Clog Removal - Kenmore 116.31040 Use And Care Manual

I CLOG REMOVAL J
HOSES
Always follow all safety precautions when
performing maintenance to the vacuum
cleaner.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
performing maintenance to the vacuum
cleaner. Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal injury from
the vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.
if the vacuum cleaner does not seem to
have adequate suction, first check if the
dust cup is full or if a filter is clogged.
See DUST CUP CLEANING section.
If the dust cup and filter areas are free of
clogs, check the extension hose.
TO REMOVE CLOG FROM HOSE
1. Rotate the extension hose release lever
counter-clockwise to release extension
hose.
2. Remove the lower end of the extension
hose from the wand holder by grasping
the hose collar, twisting, and pulling
straight up.
Extension
Telescopic
Wand.
Wand _
Holder
Extension Hoc.
Release
3. Plug in the vacuum cleaner and turn it
on.
4. Stretch the extension hose to maximum
length and then allow the hose to return
to its
natural length.
Original
t
Hose Storage
r Position
Hose
5. Re-insert the hose into the original
storage position from which it was
removed. Press firmly to assure
connection.
6. Rotate hose release lever clockwise to
the locked position.
If the dust cup, filter area and the hose
areas are free of clogs, disconnect the
nozzle hose from the wand holder and
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOTplace hands or feet under-
neath the vacuum cleaner at any
time.
check the nozzle for clogging.
Clean the agitator according to the
instructions in the AGITATOR CLEANING
section.
Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright
position before plugging into an electrical
outlet.
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