Kenmore 3700 Owners Manual - Page 11

Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Note: For best performance, replace filter every 6 months. EMPTY DIRT CONTAINER Press dirt container release button and remove dirt container from cleaner, Tap the filter on the inside of a garbage can to remove excess dust and dirt from filter, REGULAR MAINTENANCE: Each time the dirt container is emptied, the filter should be cleaned° Tap the filter firmly against the inside of a trash can until the dirt stops falling from the filter, (Filter will be discolored after use; this will not affect the filter's performance,) Do not brush the filter, The cleaning instructions may vary depending on the dirt conditions, tn some cases, more or less cleaning of the filter may be required. _ Twist and lift dirt container lid to remove, dirt container into garbage can, mpty contents of Hold the dirt container _ and grasp the top of the filter. Pull the filter up and ouL container. eturn filter to dirt 11