Electrolux Z4680 SERIES Owner's Manual page 13

HOW TO MAINTAIN
How to Clear Hose Clogs
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical
cord before clearing hose.
Hose
Adapter
1. Locate hose adapter on the front of the cleaner.
2. Push button on hose adapter and pull hose upward to
release hose from top of cleaner.
(continued)
3. On the back of the cleaner, pull up on hose assembly
to release from hose retainer.
4. The hose is free of the cleaner. Check for clogs in the
hose retainer and throughout the hose assembly.
5. Use a tool that will not puncture the hose. Clear any
debris from the hose retainer or the hose assembly
that could restrict air flow.
6. Flexing the hose may help loosen the clog.
7. After the clog is removed make sure the hose
assembly is reassembled onto the unit.
8. If the clog is hard to remove, check the brush roll area.
Remove the hood and clear the hose inlet in the brush
roll area.
H o s e
Hose Retainer
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