Kenmore 116.23612 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
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The vacuum cleaner creates suction that
picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the //_.._
dirt to the dust bag through the airflow pas- /.,)f._
sages. The dust bag lets the air pass f#,_" '
through, while it traps the dirt. JfJ
For best cleaning results, keep the air- /_y /
flow passage open. Check the starred .t,{._" /_
areas occasionally for clogs. Unplug _'/ {I
from outlet before checking. _ 7
Motor
Safety
Filter
Exhaust
BAG CHANGING
For best cleaning results, the dust bag
should be changed often. The electronic
bag/hose check indicator will come on when
the bag needs to be changed or the airflow
is blocked.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
Bag Number.
,&. -_ 1. Unplug cord from
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wall outlet.
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2. Remove hose
from canister.
3. Pull hood release
out and up, then lift
canister hood.
4. Disengage
cardboard tab from
red bag mount by
pulling away and
lifting up.
5, Pull bag out of
the red bag mount.
led Bag
Mount
6. Check the
motor safety
filter and
replace, if
necessary,
7. The red bag mount will flip forward after
removing bag. This will prevent the lid from
closing until a new bag is installed.
Note: DO NOT bend or crease the
middle of the cardboard when installing
the bag into the bag mount slots.
8. Rotate red bag
mount down and
install bag into slots
per instructions
pushing down until
the cardboard tab
locks into position
and the holes align.
Tuck the bag
securely into the bag cavity so that none of it
is able to be pinched by the hood.
9. Close and latch canister hood.
10. Reinstall hose.
11. Plug cord into wall outlet.
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very
fine materials, such as carpet
freshener, face powder, fine dust,
plaster, soot, new carpet lint, etc. can
clog the bag and cause it to burst
before it is full and may cause
damage to vacuum motor. Change
bag more often when vacuuming
these materials.
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