Flexing 7 the hose may help loosen any blockage. If no blockage is found, continue to step 8. If blockage is found, clear and continue to step 11.
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Guide PROBLEM SOLVING NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 3 Motor will not start. Electric Plug Push plug securely into outlet. Try another outlet. Check circuit breaker. 3 Motor suddenly stops. Thermal Cut Off Page 6. 3 Does not clean the carpet Filters Clean or replace the filters. Hint: If picking up fine or floor. dust, the filters may not look dirty but a fine substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks the airflow thr
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03/02 The Eureka Company P.O. Box 2799 ORDER FORM Bloomington, IL 61702-2799 VACUUM CLEANERS (Not applicable in Canada) Name Name S S O H Address (street address needed for UPS) Address (street address needed for UPS) L I D P City State Zip City State Zip T T Telephone (Day) (Eve) (Fax) Telephone (Day) (Eve) (Fax) O O IMPORTANT: Part No. Qty. Price (USD) Total Be sure to include Genuine Eureka Bags, Belts and Filters your model, type, and serial numbers. 61820 These numbers Retains up to 99% of
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WARRANTY THE EUREKA LIMITED WARRANTY hat This Warranty Covers W Your Eureka cleaner is warranted to be free from all defects in material and workmanship in normal household use for a period of one year. The warranty is granted only to the original purchaser and members of his or her immediate household. The warranty is subject to the following provisions. hat This Warranty Does Not Cover W • Parts of the cleaner that require replacement under normal use, such as disposable dust bags, filters, dr
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Questions? Do Not Return To Store Call 1-800-282-2886 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Central Standard Time, Monday through Saturday Accessory Items in This Carton 1 extra belt 1 Dusting/Upholstery Brush 1 hardware package (2 screws) 1 wand, 1 crevice wand 1 vacuum cleaner handle Thank you for selecting a Eureka cleaner. Don’t Forget to Use Genuine Eureka Belts Caution: Damages caused by the use of non-genuine Eureka parts are not covered by the Eureka Limited Warranty. ©2002 White Consolidated, Ltd. Part No.
