GE 71415 manual

Owner’ s Guide Model 106585 Household T ype Important Safeguards ........ 2 Service Information ............ 3 Assembly .......................... 4-5 Use .................................... 6-7 Thermal Cut Off ........... 3 & 7 Accessories .......................... 8 Hose Blockage ..................... 9 Brush Roll ........................[...]

2 V acuum Cleaner Safety IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER. T o reduce the risk of fir e, electric shock, or injur y: • Do not use outdoors or on wet sur faces. • Do not leave vacuum cleaner when [...]

T o reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way . If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way[...]

Dust Cup 4 How T o Assemble CAUTION: Assemble the cleaner completely before plugging into an electrical outlet. CAUTION: Moving parts, stay clear of brush roll when plugging in. NOTE: Features may var y by model yet all parts assemble the same. Step A Remove Dust Cup 1. Remove dust cup from unit to expose the two screw installation locations. Relea[...]

5. Y ou will find your cord retainer on the handle above the upper cord hook. Firmly push the electrical cord down into the cord retainer . This will place the cord out of the way the next time you vacuum. 6. Next wind the cord around the two cord hooks on the back of the cleaner . 7 . Secure the plug to the cord to prevent unwinding. Cord Retainer[...]

6 How T o Use CAUTION: Do not plug in cleaner until you understand all controls and features. 1. Cord Retainer. T o use, push electrical cord down into cord retainer . 2. ON/OFF Switch. International symbol I means On, Inter national symbol O means Off. 3. Dust Cup Latch. When dust cup latch is pointing to the left, the dust cup compartment is unlo[...]

Ther mal Cut Of f This cleaner has a special ther mostat that protects the cleaner in case of motor overheating. If the cleaner suddenly tur ns of f, follow this procedur e: 1. Push on/off switch to off. 2. Unplug cleaner . 3. Check for source of over heating problem (i.e. full bag, clogged hose or clogged filters). 4. If a full dust cup, clogged h[...]

8 How T o Use Accessories CAUTION: Do not place cleaner on furniture or steps as the brush roll may cause damage. Place cleaner on floor with the handle in storage position while using accessories. 1. Remove hose from hose adapter on the back of cleaner . 2. Place desired accessor y onto end of hose or wand. • T ur n ridge end to center . • Pus[...]

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: T ur n of f the switch and unplug the electrical cord before c[...]

10 How T o Maintain The instr uctions in this booklet ser ve as a guide to routine maintenance. T o avoid unnecessar y ser vice calls, check the dust cup, belt, and brush roll often. Brush Roll The brush roll turns as it sweeps and combs the carpet nap. Remove hair and threads from the brush roll so it continues br ushing the carpet. T o maintain t[...]

11 6 . Place new belt around motor shaft. . . . . . Left side view 7. Place belt ar ound br ush roll pulley . 8. Pull right side of brush roll to stretch belt. Secure right end cap into base. 9. Align left end cap with square in base. Push end cap into place; see left side view . 10. Rotate brush roll to seat belt. 11. Replace the hood. Make sure h[...]

12 To clean the Foam Filter: 1. Remove the foam filter from the gray filter assembly by grasping handle and lifting upward and out of the dust cup. 2. Grasp lint trap cone and tur n to remove. 3. Lift filter from cone and wash. Squeeze excess water from filter . Lint trap cone may also be washed. Do not submerge gray filter assembly – wipe only w[...]

Cleaning and Replacing Filters HEP A Filter Inspect the HEP A filter periodically and change as needed. For maximum ef ficiency , replace the HEP A filter periodically . T o Replace HEP A Filter 1. Lift up and pull out on HEP A filter door to remove. 2. Grasp filter and pull out. 3. Place new HEP A filter into cleaner . 4. T o close, place HEP A fi[...]

Use GE brand replacement light bulb, 61444-1 Lens Cover How T o Change Light Bulb CAUTION: T ur n of f the power switch and unplug the electrical cord befor e changing light bulb. 1. Lower handle to remove two screws from lens cover . 2. Pull lens cover from cleaner . 3. Suppor t socket with one hand and pull light bulb straight out to release. 4 .[...]

Motor will not start. Electric Plug Push plug securely into outlet. T r y another outlet. Check circuit breaker . Motor suddenly stops. Thermal Cut Of f Refer to page 7. Does not clean the carpet or Dust Cup and Filter(s) Empty the dust cup. Make sure the foam cone filter is floor clean and installed properly . Make sur e dust cup is installed prop[...]

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Customer Assistance If you have a claim under this war ranty , please call our Customer Assistance Number . For faster ser vice please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you. These numbers can be found on the rating plate on the bottom of your cleaner . MODEL:______________________ TYPE:_____________________ SERIES:__[...]

Printed in U.S.A. Thank you for selecting a GE Brand cleaner . 1 nesting wand 1 crevice tool 1 vacuum cleaner handle Accessory Items in This Carton 1 hardware package (2 screws) Questions? Call 1-877-556-0973 Don’ t Forget to Use GE Brand Filters and Belts 1 dusting/ upholster y br ush is a trademark of the General Electric Company used under lic[...]

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