How To Use Cleaning Tools; Picking Up Dry Debris; Picking Up Liquid & Wet Debris; Maintenance - Hoover Road Rat El Manual Del Propietario

3. Maintenance

Familiarize yourself with these
maintenance tasks and keep this owner's
manual in a convenient place where
you can refer to it when needed. Proper
use and care of your cleaner will ensure
continued cleaning effectiveness.
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Reassemble cleaner by hooking
projection on bottom of motor/handle
section into opening in bottom of cup.
Pivot sections together, making sure
latch is secure.
Continue using your cleaner. If a drop in
performance is noted, refer to problem
chart in the back of this book.
If you have finished using the cleaner,
proceed with the following cleaning
instructions before storing your cleaner.
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Emptying collector cup
Unplug cleaner from 12V outlet. The dirt,
liquid and wet debris picked up by your
cleaner is deposited into the collector
cup. Empty cup after each use.
Hold cleaner in a vertical position as
shown. Grasp cup section; depress
latch and remove motor/handle section
of cleaner from cup.
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B
Cleaning your
Road Rat ™ cleaner
Unplug cleaner from 12V outlet.
Note: It is not recommended that any
components of this product be washed
in a dishwasher.
To remove filter (B) from separator (C), lift
up one corner, then pull edges of filter
away from separator.
Remove any debris; wash and dry
separator, if necessary.
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A
With collector cup in hand, grasp center
ribs of filter and lift out filter/separator
assembly.
Empty collector cup.
If you have not finished your cleaning
task, shake any debris off filter/
separator assembly and replace
it in the cup.
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C
Remove any debris from the filter by
tapping the frame on a hard surface or by
brushing filter with a soft brush.
If filter is heavily soiled or wet, wash it in
warm soapy water, using a soft brush if
necessary. Rinse soap off filter.
Note: Be sure to clean all soiled
components after picking up perishable
food items.
Dry filter by blotting with a towel; dry
thoroughly before storing filter in cleaner.
If necessary, wash and dry collector cup
before assembly.
Continued
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