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 13 (click to view)
HOW TO MAINTAIN (continued) How to Clear Hose Clogs
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before clearing hose.
H
o
s
e
Hose Adapter Hose Retainer
3. On the back of the cleaner, pull up on hose assembly to release from hose retainer. 1. Locate hose adapter on the front of the cleaner. 4. The hose is free of the cleaner. Check for clogs in the hose retainer and throughout the hose assembly. 5. Use a tool that will not puncture the hose. Clear any debris from the hose retainer or the hose assembly that could restrict air �ow. 6. Flexing the hose may help loosen the clog. 7. After the clog is removed make sure the hose assembly is reassembled onto the unit.
2. Push button on hose adapter and pull hose upward to release hose from top of cleaner.
8. If the clog is hard to remove, check the brush roll area. Remove the hood and clear the hose inlet in the brush roll area. 13
