Removing Clogs; Cleaning Exterior And Attachments - Kenmore 116.21714 Use & Care Manual

REMOVING CLOGS j
The vacuum cleaner creates suction that
picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries //'/j-/_.,_
the dirt to the dust bag through the airflow /_1_/ -'_
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airflow passage open Check the ._'_%_ _ .......
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for clogs. Turn off and unplug ,_, ,,_.O "_ \_,___ "_" Filter
TO CHECK FOR CLOGS:
• Check dust bag and change if full. See
DUST BAG CHANGING (page 21).
Check motor safety filter and exhaust
filter and replace if dirty. See MOTOR
SAFETY FILTER CHANGING (page 22}
and EXHAUST FILTER CHANGING
(page 23).
- Check PowerMate for any dirt or debris
in the belt path area or in the agitator
area. Carefully remove any string or
debris located on the agitator or end
caps. See TO CLEAN AGITATOR (page
25).
If the vacuum cleaner still has poor
suction, do the following:
1. Connect the hose to the canister and
turn vacuum cleaner on. Check the end
of the hose for suction. If there is good
suction on the hose handle, there is no
clog in the hose. tf the suction is bad,
remove any dirt or debris in the hose
and handle.
2,
Connect hose handle to wand. Check
the end of the wand for suction. If
there is good suction at the end of the
wand, there is no clog in the wand. If
the suction is bad_ remove any dirt or
debris in the wand.
3. Check PowerMate swivel. Remove any
dirt or debris.
I CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS ......... I
1. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner. DO
NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner.
2. To clean exterior_ or to reduce static
electricity and dust build-up, wipe outer
surface of vacuum cleaner and attach-
ments. Use a clean, soft cloth that has
been dipped in a solution of mild liquid
detergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe
dry after cleaning.
CAUTION
Do not use attachments if they are wet.
Attachments used in dirty areas, such as
under a refrigerator, should not be used
on other surfaces until they are washed.
They could leave marks.
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