Kenmore 116.38412 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Always follow all safety precautions when
cleaning and servicing the vacuum
cleaner.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal Injury
from cleaner suddenly starting.
If the cleaner does not seem to have ade-
quate suction, first check for a full bag or
filter which is clogged. See instructions in
BAG CHANGING and MOTOR SAFETY
FILTER CHANGING.
If the bag and filter areas are free of
clogs, check the hose area_ Remove the
lower end of the stretch hose from the
cleaner by grasping the hose
lng, and pulling straight out.
Clean-Out
Pot
Stretch
Hose Hose
Collar
collar, twist-
Plug in the
vacuum and
turn it on,
Alternately
open and
shut the
clean-out
port cover.
Stretch the
hose to
maximum
length and
then allow
the hose to
return to its
storage
length.
Turn the unit
off and
unplug the
unit.
Visually inspect the clean-out port area
and the base area into which the hose is
inserted.
Remove the visible clog.
Close clean-out port cover firmly to insure
seal.
Re-insert the hose into the opening on
the lower body from which it was
removed. Press firmly to assure
connection.
Clean.Out
Port Cover
WARNING
Personal injury Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet
underneath the unlt when Insert-
lng the hose. The agitator begins
to revolve rapidly when the vacu-
um is turned on and is in the car-
pet setting.
If the bag and filter areas and the hose
areas are free of clogs, check the nozzle
area_To check this area, see the sections
on BELT CHANGING AND BRUSH
CLEANING,
Return the cleaner to the upright position
before plugging into the electrical outlet.
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow
passage open. You _
should check your vac-
uum occasionally for
clogs. The diagram has
stars which indicate the
areas that clogs are most
likely to occur. Unplug the
vacuum before checking.
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