Kenmore 11630312000 Owner’s Manual

Vacuum Cleaner

Owner's Manual

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

safety and operating instructionsbefore first

use of this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

PART NO. CO1ZBCB00UOO-8175128 Printed in U.S,A.

Before Using Your New Vacuum ....... 2

Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .._ 2

important Safety Instructions ......... 3

Parts and Features .................. 4

Assembly Instructions ............. 5-6

Operating Instructions .................. 7

Pile Height Selection and Setting ........ 7

Releasing the Handle ................. 8

ON/OFF Switch ..................... 8

Motor Protector ........................ 8

Attachments ..................... 9-10

Attachment Use Chart ............... 10

Vacuuming Tips .................... 11

Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 11

Vacuum Storage .................... 11

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 12

Dust Bag Changing ............... 12-13

Motor Safety Filter Changing .......... 13

Exhaust Filter Changing ............. 14

Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning o. 15-17

ClOgRemoval ..................... !7

LightBulb Changing ................. 18

Troubleshooting ...................... 19

Requesting Assistance Or Service , ,. 20

Please read this guide. It wilthelp you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in the safest and most effectiveway.

For more informationabout the care and operation, call your nearest Sears store. You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requestinginformation_Yourvacuum'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.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.

FULL ONE.YEAR WARRANTY When used for private household purposes, if within one year from the date of purchase, this

vacuum cleaner fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears

willrepair itfree of charge. This warranty gives you specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rightswhichvary

fromstate to state,

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dt817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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 pre- cautions including the following:

Read this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.

Use your cleaner only as described in

this manual. Use only with Sears recom- mended attachments.

To reduce the risk of electricalshock-

Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces,

Disconnect electrical supply before any

servicing or cleaning., Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or person- al injury.

Always turn cleaner off before unplug- ging.

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

Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Sears Service CentedDepartment.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, or pull cord

around sharp edges or corners. Do not run cleaner over cord. Keep cord away

from heated surfaces.

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

Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close

attention is necessary when used by or

near children.

Do not handle plug or 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. Do not use cleaner without dust bag

and/or filters in place. Always change the dust bag after vacu-

uming carpet cleaners or freshener, pow- ders and fine dust. These products clog the bag, reduce airflow and can cause

the bag to burst° Failure to change bag could cause permanent damage to the

cleaner. Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp

hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips, etc. They may damage the cleaner

or dust bag. Do not pick up anything that is burning

or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning

fluids, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where they may be present. The fumes

from these substances can create a fire

hazard or explosion. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs,.

Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.

You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by any- one unable to operate it properly°

THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities° Your cleaner is intended only for household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols. Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow

any instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electri- cal shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage,.

ttisimportantto knowyourvacuumcleanerpartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe

use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner.

Item Part No. Part No.

In U.S. In Canada

Dust Bag 20-50688 20-50680

Headlight Bulb..............................20-5240 20-40600

Hose Holder

Belt 20-5275 20-40096

Hose

Dust Cover

Lower

Cord

Retainer/

Carry

Handle

Motor

On/Off Switch

Handle Release

Pedal

(Some

Power

Cord

Release Cord Hook

Brush

.Wands

SucUon

In_t

Tool

Hose

Dust Cover (Dust Bag

inside)

Secondary

Filter (inside

Dust

Height Adjustment

Lever (Some Models

Nozzle

Furniture Guard

Headlight

(Some Models)

Filter Cover Release

Filter (Inside)

Model/Serial

Numbers

ATTACHMENTS

Wand (Some Models, Qty. I or 2)

Wand "7 Tabs

Crevice Tool

Dusting Brush _

(Some Models) Adaptor-----P_

Combination Brush (Some Models)

Extension HoseI(Some Models)

1_ iilI!lliltUlt[l{lIlll[(lii'il[I{Iflll({lIflt{{I(I_ _,oorB,,_h

• I . (Some Models)

(Some Mode_

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Do not plug into the electrical sup-

ply until the assembly is complete. Failure to do so could result in elec-

tricat shock or injury,

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Before assemblingyour vacuum cleaner, be sure you have all the parts asshown in

PARTS AND FEATURES.

Position the handle as shown in the illustra- tion below,

While holding the power cord out of the way, slide the handle into the opening at the top

of the vacuum,

Handle

Remove the screw located just below the

top edge of the back of the vacuum.

Handle Screw Hole

Insert the screw so it passes through the

handle into the vacuum.

Begin to tightenthe screw with"your fingers. It may be necessary to adjust the handle slightly_

CAUTUON

Do not overtighten, Overtightening could strip the screw

holes. Do not operate the cleaner without

the screw in place.

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Using a screwdriv-

er, tighten the screw_

ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY

After the handle has been assembled to the

body and the power cord has been wrapped around the cord hooks, the attachments can

be assembled,

t. Snap the suction inlet end of the hose into the back of the vacuum cleaner.

2. Place the hose behind the handle and over the hose holder,

3, Attach the wand with tabs to the hose by aligning the two (2) raised tabs on the wand

with the °J" slots in the hose,

4. Place the wand in the front slot of the tool holder, twisting and pushing down over

the short hose to assure a good connection.

5. Place the other wand in the rear slot of

the too! holder.

6. Slide the crevice tool into the slot beside

the wand.

CORD ASSEMBLY

Make sure the quick release cord hook is in

the upright position. Remove the wire tie from the power cord,

Lock the cord into place by forcing it

into the locking notch on the body

of the quick release cord hook

as shown. This helps keep the

power cord out from under the

vacuum cleaner agitator.

Quick Release

Cord Hook....=

Power

Lower Cord

Notch

Wrap the

power cord around the

quick release cord hook

and lower cord retainer,

then lock the power cord

plug onto the power cord.

7. Place the dusting brush or comination brush on the wand with the brush portion

up.

Handle

Hose

Wand (WithTabs)

Wand

Crevice

Suction

Inlet

Tool

®!

Tool

Holder

Sho_ Hose

HOW TO START

Quick

Cord Hook

2. Release the power cord plug from the power cord and pull the cord off the quick

release cord hook° Check to be sure the power cord is still locked into the locking

notch in the upper cord hook.

3. Check to see if the cleaner has bag installed° See DUST BAG CHANGING.

1. Turn the

quick release cord hook to

either side and down to

release the power cord_

WARNING

_;Personal Injury and Product Damage !Hazard

• DO NOT plug in if switch is in the

ON position. Personal injury or dam-

age could result.

• DO NOT use outlets above coun. ters. Damage to items in surrounding

area could occur.

NOTE: To reduce the risk of etectric 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 in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, corn

tact a qualified technician to install the prop- er outteL Do not change the plug in any way°

4. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor_,

SOME MODELS

To select a pile height setting:

Turn off cleaner. Select a pile height setting by tilting the cleaner back until front wheels

are lifted slightly off the floor as illustrated. Slide the adjustment lever to the correct

setting. Models with no selector adjust automatically

for varying carpet heights.

SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS

You may need to raise the height to make some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and

longer pile carpets,_ Suggested settings are:

Models with two (2) positions: HIGH: medium to long pile.

LOW: short to medium pile_ Models with four (4) positions:

HIGH: shag carpet, long pile, plush, scatter rugs

MED: mediumto longpile, LOVV:short to medium pile_

EX LOW: very low pile.

Place unit in "HIGH" when using attach-

ments to prevent possible floor damage.

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.

To start the vacuum cleaner, step on the

ON/OFF switch located on the back of the vacuum. To stop the vacuum cleaner, step

on the switch a second time.

Handle Release

Pedal

On/Off Switch

Motor Protector

This vacuum has a motor protector by-pass valve which automatically opens to provide

cooling air to the motor when a clog prevents the normal flow of air. If the by-

pass'valve opens to prevent motor overheating and possible damage to the

vacuum, a change of sound will be noticed as air' rushes through the valve opening,. If

this occurs, turn the vacuum off and unplug the power cord from the outlet. Then check

for clogs as described under the CLOG

REMOVAL section,

The motor protector by-pass valve may open when using attachments or when cleaning

new carpet, due to reduced air flow by the attachments themselves or by new carpet

fuzz filling the bag quickly,

WARNING

CAUTION

Personal Injury Hazard and Property Hazard

DO NOT place hands or feet under- neath the unit at any time. When

using attachments, the agitator con-

tinues rotating. Do not allow the

cleaner to remain in just one place

for a period of time as the agitator

may damage the floor surface. Avoid placing the cleaner on furni-

ture, the fringed area of rugs, deep

pile carpeting, or carpeted stairs.

The ideal position for the cleaner

when using attachments is for the unit to be on a level area with the

handle in the _ position.

TO USE ATTACHMENTS:

Place the cleaner on a flat surface, and move the height adjustment to HIGH.

The attachments will fit on the hose or the wand. In addition, the dusting brush or

combination brush will also fit on the crevice

tool,

The hose and wand can be pulled off the short hose by grasping the cuff and twisting

while pulling up.

When using attachments, be careful

not to overextend the hose length

when reaching, Trying to reach

beyond the hose reach could cause

the cleaner to tip over.

SOME MODELS

An extra wand, without tabs, is included. This extra wand can be added to the wand

with tabs for extra reach. Insert wand and twist a quarter of a turn to secure fit.

Dusting Brush Wand

Combination

(Some Models) _

Brush (Some _" \_ Models)

If the dusting brush/combinati0n brush is

being used and more distance is needed, the crevice tool can be added to the wand,

then the dusting brush/combination brush can be added to the crevice tool.

Crevice-Tool

Brush

TO STORE ATTACHMENTS

DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner around the room by the hose.

Property damage could result.

The attachments can be added to the hose if the item to be cleaned is not far from the

cleaner° The hose on some models will expand°

NOTE: When cleaner is turned on, the hose on some models will have a tendency to

collapse due to suction of the cleaner. If more reach is needed, the wand can be

attached to the hose and the attachments can be added to the wand.

Return the hose to its position on the short

hose and the attachments to their holders.

CAUTION

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.

CAUTION

When using the regular hose or with the extension hose attached, the

cleaner should be on a solid surface on the same level or below the level

of the user's feet. DO NOT use the hoses when the cleaner is above the

level of the user's feet.

EXTENSION HOSE:

SOME MODELS

Some models include an extra hose which connects to the stretch hose on the vacuum

for a longer cleaning reach.

Unit Hose tim Extension Hose

FLOOR BRUSH AND WAND:

SOME MODELS

Some models have an extra brush and wand

for cleaning bare floors. Twist one end of the adaptor into the floor brush and the other

end into the straight wand. Connect the

straight wand to the telescopic wand and

then to the vacuum hose or extension hose_

insert the two tabs on the end of the extension hose into the two "J" shaped slots

on the unit hose and twist to connect.

All attachments and the wand can be attached to the open end of the hose.

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ATTACHMENT

Furniture*

Cushions*

OUSTINGBRUSH..................X...........

CREVlCETOOL X

COMBINATION BRUSH _ X

HANDI-MATE TM JR. (Some Models)** %_yr

CLEANING AREA

Between

Drapes*

Stairs

Walls

The motor protector may open when using attachments or when cleaning new carpet due to

reduced air flow by the attachments themselves or by new carpet fuzz filling the bag quickly.

*Always clean attachments before on fabrics_

using

** HANDI,.MATETMJRoattachment instructionsare included with the product.

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard Use care if vacuum cleaner is

placed on stairs. If it fails, personal injury or property damage could

result.

Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum

cleaner.

Carpet edges.

Guide either side or the front of the nozzle

along a baseboard. The full length brushes help remove dirt at carpet edges.

Stairs.

Put handle in full upright position. Use the crevice tool or dusting brush° Set the On/Off switch to ON.

WARNING

Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit.

Failure to do so could result in elec-

trical shock or personal injury from

cleaner suddenly starting.

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Gather the cord and wrap it loosely around

the quick release cord hook and lower cord retainer.

Quick

Release Store the cleaner in a

CordHook dry, indoor area, on

the floor with the

handle locked in

Power the upright

Cord position,

Lower Cord Retainer

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.

_,::-ii i icLEANiNG:Ex.TERIOR !ANDATTAC I :ENTS i

Unplug cord from wall outlet, DO NOT drip

water on cleaner.

Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid

detergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe dry after cleaning.

To reduce static electricity and dust build-

up, wipe outer surface of cleaner and attachments.

Wash attachments in warm soapy water,

rinse and air dry. Do not clean in dish-

washer.

TO REMOVE DUST BAG:

WARNING

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DO NOT USE ATTACHMENTS IF THEY ARE

WET

'f. i CAUT!ON

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.

Check the dirt tube and

the motor safety

filteK

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,., ,....... ' ' i, ,,,,

Di_

Tube--

Always unplug power cord from electrical outlet before performing

any service on vacuum.

Pull outward on

the dust cover

grip, located near the top of

the dust cover and remove. Lay dust cover

aside.

Grasp the dust bag collar and

pull gently, carefully remov-

ing the dust bag.

If either is

blocked, check the

TROU- BLESHOOT-

Motor

Safely Filter_

tNG chart.

NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very

fine materials, such as carpet fresh-

ener, face powder, fine dust, plaster, soot, etc. can clog the bag and

cause it to burst before it is full. Change bag more often when vacu-

uming these materials.

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Throw away the used dust bag.

Do not reuse.

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