Cleaning the motor protection filter, Cleaning the hepa filter – Oreck Little Helper Vac CC1000 User Manual
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Cleaning the Motor Protection Filter
The inlet filter is located on the rear wall of the unit base and 
should be cleaned approximately every 10th time you empty 
the dust container. 
To clean the motor protection filter:
1. Remove the dust container. See 
“Emptying the Dust Con-
tainer.”
. Remove the motor protec-
tion filter from the motor 
inlet.
3. Gently wipe debris from
the filter or if necessary, 
the filter can be washed in 
warm water without any 
additives. 
4. Replace the dry filter over
the tabs in the motor inlet.
IMPORTANT: The motor protection filter should NEVER be 
installed into the motor inlet damp or wet. Always allow the 
filter to air dry completely. 
Cleaning the HEPA Filter
Depending on usage, the main filter should be cleaned every 
4 - 6 months.
To clean the dust container filter:
1. Remove the dust container. 
See “Emptying the Dust 
Container.”
. Press the HEPA filter
locking tab in and slide the 
HEPA filter assembly out of 
the dust container.
3. Clean the filter by tapping
and gently brushing with a 
cloth or gentle scrub brush.
4. After cleaning, slide HEPA
filter assembly back into 
dust container until it locks 
into place.
Motor
Protection
Filter