Household Type Owner’s Guide Model 106585 Important Safeguards ........ 2 Service Information ............ 3 Assembly .......................... 4-5 Use .................................... 6-7 Thermal Cut Off ........... 3 & 7 Accessories .......................... 8 Hose Blockage ..................... 9 Brush Roll .......................... 10 Brush Roll Belt .............. 10-11 Cyclonic Dust Cup ........ 11-12 Filters ............................ 12-13 Light Bulb ..........................
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 use outdoors or on wet surfaces. • Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and before servicing. • Do not allow to be used as a toy.
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).
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 screw installation locations.
Step C Replace Dust Cup Dust Cup Latch Step D Store Accessories Dusting/ Upholstery Brush Nesting Extension Wands (shipped stored on 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.
How To Use 1. Cord Retainer. To use, push electrical cord down into cord retainer. CAUTION: Do not plug in cleaner until you 2. ON/OFF Switch. International symbol I means On, International symbol O means Off. understand all controls and 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 Compartment.
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. 14 18. Clear Tube Quarter Turn Fastener.
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 back of cleaner. Dusting/Upholstery Brush is for furniture, blinds, books, lamp shades, shelves, curtains, draperies, cushions and fabrics. 2. Place desired accessory onto end of hose or wand.
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. CAUTION: Electrical Cord Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before clearing hose. 2. Remove electrical cord from cord hooks.
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.
To Change Dust Cup Foam Filter: NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before changing the Foam Filter. Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the dust cup or the foam filter assembly. 5 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.
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.
Cleaning and Replacing Filters HEPA Filter Inspect the HEPA filter periodically and change as needed. For maximum efficiency, replace the HEPA filter periodically. To Replace HEPA Filter HEPA Filter Door 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.
How To Change Light Bulb CAUTION: Tur n 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 secure. 5. Push light bulb and socket back so bulb will not touch lens cover. 6. Replace lens cover. 7. Secure with two screws.
Problem Solving NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not start. 3 Electric Plug Push plug securely into outlet. Try another outlet. Check circuit breaker. Motor suddenly stops. 3 Thermal Cut Off Refer to page 7. Does not clean the carpet or floor 3 Dust Cup and Filter(s) 3 3 Belt Brush Roll 3 Hose Empty the dust cup. Make sure the foam cone filter is clean and installed properly.
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.
Questions? Call 1-877-556-0973 Accessory Items in This Carton 1 crevice tool 1 dusting/ upholstery brush 1 nesting wand 1 hardware package (2 screws) 1 vacuum cleaner handle 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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