Kenmore 116.31912 - Manual (Page 15)

DUST BAO CHANGING
TO REMOVE DUST BAG
A
WARNING
Always unplug power cord from electri­
cal outlet before performing any ser­
vice on vacuum.
Pull out on the
bag cover release
located near the
top of the bag
cover.
Pul! the bag
cover forward
and lift up.
Remove and lay
aside.
Grasp the dust bag
collar and pull gently,
carefully removing
the dust bag.
Throw away the used
dust bag.
Do not reuse.
Motor
Safety
F/fter
Check the bag
holder and the
motor safety fil­
ter. If either is
blocked, check
TROUBLE­
SHOOTING.
A
CAUTION
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very
fine materials, su(^ as carpet freshen­
er, 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.
Satoty
Seal Tab
TO REPLACE DUST BAG
Unfold the new
dust bag. Fold
the safety seal
tab on the new
dust bag away
from the open­
ing that fits on
the bag holder.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
bag number.
Insert the dust bag
onto the bag holder
completely by hold­
ing the bag collar.
Place the dust bag
collar into position.
Tuck the bag
behind each of the
four bag retention
corner flaps shown
here. Be sure the
bottom and sides
of the dust bag are
completely within
bag cavity prior to
replacing the bag
cover.
Bag
Retention
Comer
Flaps
Position the bag
cover so its posi­
tioning tabs fit
into the body
positioning tab
slots.
Close the bag
cover.
You will hear a
distinct snap
when cover is
securely closed.
Bag
Cover-
Check to see that the dust bag is fully
enclosed in the bag cover.
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