Canister Care - Kenmore 400 Series Use & Care Manual

The vacuum cleaner creates suction that
picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries
the dirt to the dust bag through the airflow
passages. The dust bag lets the air pass
through, while it traps the dirt.
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow
passage open. Check the starred ( )
areas occasionally for clogs. Turn off and
unplug vacuum cleaner from outlet before
checking.
TO CHECK FOR CLOGS:
• Check dust bag and change if full. See
DUST BAG CHANGING (page 18-19).
• Check motor safety filter and exhaust
filter and clean or replace if dirty. See
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING
(page 19-20) and EXHAUST FILTER
CHANGING (page 20-21).
• Check floor nozzle for any dirt.
If the vacuum cleaner still has poor suction,
do the following:
1. Connect the hose to the canister and
turn vacuum cleaner on. Check the end
of the hose for suction. If there is good

CANISTER CARE

REMOVING CLOGS
2. Connect hose handle to wand. Check
3. Check floor nozzle swivel. Remove any
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suction on the hose handle, there is no
clog in the hose. If the suction is bad,
remove any dirt or debris in the hose
and handle.
the end of the wand for suction. If there
is good suction at the end of the wand,
there is no clog in the wand. If the
suction is bad, remove any dirt or debris
in the wand.
dirt or debris.