Kenmore 116.36932 Owner's Manual page 18

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IbWARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Unplug power cord from electrical out-
let. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
without the primary or exhaust filters. Be
sure the filters are properly installed to
prevent motor failure and or electrical
shock.
PRIMARY FILTER
Check primary filter frequently and clean
when dirty.
TO REMOVE PRIMARY FILI'ER
Remove the dust bin assembly as outlined
in the DUST BIN CLEANING section.
Make sure dust bin is free of debris before
removing lid and filter. Rotate dust bin lid
assembly counterclockwise as indicated on
the lid and lift off.
Turn This Direction
To Open For Emptying
Closed
(For Use)
Open
(For Emptying)
While holding dust bin lid over a trash con-
tainer grasp primary filter, rotate counter-
clockwise and lift off_
Clean primary filter by gently tapping over a
trash container, Tap on several sides to
ensure best cteaning_
Remove primary
filter by turning
it counterclock-
wise and pulling
out (See arrows
on bottom of ill-
ter),, Rinse with
water only as
needed, do not
use any deter-
gent or soap.
Dust Bin
Lid
Allow the filter to dry for 24 hours before
putting it back into the vacuum cleaner,
When cleaning the filter no longer restores
vacuum cleaner's suction to full power you
need to replace the filter.
Note: See PARTS AND FEATURES
for the filter number..
TO REPLACE PRIMARY FILTER
To replace filter, insert it over cleaning
cams as far as it will go. Make sure rubber
seal at top of filter is flush against filter sup-
porter, then turn filter clockwise to secure
into place. Filter wilt click and snap when it
is secured into place.
Note: Under normal use and care, your fil-
ter can be expected to last up to 5 years.
Dust Bin
Lid
Cams
Rubber
Re-assemble dust bin lid to dust bin. see To
REPLACE DUST BIN LID.
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