Kenmore 116.31040 Use & Care Manual page 20

PRIMARY FILTER AND SECONDARY FILTER CLEANING
It is recommended to clean the primary
fitter with cold water at least every three
(3) months.
Check the primary filter frequently and
clean when dirty.
Rear
1. Remove the
rear cover by
pressing the tabs
located on each
side.
2. Lift cover off
of vacuum
cleaner.
3. Remove the
filter assembly
from the rear
cover.
Secondary
Filter
Primary
Filter_
Filter
Assembly
Rear /_ \
Cove r---_,,_j_.,_
4. Remove primary
filter from
secondary filter.
5. Wash the primary filter ONLY with
cold water only, DO NOT use detergent
or soap. Repeat 10 times or until water
runs clear.
The secondary filter CANNOT be washed
as it will lose its dust trapping ability.
Clean secondary filter by tapping on a
firm surface.
6. Once the primary filter is washed
clean, squeeze by hand and allow to air
dry for 24 hours before putting back into
vacuum cleaner.
NOTE: When the cleaning of the filters
no longer restores vacuum cleaner suction
to full power, replace the filters.
DO NOT operate without primary and
secondary filters installed.
DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.
DO NOT install damp.
8. Reinstall the primary filter into the
secondary filter.
9. Reinstall the
filter assembly by
placing the
bottom of the
filter into the rear
cover and rotating
the top into place.
Rear
Cover_
t
Filter
Assembly
10. Reinstall the rear cover by snapping
into place on the back of the vacuum
cleaner. A noticeable "click" should be
heard,
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