Kenmore 116.31140 Use & Care Manual page 15

CHANGING DUST BAG
TO REPLACE DUST BAG
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_Always unplug power cord from etectrical_
_outlet before performing maintenance to_
|the vacuum cleaner.
DUST BAG STYLE O
TO REMOVE DUST BAG
1. Pull on the
dust cover latch
to remove the Dust
dust cover. Cover
Latch
NOTE: Do not
pull on the dust
bag.
2. Grasp the
dust bag collar
and pull gently,
carefully
removing the
dust bag from
the dust bag
holder.
3. Dispose the used dust bag.
Do not reuse dust bag.
Bag Saftey
Dust Bag
Holder
NOTE: Check
the dust bag
holder and
the motor
safety filter
for dirt or
dogs.
Motor
Safety
Filter
CAUTION
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very fine
materials, such as carpet ffeshener, face
powder, fine dust, plaster, soot, etc. can
clog the bag and cause it to burst before
it is full. Change bag more often when
vacuuming these materials.
1. Fold the
safety seal tab Dust
Bag
on the new
dust bag away %_iSaf e
from the
t{a b
opening that
fits on the dust
bag holder.
/,
_ . Push dust bag
collar opening
completely over the
dust bag holder as
far as it will go.
3. Tuck the bag into
the dust bag
chamber. Be sure
al! sides of the dust
bag are completely
within bag cavity
prior to closing the
bag cover.
4. Place the tab on the dust bag cover in
the slot on the vacuum cleaner.
Slot
5. Press the dust
cover into place.
You wilt hear a
distinct snap when
cover is securely
dosed.
Check to see that the dust bag is fully
placed in the bag chamber.
NOTE: If bag is not installed or not
installed properly the bag safety stop
prevents the door from closing.
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