Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Owner’s Manual

Eureka Vacuum Cleaner

Eureka Vacuum Cleaner

MODEL: AS1000-AS1009 Series

Upright vacuum cleaner: household type

Owner’s Guide

Thank you for purchasing your new Eureka vacuum!

Important instructions **

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For easy assembly, please take a few moments to read this owner’s guide.
If you have questions about your new vacuum, please contact our customer service helpline at 1-800-282-2886. We’re here to help!

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Where to find important vacuum information

Keep this information

• Write the model, type, and serial number here:
• Date of purchase (keep your receipt)____
• Model number and type_____
• Serial number____

Find these numbers on a label on the middle backside of the vacuum cleaner. Refer to these numbers when ordering parts and accessories or if service is needed.

Before you start your vacuum cleaner
Refer to Quick Start Guide for assembly and use. This Owner’s Guide provides important instructions to prolong the life of your Eureka vacuum cleaner.

Registration

To register your product visit www.eureka.com and click on the ‘Register Your Product’ link in the top right corner.

Inspection:
Carefully unpack and inspect your new Eureka vacuum cleaner for shipping damage. Each unit is tested and thoroughly inspected before shipping. For instructions regarding any shipping damage, call Eureka Customer Service HELPLINE 1-800-282-2886 immediately.

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 a vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not allow it to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If the vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center before using.
• Do not pull or carry by a cord. Do not use a cord as a handle. Do not close a door on the cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the vacuum cleaner over the cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.
• This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a revolving brush roll. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not place vacuum cleaners on furniture or stairs as the brush roll may cause damage. Use extra care when cleaning stairs. Place vacuum cleaner on the floor with the handle in storage position while using attachments.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without a dust cup, filter and screen, and HEPA exhaust filter in place.
• Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use. To prevent burns, avoid touching the belt pulley when servicing the drive belt.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
• Store your vacuum cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
• Keep your work area well lighted.
• Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.
• Unplug before connecting the turbo nozzle.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 plugin anyway.

Motor
Do Not Oil the motor or the brush roll at any time. The bearings are permanently lubricated and sealed.

How to identify parts of vacuum cleaner

Maintenance schedule

The maintenance Schedule is also located on the backside of the dust cup.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER. Moving parts! The power switch is marked for on-OFF.

DUST CUP — Empty after each use

FILTER DCF21 Replace or clean regularly to maintain suction

EXHAUST FILTER EF6 — Check the filter regularly. Replace every 6.12 months or when performance loss is noticeably declining

How to use accessories

Before using accessories

1. Raise height adjustment to ‘high carpet:
2. Turn air path selector knob to ‘tools’

2-Position wand
Loosen wand and hose from the back of the vacuum.

• Push the tool onto the end of the wand.
• For a short wand, push the hose release button to remove the wand. Attach tool to end of the hose.

Crevice tool
Use for baseboards, corners, and tight spaces.

Dusting brush
Use for furniture, drapes, and vents.

Turbo nozzle
(with some models or available for purchase) Use for furniture and stairs.

Bare floor nozzle and wand
(with some models or available for purchase) Use for hard surfaces.

Stair hose
(with some models or available for purchase) Make sure the vacuum is below you, pushed against the bottom step.

1. Attach stair hose to end of hose or wand.
2. Attach turbo nozzle to end of stair hose.

NOTE: Hose length can be increased by releasing the hose from the hose retainer on the back of the unit. Reposition hose inside hose retainer after using accessories.

CONDITION

When using tools, always place the handle in an upright position to raise the vacuum to the highest carpet setting. The brush roll will continue to turn when the vacuum is turned on and the handle is in an upright position. Do not tilt vacuum forward while using tools. To avoid damage. do not set the vacuum on the carpet, carpeted stairs, turn iture or fringed rugs when using tools.

How to maintain your vacuum cleaner
Make sure the vacuum cleaner is turned off and the power cord is unplugged.
Maintain brush roll
The motor pulley can become hot with normal use.
Remove hair and threads from brush roll periodically. Do not remove end caps.

Check U belt. Replace if worn, cut, or out of shape. Avoid touching the motor shaft when checking the brush roll or belt. How to replace brush roll or belt

• Step on handle release to lower handle flat onto the floor (Fig.1).
  

• Remove 4 screws from brush roll cover. (Fig. 2).
  

• Liftoff brush roll cover. (Fig. 3).
  

• Remove brush roll and belt. Thread a new belt around the motor shaft and brush roll (Fig. 4).
  

• Insert the left end of the brush roll first. Make sure the end cap fits into the base. Pull the right side of brush roll to stretch belt and insert right end cap into the base (Fig. 5). Make sure it slides into position.
  

• Rotate brush roll 2 turns to the central belt.

• Replace brush roll cover (Fig. 3).

• Replace 4 screws (Fig. 6).
  

How to Clear a Blockage Make sure the vacuum is turned off and the power cord is unplugged. ‘Hose blockage

• Remove hose from hose retainer. Flex the hose to loosen any blockage (Fig.1).
  

• Remove dust cup. Set air path knob to ‘floors: Use finger to check for debris (Fig 2).
  

• Base hose — Pull down to loosen the end of the base hose. Use your finger to clear the blockage. _ Snap hose end back up into position (Fig 3).
  

• Hose connector — Pull out on left side tab to remove the connector. Remove debris. Align tab at right and snap connector back into place (Fig. 4).
  

How to maintain turbo nozzle (on some models)

1. Turn the nozzle onto the backside. Remove 1 screw.
   

2. Rotate the lower part of the cover down over the brush and lift off the cover.
   

3. Clear blockage from brush roll area. Use scissors to clip threads or hair.
   

4. Place the cover back into position.
   Tighten screw.
   

The Eureka limited warranty

Eureka warrants this vacuum cleaner to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a term of three years for normal household use. Warranty is granted only to the original purchaser and members of the immediate household.

This warranty is good for three years from the date of purchase only when the vacuum cleaner is used in the accordance with Eureka operating instructions. Note : refurbished or remanufactured products have a one-year limited warranty.

This warranty does not cover

• Parts of the vacuum that require replacement under normal use such as disposable dust bags, filters, drive belts, light bulbs, brush roll, bristles, impellers, and cleaning.
• Damages or malfunctions caused by negligence, abuse, and use are not in accordance with the Owner’s Guide.
• Defects or damages caused by unauthorized service or the use of other than Genuine Eureka, ARM & HAMMERm, and FiltreteTM by 3M parts.

What Eureka will do

Eureka will, at its option, repair or replace a defective vacuum or vacuum part that is covered by this warranty. As a matter of warranty policy, Eureka will not refund the consumer’s purchase price.

Obtaining warranty service
To obtain warranty service you must return the vacuum or vacuum part along with “proof of purchase” to any Eureka Authorized Warranty Station. For Eureka Authorized Warranty Station or Service Information, visit www.eureka.com, write or telephone toll-free:

USA: 1-800-282-2886
Electrolux Home Care
North America Service Division P.O. Box 3900
Peoria, Q 61612

Mexico: (55) 5343-4384
Electrolux Home Care

Canada: 1 – 800 – 282 – 2886
Electrolux Home Care
North America Service
Division 5855 Terry Fox Way
Mississauga. Ontario 1.5V 3E4

Obtaining warranty service outside your community
You must pay the shipping charges to the Eureka Authorized Warranty Station.

Return shipping charges will be paid by the Warranty Station. When returning parts for repair, please include the model, type, and serial number located on the rating plate on the lower backside of the vacuum.

Further limitations and exclusions
Any warranty that may be implied in connection with your purchase or use of the vacuum, including any warranty of merchantability or any warranty for Fitness For A Particular Purpose is limited to the duration of this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Your relief for the breach of this warranty is limited to the relief expressly provided above. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for any consequential or incidental damages you may incur in connection with your purchase or use of the vacuum.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which may vary by state.
The ARM & HAMMER name is a trademark of Church and Dwight Co., Inc.
3M and Filtrete are trademarks of 3M Company. used by Electrolux Home Care Products, Inc. under license.

Problem-solving

**** Make sure the vacuum is turned off and the power cord is unplugged.

NOTICE: Thermal cut-off

This vacation cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the tiaccun in case of motor overheating. If the vacuum suddenly shuts off, proceed as foams:

1. Push the power switch off and unplug the vacuum.
2. Check the vacuum lore possible source of °wheeling such as a full dust cup Wolfed hose or clogged liner. II these conditions are bound. fix them and wait at least 30 minutes before attempting to use the vacuum.
3. After the 30 minute period. plug the vacuum back in and turn on the switch.111he vacuum still does not wort call the Eureka customer service helplIne.

• Push plug securely into an outlet, try another outlet, or check the circuit breaker.

Power switch.|

• Stop on the power switch to turn the vacuum on.

Thermal cut-off|

•  See above.

The vacuum does not clean carpet or bare floor.| Dust cup and filter|

• Empty dust cup, clean and change filter.
• Clean or replace filters regularly to maintain suction. Page 2
• If picking up line dust, the dust cup may not look full, but a fine substance tends to reduce suction when It blocks airflow through the filter and screen. Refer to page 2 for filter maintenance. Make sure filter, screen, and dust cup are installed properly.

Airpath selector|

• Turn the selector knob to ‘floors.’

Belt|

• Replace a worn, cut, or out-of-shape belt. Page 4

Hose|

• Remove clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow. Make sure the hose is replaced with a hose retainer. Page 4

Bare floor setting|

• For bare floor cleaning, turn the height adjustment knob to the bare floor position.

Carpet height setting|

• Turn the height adjustment knob to another position.

No suction at the cod of hose.| Dust cup and filter|

• Empty dust cup, clean and(or change filter.
• Clean or replace filters regularly to maintain suction, Page 2
• If picking up fine dust, the dust cup may not look full, but a fine substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks airflow through the filter and screen. Refer to page 2 for filter maintenance. Make sure filter, screen, and dust cup are installed properly.

Airpath selector|

• Turn selector knob to ‘tools:

Hose|

• Remove clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow. Make Sure the hose is replaced with a hose retainer. Page 4

The Turbo nozzle will not turn (on some models).| Rotating brush|

• Check turbo nozzle for debris. Page 5
• If no suction at end of the hose, turn the selector knob to ‘tools.’

The vacuum Is hard to push.| Vacuum height setting|

• Adjust knob to a higher position.

Belt|

• Replace a worn, cut, or out of shape belt, Page 4

Burning smell; brush roll will not turn.| Belt|

• Check brush roll for debris. Page 4
• Replace broken or out-of-shape belt. Page 4

Eureka Customer Service HELPLINE 1-800-282-2886
www.eureka.com

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FAQ’S

What is the difference between a bag and bagless vacuum?

A bag vacuum uses a disposable paper bag to collect dust and dirt. A bagless vacuum uses a reusable container to collect dust and dirt.

What is the difference between a canister vacuum and upright vacuum?

An upright vacuum has a handle that allows you to carry it from room to room. An upright vacuum is generally used for cleaning carpeted areas. A canister vacuum has a handle that allows you to carry it from room to room. A canister vacuum is generally used for cleaning hard floor surfaces, such as wood, tile, vinyl, marble, etc.

How many watts is a good vacuum cleaner?

An upright vacuum cleaner should be around 100 air watts and a cylinder vacuum cleaner needs to be about 220 air watts.

How do you know if a vacuum is strong?

Measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM), it is the force of this airflow across a surface that picks up the dirt and moves it to the dust bag or container. Therefore, the more airflow, the better the cleaning ability of the vacuum cleaner.

Why isn’t my Eureka vacuum not picking up?

Why isn’t my Eureka vacuum not picking up?
Common solutions for: Eureka Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up, no suction. The air filter traps particles as the air travels through the vacuum cleaner. If the filter is clogged, the vacuum cleaner will not have proper suction. If your vacuum filter is clogged, refer to your owner’s manual for cleaning instructions.

How do you open a Eureka vacuum cleaner?

Though the canister is large, it fills up quickly.
Turn off the vacuum cleaner and unplug it from the power outlet.
Press the dust cup release button located on the top right side of the cleaner near the handle, and pull the dust cup out of the vacuum housing.

Can I use my Eureka vacuum without a filter?

Never operate a Eureka vacuum without the filters properly in place.

Where is the Filter of Eureka vacuum cleaner?

Take the cap off this top part comes. Off you remove this and this part is where it’s dusty and what you want to do is just get a towel.

Does vacuuming damage carpet?

Typically, vacuuming does not damage carpet and is actually a safe and effective tool for cleaning dirt and grime from carpets. Some may argue that vacuums are the best cleaning tools for carpets because they suck deeply embedded dirt and dust from carpets without fraying or damaging the material.

How Do I clean Eureka vacuum cleaner?

Yeah here we can see a large buildup of hair around the drive here so what I’m going to do is use a small screwdriver to just dig out as many of these hairs as I can you can see it all coming out.

Are Eureka filters washable?

Description. This washable foam dust cup filter is compatible with the Eureka AS1100A and 5400A upright vacuum cleaners. To maintain optimum performance, we recommend replacing this filter every six months.

Can vacuum cleaner clean sofa?

Vacuum Clean Loose Dirt from the Sofa Surface
By using the right accessory (nozzle), your vacuum cleaner can also double up as your sofa cleaning machine.

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