Kenmore 116.23637C - Manual (Page 15)

SECONDARY FILTER
FOAM
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate the cleaner without the
motor safety filter. Be sure the filter is
properly installed to prevent motor fail­
ure and/or electrical shock.
Always unplug power cord from electri­
cal outlet before performing any ser­
vice on vacuum.
Check secondary filter frequently and clean
when dirty.
Remove the dust bin as outlined in the
DUST BIN CLEANING section.
Remove secondary filter from vacuum
cleaner.
Wash the secondary filter in warm soapy
water, rinse and dry thoroughly by squeez­
ing the filter in your hand and letting it air
dry.
DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.
DO NOT install damp.
Replace dry secondary filler. Ensure filter is
properly installed over filter opening.
Replace the dust bin as outlined in the
DUST BIN CLEANING section.
EXHAUST FILTER
HEPA
The exhaust filter must be replaced when
dirty, it 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 the exhaust filter number.
Press release tab
on filter cartridge
and puli out of
canister. (Cover
not shown for
clarity).
Remove filter
from cartridge by
pushing out
through the slot in
the cartidge.
TO REPLACE FILTER
Slide new filter into
cartridge so that
the foam side will
face towards the
canister, as shown.
The filter
should be
placed into the
cartridge so
that the
“A"
symbols align.
Replace the
exhaust filter
catridge by plac­
ing tabs in slots
and pushing down
until cartridge
snaps into place.
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