GE 71415, 106585 warranty How to Check and Clear Hose Blockages

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How to Check and Clear Hose Blockages

Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a blockage in the vacuum cleaner.

1. Remove hose from hose retainer and check suction at end of hose - if little or no suction, check dust cup. Empty if needed. If no improvement, proceed to step 2.

CAUTION: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before clearing hose.

2. Remove electrical cord from cord hooks. Disconnect the clear tube by turning quarter turn fastener to the right to release, then lift away from cleaner.

Check for any obstructions that may be in the tube. Any obstructions can be removed by using a blunt instrument to clear the tube.

Electrical Cord

Hose Retainer

3.To completely release hose from the unit, remove two screws.

Any obstructions can be removed by using a blunt instrument to clear the hose. Flexing the hose may help loosen the blockage.

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1.Remove hose from hose retainer and check suction at end of hose.

After clearing blockage, reverse above steps to reassemble unit.

Quarter

 

Turn

 

Fastener

Two Screws

 

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2

Clear

Tube

2. Disconnect clear tube.

3. Release hose from unit.

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