Kenmore 116.3181 manual To Remove Clog from Hose, Clogs, check the extension hose

Alwaysfo_lowallsafetyprecautionswhen performingmaintenanceto thevacuum cleaner°

ElectricalShockOrPersonalInjury Hazard

Disconnectelectrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or persanai injury from the vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.

if the vacuum cleaner does not seem to

have adequate suction, first check if the dust bag is full or if a filter is clogged, See

DUST BAG REPLACEMENT section,

If the dust bag and filter areas are free of

clogs, check the extension hose.

4.Stretch the extension hose to maximum length and then allow the hose to return to its natural length,,

TO REMOVE CLOG FROM HOSE

1.Rotate the extension hose release lever counter÷clockwise to release extension hose.

2, Remove the lower end of the extension hose from the wand holder by grasping the hose collar, twlstingt and pulling straight up°

Wand

Hoed

3_ Plug inthe vacuum cleaner and turn tt on_

5, Re-insert the hose into the orlginal

storage position from which it was removed° Press firmly to assure connection,

6. Rotate hose release lever clockwise to the locked position,,

If the dust bag, filter areas and the hose

I Personal Injury Hazard

I DO NOT place hands or Feet under- neath the vacuum cleaner at any

I time" .....

areas are free of clogs, disconnect the nozzle hose from the wand holder and check the nozzle for cloggingo

Clean the agitator according to the Instructions in the AGITATORCLEANING section_

Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright position before plugging Into an electrical outleto

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