Household Type
Do not return this product to the store.
Call 1-800-800-8975* Monday - Friday,
8 am to 7:30 pm CST and 10 am to
6:30 pm Saturday or visit our web site,
following:
• assembly problems
• replacement of broken or missing
• to order replacement parts and
accessories
Accessories
Brush Roll
Warranty
We suggest you record the model, type and serial
numbers below. They are located on the silver rating
plate on your cleaner. For prompt and complete
service information, always refer to these numbers
when inquiring about service.
Model & Type
Serial No.
It is also important to keep your receipt as proof of
date of purchase.
Part No. 74576 (7/04)
©2004 Electrolux Home Care Products Ltd.
Printed in U.S.A.
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WARNING: Avoid injury. Keep loose clothing, hair,
fingers and all other parts of body
away from any moving part (such
as the revolving brush). Turn off the
switch and unplug the cleaner before
changing the cleaner height setting.
9
10
11
9
9
13
10
9
3
4
9. Hose Retainers (4). Place hose in retainers to store hose
on unit.
10. Electrical Cord Hooks (2). Wrap electrical cord around
them to store electrical cord on unit. The upper cord hook
rotates for quick cord release.
5
7
11. Nested Wand Storage. The crevice wand stores inside
the larger wand.
12. Carrying Handle. Use this handle to carry unit from one
place to another.
To use, push electrical cord down into
13. Dusting/Upholstery Brush Storage. Store the dusting
brush on back of cleaner.
. International symbol means On,
International symbol
NOTE: WHEN UNIT IS RUNNING, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REMOVE ANY OBJECT
WHICH PREVENTS THE BRUSH ROLL
FROM TURNING.
3. Bag Compartment Latch. Pull up on latch to remove
bag compartment door giving access to the dust bag
First, turn off unit, unplug from the electrical socket, then
remove object from brush roll area. Ex: sock, rug, etc.
Push down on latch and pivot out for
access to the filter compartment. Push up on latch to
Helpful Information:
Listen to your cleaner. If you notice a change in the
sound of the motor or a change in performance, it could
simply indicate a common usage or maintenance issue.
Such as, a need to raise or lower the carpet height
adjustment, possible blockage in hose or brush roll area,
or a broken or loose brush roll belt. These are all easy to
fix and the instructions are included in this ownerʼs guide.
Becoming familiar with the information in this guide will
help you to get the best possible performance from your
new cleaner for many years to come.
. To use when cleaning stairs.
6. Headlight.
. Step on handle release to pull handle
back to a comfortable operating position.
8. CleanerHeightSetting.Anadjustmentthatraisesorlowers
the cleaner base to match the type of floor surface.
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CAUTION: Assemble the cleaner before using.
Moving parts, make sure on/off switch is
in off (O) position before plugging in.
NOTE: Features may vary by model yet all parts
assemble the same.
Nested Wands
CAUTION: Do not catch cord under handle.
Dusting
1. From rear of cleaner, align handle with groove and slide
onto cleaner. If necessary, use thumb and finger pressure
to slide handle into position.
Store Electrical Cord
2. Attach handle with the two 1 inch screws provided in the
assembly packet. Use a Phillips® head screwdriver.
NOTE: Hand tighten with screwdriver to be sure
both screws are firmly seated.
6
Cord Hook
Cord
Retainer
Upper Hose
Retainer
4
Plug
7
Hose
6
Cord Hook
Lower Hose Retainer
5. You will find your cord retainer on the handle above the
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.
3. Pick up hose and lay across upper hose retainer.
4. Push the end of the hose in the lower hose retainer to
secure.
7. Secure the plug to the cord to prevent unwinding.
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NOTE: While using accessories, 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.
1. To use accessories remove hose from rear of cleaner by
lifting up and twisting.
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2. Place desired accessory onto end of hose or wand.
1. Handle Release. Step on handle release to pull handle
back to a comfortable operating position. To lower handle
completely to the floor, depress handle release a second
time.
Dusting/Upholstery
Brush
Crevice
Wand
Helpful Information:
Before cleaning under
Hose or Wand
te
low furniture, check area
first for objects that might
harm the unit or block the
Dusting/Upholstery Brush is for furniture, blinds,
books, lamp shades, shelves, curtains, draperies, cushions
and fabrics.
vacuum hose.
Clean
Under
cleans corners, stairs, baseboards, and
between cushions.
2. Cleaner Height Setting. An adjustment that raises or
lowers the cleaner base to match the type of floor surface.
With the cleaner cord unplugged, set the adjustment to
lowest setting for maximum carpet cleaning. If the cleaner
is difficult to push, move adjustment to next highest
setting until cleaner is comfortable to push. The brush
roll bristles must reach the carpet for effective cleaning.
For ease in moving the adjustment knob, place handle in
operating position and tilt cleaner back to remove weight
from front wheels.
to add reach.
Grasp both wands near ridges.
Pull apart.
WARNING: Avoid injury. Keep loose clothing, hair,
fingers and all other parts of body away
from any moving part (such as the
revolving brush). Turn off the switch and
unplug the cleaner before changing the
cleaner height setting.
Turn ridge end to center.
Push wands together.
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The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine
maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the
filters, belt, and brush roll often.
Installing New Dust Bag:
BEND FLAPS FORWARD
➀
NOTE: When vacuuming carpet fresheners or
cleaners, powder, plaster dust or similar
fine substances, the filters or bag will
require more frequent maintenance.
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical
cord before changing the filter or bag.
Never operate the vacuum cleaner without
the filter assembly in place.
Removing the Dust Bag (Style LS):
1
Remove dust bag cover by lifting up on latch
and pivoting dust bag cover out and away from
Latch
Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement dust bag, 61820.
Reinstalling the Dust Bag Cover:
Place the bottom of the dust bag cover on cleaner lining up
grooves on outer edge of cover with rails on side of cleaner.
Rotate cover up, pressing against cleaner until it locks into
place.
Grasp dust bag flaps and pull out from
Flaps
Rails on
Cleaner
Grooves on
inside edge
of bag cover
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2. To remove debris, tap filter against waste container or
brush off. You may also vacuum the filter using a different
cleaner, if filter needs further cleaning, wash under warm
running water.
When all parts are completely dry, follow the above
steps in reverse to reassemble.
Check the pre-motor filter each time the dust bag is changed.
Clean or replace as needed.
NOTE: Do not put any parts in a dishwasher.
To Clean Pre-Motor Filter
1. Remove filter screen and filter centered in the bottom of
the bag compartment.
NOTE: Your washable filter may need to be
replaced if cleaning it does not restore
cleaning performance.
2. Shake filter to remove excess dust. If necessary, the filter
can be cleaned by vacuuming with another cleaner or
washing with mild detergent.
Be sure to use GENUINE EUREKA replacement filters.
3. Reinstall filter after completely dry, and replace filter screen.
Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement pre-motor filter,
Part No. 71480.
Cartridge Filter (Only cartridge style filters can be used
with this model.)
Check the True HEPA filter each time dust bag is changed.
Replace twice a year or as needed.
True HEPA Cartridge
Latch
How To Change Light Bulb
(Only for models with a headlight)
Filter Door Latch
NOTE: Turn off the power switch and disconnect
the electrical cord before changing light
bulb.
1. Push down on filter door latch and pull door away from
cleaner.
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.
2. Push down on HEPA cartridge latch and remove filter.
To replace True HEPA cartridge filter
1. Place bottom tabs of filter cartridge into slots. Rotate
filter toward cleaner, press firmly against cleaner to latch.
Make sure True HEPA cartridge latch is secured on
both sides.
6. Secure with screw.
2. Replace filter door by placing tabs of door into slots on
cleaner. Rotate door up and against cleaner until it locks
into place.
NOTE: To have the benefit of a sealed True HEPA
system, you must use one of the True HEPA
cartridge filter systems.
Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement True HEPA filter, Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement light bulb,
HF5, 61830A.
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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
bristles no longer touch the ruler, replace the brush roll.
5
The brush roll belt turns the brush roll to agitate, sweep, and
comb the carpet nap. Check the belt regularly to be sure it is
in good condition. Replace the belt if it stretches, cracks or
loses tension. Cut away any hair or threads wound around
the brush roll or the belt pulley because the buildup could
cause the belt to rotate unevenly.
5. Place new belt around motor shaft.
How To Replace Brush Roll Belt
6
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical
cord before replacing belt. Belt pulleys can
become hot during normal use. To prevent
injury, avoid touching the motor shaft when
changing the belt.
7
6. Place belt around brush roll pulley.
7. Align left brush roll end cap with base. Push end cap
securely into place.
2
8. Push right end cap into base until it snaps into place.
1. Lower handle to floor to change belt.
2. Remove three screws indicated by screwdrivers in above
illustration. Lift hood to remove.
NOTE: The carpet height adjustment has to be in
the lowest or highest position to remove
or reinstall the hood.
9. Rotate brush roll by hand two full rotations
to properly position belt.
Belt
10. Place hood back on cleaner. Make sure hood front is
behind furniture guard. Replace three screws.
Brush
Roll
11. Tighten screws.
Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement belt, Style U,
54312B.
3. Lift left end of brush roll.
4. Remove and discard old belt.
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Problem Solving
To Clear Blockages in Hose
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical
cord before clearing hose.
Adapter
Nested
Wands
Base
Hose
5. Locate lower hose adapter on the back of the cleaner.
6. Remove lower hose adapter from rear of cleaner by lifting
up and twisting.
7. Check for blockages in the hose and base hose. Flexing
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.
Upper Hose
Adapter
Tabs
1. Locate upper hose adapter on the back of the cleaner.
2. Remove nested wands from back of cleaner for easy
access to hose adapter tabs.
3. Press hose adapter tabs together and pull hose adapter
away from cleaner. The hose adapter will unscrew off
hose for easy access to debris if necessary.
4. Check for blockages at cleaner opening and in hose. If
no blockage is found, continue to step 5. If blockage
is found, clear and continue to step 11.
8. Remove hood from cleaner and check for a blockage in
9. After the blockage is found and cleared, replace the hood
on the cleaner.
10. Place lower hose adapter back into the base hose.
11. Install the upper hose adapter onto the back of the
cleaner, line it up with the cleaner opening and push it
against the cleaner until both tabs lock into place.
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NOTE:Turn off the switch and unplug the
electrical cord before servicing.
hat This Warranty Covers
Your Sanitaire cleaner is warranted to be free from all defects in material and
workmanship in normal household use for a period of two years. 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
Motor will not start.
Push plug securely into outlet.
Try another outlet.
Check circuit breaker.
• Parts of the cleaner that require replacement under normal use, such as disposable
dust bags, filters, drive belts, light bulbs, and brush roll bristles.
• Damages or malfunctions caused by negligence, abuse, or use not in accordance with
the Ownerʼs Guide.
Motor suddenly
stops.
Thermal Cut Off, see Page 2.
• Defects or damages caused by unauthorized service or the use of other than Genuine
Eureka/Sanitaire parts.
Does not clean the
carpet or floor.
Clean or replace the filters. Hint: If picking
up fine dust, the bag or filters may not look dirty,
but a fine substance tends to reduce suction
when it blocks the airflow through the filters.
Electrolux Home Care Products North America will, at its option, repair or replace a
defective cleaner or cleaner part that is covered by this warranty.As a matter of warranty
policy, Electrolux Home Care Products North America will not refund the consumerʼs
purchase price.
Be sure the dust bag is properly seated into the
cleaner body. Page 6.
xtended Warranty for Upright Cleaner (Only)
The base of the Sanitaire Upright cleaner is warranted for five years from the original
date of purchase.
Replace dust bag. Page 6.
xtended Warranty for SYSTEM_PRO Canisters
Be sure hose adapter is secure on back of
cleaner. Page 9.
The motor for SYSTEM_PRO canister cleaners is warranted for five years from the
original date of purchase.
Check base hose and long hose. Page 9.
arranty Registration
Please fill out and return the warranty registration card accompanying your cleaner.
Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape
belt. Page 8.
btaining Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service you must return the defective cleaner or cleaner part along
with proof of purchase to any Sanitaire Authorized Warranty Station.
Clean hair and thread from bristles and end cap
area. Page 8.
You will find the nearest location in theYellow Pages, under “Vacuum Cleaners–Service
and Repair.” Be certain that the Warranty Station is “Sanitaire Authorized.”
For the location of the nearest Sanitaire Authorized Warranty Station or for service
information, telephone toll free:
Replace brush roll if bristles are worn. Page 8.
Be sure hose adapter is secure. Page 9.
No suction at the
end of hose.
USA: 1-800-800-8975
Mexico: 5670-6169
Canada: 1-800-800-8975
Clean or replace filters. Hint: If picking up fine
dust, the bag or filters may not look dirty, but a
fine substance tends to reduce suction when it
blocks the airflow through the filters.
If you prefer, you can write to Electrolux Home Care Products North America, Service
Division, P.O. Box 3900, Peoria, IL, 61612 USA. In Canada write to Electrolux Home Care
Products North America, 866 Langs Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7.
If it is necessary to ship the cleaner outside your community to obtain warranty repair, you
mustpaytheshippingchargestotheSanitaireAuthorizedWarrantyStation. Returnshipping
chargeswillbepaidbytheWarrantyStation.Whenreturningpartsforrepair, pleaseinclude
the model, type, and serial numbers from the data plate on the cleaner.
Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict
the airflow. Check base hose and long hose.
Page 9.
urther Limitations and Exclusions
Replace dust bag. Page 6.
Replace light bulb. Page 7.
Any warranty that may be implied in connection with your purchase or use of the
Headlight not
working.
cleaner, including any warranty of Merchantability or any warranty for Fitness For A
Particular Purpose is limited to the duration of this warranty. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not
apply to you.
Noise from brush
roll area.
Remove hood and clean debris or items
from the brush roll area. Page 8-9.
Your relief for the breach of this warranty is limited to the relief expressly provided
above. In no event shall Electrolux be liable for any consequential or incidental damages
you may incur in connection with your purchase or use of the cleaner. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape
belt. Page 8.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which
vary by state.
GENUINE
Cleaner is hard to
push.
Put handle in operating position. Tilt the
cleaner back to raise the front wheels off floor.
Then turn the knob to a higher setting.
EUREKA PRODUCT
Replace a broken, cut loose or out of shape
belt. Page 8.
Questions & Answers about Genuine Eureka/Sanitaire Products
Q:Why should I use only Genuine Eureka/Sanitaire paper bags, belts, and parts in my
Eureka/Sanitaire vacuum cleaner?
Cleaner height knob
will not turn.
Hint: Put handle in operating position. Tilt the
cleaner back to raise the front wheels off floor.
Then turn the knob.
A: Using Genuine Sanitaire Products, which are made to our exacting
specifications and engineered with emphasis on quality, performance,
and customer satisfaction, ensures the long life and cleaning efficiency
of your vacuum cleaner. Overall, this saves you money and helps to
keep your home clean.
Bag Cover will not go
onto cleaner properly.
Dust bag must be installed properly in cleaner
or bag cover will not go onto cleaner. Make sure
the dust bag cardboard flange is on the support
shelf. See page 6.
Q: How can I be sure I am using only Genuine Eureka/Sanitaire products in my vacuum
cleaner?
A: Typically, packaged products and paper bags can be identified by a
Eureka or Sanitaire logo. For further identification assistance, you may
call our toll-free number, 1-800-800-8975, for the location of a nearby
Sanitaire Authorized Warranty Station.
Hood will not come off. Hood cannot be removed from cleaner unless
the cleaner height setting is in the lowest or
highest position.
Q:Are there any differences between “made to fit” or “imitation” and Genuine Eureka/
Sanitaire paper bags, belts, and parts?
All three screws must be removed from the top
of the hood. Page 8.
A:Yes, there are some very important differences in materials, quality, and
reliability. Manycustomershavemistakenlypurchased“imitation”paper
bags and parts while thinking they purchased genuine. Unfortunately,
many of these customers discovered the differences after they
experienced related difficulties.
Missing parts or
questions?
Call1-800-800-8975between8a.m. to7:30p.m.
(CST), Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to
6:30 p.m, Saturday. Know the model and serial
numbers when you call.
For Genuine Sanitaire Value, Accept No Imitations!
ELECTROLUX HOME CARE PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
Bloomington, Illinois 61701
Household Warranty
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