Kenmore 116.35923 - Manual (Page 18)

MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug power cord from electrical out­
let. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
without the motor safety filter. Be sure
the filter is dry and properly installed to
prevent motor failure and/or electrical
shock.
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER
Check motor safety
filter frequently and
clean when dirty.
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Motor Safety
Filter Cover
Filter Element
Remove the dust bag as outlined in the
DUST BAG REPLACEMENT section.
If the filter, located in the bottom of the dust
cover cavity, is dirty, remove it by pulling for­
ward out from under the ribs.
Wash the foam filter in warm soapy water,
rinse and dry thoroughly by squeezing the fil­
ter 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 cover cavity.
Replace the dust bag as outlined in the
DUST BAG REPUCEMENT section.
EXHAUST FILTER REPLACEMENT
The HEPA 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.
Remove exhaust filter cover by pressing
the release tab on the cover and rotating
out from vacuum cleaner.
Press
Filter Cover
Release Tab
Remove
the filter
cartridge
from cover.
Place new filter cartridge into cover making
sure that airflow arrow on side of cartridge
points into cover.
The foam seal of the filter should be
placed against the vacuum cleaner
body.
Exhaust
Filter
Replace the exhaust filter cover by placing
bottom tabs in slots and rotating in until
cover snaps into place.
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