Kenmore 116.31721 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
! WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug power cord from electrical
outlet. Do not operate the cleaner
without the primary or exhaust fil-
ters. Be sure the filters are properly
installed to prevent motor failure
and/or electrical shock.
PRIMARY FILTER
The filter CANNOT be washed as it wilt
lose its dust trapping ability.
Check primary filter frequently and clean
when dirty.
TO REMOVE PRIMARY FILTER:
Remove the dust bin and dust bin lid
assembly as outlined in the DUST BIN
CLEANING section.
Remove fil-
ter cover by
pushing in
at tabs
located
beneath
handle
hinges, and
lifting off.
Cover
Tab
Side Also)
DUST BIN LID ASSEMBLY
Filler
Handle
Filter
Grasp filter handle
and lift out.
Clean primary filter by
gentiy tapping over a
trash container.
TO REPLACE PRIMARY FILTER:
Replace filter and
rotate it until handle
drops into the slots°
Check sliders and
remove any obstruc-
tions
Slots
__ Filter
Cover
L_ _ Handle
Hinge
Replace dust bin
lid by snapping
into place with
handle hinges
aligned to tabs_
Replace the dust bin as outined in the
DUST BIN CLEANING section°
EXHAUST FILTER
HEPA
The exhaust filter cartridge 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.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for the
exhaust filter part number.
Press inward on
each side of
exhaust filter
cover and pull
out to remove
from vacuum
cleaner
Exhaust
Filter
Press
Inward
Exhaust
Filter
Remove the
exhaust filter car_
tridge.
Replace the exhaust filter
cartridge, carefully posi-
tioning it so that it fits into
the motor cover, The grey
edge of the filter should
be facing away from the
operator. Push only on fil-
ter cartridge frame, not on
filter itself.
Replace the exhaust filter cover by placing
tabs in slots and pushing in until cover
snaps into place°
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