Kenmore 116.31722 - Manual (Page 20)

CLOG REMOVAL
Always follow all safely precautions when
cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Or Persona! 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 bln Is
lull or if a filter is clogged. See DUST BIN
CLEANING and FILTER CHANGING.
(Itie dust bln and filler ¿ireas are free of
dogs, check the hose area. Remove the
ower end of the stretch hose from the
cleaner by grasping the hose collar, twisting,
and pulling straight out.
Plug in Iho
vacuum and
turn it on.
Stretch the
hose to max­
imum length
and then
allow the
hose to
return to its
storage
length.
Turn the unit
off and
unplug the
unit.
Visually inspect the hose and the base area
into which the hose is inserted.
Re-insert the hose into the opening on the
lower body from which it was removed.
Press firmly to assure connection.
S(re(c/i
Hose
Mojiiovo any visiblo dot].
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet under­
neath the unit at any time. The agita­
tor will be revolving rapidly when
the vacuum is turned on and is in
the carpet setting.
If the dust bin and filter areas and the hose
areas are free of clogs, check the nozzle
area. To check this area, see the section on
BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEAN­
ING.
Return the cleaner to the upright position
before plugging into an electrical outlet.
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