Mighty Mite® Household Type Vacuum Cleaner Owner’s Guide 3685-3695 Series INDEX (Optional) Important Safeguards .............................. 2 Service Information .................................. 4 Use ........................................................... 5 Accessories .............................................. 6 Maintaining ............................................... 7 Dust Bag ............................................... 7-8 Problem Solving .......................................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electric 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.
CONSEILS DE SÉCURITÉ Lors de l’utilisation d’un appareil électrique, quelques précautions élémentaires doivent être observées, incluant les suivantes: LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER VOTRE ASPIRATEUR. AVERTISSEMENT Pour réduire le risque de feu, de choc électrique ou de blessure: • Ne pas utiliser l’aspirateur à l’extérieur ou sur une surface mouillée. • Ne pas laisser l’aspirateur seul quand il est branché.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into 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 USE A carpet should be cleaned regularly over heavily traveled areas, and once a week over the entire carpeted area. Vacuum slowly, making several passes (forward and backward) over the carpet, covering small areas at a time. The time required to clean the carpet will depend on several factors–including type of carpet and amount of dirt.
Cleaning Accessories Attach wands and cleaning tools Open the Slip Ring to reduce suction. Slip the circular end of an accessory tool onto the end of the hose handle and twist slightly to secure. If additional reach is needed, place a wand on the hose handle first. Crevice Tool *Upholstery Nozzle (optional) *Dusting Brush (optional) Combination Tool *Floor Brush (optional) Crevice Tool: For crevices, corners, baseboards, between cushions. Upholstery Nozzle: For curtains, draperies, cushions, fabrics.
HOW TO MAINTAIN The instructions given in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the hose, bag and filter often. Clear a clogged hose with the blower, change the bag if it is full, and clean the motor filter when it is dirty. Disposable Dust Bags and Filters The dust bag and motor filter play a very important roll in the efficiency of the vacuum cleaner.
How to Install Disposable Dust Bags–Style MM NOTE: Turn off vacuum and unplug the electrical cord before changing dust bag or cleaning motor filter. Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the dust bag or filter. Latch 1. Turn off and unplug cleaner 3. Clean motor filter if heavily soiled Motor Filter ,, ,, ,, ➔ 2. Open bag cover by pushing latch 4. Open bag folds slightly 5. Place bag in cleaner 6. Tuck bag corners under collar 7.
PROBLEM SOLVING NOTE: Turn OFF the power switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing. PROBLEM Motor won’t start CAUSE 3 Electric plug SOLUTION Push plug securely into outlet. Try another outlet. Check circuit breaker. 3 Power switch not turned “ON” No suction at end of hose 3 Full paper bag 3 Hose Replace paper bag. 3 Front cover not Push front cover until it latches firmly. latched Reduced suction Cleaner shuts off Make sure power switch is “ON.
If you prefer, you can write to The Eureka Company, Service Division, 807 North Main Street, Bloomington, Illinois 61701, USA. In Canada write to The Eureka Company, 866 Langs Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7. If it is necessary to ship the cleaner outside your community to obtain warranty repair, you must pay the shipping charges to the Eureka Authorized Warranty Station. Return shipping charges will be paid by the Warranty Station.
Household Warranty abs 190 Bloomington, Illinois 61701 For Genuine Eureka Value, Accept No Imitations! THE EUREKA COMPANY Q: Are there any differences between “made to fit” or “imitation” and Genuine Eureka paper bags, belts, and parts? A: Yes, there are some very important differences in materials, quality, and reliability. Many customers have mistakenly purchased “imitation” paper bags and parts while thinking they purchased genuine.
For location of nearest Eureka Warranty Station or Service Information, call 1-800-282-2886. Part No. 59776 (11/01) ©1999 White Consolidated Industries, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
