Kenmore 11631100903 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Usay Cuidaclo
English / EspaEol
ModelsiModelos: I16.3n00
P/N COlIDKF30U00- KC_TIZDKF20UO
Sears Brands Management
Corporation, Hoffman Estates,
[L 60179 U.S.A
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Before Using Your New
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
Handle ....................... 6
Tools .......................... 7
Power Cord .................... 8
Operating Instructions ............. 9
Power Cord .................... 9
Releasing the Handte ............ 10
OFF/FLOOR/CARPET Switch ..... 10
Pile Height Selection ............. 11
Suggested Pile Height Settings ..... 11
Performance Indicator ........... 11
Attachments ................... 12
Attachment Use Table ........... 13
Vacuuming Tips ................ 13
Performance/Safety Features .. 14-15
Vacuum Cleaner Care ............. 16
Vacuum Cleaner Storage ........ 16
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments .16
Dust Bag Replacement .......... 17
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ...... 18
Exhaust Filter Replacement ....... 18
Dust Bag Cover Replacement ...... 19
Agitator Cleaning .............. 19
Clog Removal .............. 19-20
Troubleshooting .................. 21
Master Protection Agreements ...... 22
RequestingAssistance
Or Service ................ Back page
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Please read this guide, It wUl 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
Parts and Repair Center or the Vacuum Cleaner Help Line listed on the cover of this guide.
You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vac-
uum cleaner's model and serlal numbers are Jocated on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new I(enmore
vacuum cleaner.
Model No.
Ser[af No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check [receipt} in a safe place for future reference.
I PACKING LIST I
YourKENMOP,EVACUUM CLEANERis packaged with the following parts and components assem-
bJed separately in the carton:
1 Upright Vacuum Cleaner l Pet Handi Mate TM
1 Handle t TelescopingWand
1 Crevice Tool 1 Use & Care Guide
1 Combination Brush 1 Repair Parts List
Each of the above assemblies ore shown in detail inside the Repair Parts Ust.
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line:
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 instructions supplied with
the product, if this vacuum cleaner fails due to a defect in material or workmanship
within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Parts &
Repair Center or other Kenmore outlet for free repair.
If this vacuum cleaner is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will 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 assembly, 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 assembled, operated or maintained
according to all instructions supplied 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 systems resulting 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 shaft 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 limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
Thiswarranty appliesonly while thisvacuumcleaner isusedin the United States and
Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
Read all ins|rue,ions in this guide before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
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LWARNING:
Your safely 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 precau-
tions including the following:
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this guide. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning out the brush area.
Failure to do so could result in the brush
unexpectedly starting, causing persona!
injury from moving parts.
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 leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
notin useand before performing
maintenance.
Do not usevacuum cleanerto pick up
flammable or combustibleliquids
(gasoline, cleaning fluid, perfumes,etc.),
or usein areas where they may be
To reduce the risk of electrical shock -
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
present, The fumes from these
substances can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do not use with a damaged cord or
plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working
as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in
water, 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
pull cord 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 ob)ects into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air flow.
Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust
bag and/or filters in place.
Always replace the dust bag after
vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener0
powders, and fine dust. These products
clog the filters, reduce airflow and can
cause damage to the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to replace the dust bag could
cause permanent damage to the
vacuum cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick
up sharp hard ob3ects, small toys, pins,
paper clips, etc. They may damage the
vacuum cleaner or dust bag.
Unplug before connecting PetHandi
Mate TM.
"Youare responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe useof your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your
vacuum cleaner is intended for Household use. Read this Use & Care Guide carefully for
important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under
warning and caution symbols.
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Itisimportantto know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and
safe use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner.
CERTIFIED
asthma&alle_
This vacuum is certified asthma & atlergy friendly TM by the Asthma
and Allergy Foundation of America.
Useonly _.FA approved replacement dust bags and exhaust filters to
maintain AAFA certification.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part No. Part No.
Item Style No.' in USA in Canada
,,, ,,
Exhaust Filter EF-1 20-5329,5 20-40324
Dust Bag (2-pack) O 20-53293 20-50A10
Dust Bag (6-pack) O 20-5329_1 .....
Quick Release
Upper Cord
Hook
Pet
Handi
Handle
OFF!FLOOR/
Check Bag
Indicater--_
Dust Bag Cover
(Dust Bag Inside)_,\\
Scan to reorder bags or go
to kenmore.com/reordee_O
-- Hose
Crevice
Tool
Exhaust
Filter Cover
(Fil_er
Hose
Release
Holder
Headlight-_\\
Agitator Reset
Button--._
Height _ _
Adjustment _
5
Handle
Release
Pedal
Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any
A instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire,
electric shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to
such hazards as personal injury and/or property damage.
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_[_kWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not ptug into the electrical supply
until the assembly is complete. Failure
to do so could result in eletrical shock or
injury.
HANDLE
ACAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtlghtening could strip the screw
holes.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
without the screw in place.
1. Remove the handle screw from the
body of the vacuum cleaner.
2. Position the handle assembly as shown
in the illustration.
3. Using a screwdriver, tighten handle
screw.
Before assembling the vacuum cleaner°
check the PACKING LIST. Use this list to
verify that you have received all the
components of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
Handl, --
Screw
Hole
NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust the
handle slightly.
Handle
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ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY
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HOSE AND WAND
1. Insert the tab on
the telescopic wand
into the "J" slot on
the hose handle.
Twist the telescopic
wand to lock in
place,
2. Place the telescop_
ic wand in the wand
holder and route the
hose as shown.
Hose
Raised
Edge
Hose
Handle J
HoseX_\_
Handle_ _
"J" Slot_ _
Telescopic
0
, into the hose
holder located
on the handle
of the vacuum
cleaner.
NOTE: fie sure
the raised
edge of the
hose handle
rests against
edge of the
hose holder.
e
the
4. Rotate the
hose release
lever down
and route the
hose as Hose
shown.
5. Snap the
hose into the Telescopfc
hose cuff on
the side of Wand
the vacuum
cleaner Hose
_ elease lever
ReleaseI
6. Rotate the hose
upwards to lock
the hose in place.
A ,u,,o, . j
Do not operate the agitator without theJ
wand properly inserted into the wand| _
holder and the hose handle properly|
secured in the h°se h°lder J
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PET HANDI MATE TM
For operation of Pet Handi Mate TM see
separate Use & Care Guide.
1. Place Pet
Handi Mate TM
into the storage
area.
2, Rotate the Pet
Handi Mate TM
back until it
snaps into place,
Pet
Handi MateTM
CREVICE TOOL
1. Insert the crevice
tool into the holder
on the side of the
vacuum cleaner as
shown.
COMBINATION BRUSH
1. Insert the
combination Combination
brush into
the holder
on the back
of the
vacuum
cleaner as
shown.
POWER CORD
1. Make sure that cord hook is in upright
position as shown.
2. Wrap power cord loosely around cord
hook and carry handle,
3. Lockpower cord plug onto the power
cord.
_WARNING
Electrical Shock and Personal Injury
Hazard
Wrapping the cord too lightly 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.
Carry
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_CAUTION
Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, \,
DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is
on. Contacting the agitator while it is rotating can
cut, bruise or cause other injuries. Always turn off
and unplug from electrical outlet before servicing.
Use caution when operating near children.
POWER CORD
1. Turn the quick
release upper
cord hook to
either side and
down to release
the power cord.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the
other).
The 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, contact a qualified
technician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
2. Detach the Lock •
power cord plug Notch__. j
from the power
cord and pull the Power
quick release
upper cord hook.
3. Be sure the power cord islocked into
the locking notch of the upper cord hook.
4. Plug the polarized power cord into a
120 Volt outlet located near the floor.
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_WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage from cord to items in
surrounding area could occur.
5. To store cord, turn upper cord hook to
the up position, then wrap cord loosely
around quick release cord hook and
carrying handte.
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_WARNING
Electrical 5hock And Personal injury
Hazard
Wrapping the cord too lightly 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.
RELEASING THE HANDLE J
Release the handle by pressing down on
the handle release pedal with your foot
and putling back and down on the handle
with your hand.
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Note: The agitator does not rotate when
the vacuum cleaner is in the upright posi-
tion.
I OFF/FLOOR!CARPET SWITCH
To start the vacuum cleaner, slide the
OFF/FLOOR/CARPET switch from the OFF
position to the FLOOR or CARPET position.
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J bCAUTION
JRefer to your carpel manufacturers
Jcleaning recommendations. Some more
Idelicate carpets may require that they
Jbe vacuumed with the agitator turned
Joff, to prevent carpet damage.
To stop the vacuum cleaner, slide the
ON/FLOOR/CARPET switchto the OFF
)osit]on.
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to remain
in one spot for any length of time when
_kCAUTION J
the agitator is turning, Damage to car-
pet may occur. .....
OFF - turnsboth
suctionand
brushmotorsoff,
FLOOR - turns
on the suction
motor only, in
this position the
brush assembly
does not
revolve. Use
this setting for cleaning hardwood and tile
floors and when any attachments (tools)
are used.
CARPET - turns on both the suction and the
brush motors.
Nole: The agitator does not rotate when
the vacuum cleaner is in the upright posi-
tion.
OFF/FLOOR/
CARPET
Selector
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PILE HEIGHT SELECTION AND SETTING
To select a plfe heighf sefffng:
Turn off vacuum cleaner. Select a pile
height setting by tilting the cleaner back
until the front wheels are tiffed slightly
Off the floor.
Slide the adjustment lever to the correct
. setting.
i There are four (4) pile height settings on
the vacuum cleaner. Use the LOW setting
for most low-pile carpets and bare floor
cleaning (with agitator OFF), and the
HIGH setting for high-pile carpets like
shag carpet, scatter rugssetc. Use the
other settings as needed for carpet
heights in between.
CHECK BAG INDICATOR
When the vacuum cleaner is running with
norrnal air flownthe light on the CHECK
BAG indicator is off. The light comes on
whenever the airflow becomes blocked. If
that occurs, check the disposable dust bag,
motor safety filter and other possible clog
locations shown in CLOG REMOVAL.
NOTE: It is normal for the CHECK BAG
indicator to come on when using certain
attachments, due to reduced airflow
through attachment. No maintenance is
required.
Pile Height
Adjustment
CHECKBAG
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I ATTACHMENTS
_1_ CAUTION
DO NOT use the hose when vacuum cleaner
handle is tilted back into the floor cleaning
_osition.
_,lways return the vaccum cleaner to the
upright position before using the hose and
attachments.
Failure to do so may resultin overheating of
the agitator motor and can cause the thermal
protectorto trip
TO USE ATTACHMENTS
1. Place the vacuum cleaner in the
upright position.
2. Remove the hose handle and wand by
removing hose handle from hose holder
and lifting up.
Hose
Hose
Handle
CAUTION
When using attachments, be careful notto
overextend the stretch hosewhen reaching.
Trying to reach beyond the hosestretch
capability could causethe vacuum cleaner
to tip over.
_lb CAUTION
DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner around
the room by the hose. Property damage or
personal injury could result. ......
TELESCOPING WAND
1, The wand
length is
adjustable and
requires no
assembly. To
adjust_ simpJy
press the wand
button and slide
the wand to the
desired height.
2. Release button and continue to slide
wand until it locks into position.
COMBINATION BRUSH
The combination brush can be attached
directly to the wand.
3. Use attachments as needed. See
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE.
FOR ADDITIONAL REACH
Rotate hose
release lever
down to release
hose for
maximum hose
reach.
Hose
Release
Level
Combination_
Use the brush holder without the brush
for greater suction on furniture cushions
or stairs.
Use brush holder with brush for cleaning
loose surfaces such as drapes,
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ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT
CREVICE TOOL
COMBiNATiON BRUSH e_ _,_
PETHANDI MATETM
•,/= Applicable
Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
** Use the brush holder without the brush for greater suction on furniture cushions
or stairs. Use brush hotder with brush for cleaning loose surfaces such as drapes.
Furniture=
€"
¢"
¢"
Between
Cushions*
v"
Drapes_ Stairs
"It
¢" V'
¢"
Carpet edges
Guide either side or the front of the
nozzle along the wall baseboard.
Stairs
Set handle in full upright position. The
agitator stops rotating automatically. Use
the crevice tool0 combination brush or Pet
Handi Mate TM.
Unit Tipping
V4hen using the attachments keep the
extension hose reIease lever in the locked
position when possible. This helps to keep
the vacuum cleaner from tipping over
when stretching the hose. If additional
hose is needed then unlock the release
lever and pull out additional hose. Use
caution not to tip over vacuum cleaner.
rsonal Injury Hazard I
e care if vacuum cleaner is placed on I
irs. If it falls, personal injury or prep- |
ty damage could result. J
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow
passage clear. Unplug the vacuum
cleaner from the outlet before checking.
See CLOG REMOVAL section of this Use
& Care Guide.
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MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM
Thermal Protector - Suction Motor
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to
protect the vacuum cleaner suction motor.
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.
Thermal Protector- Agitator Motor
Thisvacuum cleaner hasa thermal
protector which automatically trips to
protect the agitator motor.The thermal
protector turns the motor off
automatically. Thisallowsthe motor to
cool in order to preventpossibledamage
to the vacuum cleaner.
To reset thermal protector: Turn the
vacuum cleaner off and unplug the power
cord from the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector
to reset.
_CAUTION
Always return the vaccum cleaner to the
upright position before using the hose and
attachments. Failure to do so may result in
overheating of the agitator motor and can
causethe thermal protectorsto trip.
Motor Protector
This vacuum cleaner has a motor protector
by-pass valve which prevents motor
overheating and damage. The valve opens
to provide cooling
air when a clog
prevents normal
air flow to the .
vacuum cleaner Motor
suction motor. You ProtectoJ
wifl notice a
change of sound
as air rushes
through the valve
opening.
To correct
problem, install a
new dust bag. If using attachments, adjust
to allow for greater air flow.
NOTE: The motor protector may open
when using attachments or when cleaning
new carpet due to reduced airflow caused
by the attachments themselves or by new
carpet lint filling the dust bag quickly.
Note: Do not block motor protector.
Check for and remove clogs,and replace
bag if necessary.See CLOGREMOVAL
section.Also check and replace any
clogged filters. Wait approximately 40-
50 minutes before restartingvacuum
cleaner.
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