Kenmore 116.10701 Use & Care Manual page 15

REPLACING EXHAUST FILTER
,_WARNING
Always unplug power cord from
electrical outlet before performing any
service on vacuum cleaner.
Under normal usage, the HEPAmedia filter
will require replacement once every year.
However, vacuuming large amounts of
extremely fine dust or similar material over
a long period of time may decrease airflow
performance through the filter. If this
occurs, it may become necessary to
replace the HEPAmedia filter more often.
To assure the best results,it is
recommended to change the filter at least
once a year.
1. Open the
filter cover by
pressing the
release latch
at the bottom
of the filter
cover and
lifting out and
up.
Filter
Relea Latch
2. Remove
the HEPA
0 media filter.
3. Install a
new HEPA
media filter,
by inserting
tabs on the
bottom of the
filter into the
slots in the
canister and
pressing into
place.
Tabs
Slot
NOTE: Be sure the HEPA media filter is
facing the right direction with the seal
facing the canister.
4. Reinstall filter cover by inserting tabs on
the top of the filter cover into the slots on
the canister. Pressinto place and be sure
release latch snaps into place.
Tabs
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