Kenmore 1163511290 Owner's Manual page 14

TORSAFETYFILTERCLEANING
Check motor safety filter occasionally and clean
when dirty.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate the cleaner withoutthe motor safety
filter. Be sure the filteris dry and properly installedto
prevent motor failure and/or electrical shock.
Press the release button
located on the top of the
bag cover.
Pull the bag cover
forward. Remove and
lay aside.
Grasp the dust bag collar
and pull gently, carefully
removing the dust bag.
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If the foam Motor Safety
Filter located at the base
of the bag cavity is dirty,
remove it by pulling
forward.
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Check the filter
located below
the foam filter.
If it isdirty,
wipe it with a
clean, dry
cloth.
Wash the foam
Motor Safety Filter in
warm soapy water,
rinse and dry.
Do not clean in the
dishwasher. Do not
install while damp.
Replace the foam
Motor Safety Filter
by sliding in
underneath the filter
retaining strips.
Filter
Motor
TO REPLACEBAG:
New Dust Bag
Seal Tab
Fold the safety
seal tab on the
new bag away
from the opening
that fits on the dirt
tube.
NEVER REUSE A DUSTBAG. Very fine materials,
such as carpet fresheners, 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.