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aintenance and care
12
clearing clogs
low suction or poor pickup may
be due to a clog in the vacuum
cleaner. if you notice a change in
the sound of the motor or a
reduction in the spinning action in
the dirt container, check for a clog.
if there is no suction or if suction is
reduced at the hose, follow these
steps to check for and clear the clog:
1.
Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
2.
Check the foam filter and clean as
necessary (see cleaning your foam filter
on page 10).
3.
Check the post-motor filter and replace if
necessary (see replacing the filter
cartridge on page 11).
4.
Check to see if dirt container is full. Empty
if needed.
5.
Remove lower portion of dirt container.
Clean the screen and check center tubes
for dirt accumulation.
6.
While dirt container is removed, check
dirt inlet for clogs.
7.
Remove the hose from the cleaner by twist-
ing the collar counterclockwise. Straighten
the hose and check for a clog.
8
Check diverter area at back of machine
for diverter position and clogs. When the
hose wand is removed from the base, the
diverter should be up (8a). If a clog is
visible near the diverter, the plastic cover
may be removed to clear the clog by
removing the 7 screws as shown (8b).
note: When removing and reinstall-
ing the plastic cover, make sure
the rope gasket remains fully in its
track.
WaRning:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, turn power switch off
and disconnect polarized
plug from electrical outlet
before performing
maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.
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7.
8.
8a.
8b.
