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Household Type
Owner’s Guide
Model 106585
Important Safeguards ........ 2 Brush Roll Belt .............. 10-11
Service Information ............ 3 Cyclonic Dust Cup ........ 11-12
Assembly .......................... 4-5 Filters ............................ 12-13
Use .................................... 6-7 Light Bulb .......................... 14
Thermal Cut Off ........... 3 & 7 Problem Solving ............... 15
Accessories .......................... 8 Warranty ............................ 17
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Vacuum Cleaner Safety 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 put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, • Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. hair, and anything that may reduce airflow. • Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in
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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 fiche ne peut être ins
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## ### How To Assemble CAUTION: Assemble the cleaner completely before plugging into an electrical outlet. CAUTION: Moving parts, stay clear of brush roll when plugging in. NOTE: Features may vary by model yet all parts assemble the same. Step A Remove Dust Cup Step B Attach Handle Dust Cup Latch Handle Tabs Dust Cup Handle Slots Two Screw Locations Screw Screw Dust Cup 1. Remove dust cup from unit to expose the two 2. Position handle as above. Slide the handle down screw installation locat
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### ## Step C Replace Dust Cup Step D Store Accessories Nesting Extension Dust Cup Wands Latch Dusting/ (shipped Upholstery stored on Brush cleaner) Crevice Tool Groove 4. Replace dust cup by aligning front of the bottom of dust cup into groove on cleaner. Pivot dust cup up against cleaner and rotate the dust cup latch to the right to secure. Step E Store Electrical Cord 5 Cord Retainer 5. You will find your cord retainer on the handle above the upper cord hook. Firmly push the electrical c
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1. Cord Retainer. To use, push electrical cord down into cord retainer. How To Use CAUTION: Do not plug in cleaner until you 2. ON/OFF Switch. International symbol I means On, understand all controls and International symbol O means Off. features. 3. Dust Cup Latch. When dust cup latch is pointing to the left, the dust cup compartment is unlocked. When dust cup latch is pointing to the right the dust cup is locked in place. See the locked/unlocked symbols on the unit. 4. HEPA Filter Comp
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How To Use (continued) 14. Hose Retainers (3). Place hose on retainers to store hose on unit. 15. Carrying Handle. Use this handle to carry unit from one place to another. 16. Dusting/Upholstery Brush. Store dusting brush here. 17. Electrical Cord Hooks (2). Wrap electrical cord around them to store electrical cord on unit. Top hook rotates down for quick release of the electrical cord. Rotate back up to store electrical cord. 18. Clear Tube Quarter Turn Fastener. Turn this fastener to the unloc
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How To Use Accessories CAUTION: Do not place cleaner on furniture or steps as the brush roll may cause damage. Place cleaner on floor with the handle in storage position while using accessories. 1. Remove hose from hose adapter on the Dusting/Upholstery Brush is for furniture, blinds, books, back of cleaner. lamp shades, shelves, curtains, draperies, cushions and fabrics. 2. Place desired accessory onto end of hose or wand. Dusting/ Upholstery Brush Crevice Tool Hose or Wand Crevice Tool cleans
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How to Check and Clear Hose Blockages Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a blockage in the vacuum cleaner. 1. Remove hose from hose retainer and check suction at end of hose - if little or no suction, check dust cup. Empty if needed. If no improvement, proceed to step 2. Electrical Cord CAUTION: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before clearing hose. 2. Remove electrical cord from cord hooks. Disconnect the clear tube by turning quarter turn fastener to the right Hose to r
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How To Maintain The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the dust cup, belt, and brush roll often. 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 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 brist
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. . . . . To Change Dust Cup Foam Filter: NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before changing the Foam Filter. Never 5 operate the vacuum cleaner without the dust cup or the foam filter assembly. 6. Place new belt around motor shaft. 1 Dust Cup Latch 6 7 7. Place belt around brush roll pulley. 8. Pull right side of brush roll to stretch belt. Secure right end cap into base. 2 Dust Cup 8 Left side view 9. Align left end cap with square in base. Push end cap into place
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To clean the Foam Filter: 1. Remove the foam filter from the gray filter assembly by grasping handle and lifting upward and out of the dust cup. 2. Grasp lint trap cone and turn to remove. 3. Lift filter from cone and wash. Squeeze excess water from filter. Lint trap cone may also be washed. Do not submerge gray filter assembly – wipe only with a damp cloth. 4. When all parts are completely dry, replace filter in cone and turn to lock cone in place. NOTE: Foam filter will be about 1/16” above ri
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Cleaning and Replacing Filters HEPA Filter Inspect the HEPA filter periodically and change as HEPA Filter needed. For maximum efficiency, replace the HEPA Door filter periodically. HEPA Filter To Replace HEPA Filter 1. Lift up and pull out on HEPA filter door to remove. 2. Grasp filter and pull out. 3. Place new HEPA filter into cleaner. 4. To close, place HEPA filter door at top of opening pressing against unit, slide down into place. Use replacement HEPA filter supplied with Style GE-1. 13
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How To Change Light Bulb CAUTION: Turn off the power switch and unplug the electrical cord before changing light bulb. 1. Lower handle to remove two screws from lens cover. 2. Pull lens cover from cleaner. 3. Support socket with one hand and pull light bulb straight out to release. 4. Place new light bulb into socket; push to Lens secure. Cover 5. Push light bulb and socket back so bulb will not touch lens cover. 6. Replace lens cover. 7. Secure with two screws. Use GE brand replacement light b
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Problem Solving NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not start. Electric Plug Push plug securely into outlet. 3 Try another outlet. Check circuit breaker. Motor suddenly stops. Thermal Cut Off Refer to page 7. 3 Does not clean the carpet or Dust Cup and Filter(s) Empty the dust cup. Make sure the foam cone filter is 3 floor clean and installed properly. Make sure dust cup is installed properly and dust cup latch secure
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Customer Assistance If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our Customer Assistance Number. For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you. These numbers can be found on the rating plate on the bottom of your cleaner. MODEL:______________________ TYPE:_____________________ SERIES:_________________ Customer Assistance Number, Canada, 1-877-556-0973 Keep this number for future reference! E-mail inquiries: www.wal-mart.com Two-Year Limit
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Questions? Call 1-877-556-0973 Accessory Items in This Carton 1 crevice tool 1 dusting/ upholstery brush 1 nesting wand 1 hardware package 1 vacuum cleaner handle (2 screws) Thank you for selecting a GE Brand cleaner. Don’t Forget to Use GE Brand Filters and Belts CAUTION: Damages caused by the use of other brand filters and belts are not covered by the Limited Warranty. is a trademark of the General Electric Company used under license to Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, AR Printed in U.S.A.
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2/01 TO ORDER BY PHONE, PLEASE CALL: AUTHORIZED APPLIANCE PARTS 1-877-556-0973 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. 866 Langs Dr., Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7 Central Standard Time, Monday - Friday BY MAIL: Simply fill out this form and mail to address above. Please include day and evening phone numbers or FAX to 1-800-361-4731. S S O H NAME NAME L I D P ADDRESS (street address needed) ADDRESS (street address needed) T T O CITY STATE ZIP CITY
