Kenmore 116.21514 Use & Care Manual

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Kenmore 116.21514 Use & Care Manual Manual pdf 19 page image

I REMOVING CLOGS iThe vacuum cleaner creates suction thatpicks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carriesthe dirt to the dust bag through the airflowpassages. The dust bag lets the air passthrough, while it traps the dirt.For best cleaning results, keep theairflow passage open. Check thestarred ('Jr) areas occasionally forclogs. Turn off and unplugvacuum cleaner from outletbefore checking.MotorSafetyFifferTO CHECK FOR CLOGS:• Check dust bag and change if full. SeeBAG CHANGING (page 20).Check motor safety filter and exhaustfilter and replace if dirty. See MOTORSAFETY FILTERCHANGING (page 21) andEXHAUST FILTERCHANGING (page 22).Check PowerMate for any dirt or debrisin the belt path area or in the agitatorarea. Carefully remove any string ordebris located on the agitator or endcaps. See TO CLEAN AGITATOR (page24).If the vacuum cleaner still has poor suction,do the following:I. Connect the hose to the canister and turnvacuum cleaner on. Check the end of thehose for suction. If there is good suctionon the hose handle, there is no clog in thehose. If the suction is bad, remove anydirt or debris in the hose and handle.2. Connect hose handle to wand. Check theend of the wand for suction, if there isgood suction at the end of the wand,there is no clog in the wand. If thesuction is bad, remove any dirt or debrisin the wand.3. Check PowerMate swivel. Remove anydirt or debris.I CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS1. Turnoff and unplug vacuum cleaner. DONOT drip water on vacuum cleaner.2. To clean exterior, or to reduce staticelectricity and dust build-up, wipe outersurface of vacuum cleaner and attach-ments. Use a clean, soft cloth that hasbeen dipped in a solution of mild Iiquiddetergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipedry after cleaning.ill illi,i ,111,_ CAUTIONDo not use attachments if they are wet.Attachments used in dirty areas, such asunder a refrigerator, should net be usedon other surfaces until they are washed.They could leave marks,I I I III I[1111111111f19