When I pulled out the removable filters, I didn't see anything that looked like a filter. And there were two orange cellophane tabs. What are they?
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The metal strips on the filter are what collect the particles in the air and thus purify the air as the air flows through the filter. These metal strips will need to be wiped clean every few weeks. When you do that, you will see that they have collected stuff from the air. The orange cellophane tabs wipe dust off of some other metal pieces as you remove the filters. When the Smartek is turned on, these metal strips cause air to flow through the filter.
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If your unit is a brand new then you've got a defected one; otherwise, you will need a thin metal plate strip but stiff enough to push down the permanent filter to slide the cone out since u may insert the permanent filter incorrectly.
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Sounds like you are not putting the filter paper into a "reusable" filter basket If that is what your doing. The paper filter needs to be into the filter basket, do you have one? If not you need to get one
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I had the instructions for when I bought my filter. I scanned them onto my desktop. If you email me at mwgolden3@verizon.net I'll send them to you.
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I've seen them in Target, and ordered on amazon. The pre-filter looks like a scratchy black thin brillo pad. The other filter has only indicated it needed changing once in like 5 years.
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Yes, you have to remove the cellophane or the water can't go through the filter.
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Actually, that is what I thought, too. But, it seems the screw was STUCK inside the first filter I had, and I had to basically destroy the original filter to remove it. It fits perfectly into this filter and comes out easily for future replacements.
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Dear dmet, I could not loacate the model you provided online. So I have no idea what it looks like. My name is Noel Frascatore and if you want you may contact me on Skype at noel_frascatore. So I can see your unit and may be able to provide a qualified answer. Why do you need to replace your filter? My phone number is (716) 254-6293 in case you are nearby and would like to talk. 1-800-989-3535 this is the number I have for Oreck company. I would like to help you more, let me know if I can. Sincerely, Noel Frascatore e-mail: nfrascat@gmail.com
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You would need to remove the "cell" and then the filter is exposed. Try using a small screwdriver or knife, slide into filter, lift up and out.
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I ordered from Eureka.com and I think I got 2 or 3 FILTERS that fit OVER the black holder which I bought separately in order to have a spare one.
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What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available."
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Filter is a metal screen and is meant to be reusable. Can easily be removed for cleaning. Unit came with an extra filter (unadvertised).
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did you remove all orange tabs etc from the cartridge? My wife tried to install our and missed one that made it act kinda like this.
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It seems to me that it use to come with two filters in the past: https://youtu.be/-W7eGbyRRgoThese videos might interested you as well: -- https://youtu.be/cj5DzwRY-Ds-- https://youtu.be/7yHsBjIYuAQ
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There are two filters on it. You can get both from Amazon. The more temporary one is a "cut to size" and you can get two replacements if you're careful on the cutting. The permanant one has a serial number on it and you can just punch that into the search and it will cough it up.
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I don't see a filter. So, I am afraid I can't help you. Although there is some sort of basket thing before the vapor comes out. Can't say if that's a filter or not but I don't see how it can be replaced.
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I'm not sure. There is a thin, dark sheet inside the filters--but I'm not sure what it is made of. Hope this helps. The interior sheet is about an inch smaller than the filter and appears to have a rough texture.