Sears Kenmore L0711256 Owner's Manual page 13

There are two motor safety filters: 1. a dark foam filter incorporated in the red frame and
2. a white electrostatic filter that is laid on the back side of the dark foam filter,
These filters should be checked with each bag change. The dark foam filter can be washed,
per the instructions below and the white filter must be replaced when dirty.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate the cleaner without
the motor safety filter. Be sure the
filter is dry and properly installed to
prevent motor failure and/or
electrical shock.
1. Unplug cord
from wall outlet
and remove bag.
2. Pull out safety
filters as shown.
DARK FOAM FILTER
This filter and the frame can be washed in
warm soapy water, rinsed and air dried. DO
NOT clean in a dishwasher or clothes
washer or install while damp.
WHITE ELECTROSTATIC FILTER
This filter must be replaced when dirty. It
should be replaced regularly depending on
use conditions. The filter CANNOT be
washed as it will lose its dust trapping
ability.
3. Peel the white
filter off the dark
foam filter as
shown. Lay a new White
Etectroste#c
white filter on the Filter
dark filter by align-
ing the notches in DmrkFoam
the filter with the Filter
--
legs of the frame.
The new filter can be purchased under
part number 4369971 at your local Sears
Service Unit, 20-86885 at most Sears
Retail stores, or ordered by calling the
Toll Free Number t-800-366-7278 for
English speaking operator or 1-800-659-
7084 for Spanish speaking operator.
4. Snap filter
back into canis-
ter.
5. Insert bag.
Unplug cord from wall outlet. Do not drip
water on cleaner.
Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that
has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid
detergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe
dry after cleaning.
To reduce static electricity and dust build-
up, wipe outer surface of cleaner and
attachments.
Wash attachments in warm soapy water,
rinse and air dry. Do not clean in dish-
washer.
DO NOT USE ATTACHMENTS IF THEY ARE
WET.
CAUTION
Attachments used in dirty areas,
such as under a refrigerator, should
not be used on other surfaces until
they are washed. They could leave
marks.
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