Kenmore 35922 Owners Manual - Page 19

To maintain efficient cleaning, the agitator must be kept free of carpet fiber, string, or hair build-up. After every 7 to 10 uses, unplug and turn vacuum cleaner over and check agitator for fiber and hair build-up. Use scissors to remove any build-up entangled around the agitator. Always follow all safety precautions when performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. kWARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from the vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Plug in the vacuum cleaner and turn it on. Stretch the extension hose to maximum length and then allow the hose to return to its natural length. Hose Storage Position Hose If the vacuum cleaner does not seem to have adequate suction, first check if the dust bag is full or if a filter is clogged. See DUST BAG REPLACEMENT sections. If the dust bag and filter areas are free of clogs, check the extension hose. Rotate the extension hose release lever counterclockwise to release extension hose. Extension Collar Re-insert the hose into the opening on the body from which it was removed. Press firmly to assure connection. Rotate hose release lever clockwise to the locked position. If the dust bag, filter areas and the hose areas are free of clogs, disconnect the nozzle hose from the wand holder and check the nozzle for clogging. Hose Collar _ Wand Holder IbWARNING Personal Injury Hazard DO NOT place hands or feet underneath the unit at any time. Release Lever _Nozzle Hose Remove the lower end of the extension hose from the wand holder by grasping the hose collar, twisting, and pulling straight up. Clean the agitator according to the instructions in the AGITATOR CLEANING section. Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright position before plugging into an electrical outlet. 19