Dust Bin Cleaning; Vacuum - Kenmore 116.33720 Owner's Manual

WARNING
PRIMARY FILTER
Check primary filter frequently and clean
when dirty.
TO REMOVE PRIMARY FILTER
Remove the dust bin and dust bin lid
assembly as outlined in the DUST BIN
CLEANING section. While holding the pri-
mary filter over a trash container grasp filter,
rotate and lift off.
Clean primary filter by
gently tapping over a trash
container. Locking
Tap on several
sides to
ensure best
cleaning. Cover
Slot
Rinse with water only as needed (see Dust
Bin Cleaning).
When cleaning the filter no longer restores
vacuum suction to full power you need to
replace the filter.
TO REPLACE PRIMARY FILTER
Make sure that the slots
of the filter line up with
the locking tabs on the
filter cover. Replace filter
and rotate filter until
slots lock onto tabs
in cover.
Cover
Slot
Tab
Note: Under normal use and care, your filter
can be expected to last up to 3 years.
Re-attach the filter cover and filter to dust
bin (see Dust Bin Cleaning). Place dust bin
back into cleaner.
EXHAUST FILTER
FOAM
Press inward on each side of
exhaust filter cover and pull out
to remove from vacuum
Press
cleaner. Inward
Exhaust
Exhaust
Remove the
frame and filter.
Push only on
filter frame, not
on filter itself.
Filter
Frame
Filter
Wash the exhaust filter in warm soapy
water; rinse and dry thoroughly by squeez-
ing the filter in your hand and letting it air
dry.
DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.
DO NOT install damp.
Replace the exhaust filter, carefully position-
ing it so that it fits into the frame.
Exhaust
Filter
Cover
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Replace the
exhaust filter
cover by placing
tabs in slots and
pushing in until
cover snaps into
place.
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