Kenmore 116.31591 User Manual [en, es]
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo; 116.31591
Ken more
P/N COIZDSPOOUOO " KCOIZDSPZOUO
Sears Brands Management Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Using Your New How to Use Hose and Extension
Vacuum Cleaner
Packing List
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty
Important Safety Instructions
Parts and Features .............................
Assembly Instructions........................
Handle ............................................. . 6
Extension Hose Assembly
Power Cord
Operating Instructions
Power Cord
Pile Height Selection and Settings .
Floor/Tools Selector Valve - Floor
Releasing the Handle
ON/OFF Button
Performance Features
Dual Motor Protection System . . . .
Vacuuming Tips
Attachments
Floor/Tools Selector Valve - Tools . .11 Or Service
Attachment Use Table
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. 2 Wand ................................................ 12
. 2 Attachment Storage
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. 4 Vacuum Cleaner Care.......................... 14
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. 6 Clog Removal.................................15-16
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. 11 Troubleshooting
11-13 Requesting Assistance
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Pet Handi Mate™..............................
Vacuum Cleaner Storage.................. 14
Dust Bin Emptying
Filter Identification ............................
Primary Filter Cleaning
Pre-filter Cleaning
HEPA Media Exhaust Filter
Replacement
Nozzle Care........................................... .22
Belt and Agitator Changing . . . .22-23
Agitator Cleaning
Check Agitator Brushes
Cleaning Exterior
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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUM CLEANER
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
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
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.
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18
19
20
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.23
.23
.24
.25
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:
1 Upright Vacuum Cleaner 1
1 Handle Assembly 1
1 Use & Care Guide 1
1 Hose Assembly 1
Repair Parts List
Pet Handi Mate™
Crevice Tool
Dusting Brush
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VACUUM CLEANER HELP LINE
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line:
1-877-531-7321
8:00am-5:00pm EST, M-F
(U.S.A. and Canada)
KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY
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.
A service technician to instruct the user in correct product assembly, operation or
maintenance.
A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
Damage to or failure of this product if it is not assembled, operated or maintained
according to all instructions supplied with the product.
Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for
other than its intended purpose.
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.
Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications
7.
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 shall 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.
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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions in this guide before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
AWARNING:
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
precautions 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 personal
injury from moving parts.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not
in use and before performing maintenance.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
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 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 use vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids
(gasoline, cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or
use in areas where they may be present.
The fumes from these substances can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust
bin and/or filters in place.
Always empty the dust bin after
vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener,
powders, and fine dust. These products
clog the filters, reduce airflow and can
cause damage to the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to empty the dust bin could cause
permanent damage to the vacuum cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum
cleaner or dust bin.
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
PARTS AND FEATURES
It is important to know your vacuum cleaner’s parts and features to assure its proper and safe use.
Review these before using your vacuum cleaner.
Part Name Style No. Part No.
in USA
HEPA Media Exhaust Filter
Primary Filter
Belt
Cord Retainer
EF-5
EF-6 20-81100
UB-13 20-53023
20-81102
ON/OFF
Button-
Upper Cord Hook
Extension
Wand Release
Button
Floor/Tool
Selector Valve
Model Number/
Serial Number
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Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any
instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire,
A
electric shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to
such hazards as personal injury and/or property damage.
A WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into the electrical
supply until the assembly is complete.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or injury.
Before assembling the vacuum cleaner,
check the PACKING LIST on page 2. Use
this list to verify that you have received
all the components of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
A
CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw
holes.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
without the screw in place.
1. Remove the handle
screw from the rear
of handle unit.
2. Remove and
discard cardboard.
4. Using a Philips screwdriver, tighten
handle screw. NOTE: Do not overtighten.
5. Snap Pet Handi Mate™ into
Caddy/Retainer.
6. Snap Dusting Brush and Crevice Tool in
areas as shown.
3. Assemble the
handle as shown in
the illustration.
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EXTENSION HOSE ASSEMBLY
1. While aligning tabs on extension hose
assembly to corresponding slots in lower
hose port, insert extension hose assembly
into lower hose port.
Extension
Hose
Assembly
Tab
POWER CORD
1. Make sure that the upper cord hook is
rotated in the upright position as shown.
2. Wrap power cord loosely around cord
hooks.
2. Rotate extension hose assembly as
shown until it locks into place.
3. Push extension
hose handle into
extension hose
holding bracket.
3. Lock power cord plug onto the power
cord.
A 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.
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Lower
Cord
Hook
Power Cord
Plug
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A 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.
2. Detach the power cord plug from the
power cord and pull the cord off the
quick release upper cord hook.
A WARNING
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.
When any abnormality/failure
occurs, stop using the product
immediately and disconnect the
power plug.
3. Be sure the power
cord is locked into the
cord retainer.
4. Plug the polarized
power cord into o 120
Volt outlet located near
the floor.
A
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage from cord to items in
surrounding area could occur.
Note: To store cord, turn upper cord hook
to the up position, then wrap cord loosely
around quick release upper cord hook
and lower cord hook. Refer to page 14.
Vacuum Cleaner Storage.
A
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.
PILE HEIGHT SELECTION AND SETTINGS
To select a pile height setting:
Select a pile height setting by turning the
HEIGHT ADJUST knob located on the
nozzle.
Attention: Refer to your carpet
manufacturer’s cleaning
recommendations. Some more delicate
carpets may require that they be
vacuumed with the agitator turned off to
prevent carpet damage.
Height
Knob
SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS:
There are five (5) pile height settings on
the vacuum cleaner. You may need to
raise the height to make some jobs easier,
such as scatter rugs and some deep pile
carpets, and to prevent the vacuum
cleaner from shutting off.
NOTE: The nozzle will not engage into the
selected position until the vacuum cleaner
handle is lowered to the operating position.
FLOOR/TOOLS SELECTOR VALVE - FLOOR POSITION
When vacuuming floors, verify that the
Floor/Tools Selector Valve is in the Floor
position as shown in figure 1.
RELEASING THE HANDLE
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.
ON/OFF BUTTON
To turn vacuum cleaner on or off, press the
ON/OFF button.
A CAUTION
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to
remain in one spot for any length of
time when the agitator is turning.
Damage to carpet may occur.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
DUAL MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM
Thermal Protector - Motor
This vacuum cleaner has a motor
protector Thermal valve which prevents
motor overheating and damage. 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 problem: Turn the vacuum
cleaner off and unplug the power cord
from the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector
in the suction motor to reset.
Check for and REMOVE CLOGS, and
empty dust bin if necessary. Refer to Clog
Removal section pages 15-16.
Also check and replace any clogged
filters. Wait approximately 40-50 minutes
before restarting vacuum cleaner.
Motor Protector - By-Pass Valve
This vacuum
cleaner also
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 suction motor. You
will notice a change of sound as air
rushes through the valve opening.
To correct problem: Empty the dust bin
and clean the primary filter and pre-filter.
Check for and remove clogs, and empty
dust bin if necessary. See CLOG
REMOVAL section on pages 15-16.
NOTE: Do not block motor protector.
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 bin
quickly.
Motor
Protector
By-Pass
Valve
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VACUUMING TIPS
Carpet edges
Guide either side of the nozzle along the
wall.
ik WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if vacuum cleaner is placed
on stairs. If it falls, personal injury or
property damage could result.
ATTACHMENTS
FLOOR/TOOLS SELECTOR VALVE -TOOLS POSITION
When using attachments, verify that the
Floor/Tools Selector Valve is in the Tools
position as shown in figure 2.
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT
CREVICE TOOL
DUSTING BRUSH
Pet Hand! Mate™ ✓ ✓
* Always clean attachments before using on fabrics, l/ = Applicable
Furniture*
✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓
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Between
Cushions* Drapes* Stairs
HOW TO USE HOSE AND EXTENSION WAND
1. Turn floor/tools
selector knob to the
TOOLS position
when using tools.
Return selector
knob to FLOOR
position when not
using attachments.
See figure 1 page 9.
2. This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a
built-in extension wand. It is located
inside the extension hose.
3. Press button and pull extension wand
until it clicks.
Extension
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ATTACHMENT STORAGE
1. Press button and slide extension wand
back into the extension hose.
Extension
2. Slide
extension hose
handle down and
into extension
hose holding
bracket.
Attachments should be returned to their
appropriate locations on the vacuum
cleaner.
Floor/Tools
Selector
Valve
3. Turn Floor/Tools Selector knob to the FLOOR position. See figure 2 page 11.
PET HANOI MATE™
Regularly check
air path to
make sure it is
free of
obstructions.
Cut off any carpet
pile and lint
entangled around
agitator with a
pair of scissors.
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Pet Mandi Mate^'
pivots for more
convenient
cleaning.
Insert extension
6/
wand into Pet
Handi Mate™ and
press firmly.
VACUUM CLEANER CARE
NOTE: Always follow all safety precautions when performing maintenance to the vacuum
cleaner.
VACUUM CLEANER STORAGE
Place the handle in the upright position.
Unplug the cord from the wall. Gather the
cord and wrap it loosely around the upper
and lower cord hooks. Lock power cord
plug onto the power cord.
Store the vacuum cleaner in a dry, indoor
area, on the floor with the handle locked in
the upright position.
Power Cord
Plug
A 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.
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1. Remove dust
bin. (See DUST
BIN EMPTYING
page 17.)
2. Clean and remove any lint or debris
from:
A. Upper suction port
B. Lower suction port
C. Nozzle suction port
D. Selector valve port (on rear)
See page 16 for details.
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CLOG REMOVAL
ik WARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner
suddenly starting.
CLOG REMOVAL FLOOR/TOOLS
SELECTOR VALVE
1. Remove
_ valve selector
■ijJ cover ring by
Tab squeezing two
(2) release
tabs and
pulling toward
you.
2. Grasp valve
knob and pull
toward you.
3. Clean and
remove any
lint or debris
from inside
floor/tools
selector valve
and lower
hose.
4. Remove Lower
Hose from Selector
Valve by
squeezing Hose in
area shown and
moving side to side
while pulling.
NOTE: Hose is
flexible and may
collasp while squeezing. This is normal
and does not damage it.
5. Clean Lower
Hose and Selector
Valve as
necessary.
Replace Lower
Hose on to
Selector Valve.
Make sure Lower
Hose is fully
inserted.
6. Insert valve
knob into
opening. Align to
position shown
and push inward
until it seats.
7. Replace valve
selector cover
ring by aligning
tabs and pushing
inward until it
clicks.
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