Cord Assembly; How To Start - Kenmore 116.31189 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the
screw holes,
Do not operate the cleaner without
the screw in place,
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CORD ASSEMBLY
Make sure the quick release cord hook is
in the upright position. Remove the wire
tie from the power cord,,
Lock the cord
into place by
forcing it into the
locking notch on
the body of the
upper cord hook
as shown° This
helps keep the
power cord out
from under the
vacuum cleaner
agitator..
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Power
Cord i
Quick
Release Cord
Hook
Power
Lower Cord
Hook
Wrap the
power cord
around the
quick release
and lower
cord hooks
and tock the
power cord
plug onto the
power cord°
HOW TO START
1. Turn the
quick
release cord
hook to
either side
and down to
release the
power cord°
2. Release the power cord plug from the
power cord and pull the cord off the quick
release cord hook. Check to be sure the
power cord is still locked into the lock in
the quick release cord hook.
3. Check to see if the cleaner has bag
installed,, See DUST BAG CHANGING°
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polar-
ized plug, one blade is wider than the
other,. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plugo If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified technician
to install the proper outlet,. Do not change
the plug in any way,,
4. Plug the polarized power cord into a
120 Volt outlet located near the fioor.,
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT plug in if switch is in the ON
position. Personal injury or damage
could result.
° DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage to items in surrounding area
could occur.