Kenmore 116.23203C Use & Care Manual page 19

TO CLEAN AGITATOR:
NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high
and to prevent damage to your vacuum cleaner,
the agitator must be cleaned every time the belt
is changed.
The agitator must also be cleaned according to
the following schedule:
Vacuum Cleaner Use
HEAVY -
(used daily)
MODERATE -
(used 2-3 times/week)
LIGHT -
(used 1 time/week)
IMPORTANT
Clean Agitator
every week
every month
every 2 months
Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from
electrical outlet. Check and remove hair, strin_
and lint build-up frequently in the Power-Mate
agitator and end cap areas.
Remove any dirt or debris in the belt path
area or in the brush roller area.
Carefully remove any string or debris located
on the agitator or end caps.
AGITATOR ASSEMBLY
_ End Cap Belt Path
Brush Unit n ap
TO REPLACE BELT
1. Install new
belt over
motor drive,
then over belt
path.
NOTE: See
PARTSAND
FEATURESfor
Belt number.
Agitator End Cap
2. Place agitator
assembly back
into Power-Mate ®
3. Line up /.4"JJj _
front of
cover and
base. Rest
cover on
front edge of
base as
shown.
Cover Base
_-"___.___ 4. Rotate cover
_-_ _ back. Press cover
___ firmlyuntilside
and rear tabs
snap into place.
Side Rear
Latch Latches
Make sure there is no gap between the cover
and base.
5. Turn Power-Mate ® upside down and replace
two (2) cover screws.
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