Hose Blockage - GE 106585 Owner's Manual

How to Check and Clear Hose Blockages
Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a blockage in the vacuum cleaner.
1. Remove hose from hose retainer and check suction at
end of hose - if little or no suction, check dust cup. Empty
if needed. If no improvement, proceed to step 2.
CAUTION: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord
before clearing hose.
2. Remove electrical cord from cord hooks. Disconnect the
clear tube by turning quarter turn fastener to the right
to release, then lift away from cleaner.
Check for any obstructions that may be in the tube. Any
obstructions can be removed by using a blunt instrument
to clear the tube.
3. To completely release hose from the unit, remove two
screws.
Any obstructions can be removed by using a blunt
instrument to clear the hose. Flexing the hose may help
loosen the blockage.
After clearing blockage, reverse above steps to reassemble
unit.
Quarter
Turn
Fastener
2
Clear
Tube
2. Disconnect clear tube.
1. Remove hose from hose retainer and
check suction at end of hose.
Two Screws
3
3. Release hose from unit.
Electrical
Cord
Hose
Retainer
1
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