Kenmore 116.31913 - Manual (Page 18)

Always follow all safety precautions when
cleaning and servicing the vacuum
cleaner..
WARNING
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit
Failure to do so could result In elec*
trical shock or personal injury from
cleaner suddenly starting.
If the cleaner does not seem to have ade­
quate suction, first check if the dust bag is
full or if a filter is clogged. See DUST BAG
CHANGING and FILTER CHANGING.
If the bag and filter areas are free of clogs,
check the hose area Remove the lower end
of the stretch hose from the cleaner by
grasping the hose collar, twisting, and
pulling straight out.
Plug in the
vacuum and
turn it on.
Stretch the
hose to max­
imum length
and then
allow the
hose to
return to its
storage
length.
Re-insert the hose into the opening on the
lower body from which it was removed.
Press firmly to assure connection.
stretch
Hose
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet under­
neath the unit at any time.
If the bag and filter areas and the hose
areas are free of clogs, disconnect the hose
from the nozzle pipe and check the nozzle
pipe for clogging. Clean the agitator accord­
ing to the instructions in the AGITATOR
CLEANING section.
Return the cleaner to the upright position
before plugging into an electrical outlet.
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