Kenmore Premalite 721.31160, Use And Care Manual

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For best performance, always empty the
dust bin when the dirt level reaches the
“MAX” line.
WARNING
Electrical shock and personal
injury hazard.
Always unplug the power cord
from the electrical outlet before
performing any service on vacuum
cleaner. Failure to do so could result
in electrical shock or personal injury
from the vacuum cleaner suddenly
starting.
TO REMOVE DUST BIN
, press the dust
bin release button, tilt the dust bin back,
then lift it out of the vacuum cleaner.
TO EMPTY DUST BIN ,
press the bottom plate
release and open the
bottom plate, as shown.
TO REINSTALL THE
DUST BIN
, place it in
the holder, then tilt
forward until it clicks
into place. Make sure
the dust bin is properly seated, and
the cord wrap frame (hanger) is fully
engaged in the dust bin handle.
Emptying the Dust Bin
CARE & CLEANING
For optimal performance, check filters
regularly and clean when necessary.
To Clean the Dust Bin:
1. Remove the dust bin from the
vacuum cleaner.
2. Press the bottom
plate release and
open the bottom
plate.
3. Remove the screen
filter by rotating
it about 1/4 turn
counterclockwise
then pulling
straight out.
4. Wipe out the dust
bin with a damp
cloth or paper
towel.
5. Remove any hair,
fiber, or other debris
from the screen filter,
then rinse the filter
under clean water.
Do not use soap.
6. Dry dust bin
and screen filter
thoroughly before
reinstalling.
NEVER operate the vacuum cleaner
with wet filters or components!
Cleaning the Dust Bin and Screen Filter
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