Emptying Dust Caddy; Replacing The Dust Bag - Kenmore 214.34000 Owner's Manual

Your E 4 vacuum cleaner isdesigned for
many y ears o fuseful service. You can
extend i tsuseful lifebyperforming afew
basic m aintenance checks.
Emptying the Dust Caddy
TM
While the Dust Caddy provides clear visual
reference of collected dirt and dust, it is still
recommended that it be emptied after every
vacuuming. If there is an excessive amount
of dirt, you may want to place the vacuum
over some newspapers before you empty
the Dust Caddy
TM.
1. Unplug vacuum.
2. Grasp the Dust Caddy
TM
near the top and
turn clockwise. Pull down, slowly, to
remove. Dispose of dust and dirt. If
desired, the Dust Caddy
TM
can be cleaned
out with a soft brush. It can also be hand
washed, but be sure it is completely dry
before reattaching to the vacuum.
3. Reattach Dust Caddy
TM
by aligning with
its base and pushing up. Turn counter-
clockwise until you feel it lock into place.
Air Diverter
Occasionally it will be necessary to clean the
Air Diverter in the unit. The Air Diverter is
contained in the Dust Caddy. Remove the
Dust Caddy. Pull the Air Diverter straight
down. Wi 3e clean with a cloth. Reinstall Air
Diverter. Re 31aceDust Caddy.
Replacing the Dust Bag
The Dust Bag acts as a secondary filter to
capture excess dirt and dust. It should be
checked periodically and replaced when near
full or when cleaning suction diminishes.
Never reuse a Dust Bag.
1. Unplug vacuum.
2.
Unzip the Cloth Bag. Open the Collar
Retainer by pressing inward on the two
collar tabs and pulling the top towards
you. Slide the Dust Bag up and out of the
retainer, exerting gentle pressure on the
backing, as necessary, to remove the
bag. Dispose of Dust Bag.
3. Slide collar of new Dust Bag completely
into Collar Retainer.
4. Push the Collar Retainer back into
position. It should click into place
between the collar tabs.