Kenmore Elite 116.31150, Use & Care Manual

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CAUTION
Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO
NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is on.
Contacting the agitator while it is rotating can cut,
bruise or cause other injuries. Always turn off and
unplug from electrical outlet before servicing.
Use caution when operating near children.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the quick
release upper
cord hook to
either side and
down to release
the power cord.
2. Detach the power cord plug from the
power cord and pull the cord off the
quick release upper cord hook.
3. Be sure the power
cord is locked into the
locking notch below
the upper cord hook.
This will help manage
the cord when
operating unit
4. Plug the polarized power cord into a
120 Volt outlet located near the floor.
5. To restore cord, after use turn upper
cord hook to the up position, then wrap
cord loosely around quick release cord
upper hook and carrying handle.
Cord
Hook
Locking
Notch
Power
Cord
POWER CORD
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the
other).
• The plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not fit, contact a qualified
technician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• When any abnormality/failure occurs,
stop using the product immediately
and disconnect the power plug.
DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage from cord to items in
surrounding area could occur.
WARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard
Wrapping the cord too tightly puts stress on
the cord and can cause cord damage. A
damaged cord is an electrical shock hazard
and could cause personal injury or damage.
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