Electrolux Z161 Series - Manual (Page 7)

HOW TO MAINTAIN
The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. Keep the vacuum
cleaner operating at top efficiency. Clean the motor filter and empty the dust cup container
after each use.
Empty Dust Cup
CAUTION: Turn off the power switch and unplug
the electrical cord before servicing.
1. Slide dust cup latch up.
2. Pull dust cup from handle section and lift from
the nozzle.
3. Grasp curved edge of motor filter and pull out to
remove. Clean motor filter (refer to motor filter
section).
4. Shake contents of dust cup into waste
container.
5. Replace motor filter. Put flat side into dust cup.
Press curve edge into place until the rim of motor
filter rests on ribs inside dust cup.
6. Hold dust cup sides with thumbs near the
latch.
7. Position dust cup over nozzle.
8. Wrap fingers to the back of the handle section.
Gently squeeze the sections together until the
dust cup latch locks the cup in place.
Latch
Motor Filter
Clean Motor Filter
CAUTION: Turn off the power switch and unplug the electrical cord before
servicing.
Clean the motor filter after each cleaner use.
1. Shake and brush the dust and dirt from filter.
2. Pull back on rubber gasket to remove filter from the frame.
3. If desired, launder the filter by hand in warm water (150°F
65°C) using a mild detergent.
4. Air dry thoroughly.
5. Replace filter over frame and secure the lip of the frame into
the gasket.
Replace a dirty or torn filter. For genuine replacement filters
call Electrolux on 08706 055055.
Cleaner Care
CAUTION: Turn off power switch and unplug electrical cord to clean unit.
To keep the vacuum cleaner looking new, it can be wiped with a damp cloth and a mild
soap solution, then thoroughly dried. Never use any type of chemical as chemicals can
damage the cleaner.
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Pull filter away
from frame.
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