Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Kenmore Elite®
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model/Modelo:
116.31150
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line:
1-877-531-7321 8:00am-5:00pm EST, M-F (U.S.A. and Canada)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
www.kenmore.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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Before Using Your New Vacuum Cleaner .................................................................................. |
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Packing List ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Kenmore Elite Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ................................................................................. |
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Important Safety Instructions........................................................................................................ |
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Parts and Features........................................................................................................................... |
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Assembly Instructions................................................................................................................. |
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Operating Instructions............................................................................................................... |
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Performance/Safety Features ................................................................................................ |
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Vacuum Cleaner Care ............................................................................................................ |
14-20 |
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ |
21-22 |
Notes ........................................................................................................................................ |
23-24 |
Requesting Assistance Or Service...................................................................................... |
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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUM CLEANER
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner in the safest and most effective way.
For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call the Vacuum Cleaner Help Line at 1-877-531-7321. You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacuum cleaner’s model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner.
Model No.____________________________________________
Serial No. ____________________________________________
Date of Purchase ______________________________________
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
PACKING LIST
Your KENMORE ELITE VACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and components assembled separately in the carton:
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Upright Vacuum Cleaner |
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Pet HandiMateTM |
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Handle |
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Telescoping Wand |
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Crevice Tool |
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Use & Care Guide |
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Combination Brush |
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KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY
KENMORE ELITE LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is assembled, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty.
This warranty does not cover filters or belts, which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used for other than private household purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions in this guide before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
WARNING:
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions including the following:
Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in this guide. Use only with Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning out the agitator area. Failure to do so could result in the agitator unexpectedly starting, causing personal injury from moving parts.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before performing maintenance.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in water, return it to a Sears Service Center.
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 vacuum cleaner 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 vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
Do not put any objects into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
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 put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where they may be present. The fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust bag and/or filters in place.
Always replace the dust bag after vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener, powders, and fine dust. These products clog the filters, reduce airflow and can cause damage to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to replace the dust bag could cause permanent damage to the vacuum cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum cleaner or dust bag.
Unplug before connecting Pet
HandiMateTM.
You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
WARNING:
This product contains a chemical know to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your vacuum cleaner is intended for Household use. Read this Use & Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
It is important to know your vacuum cleaner’s parts and features to assure its proper and safe use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner.
Use only AAFA approved replacement dust bags and exhaust filters to maintain AAFA certification.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part |
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Exhaust Filter* |
20-53296 |
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Dust Bag (2-pack)* |
20-53293 |
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Dust Bag (6-pack)* |
20-53294 |
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To order a replacement part call 1-844-553-6667 |
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or visit www.searspartsdirect.com |
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* Available online at www.sears.com |
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NOTE: Detailed illustrations and listings of all vacuum cleaner parts are also available at searspartsdirect.com
Scan to reorder bags or go to kenmore.com/reorderO
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Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electric shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as personal injury and/or property damage.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into the electrical supply until the assembly is complete. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury.
Before assembling the vacuum cleaner, check the PACKING LIST. (Page 2) Use this list to verify that you have received all the components of your new Kenmore Elite vacuum cleaner.
HANDLE
1. Remove the |
Hose |
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hose from the |
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hose holder. |
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Hose
Holder
Handle
Screw
2. Remove handle screw from 
vacuum cleaner.
3. Position the handle assembly as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw holes.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the screw in place.
5. Insert handle screw. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten handle screw.
6. Route hose in the hose holders as shown.
7. Place the hose onto the hose holder and press firmly into place.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Place the telescoping wand and crevice tool into attachement holder.
Telescoping |
Crevice |
Wand |
Tool |
2. Insert the combination brush into the holder on the back of the vacuum cleaner as shown.
Combination
Brush
Attachment
Holder
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3.Place Pet Handi MateTM into the storage area.
4.Rotate the Pet Handi Mate back until it snaps into place.
POWER CORD
WARNING
Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard
Wrapping the cord too tightly puts stress on the cord and can cause cord damage. A damaged cord is an electrical shock hazard and could cause personal injury or damage.
NOTE: The hose must be in place before wrapping the power cord.
1.Make sure that cord hook is in upright position as shown.
2.Wrap power cord loosely around cord hook and carrying handle.
3.Lock power cord plug onto the
power cord.
Cord
Hook
Carrying
Handle
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is on. Contacting the agitator while it is rotating can cut, bruise or cause other injuries. Always turn off and unplug from electrical outlet before servicing.
Use caution when operating near children.
POWER CORD
1. Turn the quick
Cord release upper Hook cord hook to
either side and down to release the power cord.
WARNING
•To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
•The 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 technician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
2. Detach the power cord plug from the power cord and pull the cord off the quick release upper cord hook.
3. Be sure the power cord is locked into the locking notch below the upper cord hook. This will help manage the cord when operating unit
Locking
Notch
Power
Cord
4. Plug the polarized power cord into a
120 Volt outlet located near the floor.
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
•When any abnormality/failure occurs, stop using the product immediately and disconnect the power plug.
DO NOT use outlets above counters. Damage from cord to items in surrounding area could occur.
5. To restore cord, after use turn upper cord hook to the up position, then wrap cord loosely around quick release cord upper hook and carrying handle.
WARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard
Wrapping the cord too tightly puts stress on the cord and can cause cord damage. A damaged cord is an electrical shock hazard and could cause personal injury or damage.
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HANDLE RELEASE
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.
Use low position for cleaning under furniture. Press the pedal and lower handle towards the floor to change from normal use position to low position.
OFF/FLOOR/CARPET SWITCH
Note: The agitator does not rotate when the vacuum cleaner is in the upright position.
OFF - turns both suction and agitator motors off.
FLOOR - turns on the suction motor only. In this position
the agitator 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 agitator motors. Not recommended for hardwood floors, tile and delicate carpets.
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.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if vacuum cleaner is placed on stairs. If it falls, personal injury or property damage could result.
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PILE HEIGHT SELECTION AND SETTINGS
Select a pile height setting by turning the height adjust selector located on the nozzle.
Height Adjust
Selector
SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS
There are five (5) pile height settings on the vacuum cleaner. For best deep down cleaning, use the LO setting. However, you may need to raise the height to make some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and some deep pile carpets, and to prevent the vacuum cleaner from shutting off.
Attention: 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.
Suggested settings are:
HI – Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs.
MED HI – Medium to deep pile.
“|” – Medium pile.
MED LO – Low to medium pile.
LO – Most carpets, bare floors combined with FLOOR power switch setting, delicate carpets that require agitator to be turned off.
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.
DIRT SENSOR
The electronic dirt sensor is a feature which will detect particles as they pass through the vacuum cleaner.
The dirt sensor indicator is located on the |
Dirt |
Sensor |
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nozzle of the vacuum cleaner. |
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• When little or no dirt is present the |
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dirt sensor is off. |
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• With medium or heavy concentration |
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the dirt sensor is on. |
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OPERATION
As you vacuum, the indicator light will come on and stay on as long as the sensor detects a high concentration of particles passing through the vacuum cleaner. To clean dirt sensor optics see page 15.
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CHECK BAG INDICATOR
When the vacuum cleaner is running with normal air flow, the light on the CHECK BAG indicator is off.
NOTE: It is normal for the CHECK BAG indicator to come on when using certain attachments, due to reduced airflow through attachment. No maintenance is required.
The light comes on when:
•Bag is full. See CHANGING DUST BAG (Page 16)
•The airflow is blocked. Check motor safety filter and other possible clog locations shown in REMOVING CLOGS.
(Pages 19-20)
•When using some attachments.
CHECK BAG
Indicator
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ATTACHMENTS
CAUTION
DO NOT use the hose when the vacuum cleaner is in the use position.
Always return the vacuum cleaner to the upright position before using the hose and attachments.
1. Place the vacuum cleaner in the upright lock position.
2. Remove the |
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hose from the |
Hose |
hose holder. |
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Hose
Holder
3. Use attachments as needed. See
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE. (page 12)
FOR ADDITIONAL REACH:
Place the telescoping wand onto the hose. The crevice tool, combination brush, and Pet Handi Mate can be attached to the telecoping wand as needed.
CAUTION
When using attachments, be careful not to overextend the stretch hose when reaching. Trying to reach beyond the hose stretch capability could cause the vacuum cleaner to tip over.
CAUTION
DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner around the room by the hose. Property damage or personal injury could result.
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TELESCOPING WAND
The wand length is adjustable and requires no assembly. To adjust, simply press button on the wand handle and slide the upper wand to the desired length, release button and move inner wand in or out until it locks.
COMBINATION BRUSH
The combination brush can be attached directly to the wand.
Brush
Combination
Brush
Brush 
Holder
Use the combination brush without the brush for greater suction on furniture cushions or stairs.
Use combination brush with brush for cleaning loose surfaces such as drapes.
PET HANDIMATE
Attach hose or wand end to Pet HandiMate and press firmly.
Pet HandiMate pivots for more convenient cleaning.
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction control allows you to change vacuum cleaner suction for different fabric and carpet weight.
Decrease
Suction
Increase
Suction
Suction
Control
•Opening control decreases suction for draperies and lightweight rugs.
•Closing control increases suction for upholstery and carpets.
For best cleaning results, fully close the suction control.
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
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CLEANING AREA |
= Applicable |
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ATTACHMENT |
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Between |
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Furniture* |
Cushions* Drapes* |
Stairs |
Floors |
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Carpet Bare |
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CREVICE TOOL |
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COMBINATION BRUSH ** |
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PET HANDIMATETM |
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* Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
**Use the combination brush without the brush for greater suction on furniture cushions or stairs. Use combination brush with brush for cleaning loose surfaces such as drapes.
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PERFORMANCE/SAFETY FEATURES
MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM
Thermal Protector - Suction Motor
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum cleaner suction motor. If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off automatically. This allows the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner.
Thermal Protector - Agitator Motors
This vacuum cleaner has thermal protectors which automatically trip to protect the agitator motors. The thermal protectors turn the motors off automatically. This allows the motors to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner.
To reset thermal protectors: Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug the power cord from the outlet to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool and the thermal protectors to reset.
CAUTION
Always return the vacuum cleaner to the upright position before using the hose and attachments. Failure to do so may result in overheating of the agitator motors and can cause the thermal protectors to trip.
Check for and remove clogs, and replace bag if necessary. See REMOVING CLOGS Section (Page 19-20). Also check and replace any clogged filters. Wait approximately 50 minutes before restarting vacuum cleaner.
BY-PASS VALVE
This vacuum cleaner has a By-Pass Valve which prevents motor overheating and damage. The valve opens to provide cooling air when a clog prevents normal air flow to the vacuum cleaner suction motor. You will notice a change of sound as air rushes through the valve opening.
By-pass
Valve
To correct problem, install a new dust bag. If using attachments, adjust suction control to allow for greater air flow.
NOTE: The By-Pass Valve may open when using attachments or when cleaning new carpet due to reduced airflow caused by the attachments themselves or by new carpet lint filling the dust bag quickly.
NOTE: Do not block By-Pass Valve.
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AGITATOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The agitator has built-in protection against motor damage should the agitator jam. If the agitator slows down or stops, the agitator overload protector shuts off the agitator motors. The vacuum cleaner suction motor will continue to run.
OVERLOAD
PROTECTOR
RESET
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then press OVERLOAD PROTECTOR RESET.
NOTE: Once the agitator motor shuts down, clear jam from agitator and wait a minimum of 20 seconds before resetting overload protector.
If the problem persists, have the vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or other qualified technician.
VACUUM CLEANER CARE
Always follow all safety precautions when performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner.
WARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.
CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS
1.Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner. DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner.
2.To clean exterior, or to reduce static electricity and dust build-up, wipe outer surface with a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe dry after cleaning.
Wash attachments in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. Do not clean in dishwasher.
CAUTION
Do not use attachments if they are wet. Attachments used in dirty areas, such as under a refrigerator, should not be used on other surfaces until they are washed. They could leave marks.
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VACUUM CLEANER STORAGE
Replace hose and wand in storage position if necessary (see Page 6 & 7).
Gather the cord and wrap it loosely around the upper and lower cord hooks. Lock power cord plug onto the power cord.
Store the vacuum cleaner in a dry, indoor area, on the floor with the handle locked in the upright position.
WARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard
Wrapping the cord too tightly puts stress on the cord and can cause cord damage. A damaged cord is an electrical shock hazard and could cause personal injury or damage.
TO CLEAN DIRT SENSOR OPTICS
The dirt sensor optics consist of two optic cells located inside the clean out port. Occasionally, it may become necessary to clean the two optic cells to ensure maximum performance.
Clean Out
Port
Dirt Sensor
Optics
It is recommended the optic cells be cleaned:
•When the light stays on continuously.
•When dirt or dust adheres to the optic cells.
•Whenever the dust bag is removed.
To clean the sensor, wipe the optic cells with a soft, dry cloth. Never use cleaners or liquids as they can help speed the recoating of the optic cells and make it necessary to clean them much sooner than normal.
Reinstall cover. Make sure it is completely secured in place.
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