Kenmore Aspiradora 116.31195 Use & Care Manual page 18

CLEANING PRIMARY FILTER
It is recommended to clean the filter with
cold water at least every month. Check
the primary filter frequently and clean
when dirty.
1. Turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner,
2. Remove dust cup (See EMPTYING
DUST CUP, p. 15-16).
3. Pull the dust cup lid latch and open
the lid.
Dust Cup
Dust Cup
Lid
4. Remove the primary filter.
Filter
5. Wash with cold water only, DO NOT
use detergent or soap.
6. Once the filter is washed clean,
squeeze by hand and allow to air dry.
Z Allow filter to dry for 24 hours before
placing back into vacuum cleaner.
NOTE: When the cleaning of the filter no
longer restores vacuum cleaner suction to
full power, replace the filter.
NOTE: See REPLACEMENT PARTS for part
number detail (page 5).
DO NOT operate without primary filter
installed.
DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.
DO NOT install damp.
TO REPLACE FILTER
1. Place the primary filter into the dust
cup lid.
Filter
2. Close the dust cup lid. Be sure the lid
snaps in place. A noticeable "click"
should be heard.
3. Reinstall the dust cup into the vacuum
cleaner (See EMPTYING DUST CUP, p.
]5-]6).
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