Kenmore BC4026, Use & Care Manual

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VACUUMING TIPS
FOR BEST CLEANING RESULTS
• Use high power on the
suction control
• Keep the air fl ow passage open. Check
each assembly area in REMOVING
CLOGS (page 16) occasionally for clogs.
Turn o ff and unplug vacuum cleaner from
outlet before checking.
STAIRS
The stair grip
located on lower
body of the canister
will aid in
preventing the
canister from
slipping when used
on stairs.
NOTE: Before using, be sure the canister is
balanced on stairs as shown and that the
stair grip has engaged a step.
SUGGESTED SWEEPING PATTERN
For best cleaning action, the PowerMate
®
should be pushed straight away from you
and pulled straight back. At the end of
each pull stroke, the direction of the
PowerMate
®
should be changed to point into
the next section to be cleaned. This pattern
should be continued across the carpet with
slow, gliding motions.
NOTE: Fast,
jerky strokes
do not provide
complete
cleaning.
SUCTION
CONTROL
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on stairs. It
may fall, causing personal injury or
property damage.
CAUTION
Product Damage Hazard
Do not pull on the hose to move the
canister from one stair to the next. When
fi nished cleaning in one area use the
handle grip on the canister to move the
vacuum cleaner to a new location for
further cleaning.
EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the
PowerMate
®
. Guide
either side of the
PowerMate
®
along
base-boards or next
to furniture to help
remove dirt trapped
at carpet edges.
POWERMATE STORAGE
The wand has a “U” shaped storage hook
that slides into the “U” shaped slot on the
canister. The storage hook allows the
wands and PowerMate
®
to be stored with the
canister to conserve storage space. The
canister must be stored on end for this
feature to be used.
To attach the PowerMate
®
, it must be in the
fl at position. Use the handle release pedal
to place it in this position. The wand will
slip out of the slot as it is lifted up for use
and will slide into the slot as it is lowered
for storage.
located on the handle.
In the high power position,
the control will click into place.