Kenmore 116.31591 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
PRIMARY FILTER CLEANING
it is recommended to clean filter with
cold water at least every three (3)
months.
Check the primary filter frequently and
clean when dirty.
1. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner.
2. Remove the dust bin. Refer to DUST
BIN EMPTYING page 17.
3. On the dust
bin handle,
push the
release
button,
/-Dust Bin
Release
Button
4. Pull up on the
dust bin lid
latch to open
dust bin.
5. Remove the
filter frame and
Primary filter.
6. Remove primary filter from frame.
Fiffer
Z Wash primary (foam) filter with cold
water only, DO NOT use detergent or
soap. Repeat 10 times or until water runs
clear.
8. Once the primary filter is washed
clean, squeeze by hand and atlow to air
dry.
9. Allow primary filter to air dry 24 hours
before putting back into vacuum cleaner.
DO NOT operate without primary filter
installed.
DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.
DO NOT install damp.
10. Reinstall the foam filter into the frame
and then into the dust bin lid.
11.Close the lid. A noticeable "click"
shouldbe heard.
12. Reinstal! dust bin into the vacuum
cleaner. See Dust Bin Emptying section.
Refer to page 17.
NOTE: When the cleaning of the primary
filter no longer restores vacuum cleaner
suction to full power, replace the primary
filter. Refer to page 5 for replacement
part number.
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