Eureka 5550 manual

Upright V acuum Cleaner Owner’ s Guide 5550 Series Household T ype Part No.73657 (12/03) Please Retain We suggest you record the model, type and serial numbers below . They are located on the silv er rating plate on your cleaner . For prompt and complete service information, always refer to these numbers when inquiring about service. Model & [...]

2 V acuum Cleaner Saf ety IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS V A CUUM CLEANER. T o reduce the risk of fire , electric shoc k, or injur y: • Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. • Do not leave vacuum cleaner w[...]

3 Conseils pour l’emploi correct de v otre aspirateur CONSER VEZ CES INSTR UCTIONS CONSEILS DE SÉCURITÉ Lors de l’utilisation d’un appareil électrique, quelques précautions élémentaires doivent être observées, incluant les suivantes: LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTR UCTIONS A V ANT D’UTILISER V O TRE ASPIRA TEUR. A VER TISSEMENT P our réduir[...]

T o 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 wa y . If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, re v erse the plug. If it still d oes not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in an [...]

Dust Cup 5 Ho w T o Assemble CA UTION: Assemble the cleaner completely bef ore plugging into an electrical outlet. CA UTION: Mo ving par ts, stay clear of brush roll when plugging in. NO TE: F eatures may v ar y by model y et all par ts assemble the same. Step A Remove Dust Cup 1. Remove dust cup from unit to expose the two screw installation locat[...]

5. Y ou 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 of the cleaner . 7 . Secure the plug to the cord to prevent unwinding. Cord Retainer[...]

7 Ho w T o Use CA UTION: Do not plug in cleaner until you understand all controls and features. 1. Cor d Retainer . T o use, push electrical cord do wn into cord retainer . 2. ON/OFF Switch. International symbol I means On, International symbol O means Off. 3. Dust Cup Latc h. When dust cup latch is pointing to the left, the dust cup compar tment i[...]

Thermal Cut Off This cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the cleaner in case of motor overheating. If the cleaner suddenly turns off, follow this procedure: 1. Push on/off switch to off. 2. Unplug cleaner . 3. Check for source of overheating problem (i.e. full dust cup , clogged hose or clogged filters). 4. If a full dust cup , clogged h[...]

9 Ho w T o Use Accessories CA UTION: Do not place cleaner on fur niture 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 . 2 . Place desired accessory onto end of hose or wand. • T ur n ridge end to center . •[...]

Ho w to Chec k and Clear Hose Bloc kages Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a blockage in the vacuum c leaner . 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. CA UTION: T urn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord befo[...]

11 Ho w T o Maintain The instructions in this booklet ser ve as a guide to routine maintenance. T o av oid unnecessar y ser vice calls, check the dust cup , belt, and br ush roll often. Brush Roll The brush roll tur ns as it sweeps and combs the car pet nap . Remov e hair and threads from the br ush roll so it continues brushing the car pet. T o ma[...]

12 6. Place new belt around motor shaft. Left side view 7. Place belt around br ush roll pulley . 8. Pull right side of brush roll to stretch belt. Secure right end cap into base. 9. Align left end cap with square in base. Push end cap into place; see left side view . 10. Rotate brush roll to seat belt. 11. Replace the hood. Make sure hood front is[...]

13 T o clean the Pleated Filter: 1. Remov e the gra y filter assemb ly by gr asping handle and lifting upward and out of the dust cup . 2. Grasp the pleated filter and turn counter clockwise to remove. 3. Lift pleated filter from cone and wash. Shake e xcess water from filter . Do not submerge gray filter assembl y – wipe only with a damp cloth .[...]

Cleaning and Replacing Filters HEP A Filter Inspect the HEP A filter per iodically and change as needed. F or maximum efficiency , replace the HEP A filter periodically . T o Replace HEP A Filter 1. Push down on latch and pull out on HEP A filter door to remove. 2. Grasp filter and pull out. 3. Place ne w HEP A filter into cleaner . 4. T o close, p[...]

Motor will not start. Electric Plug Push plug securely into outlet. T r y another outlet. Check circuit break er . Motor suddenly stops. Thermal Cut Off Refer to page 8. Does not clean the carpet or Dust Cup and Filter(s) Empty the dust cup. Make sure the foam cone filter is fl oor clean and installed properly . Make sure dust cup is installed prop[...]

19 THE EUREKA LIMITED W ARRANTY W hat This W arranty Covers Y our Eureka cleaner is warranted to be free from all defects in material and workmanship in normal household use for a period o f 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 provi[...]