mighty mite® household type vacuum cleaner owner’s guide 3685-3695 series

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Mighty Mite ® Household Type

Vacuum CleanerOwner’s Guide

3685-3695 Series

INDEXImportant Safeguards .............................. 2

Service Information .................................. 4Use ........................................................... 5

Accessories .............................................. 6

Maintaining ............................................... 7

Dust Bag ............................................... 7-8

Problem Solving ....................................... 9

Warranty ............................................ 10-11

Order Form......................... Center of Book

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When using an electric appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.

WARNINGTo 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 unplugthe electrical cord when not in use and before servicing.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by ornear children.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommendedattachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as itshould, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return itto a service center before using.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pullcord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keepcord 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 cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands or operate without shoes.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keepfree of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.

• This vacuum cleaner creates suction. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and allparts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,or hot ashes.

• Do not use without dust bag or filter(s) in place.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas

where they may be present.

• Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.

• Keep your work area well lighted.

• Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS


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CONSEILS DE SÉCURITÉLors de l’utilisation d’un appareil électrique, quelques précautions élémentaires doiventêtre observées, incluant les suivantes:

LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER VOTRE ASPIRATEUR.

AVERTISSEMENTPour 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. Mettre l’interrupteur surarrêt et débrancher l’appareil lorsque vous ne l’utilisez pas ou avant l’entretien.

• Ne pas permettre que l’aspirateur soit utilisé comme un jouet. Une attention particu-lière est nécessaire lorsqu’il est utilisé par ou près d’un enfant.

• Suivre strictement les recommandations d’utilisation de ce manuel. Utiliser unique-ment les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant.

• Ne jamais utiliser l’aspirateur si le cordon ou la fiche sont endommagés. Si l’aspira-teur ne fonctionne pas comme il le devrait, s’il a été échappé, s’il est endommagé, s’ila été laissé à l’extérieur ou échappé dans de l’eau, le retourner à un centre de serviceavant de l’utiliser.

• Ne pas l’aspirateur ou le transporter par le cordon. Ne pas utiliser le cordon en guisede poignée. Ne pas fermer une porte sur le cordon ou tirer le cordon sur des borduresou des coins pointus. Ne pas passer l’aspirateur sur le cordon. Tenir le cordon àdistance des surfaces chauffantes.

• Ne pas utiliser des cordons de rallonge ou des prises qui n’ont pas une capacitésuffisante pour transporter le courant.

• Mettre sur arrêt tous les boutons de commande avant de débrancher.

• Ne pas débrancher l’aspirateur en tirant sur le cordon. Pour débrancher saisir la ficheet non pas le cordon.

• Ne pas manipuler la fiche ou l’aspirateur les mains mouillées ou faire fonctionnerpieds nus.

• Ne rien insérer dans les ouvertures. Ne pas utiliser l’aspirateur si des ouvertures sontbloquées. Vous assurer qu’elles soient dégagées de poussière, de mousse, de che-veux ou de tout autre chose qui pourrait réduire le passage de l’air.

• Cet aspirateur crée de la succion. Tenir les parties mobiles et les ouvertures loin descheveux, du linge, des doigts et de toute partie du corps.

• Ne pas ramasser des objets qui brûlent ou fument comme les cigarettes, les allumet-tes ou les cendres chaudes.

• Ne pas utiliser sans que le sac à poussière ou le(s) filtre(s) ne soient en place.

• Porter une attention particulière lorsque vous nettoyez les escaliers.

• Ne pas utiliser pour ramasser des liquides inflammables ou combustibles, comme del’essence. Ne pas utiliser dans les endroits ou ces liquides pourraient être présents.

• Entreposer votre aspirateur à l’intérieur, dans un endroit propre et sec.

• Maintenir un bon éclairage à l’endroit où vous travaillez.

• Débrancher les appareils électriques avant de les passer à l’aspirateur.

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade iswider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug doesnot fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualifiedelectrician 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). Cette fiche ne peut être insérée dans une prise polariséeque d’une seule façon. Si la fiche ne peut être insérée dans la prise, retourner la fiche. Si

la fiche ne peut toujours pas être insérée dans la prise, faire installer une prise adéquatepar un électricien qualifié. Ne pas modifier la fiche.

GENERAL INFORMATIONThe cleaner is designed to pick up dirt and dust particles. Avoid picking up hard orsharp objects with the cleaner to avoid bag breakage, hose clogging, or possiblemotor damage.

Service InformationThe instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. For additionalservice information telephone our toll free number for the nearest Eureka AuthorizedWarranty Station. You should know the model, type and serial numbers when youcall:

USA: 1-800-282-2886Mexico: 5670-6169

Canada: 1-800-282-2886

If you prefer, you can write to The Eureka Company, Service Division, 807 North MainStreet, Bloomington, Illinois 61701, USA. In Canada write to The Eureka Company, 866Langs Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7. Refer to The Eureka Warranty for complete

service information.

DO NOT OIL the motor at any time. The bearings are permanently lubricatedand sealed.

Rating PlateThe model, type, and serial numbers areindicated on the rating plate located on the backside of the cleaner. For prompt and complete

service information, always refer to thesenumbers when inquiring about service.

Model & Type ______________________ Serial No. _________________________

Automatic Motor Shut-OffTo protect from overheating, this vacuum cleaner is equipped with a thermostat whichautomatically shuts off the motor if it overheats. Should this happen:

1. Turn off the switch and unplug the cleaner because the thermostat will allowthe cleaner to automatically start running again when the motor cools(approximately 30 minutes).

2. Check the hose, bag and filter regularly, as a clogged hose, full bag or dirty filtercould cause the motor to overheat.

3. Call a Eureka Service Station if the cleaner will not operate after cooling forapproximately 30 minutes.

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THE EUREKA COMPANY

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS 61701

MODEL TYPE SERIAL NO.

VOLTS AMPS. HERTZSERVICE INFORMATION: 1-800-282-2886


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HOW TO USEA carpet should be cleaned regularly over heavily traveled areas, and once a weekover the entire carpeted area. Vacuum slowly, making several passes (forward andbackward) over the carpet, covering small areas at a time. The time required to cleanthe carpet will depend on several factors–including type of carpet and amount of dirt.

Connect HoseRotate Swivel Hook toRelease Cord

Plug In

Push ON/OFF Switch(A thermostat automatically shuts themotor off if it overheats, see AutomaticMotor Shut-Off)

Swivel Hook

On/Off Switch

Store Tools

Crevice Tool

CombinationTool

HEPAFilter

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Cleaning AccessoriesSlip the circular end of an accessory toolonto the end of the hose handle and twistslightly to secure. If additional reach isneeded, place a wand on the hose handlefirst.

Crevice Tool *Upholstery Nozzle(optional)

*Dusting Brush(optional)

Combination Tool

Attach wands and cleaning tools

Combination Floor Nozzle(on some models)Bare Floor - push down on left lever to

make bristles extend.Carpet - push down on right lever to make

bristles retract.

Crevice Tool: For crevices, corners, baseboards,between cushions.

Upholstery Nozzle: For curtains, draperies, cushions,fabrics.

Dusting Brush: For furniture, blinds, books, lampshades, shelves.

Combination Tool: One tool with bristles for dusting,and nozzle for floors and upholstery.Floor Brush: For any type of hard surface floor.*May be purchased separately.

Carpet Nozzle (on some models)adjustment on under side

Carpet - push lever to the right to makebristles float

Bare Floor - push lever to left to lockextended bristles

Extra thick Carpets - push bristles inand push lever to left to lock retractedbristles

Open the SlipRing to reducesuction.

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HOW TO MAINTAINThe instructions given in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. Toavoid unnecessary service calls, check the hose, bag and filter often. Clear a cloggedhose with the blower, change the bag if it is full, and clean the motor filter when it isdirty.

Disposable Dust Bags and FiltersThe dust bag and motor filter play a very important roll in the efficiency of the vacuumcleaner. The purpose of the dust bag is to trap dirt, but at the same time, the paperbag must be porous enough to allow air to pass through. If the bag or the motor filterbecome clogged, no air can pass through the cleaner and no cleaning can take placeregardless of how powerful the unit is. To keep the cleaner operating at maximumefficiency, change the dust bag frequently and clean the filter as needed. Some fineparticles can restrict airflow very quickly and will decrease performance even beforethe bag appears to be full. For that reason, when vacuuming carpet fresheners orcleaners, powder, plaster dust, or similar fine substances, the bag and filter may needto be changed more often.

Disposable Dust Bag (optional)Our high filtration bag is a two-layer, disposable bag that combines our standard paperbag with a nonwoven air filter inside. Use a Filteraire dust bag to create a cleaner indoorenvironment because the bag filters better than our standard bag. The bags are available(three in a package) from your local dealer, or you can call 1-800-282-2886 for otherlocations. Look for the Genuine Eureka Filteraire dust bag–Style MM.

Look for the symbol.GENUINEEUREKA PRODUCT

How to Remove Disposable Dust Bags–Style MM

NOTE: Turn off vacuum and unplug the electrical cord before changing dustbag or cleaning motor filter. Never operate the vacuum cleaner withoutthe dust bag or filter.

Turn off and unplug cleaner.

Latch

Fold BAG CLOSUREFLAP down and pushbehind rubber seal.

Insert finger into upperleft notch then pull outand remove bag.

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How to Install Disposable Dust Bags–Style MM

NOTE: Turn off vacuum and unplug the electrical cord before changing dustbag or cleaning motor filter. Never operate the vacuum cleaner withoutthe dust bag or filter.

1. Turn off and unplug cleaner

2. Open bag cover by pushing latch

3. Clean motor filter if heavily soiled

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Motor Filter

4. Open bag folds slightly

5. Place bag in cleaner

6. Tuck bag corners under collar

7. Swing bag cover closed and push tolatch

How to Install HEPA Filter

Upper Filter Tabs

Check the HEPA filter with each disposable dust bag change. Replace twice a year orafter every six bag changes.

Bottom Clips

Rear Housing Tabs

Bottom Clips

Insert upper filter corner tabs firmly underrear housing tabs and pivot filter down untilbottom clips on filter click securely intoplace on the cleaner.

How to Remove HEPA FilterGrasp the bottom clips on the filter and

pull out and down to release the upperfilter tabs from the rear housing tabs onthe cleaner.

Replace with filter, partnumber 60666.

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PROBLEM SOLVINGNOTE: Turn OFF the power switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Motor won’t start Electric plug

Power switch notturned “ON”

Full paper bag

Hose

Front cover notlatched

Full paper bag

Slip ring open

Hose

Internal safetythermostat trips

Assembly or

relatedattachments

Push plug securely intooutlet.

Try another outlet.

Check circuit breaker.

Make sure power switch is“ON.”

Replace paper bag.

Remove any clogs fromhose that restrict airflow,then try again.

Push front cover until itlatches firmly.

Replace paper bag.

Rotate slip ring on wanduntil hole is covered.

Remove any clogs fromhose that restrict airflow,

then try again.

Unplug cleaner and checkfor obstructions in hose,wands and attachments.

Check for full paper bag.

Clean/replace motor filter.

Call 1-800-282-2886

between 7:00 AM–8:00 PMcentral standard time.Know the Model numberand Serial number whenyou call.

No suction at end ofhose

Reduced suction

Cleaner shuts off

General questions

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T H E E U R E

K A L I M I T E D W A R

R A N T Y

W h a t T h i s W a r r

a n t y C o v e r s

Y o u r E u r e k a c l e a n e r i s w a r r a n t e d t o b e f r e e f r o m a l l d e f e c t s i n m a t e r i a l a n d w o r k m a n s h i p i n n o r m a l h o u s e h o l d u s e f o r a p e r i o d o f o n e y e a r . T h e w a r r a n t y i s g r a n t e d o n l y t o t h e o r i g i n a l

p u r c h a s e r a n d m e m b e r s o f h

i s o r h e r i m m e d i a t e h o u s e h o l d . T h e

w a r r a n t y i s s u b j e c t t o t h e f o l l o w i n g p r o v i s i o n s .

W h a t T h i s W a r r

a n t y D o e s N o t C o v e r

• P a r t s o f t h e c l e a n e r t h a t r e q u i r e r e p l a c e m e n t u n d e r n o r m

a l u s e , s u c h a s d i s p o s a b l e d u s t b a g s , f i l t e r s , d r i v e b e l t s , l i g h t b u l b s , a n d b r u s h r o l l b r i s t l e s

• D a m a g e s o r m a l f u n c t i o n s c a u s e d b y n e g l i g e n c e , a b u s e ,

o r u s e n o t i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e O

w n e r ’ s G u i d e .

• D e f e c t s o r d a m a g e s

c a u s e d b y u n a u t h o r i z e d s e r v i c e o r t h e u s e o f o t h e r t h a n G e n u i n e E u r e k

a p a r t s .

W h a t T h e E u r e k a C o m p a n y W i l l D o

T h e E u r e k a C o m p a n y

w i l l , a t i t s o p t i o n , r e p a i r o r r e p l a c e

a d e f e c t i v e c l e a n e r o r c l e a n e r p a r t t h a t i s c o v e r e d b y t h i s w a r r a n t y . A s

a m a t t e r o f w a r r a n t y p o l i c y , t h e E u r e k a C o m p a n y w i l l n o t

r e f u n d t h e c o n s u m e r ’ s p u r c h

a s e p r i c e .

W a r r a n t y R e g i s t r a t i o n

P l e a s e f i l l o u t a n d r e t u r n t h e w a r r a n t y r e g i s t r a t i o n c a r d a c

c o m p a n y i n g y o u r c l e a n e r .

O b t a i n i n g W a r r a n t y S e r v i c e

T o o b t a i n w a r r a n t y s e

r v i c e y o u m u s t r e t u r n t h e d e f e c t i v e

c l e a n e r o r c l e a n e r p a r t a l o n g w i t h p

r o o f o f p u r c h a s e t o a n y E u r e k a A u t h o r i z e d W a r r a n t y S t a t i o n .

Y o u w i l l f i n d t h e n e a r

e s t l o c a t i o n i n t h e Y e l l o w P a g e s , u n

d e r “ V a c u u m C l e a n e r s – S e r v i c e a n d

R e p a i r . ” B e c e r t a i n t h a t t h e W a r r a n

t y S t a t i o n i s “ E u r e k a A u t h o r i z e d . ”

F o r t h e l o c a t i o n o f

t h e n e a r e s t E u r e k a A u t h o r i z e d W a r

r a n t y S t a t i o n o r f o r s e r v i c e i n f o r m a

t i o n , t e l e p h o n e t o l l f r e e :

U S A :

1 - 8

0 0 -

2 8 2 - 2

8 8 6

M e x

i c o :

5 6

7 0 - 6

1 6 9

C a n a

d a :

1 - 8

0 0 - 2

8 2 - 2

8 8 6

I f y o u p r e f e r , y o u c

a n w r i t e t o T h e E u r e k a C o m p a n y , S

e r v i c e D i v i s i o n , 8 0 7 N o r t h M a i n S t r e e t , B l o o m i n g t o n , I l l i n o i s 6 1 7 0 1 , U

S A . I n C a n a d a w r i t e t o T h e E u r e k a

C o m p a n y ,

8 6 6 L a n g s D r i v e , C a m

b r i d g e , O n t a r i o N 3 H 2 N 7 .

I f i t i s n e c e s s a r y t o

s h i p t h e c l e a n e r o u t s i d e y o u r c o m m

u n i t y t o o b t a i n w a r r a n t y r e p a i r , y o u m u s t p a y t h e s h i p p i n g c h a r g e s t o t h e

E u r e k a A u t h o r i z e d W a r r a n t y S t a t i o

n .

R e t u r n s h i p p i n g c h a r g

e s w i l l b e p a i d b y t h e W a r r a n t y S t a t i o n . W h e n r e t u r n i n g p a r t s f o r r e p a i r ,

p l e a s e i n c l u d e t h e m o d e l , t y p e , a n d

s e r i a l n u m b e r s f r o m t h e d a t a p l a t e o

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F u r t h e r L i m i t a t i o n s a n d E x c l u s i o n

s

A n y w a r r a n t y t h a t

m a y b e i m p l i e d i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h y o u r p u r c h a s e o r u s e o f t h e c l e a n e r , i n c l u d i n g a n y w a r r a n t y o f M e r c h a n t a b i l i t y o r a n y w a r r a n t y f o r F i t n e s s F o r A P a r t i c u l a r

P u r p o s e i s l i m i t e d

t o t h e d u r a t i o n o f t h i s w a r r a n t y . S o m e s t a t e s d o n o t a l l o w l i m i t a t i o n s o n h o w l o n g a n i m p l i e d w a r r a n t y

l a s t s , s o t h e a b o v e l i m i t a t i o n s m a

y n o t a p p l y t o y o u .

Y o u r r e l i e f f o r t h e b r e a c h o f t h i s w a r r a n t y i s l i m i t e d t o t h e r e l i e f e x p r e s s l y p r o v i d e d a b o v e . I n n o e v e n t s h a l l E u r e k a b e

l i a b l e f o r a n y c o n s e q u e n t i a l o r i n c i d e n t a l d a m a g e s y o u

m a y i n c u r i n c o n n

e c t i o n w i t h y o u r p u r c h a s e o r u s e o

f t h e c l e a n e r . S o m e s t a t e s d o n o t a

l l o w t h e e x c l u s i o n o r l i m i t a t i o n o f

i n c i d e n t a l o r c o n s e q u e n t i a l d a m a g e s , s o t h e a b o v e

l i m i t a t i o n o r e x c l u

s i o n m a y n o t a p p l y t o y o u .

T h i s w a r r a n t y g i v e s y o u s p e c i f i c l e g a l r i g h t s . Y o u

m a y a l s o h a v e o t h e r r i g h t s w h i c h

v a r y b y s t a t e .

Q u e s t i o n s & A

n s w e r s a b o u t G e n u

i n e E u r e k a P r o d u c t s

Q : W h y s h o u l d I u s e o n l y G e n u i n e E u r e k a p a p e r b

a g s , b e l t s , a n d p a r t s i n m y E u r e k

a v a c u u m c l e a n e r ?

A : U s i n g G e n u i n e

E u r e k a P r o d u c t s , w h i c h a r e m a d e t o o u r e x a c t i n g s p e c i f i c a t i o n s

a n d e n g i n e e r e d w i t h e m p h a s i s

o n q u a l i t y , p e r f o r m a n c e , a n d c u s t o m e r s a t i s f a c t i o n ,

e n s u r e s t h e l o

n g l i f e a n d c l e a n i n g e f f i c i e n c y o f y o u r v a c u u m c

l e a n e r . O v e r a l l , t

h i s s a v e s y o u m o n e y a n d h e l p s t o k e e p y o u r h o m e c l e a n .

Q : H o w c a n I b e s u r e I a m u s i n g o n l y g e n u i n e E u r

e k a p r o d u c t s i n m y v a c u u m c l e a n e r ?

A : T y p i c a l l y , p a c k

a g e d p r o d u c t s a n d p a p e r b a g s c a n b e i d e n t i f i e d b y a “ G e n u i n e E u r e k a P r o d u c t ” s y m b o l ( s e e i l l u s

t r a t i o n a b o v e ) . F o r f u r t h e r i d e n t i

f i c a t i o n a s s i s t a n c e ,

y o u m a y c a l l o

u r t o l l - f r e e n u m b e r , 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 8 2 - 2

8 8 6 ,

f o r t h e l o c a t i o n o f a n e a r b y

E u r e k a A u t h o r i z e d W a r r a n t y S t a t

i o n .

Q : A r e t h e r e a n y d i f f e r e n c e s b e t w e e n “ m a d e t o f i t ” o r “ i m i t a t i o n ” a n d G e n u i n e E u r e k a p a p e r b a g s , b e l t s , a n d p a r t s ?

A : Y e s ,

t h e r e a r e

s o m e v e r y i m p o r t a n t d i f f e r e n c e s i n m a t e r i a l s , q u a l i t y , a n d r e l i a b i l i t y .

M a n y c u s t o m e r s h a v e m i s t a k e n l y p u r c h a s e d “ i m i t a t i o n ” p a

p e r b a g s a n d p a r t s

w h i l e t h i n k i n g

t h e y p u r c h a s e d g e n u i n e .

U n f o r t u

n a t e l y , m a n y o f t h e s e c u s t o m e r s

d i s c o v e r e d t h e d i f f e r e n c e s a f t e r

t h e y e x p e r i e n c e d r e l a t e d d i f f i c u l t i e s .

F o r

G e n u i n e E u r e k a V a l u e ,

A c c e p t N o I m i t a t i o n s !

T H E E U R E K A

C O M P A N Y

B l o o m i n g t o n , I l l i n o i s 6 1 7 0 1

G E N U I N E

E U R E K A P R

O D U C T

H o u s e h o l d W a r r a n t y

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For location of nearestEureka Warranty Stationor Service Information,call 1-800-282-2886.

©1999 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.Part No. 59776 (11/01) Printed in U.S.A.

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