Motor safety filter cleaning, Warning, Dark foam filter – Sears L0711256 User Manual

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MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING

There are two motor safety filters: 1. a dark foam filter incorporated in the red frame and

2. a white electrostatic filter that is laid on the back side of the dark foam filter.

These filters should be checked with each bag change. The dark foam filter can be washed,

per the instructions below and the white filter must be replaced 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.

1. Unplug cord

from wall outlet

and remove bag.

2. Pull out safety

filters as shown.

DARK FOAM FILTER

This filter and the frame can be washed in
warm soapy water, rinsed and air dried.

NOT clean in a dishwasher or clothes

washer or install while damp.

WHITE ELECTROSTATIC FILTER

This 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.

3. Peel the white

filter off the dark
foam fitter as

shown. Lay a new

white filter on the

dark filter by align
ing the notches in

the filter with the

legs of the frame.

mite
Electrostatic
Filter----------

Dark Foam
Filter

The new filter can be purchased under

part number 4369971 at your local Sears
Service Unit, 20-86885 at most Sears
Retaii stores, or ordered by caliing the

Toll Free Number 1-800-366-7278 for

English speaking operator or 1-800-659
7084 for Spanish speaking operator.

4. Snap filter
back into canis
ter.

5. insert bag.

CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS

Unplug cord from wall outlet.

Do not drip

water on cleaner.

Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that
has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid
detergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe
dry after cleaning.

To reduce static electricity and dust build
up, wipe outer surfeice of cleaner and
attachments.

Wash attachments in warm soapy water,
rinse and air dry.

Do not clean in dish

washer.

DO NOT USE ATTACHMENTS IF THEY ARE

WET.

CAUTION

Attachments used in dirty areas,
such as under a refrigerator, shouid
not be used on other surfaces untii
they are washed. They couid leave
marks.