Use & Care Guide
Manual de Use ¥ Cuidado
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Model/Modelo: 116.24194
P/N C01ZDSMI_aUO_ - KOalZDSMZOUO
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Before Using YourNew
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Packing List ..................... 2
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line ........... 3
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty . . . 3
important Safety instructions.......... 4
Parts and Features .................. 5
Assembly instructions .............. 6-7
Operating instructions ............... 8
How to Start ..................... 8
Vacuuming Tips .................. 9
Attachments .................... 10
Canister Care ..................... 12
Removing Clogs ................. 12
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments .. 12
Emptying Dust Bin ................ 13
Cleaning Dust Bin ................ 14
Replacing Exhaust Filter ........... 15
Cleaning Secondary Filter ......... 16
Troubleshootlng ................... 17
Master Protection Agreements ......... 18
Requesting Assistance
Or Service ................ Back Cover
Attachment Use Table ............ 10
Performance Features ............. 11
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 your nearest Sears
store. 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 VACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and
components assembled separately in the carton:
] Canister Vacuum Cleaner ] Combination Tool
] Hose & Handle Assembly ] Use & Care Guide
] Telescopic Wand ] Repair Parts List
] Floor Brush
Each of the above assemblies are shown in detail inside the Repair Parts List.
1-877-531-7321
8:00am-5:00pm EST,M-F
(U.S.A. and Canada)
One Year Limited Warranty
When assembled, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if
this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the
date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Kenmore outlet in the United
States for free repair or replacement if repair is unavailable.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase, If this product is
ever used for other than private household purposes.
Thiswarranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears wilt NOT pay
for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to
filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or
maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained
according to the all instructionssupplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for
other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners,
chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with
the product.
Z Damage to or failure of parts or systemsresulting from unauthorized modifications
made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product
repair as provided herein, implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed
by law. Sears shah not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states
and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States.
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
Read all insfructlons in this guide before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
WARNING:
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrlcal 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.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before performing servicing.
Toreduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not useoutdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention isnecessary when used by or near
children.
Do not usewith a damaged cord or plug.
If vacuum cleaner isnot working as it
should,has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped inwater, 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 pullcord
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 usevacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline,
cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or usein
areas where they may be present. The
fumes from these substances can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
Do not pick up anything that isburning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
Do not usevacuum cleaner without dust bin
and/or filters in place.
Always empty the dust bin after vacuuming
carpet cleaners or freshener, powders, and
fine dust. Theseproducts clog the filters,
reduce airflow and can cause damage to
the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could
cause permanent damage to the vacuum
cleaner.
Do not usethe vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum
cleaner.
Do not operature the vacuum cleaner
without the exhaust filter and filter door in
place.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
Youare responsiblefor making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use ofyour vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your vacuum
cleaner is intended for Householduse. Read this Use & Care Guide carefully for important
use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and
caution symbols.
it is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to ensure its proper and
safe use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Object Part No.
Exhaust Filter I(C38KDRDZ000
Secondary Filter I(C37KDRDZ000
HOSE, WAND &
ATTACHMENTS
Hose
Hose
Stopper
CANISTER
Cord Rewind Carr¥
Button Handle
Power
Cord
Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instruc-
tions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric
shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dan-
gers as personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
Electrlcal Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply until
assembly is complete. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or injury.
Before assembling vacuum cleaner, check
the PACKING LIST (page 2). Use this list
to verify that you have received and
identified all the components of your new
Kenmore vacuum cleaner.
HOSE
Insert the hose stopper all the way into the
air inlet.
Hose
Stopper
WAND (TELESCOPING)
Insert the wand into the handle and press
together tightly.
Handle
Telescoping
FLOOR BRUSH
Insert the floor Wand-----_
brush into the
wand by Floor
aligning the Brush
arrows and press
together tightly.
Toremove: Pressbuttons on the hose
stopper and pull the hose upward.
The wand is adjustable according to the
preference of the user.
HOW TO ADJUST WAND LENGTH
Adjust the length of the wand while pushing
the slider wand adjust button.
Wand Adjust
Button
* Make sure you hear a "click" sound,
* When the wand will not easily extend or
retract, pull the wand while pushing the
slider.
CAUTION
DO NOT place hand on wand extension
slider during operation.
Contactslider only when pushing it in to
adjust wand length.
COMBiNATiON TOOL
Store the combination tool
on the wand when not in
use.
HOW TO START
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injury or property
damage could result.
The cord moves rapidly when
rewinding. Keep children away
and provide a clear path when
rewinding the cord to prevent
personal injury.
DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage from cord to items in
surrounding area could occur.
When any abnormality/failure occurs,
stop using the product immediately and
disconnect the power plug.
1. Pull cord out of canister to desired
length.
Cord
Rewind
Button
2. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
3. Start or stop
vacuum cleaner by
pushing on the
switch.
Torewind: Turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner. Hold the plug while rewinding to
prevent damage or injuryfrom the moving
cord. Pushcord rewind button.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner 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 inthe 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.
VACUUMING TiPS
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
* DO NOT pull plug from wall by
the power cord. If there isdamage to
the cord or plug, personal injury or
SUGGESTED SWEEPING PATTERN
For best cleaning action, the floor brush
should be pushed straight away from you
and pulled straight back. At the end of
each pull stroke, the direction of the nozzle
should be changed to point into the next
section to be cleaned. This pattern should
be continued across the carpet with slow,
gliding motions.
NOTE: Fast,jerky I /t_------_
strokes do not
provide complete
cleaning.
STAIRS
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister isplaced on stairs.
It may fall, causing personal injury or
property damage.
CAUTION
Product Damage Hazard
Do not pull on the hose to move the
canister from one stair to the next.
When finished cleaning in one area
use the handle grip on the canister to
move the vacuum cleaner to a new
location for further cleaning.
For best cleaning results,keep the airflow
passage open. Check each assembly area,
in REMOVING CLOGS(page 12), occasion-
ally for clogs. Turn off and unplug from
outlet before checking.
HOSE SWIVEL
The hose swivel
_/_._ A_ _ allowsthehoseto
_ I_I_/ he,pfu, for c,eaning
turn without moving
the canister. This is
hose for twisting
in small areas. Check
before pulling
canister.
ATTACHMENTS
1.Slide attachments firmly on handle or
wand as needed. See ATTACHMENT USE
TABLE(See Below).
MULTI-ANGLE
BRUSH
The brush attachment
height isabout 5 cm
or 2 inches,which
makes it suitable for
cleaning between
walls and objects as
well as other narrow
places.
EDGE GRABBER
The Edge Grabber system is designed to
help clean all the way up to the
baseboards. The suction shutter is opened
up when the floor nozzle is pushed against
the wall.
COMBINATION TOOL
CREVICETOOL
For vacuuming
edges and gaps.
DUSTING BRUSH
The head of the
brush rotates for
vacuuming fragile
or easily scratched
items.
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT Fur.ltu,J Cu,h_o.J o,apoJ St,,i,, FI.... Floo,,/_g, Wolls
FloorBrush _ _ _
Combination Took _
Tool Dusting
1. Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
Crevice _
Brush _ _
Between Bare Carpeted
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PERFORMANCE FEATURES
HOSE STAND
The vacuum cleaner with the floor nozzle,
wand, and hose can be stored while still
connected.
NOTE: The wand must be in the shortest
_osition.
_WARNING
Personal injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT carry the vacuum cleaner while
it is in the storage position, injury or
damage may result if the hose or
extension pipe becomes unattached.
Wand
1. Stand the
vacuum cleaner
up and insert
the wand
holder into the
wand holder
hole.
THERMAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to
protect the vacuum cleaner from
overheating. 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.
To correct probtem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal
protector to reset. Check for and
remove dogs, if necessary. See
REMOVING CLOGS (page 12). Also
check and reptace any dogged filters.
Wait approximately thirty (30) minutes
and plug the vacuum cleaner in and turn
back on to check if the thermal protector
has reset.
2. Hold the hose
and wind it
around the
wand.
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