Kenmore 116.32289 - Manual (Page 14)

MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING
Check motor safety filter frequently and
clean when dirty.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate the cleaner without
the motor safety filter. Be sure the
filter is dry and properly installed
to prevent motor failure and/or
electrical shock.
Always unplug power cord from
electrical outlet before performing
any service on vacuum.
TO REMOVE BAG
Press the release Release
button located on Button
the top of the bag
cover.
Bag —
Cover
Pull the bag
cover forward.
Remove and lay
aside.
Grasp the
dust bag
collar and
pull gently,
carefully
removing
the dust
bag.
Dust
Bag
Safety
Seal Tab
If the motor safety filter, located in the bot­
tom of the dust bag cavity is dirty, remove it
by pulling forward out from under the ribs.
Wash the foam filter In warm soapy water,
rinse and dry thoroughly by squeezing the
filter in your hand and letting it air dry,
DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.
DO NOT install damp.
Replace the foam filter by sliding it back into
place under the ribs in the dust bag cavity.
TO REPLACE BAG
Dust Bag
Safety
Seal Tab
Fold the
safety seal
tab on the
new bag
away from the
opening that
fits on the dirt
tube,
A
CAUTION
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very
fine materials, such as carpet
fresheners, face powder, fine dust,
plaster, soot, etc. can clog the bag
and cause It to burst before it is
full. Change bag more often when
vacuuming these materials.
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