Vacuum Cleaner Ownerʼs Guide Household Type Model SP5816 IMPORTANT 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, www.sanitairevac.com for any of the following: • assembly problems • replacement of broken or missing items • to order replacement parts and accessories • to locate the nearest Sanitaire Warranty Station *En Mexico llame al 5670-6169. www.sanitairevac.
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.
QUICK REFERENCE 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 9 1 9 10 3 2 9 11 13 11 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.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE CAUTION: Assemble the cleaner before using. Moving parts, make sure on/off switch is in off (O) position before plugging in. Store Hose and Accessories NOTE: Features may vary by model yet all parts assemble the same. Nested Wands Attach Handle CAUTION: Do not catch cord under handle. 1 Dusting Brush Grooves 2 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. 2.
HOW TO USE 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. 1 2 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.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 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: ➀ BEND FLAPS FORWARD ➁ PLACE BAG FLANGE NOTE: When vacuuming carpet fresheners or cleaners, powder, plaster dust or similar fine substances, the filters or bag will require more frequent maintenance.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (continued) How To Clean Filters Pre-Motor Filter 1. Remove from cleaner. 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. Pre-Motor Filter Check the pre-motor filter each time the dust bag is changed. Clean or replace as needed. 3. When all parts are completely dry, follow the above steps in reverse to reassemble.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (Continued) 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.
Problem Solving To Clear Blockages in Hose NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before clearing hose. Lower 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. Upper Hose Adapter Tabs 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.
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing. PROBLEM SOLUTION Motor will not start. Push plug securely into outlet. Try another outlet. Check circuit breaker. THE SANITAIRE LIMITED WARRANTY hat This Warranty Covers WYour 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.
