Dust Cup Emptying; Dust Cup Cleaning - Kenmore 116.31040 Use And Care Manual

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DUST CUP EMPTYnNG
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WARNING
Always unplug power cord from
electrical outlet before performing any
service on vacuum cleaner.
TO REMOVE DUST CUP
Lift dust cup
handle located
at the top of the
dust cup.
Pull the handle
up and lift dust
cup up and out
of the vacuum
cleaner.
Dust Cup
Release
Filter
Suction I/J o
Remove any
clogs that might
be located in the
suction port or
filter port area.
TO EMPTY DUST CUP
1, Rotate dust
cup handle to
the vertical
position.
2. Hold dust
cup over a
trash container.
3. Press the
dust cup door
release button
downward to
release the
door.
Door
Release
Button
Cup
The door will Emptying
swing open
Door
and the debris /
will fall into the trash container.
4. Shake the dust cup to release any
debris that might hang in the pre-filter,
Door
/
Door
Latch
5. After the dust
cup is empty of
debris, firmly
close the door.
Make sure you
hear a "click"
sound to indicate
that the door is
fully latched.
TO REPLACE DUST CUP
Place dust cup back
into vacuum cleaner
by inserting the
bottom first and
tilting back with the
dust cup handle
raised.
Lower the
dust cup
handle to
lock dust cup
in place,
A noticeable
"click" should
be heard.
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