Clog Removal - Kenmore 116.31069 Use & Care Manual

CLOG REMOVAL
Always follow all safety precautions when
performingmaintenanceto the vacuum
cleaner.
_illl WARNING
Electrical Shock Or Personal InJury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
performing maintenance to the
vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or
personal injury from the vacuum
cleaner suddenly starting.
If the vacuum cleaner does not seem to have
adequate suction, first check if the dust bag
is full or if a filter is clogged. See DUST BAG
REPLACEMENT Page 16 or motor filter,
exhaust filter Page 1Z
If the dust bag and filter areas are free of
clogs, check the extension hose.Rotate the
extension hose release lever
counterclockwise to release extension hose.
Extension
Hose
Wand
Holder
Release Lever
_-- Nozzle
Hose
Remove the lower end of the extension hose
from the wand holder by grasping the hose
collar, twistingF and pulling straight up,
Plug in the vacuum cleaner and turn it on.
Stretch the extension hose to maximum
length and then allow the hose to return to
its natural length,
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Re-insert the hose into the opening on the
body from which it was removed. Press
firmly to assure connection. Rotate hose
release lever clockwise to the locked
position.
If the dust bag, filter areas and the hose
areas are free of clogs, disconnect the
nozzle hose from the wand holder and
check the nozzle for clogging.
_I_ WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet
underneath the vacuum cleaner at
any time.
Clean the agitator according to the
instructions in the AGITATOR CLEANING
section see Page 18.
Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright
position before plugging into an electrical
outlet.
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