Kenmore Elite 116.31150, Use & Care Manual

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MOTOR SAFETY FILTER
Check motor safety filter frequently and
clean when dirty.
Remove the dust bag as outlined in the
CHANGING DUST BAG section. (Page 16)
Lift the filter cover
door located at
the bottom of the
dust container and
check the filter
(see illustration). if
the filter is dirty,
remove it by
pulling it toward
you out of the dust
container.
Wash the filter in warm soapy water, rinse
and dry thoroughly by squeezing the excess
water out of the filter and allowing to air
dry for 24 hours
DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.
DO NOT install damp.
Replace the filter by raising the filter cover
door and placing it in the slots provided
and slide it to the back of the dust
compartment until it is in place. Close the
filter cover door.
Replace the dust bag as outlined in the
CHANGING DUST BAG section. (Page 16)
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug power cord from electrical outlet.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
without the motor safety filter. Be sure
the filter is dry and properly installed to
prevent motor failure and/or electrical
shock.
Motor Safety Filter
Filter Cover