Agitator Cleaning - Kenmore 116.31810 Use & Care Manual

Always fo_low a llsafety p recautions when
performing maintenance to thevacuum
cleaner°
Electrical Shock OrPersonal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect
electrical supply before
performing maintenance to the vacuum
cleaner. Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or persanai injury from
the vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.
if the vacuum cleaner does not seem to
have adequate suction, first check if the
dust bag is full or if a filter is clogged, See
DUST BAG REPLACEMENT section,
If the dust bag and filter areas are free of
clogs, check the extension hose.
TO REMOVE CLOG FROM HOSE
1. Rotate the extension hose release lever
counter÷clockwise to release extension hose.
2, Remove the lower end of the extension
hose from the wand holder by grasping the
hose collar, twlstingt and pulling straight up°
Wand
Hoed
3_ Plug inthe vacuum cleaner and turn tt on_
4. Stretch the extension hose to maximum
length and then allow the hose to return to
its natural length,,
5, Re-insert the hose into the orlginal
storage position from which it was removed°
Press firmly to assure connection,
6. Rotate hose release lever clockwise to
the locked position,,
If the dust bag, filter areas and the hose
I Personal Injury Hazard
I DO NOT place hands or Feet under-
| neath the vacuum cleaner at any
I time" .....
areas are free of clogs, disconnect the
nozzle hose from the wand holder and
check the nozzle for cloggingo
Clean the agitator accordingto the
Instructions in the AGITATORCLEANING
section_
Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright
position before plugging Into an electrical
outleto
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