Upright Vacuum Cleaner Owner’s Guide 5740-5799 Series 5840-5898 Series Household Type 2-4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 5-6 QUICK REFERENCE 7-8 HOW TO ASSEMBLE 9 HOW TO USE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 10 Dust Cup 11 Dust Cup Filter 12 Side Door Filters PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 13 Brush Roll 14 Light Bulb IMPORTANT Do not return this product to the store. For assembly problems or questions contact: Eureka’s Customer Service Division toll free at 1-800-282-2886*, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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.
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 à l’extérieur ou sur des surfaces mouillées. • Fermez le commutateur et débranchez l’appareil lorsque vous ne l’utilisez pas ou avant le nettoyage ou l’entretien. • Ne permettez pas qu’il soit utilisé comme jouet.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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).
1 Cord Retainer. To use, push electrical cord down into cord retainer. 2 ON/OFF Switch. International symbol I means On, International symbol O means Off. 3 Dust Cup Latch. Pull up on latch to remove dust cup giving access to the dust cup filter and motor filter. 4 Filter Door Latch. Push down on latch and pivot out for access to the filter compartment. Push up on latch to close door. 5 Dust Cup Filter. Clean the dust cup filter frequently to maintain good performance. 6 Dust Cup.
11 Hose Retainers (4). Place hose in retainers to store hose on unit. 12 Electrical Cord Hooks (2). Wrap electrical cord around them to store electrical cord on unit. The upper cord hook rotates for quick cord release. 13 Nested Wand Storage. The crevice wand stores inside the larger wand. 14 Carrying Handle. Use this handle to carry unit from one place to another. 15 Dusting/Upholstery Brush Storage. Store the dusting brush on back of cleaner.
CAUTION: Assemble the cleaner before using. CAUTION: Moving parts, make sure on/off switch is in off (0) position before plugging in. NOTE: Features may vary by model yet all parts assemble the same. Attach Hose Attach Handle CAUTION: Do not catch cord under handle. 3 Upper Hose Retainer 1 Groove 1 Groove 2 Hose Lower Hose Retainer 1 2 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 Hose and Accessories Store Electrical Cord Nested Wands 5 Cord Retainer Dusting Brush HOW TO ASSEMBLE 8 6 Cord Hook 7 Plug 6 Cord Hook 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. 6 Next wind the cord around the two cord hooks on the back side of cleaner. 7 Secure the plug to the cord to prevent unwinding.
ON/OFF Switch. International symbol I means On, International symbol O means Off. Cleaner Height Setting. An adjustment WARNING: Avoid injury. Keep loose clothing, hair, that raises or lowers the cleaner base fingers, and all other parts of body to match the type of floor surface. With away from any moving part (such as the cleaner cord unplugged, set the the revolving brush). Turn off the adjustment to lowest setting for switch and unplug the cleaner before maximum carpet cleaning.
The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the dust cup, filters, belt, and brush roll often. We suggest emptying the dust cup after every use. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE NOTE: When vacuuming carpet fresheners or cleaners, powder, plaster dust, or similar fine substances, the dust cup and filters will require more frequent maintenance. NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before changing the filter.
Instructions to Clean or Change Dust Cup Filter, Style DCF3 Check and clean the filter frequently to maintain good performance. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Remove dust cup by pulling latch upward and pivoting dust cup out and away from cleaner. Grasp dust cup lid and twist counterclockwise to remove. Lift filter up and out of dust cup with a twisting motion. Clean or replace with a new filter. 1 To remove debris, tap filter against waste container and/or brush with dusting brush accessory tool.
Pre-Motor Filter Check the pre-motor filter each time the dust cup is emptied. Clean or replace as needed. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE To Clean Pre-Motor Filter 1. Remove filter centered in the bottom of the dust cup compartment. 2. Shake filter to remove excess dust. If necessary, the filter can be cleaned by vacuuming with another cleaner or washing with mild detergent. 3. Reinstall filter after completely dry. Pre-Motor Filter Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement pre-motor filter, Part No. 71480.
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. If the bristles no longer touch the ruler, replace the brush roll. 5 Brush Roll Belt, Style U The brush roll belt turns the brush roll to agitate, sweep, and comb the carpet nap.
How To Change Light Bulb (Only for models with a headlight) NOTE: Turn off the power switch and disconnect the electrical cord before changing light bulb. 1 Lower handle. Remove the screw from lens cover. 2 Pull lens cover from cleaner. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Light Bulb 14 3 Pull old light bulb out of socket. 4 Push new light bulb into socket. 5 Replace lens cover. 6 Secure with screw. Use GENUINE EUREKA replacement light bulb, Part No. 57940-2.
To Clear Blockages in Hose NOTE:Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before clearing hose. Lower Hose Adapter Base Hose Nested Wands 5 Locate lower hose adapter on the back of the cleaner. Remove lower hose adapter from rear of cleaner by lifting 6 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.
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing. PROBLEM Motor will not start. Motor suddenly stops. Does not clean the carpet or floor. CAUSE 3 3 3 3 SOLUTION Electric Plug Push plug securely into outlet. Try another outlet. Check circuit breaker. Thermal Cut Off Page 6. Filters Clean or replace the filters. Hint: If picking up fine dust, the filters may not look dirty but a fine substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks the airflow through the filter(s).
03/02 The Eureka Company P.O. Box 2799 Bloomington, IL 61702-2799 VACUUM CLEANERS ORDER FORM (Not applicable in Canada) Name S O L D Name Address (street address needed for UPS) City T O Telephone State (Day) Zip (Eve) (Fax) S H I P Address (street address needed for UPS) T O Telephone City IMPORTANT: Be sure to include your model, type, and serial numbers. These numbers may be found on the rating plate. Part No. (Fax) Qty.
What This Warranty Covers Your Eureka cleaner is warranted to be free from all defects in material and workmanship in normal household use for a period of one year. 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.
Questions? Do Not Return To Store Call 1-800-282-2886 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Central Standard Time, Monday through Saturday Accessory Items in This Carton 1 Dusting/Upholstery Brush 1 wand, 1 crevice wand 1 extra belt 1 hardware package (2 screws) 1 vacuum cleaner handle Thank you for selecting a Eureka cleaner. Don’t Forget to Use Genuine Eureka Belts Caution: Damages caused by the use of non-genuine Eureka parts are not covered by the Eureka Limited Warranty. Part No.
