Kenmore 116.23512 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
TO REMOVE BELT
1. Turn Power-
Mate ® upside
down.
2. Unscrew the
two (2) Power-
Mate ® cover
screws.
3. Turn Power-
Mate ® right
side up. Press
handle release
pedal and
lower the
swivel. Lift rear
latches up.
4. To remove cover,
grasp the sides and
pull out.
5. Depress tabs
on rear of
agitator cover
and rotate
forward to
release from the
Power-Mate ®
base.
Tabs
Agitator
Cover
6. Lift agitator
assembly out
and remove
worn belt.
End Cap
7. Check and clean end cap areas. See
AGITATOR ASSEMBLY for picture of
complete agitator assembly.
TO CLEAN AGITATOR:
NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency
high and to prevent damage to your vacu-
um, the agitator must be cleaned every time
the belt is changed.
The agitator must also be cleaned accord-
ing to the following schedule:
Vacuum Use
HEAVY -
(used daily)
MODERATE -
(used 2-3 times/week)
LIGHT -
(used 1 time/week)
Clean Aaitator
every week
every month
every 2 months
IMPORTANT
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Check and remove hair, string and lint build-
up frequently in the Power-Mate ® agitator
and end cap areas.
Remove any dirt or debris in the belt path
area or in the brush roller area.
Carefully remove any string or debris
located on the agitator, or end caps.
Agitator Assembly
Brush Unit
End Cap 1
L_Belt Pulley
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