GE 169131 User Manual

CANISTER VACUUM

Model Number: 169072
UPC: 68113169072

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

• Do not leave appliance when plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• Always turn off this appliance when
removing dust container and filters

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.

• Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, Call
our toll-free customer service number
for information on examination, repair,
or adjustment.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
a handle, close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do
not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce airflow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or
use in areas where they may be present.

• The hose contains electrical wires. Do
not use when damaged, cut, or
punctured.

• Avoid picking up sharp objects

• Always turn off this appliance before
connecting or disconnecting either
hose or motorized nozzle.

• Hold plug when rewinding onto cord
reel. Do not allow plug to whip when
rewinding.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not use without dust bag and/or
filters in place.

• Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick
up large objects or objects that are
likely to damage the vacuum cleaner.

• Ensure the power cord is kept well away
from the revolving brushes of this
product, when is on and running.

• Do not immerse cord, plug, or appliance
in any liquid

• Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.

• Do not carry the appliance while it is
running.

• Don’t use an extension cord with this
appliance

• S tore the appliance in a dry place.

• Keep end of hose, wands, and other
open-ings away from your face and body.

• To avoid damaging the carpet, keep the
vac-uum cleaner head moving at all times.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This appliance is intended for household use only.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is 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.

PARTS

Accessory Kit

1. Main On/off Switch

2. Cord Rewind Button

3. Handle

4. Dust Full Indicator

5. Front Cover Release

6. Brush Height Adjustment

7. Handle Release

8. Exhaust Filter Release

9. Power Brush Cord

10. Power Control Button

11. Power Brush On/off switch

12. Power Cord

13. Height Level Window

14. Front Light

15. Accessory Kit

15A. Large Bristle Brush
15B. Floor Brush
15C. Crevice Tool
15D. Small Brush
15E. Round Brush
15F. Accessory Holder

16. Wand Release Button

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Assembling Flexible Hose

1. Insert the flexible tube (the end without
the handle) into the air intake duct on the
canister until you hear a click to indicate
that the hose is locked into the unit

2. Plug the cord into the socket on the front

of the canister.

Assemble handle into telescopic tube

1. Handle only fits on one end.

2. Insert the other end of the telescopic tube into

the metal tube attached to the powerhead.

Note:

Be sure connectors are aligned.

3. Insert completed telescopic tube into

powerhead.

Extending/Collapsing the telescopic tube

To extend the telescopic tube, push the black release button and then pull the
tube to the desired length.

Note: Shorten length of telescopic tube for storage.

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