Motor Safety Filter Cleaning - Kenmore 125.81714610 Use & Care Manual

Rubber
Retainer
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING
A
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from
electrical outlet. Do not operate the
vacuum cleaner without the motor safety
filter. Be sure the filter is dry and properly
installed to prevent motor failure and/or
electrical shock.
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER
Check motor safety filter occasionally and
clean when dirty.
NOTE: See REPLACEMENT PARTS for part
number detail (page 5).
1. Remove the bag as outlined in the DUST
BAG CHANGING (page 17) section.
2. Lift the rubber retainer and pull out motor
safety filter as shown.
3. Wash filter in warm soapy water, rinse,
then dry. Do not clean in dishwasher or
install while damp.
4. Replace the filter by sliding it back into
place under the ribs in the bag cavity. Tuck
filter in so that it fits completely under the
rubber retainer.
5. Replace the bag as outlined in the DUST
BAG CHANGING (page 17) section.
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