Kenmore 116.30912 User Manual
116.30912
116.31912
116.31913
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
C01ZBAZ30U_0-8175058
Before Using Your New Vacuum ........ 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ,, •2
Important Safety Instructions ............ 3
Upright Vacuum Cleaner Parts and
Features ................................ 4
Assembly Instructions ................. 5-6
Operating Instructions ................. 6
Releasing the Handle ..................... 7
ON/OFF Switch ........................ 7
Pile Height Selection and Setting ........... 7
Agitator On/Off Selector ............... 8
Attachments ........................ 8-10
Attachment Use Chart .................. 11
Please read this guide, It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum 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 vacu-
um's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
VacuumingTips ...................... 11
PerformancelSafety Features ....... 12-13
Vacuum Cleaner Care ................ 14
Vacuum Storage ....................... 14
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ....... 14
Dust Bag Changing .................. 15
Filter Changing .......................... 16
Light Bulb Changing ................. 17
AgitatorC_eaning.................... I7
Clog Removal ......................... I8
Troubleshooting ........................ 19
Requesting Assistance Or Service ..... 20
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,
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER
This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and includes only private household
vacuum cleaner use.. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated and
maintained according to the owner's manual instructions, Sears will repair any defects in
material or workmanship free of charge_
This warranty excludes vacuum bags, belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are expendable parts
and become worn during normal use.
For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in
the United States.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use 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, Roebuck and Co., 1:)/817WA, 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 describedin
thismanual. 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
unpNg, grasp the plug, not the cord..
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
cleaner is not working as itshould, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped intowater, return it to a Sears
Service Center,
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
a handle, close door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corner& 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 putany objects intoopenings.
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 c_eanersor freshener, pow_
ders and fine dust..These products clog
the bag, reduce airflow and can cause
the bag to bursL 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuumcleaner 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 damager
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It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and safe
use°Review these before using your cleaner.
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Dust Bag.... 20-50690 20-50690C
Headlight Bulb 20-5240 20-40600
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C
MotorSa!ety Filter 20-8'6884 I 20-868B4C
Quick Release
Exhaust Filter
Lower
CordHooks
Carry
Crevice
Tool
Bag Cover
Filter Cover
Headlight
On/Off
Switch
(Some
Models)
Agitator Overload
Reset Button
Agitator
On/Off
Selector
Release
Pedal
"Nozzle
Base
Dusting
Combination
Brush
Handle
Release
Model/Serial
Numbers
, ,Stretch Hose
Motor
Agitator
(Underneath)
EXTENSION HOSE KITS
SOME MODELS
Extension Hose
SOME MODELS
_'_- Adaptor _
_-- Floor Brush t
_J Wand Handf.Mate TM Jr.
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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-
trical shock or injury°
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Before assembling vacuum, check the
PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate
Repair Parts List.,Use this list to verify that
you have received all the components of
your new Kenmore vacuum,
Position the handle as shown in the il{ustra-
tion below
Slide {he handle into the opening at the top
of the vacuum
tape located
below the dust
__ Remove the
• _\ _.-_.._ _, ., case
end to nozzle as ',
shown
covedlilter cover
on the motor
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw iocated just below the
top edge of the back of the vacuum
Handle
Screw
Hole
Insert the screw so it passes through the
handle intothe vacuum
Begin to tighten the screw with your fingers
It may be necessary to adjust the handle
slightly.
Using a
screwdriver,
tighten the
screw.
Lock the cord into
place by forcing it
into the locking
notch on the body
of the quick
release upper cord
hook as shown.
This helps keep
the power cord out
from under the
Power
vacuum cleaner
agitator.
Wrap the power cord around the upper and
lower cord hooks and lock the power cord
plug onto the power cord_
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw
holes.
Do not operate the cleaner without
the screw in place,
CORD ASSEMBLY
Make sure the quick release upper cord
hook is in the upright position,, Remove the
wire tie from the power cord.
HOW TO START
1. Turn the
Re_ase
UpperCord
Hook
quick release
upper cord
hook to either
side and
down to
release the
power cord.
Quick
Upper Cord
Hook
Power
Lower
Cord
other,,This plug wil! fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plugo If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified technician to install
the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way_
4. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
2, Release the power cord plug from the
power cord and pull the cord off the quick
re_ease upper cord hook. Check to be sure
the power cord is still locked into the lock in
the quick release upper cord hook_
3. Check to see if the cleaner has bag
installed° See DUST BAG CHANGING.
Note: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug,
one blade is wider than the
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 from cord to items in
surrounding area could occur,
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