Kenmore 116.31079 Owner's Manual page 15

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WARN .,JG "
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in elec-
trical shock or personal injury from
cleaner suddenly starting.
For best cleaning
results, keep the
airflow passage
clear.,
Unplug the power
cord from the
outlet before
checking the
airflow passage.
Check each
starred area occa-
sionally for clogs.
Disconnect
and check th_
tom the nozzle hose
,r clogging.
While running the vacuum cleaner with the
wand disconnected, stretch the hose in and
out to remove the clog.
Pull down on
the clean-out
port cover
and check for
clogging in
this area..
If the clog still exists, turn the vacuum OFF
and unplug the power cord° -PJrn the vacu-
um cleaner over, exposing the underside.
Remove the short nozzle hose from the
housing by lifting it straight up. Inspect the
hose end and clear it of any obstructions°
Reinstall the short nozzle hose and lower
plate.
Motor
This vacuum has a motor protector by-pass
valve which automatically opens to provide
cooling air to the motor when a clog
prevents the normal flow of air. If the by-
pass valve opens to prevent motor
overheating and possible damage to the
vacuum, a change of sound will be noticed
as air rushes through the valve opening. If
this occurs, turn the vacuum off and unplug
the power cord from the outlet° Then check
for clogs as described under the CLOG
REMOVAL section_
The motor protector by-pass valve may open
when using attachments or when cleaning
new carpet, due to reduced air flow by the
attachments themselves or by new carpet
fuzz filling the bag quickly.
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