Clog Removal - Kenmore 116.34725 Owner's Manual

Always follow al! safety precautions when
cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner.
ElectricalShock Or Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnectelectrical supply before
sendclng or cleaning the unit. Failure
to do so could result in elsotdcal shock
or personal injuryfrom cleaner sud-
danlystarting.
tf the cleaner does not seem to have ade-
quate suction, first check if the dust bin is
full or if a filter is clogged. See DUST BIN
CLEANING and FILTER CHANGING.
If the dust bin and filter areas are free of
clogs, check the hose area. Remove the
lower end of the stretch hose from the
cleaner by grasping the hose collar, twisting,
and pulling straight out.
Plug in the
vacuum and
turn it on.
Stretch the
hose to max-
imum length
and then
allow the
hose to
return to its
Stretch storage
Hose In
length.
and Out
Turn the unit
off and
unplug the
unit.
Visually inspect the hose and the base area
into which the hose is inserted.
Remove any visible clog.
Re-insert the hose into the opening on the
lower body from which it was removed.
Press firmly to assure connection.
Hose
Hose
Coflar
Personal InjuryHazard
DO NOT place hands or feet under-
neath the unit at any time. The agitator
will be revoMng rapidlywhen the vacu-
um is tumed on and is in the carpet
setting.
If the dust bin and filter areas and the hose
areas are free of clogs, check the nozzle
area. To check this area, see the section on
BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEAN-
ING.
Return the cleaner to the upright position
before plugging into an electrical outlet.
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