Clog Removal - Kenmore 1!6O31040 Use And Care Manual

CLOG REMOVAL
HOSES
Always follow all safety precautions when
performing maintenance to the vacuum
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,_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
Ihe vacuum cleaner suddenly starling.
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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 _ower end of the extension
hose from the wand holder by grasping
the hose collar, twisting, and pulling
straight up_
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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,,
Hose Storage
Position
Hose
5. Re*insert the hose into the original
storage position from which it was
removed. Press firmly to assure
connectlon_
6, Rotate hose release lever clockwise to
the locked position.
If the dust cupF filter area and the hose
areas are free of clogs, disconnect the
nozzle hose from the wand holder and
_WARNING
Personal injury Hazard
DO NOT place 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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