Kenmore 116.38412 - Manual (Page 14)

MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CHANGING
Check motor safety filter frequently and
change 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.
REMOVE BAG:
Press the release Release
button located on
Button
the top of the bag
cover.
Sag
Cover
Pull the bag
cover forward.
Remove and lay
aside.
Grasp the dust
bag collar and
pull gently, care­
fully removing
the dust bag.
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER
ELECTROSTATIC
This white and grey filter must be
replaced when dirty. !t should be replaced
regularly depending on use conditions.
The filter cannot be washed as it will
lose its dust trapping ability.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
motor safety filter #.
Electrostatic Filter
(White Side Up)
If the motor safety filter located at the
base of the bag cavity is dirty, remove it
by pulling fonvard out from under the ribs.
Replace the filter, white side up, by slid­
ing it back into place under the ribs in the
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
^ BAG. Very
fine materials, such as carpet
fresheners, face powder, fine dust,
piaster, 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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