Cleaning Exterior And Attachments; Cleaning Dirt Sensor Optics; Dust Bag Removal And Replacement - Kenmore 116.31200 Use & Care Manual

CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS
1. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner. DO
NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner.
2. To clean exterior, or to reduce static elec-
tricity and dust build-up, wipe outer surface
of vacuum cleaner and attachments. Use a
clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a
solution of mild liquid detergent and water,
then wrung dry. Wipe dry after cleaning.
Wash attachments in warm soapy water,
rinse and air dry. Do not clean in
dishwasher.
CAUTION
Do not use attachments if they ore wet.
Attachments used in dirty areas, such
as under a refrigerator, should not be
used on other surfaces until they are
washed. They could leave mares.
CLEANING DiRT SENSOR OPTICS
TO CLEAN DiRT SENSOR OPTICS
The dirt sensor optics consist of two optic
cells located inside the dust bag port.
Occasionally, it may become necessary
to clean the two optic cells to ensure
It is recommended the optic cells be
cleaned:
- When the red light stays on
continuously.
" When dirt or dust adheres to the
maximum performance.
Optic Cells
optic cells.
" Whenever the dust bag is removed.
To clean the sensor, wipe the optic cells
with a soft, dry cloth. Never use
cleaners or liquids as they can help
speed the recoating of the optic cells
and make it necessary to clean them
much sooner than normal. The dirt sensor
area can be reached by removing the
dust bag.
DUST BAG REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
_WARNING i
Always unplug power cord from electrical_
outlet before performing maintenance to_
the vacuum cleaner.
DUST BAG STYLE O
TO REMOVE DUST BAG
Bag '2. Grasp the
Safety Stop dust bag collar
and pull gently,
Bag Collar carefully
removing the
dust bag from
DustBag the dust bag
holder.
1. Pull on the _--_h_,.__, _,._
dust bag
cover
latch
Dust Bag
located on Dust Bag Holder -
the dust bag Chamber
cover.
f Motor
NOTE: Do Safety
not pull on Filter
the Dust bag.
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3. Dispose the
used dust bag.
Do not reuse
dust bag.
NOTE: Check
the dust bag
holder and the
motor safety
filter for dirt
or clogs.
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