Whilst this is a photo copy, and some of the pages are a little askew, it was all readable and intact. A real bonus finding an old manual for a classic piece of kit that no other site had.
Great stuff.
Thanks to Owner-Manuals.com! This manual was exactly what I needed. As Amana was purchased by Maytag and later by Whirlpool, there was no way to receive it from their websites. I was lucky to find this resource.
Text excerpt from page 14 (click to view)
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 and check suction at end of hose - if little or no suction, check disposable dust bag. Change if needed. If no improvement proceed to step 2. NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before clearing hose. 2. Disconnect the hose adapter from the unit. Press adapter button on hose adapter and lift up. Check for any obstructions that may be in the hose. Any obstructions can be removed by using a blunt instrument to clear the hose. Flexing the hose may help loosen the clog. 3. Reinstall the hose after clearing the clog. Insert the hose adapter button into the bag compartment tube hole. Lift up on the hose adapter to be sure it is secured. NOTE: If no improvement in performance on carpet, proceed to following page. 1. Remove hose and check suction at end of hose.
