Releasing The Handle; Off/Floor/Carpet Switch - Kenmore 116.31200 Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

Release the handle by pressing down on the
handle release pedal with your foot and
pulling back and down on the handle with
your hand.
CAUTION
Refer to your carpet manufacturers
cleaning recommendations. Some more
delicate carpets may require that they
be vacuumed with the agitator turned
off, to prevent carpet damage.
Note: The agitator does not rotate when the
vacuum cleaner is in the upright position.
To start the vacuum cleaner, slide the
OFF/FLOOR/CARPET switch from the OFF
position to the FLOOR or CARPET position.
To stop the vacuum cleaner, slide the
OFF/FLOOR/CARPET switch to the OFF
position.
CAUTION
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to remain
in one spot for any length of time when
the agitator is turning. Damage to carpet
may occur.

RELEASING THE HANDLE

OFF/FLOOR/CARPET SWITCH

- 11 - - 11 -
OFF - turns both
suction and
brush motors off.
OFF/FLOOR/
CARPET
FLOOR - turns
Switch
on the suction
motor only. In
this position the
brush assembly
does not
revolve. Use
this setting for cleaning hardwood, tile
floors and delicate carpets and when any
attachments (tools) are used.
CARPET - turns on both the suction and the
brush motors. Not recommended for
hardwood floors, tile and delicate carpets.
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