Kenmore 116.3172 User Manual
Owner's ManiBl
Vacuum Cleaner
Model 116.31720
116.31721
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Part No. C01ZBJB00U00-8191917
Printed in U.S.A.
Before Using Your New Vacuum
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Ken more Vacuum Cleaner Warranty , 2
Important Safety Instructions
Parts and Features ..........................
Assembly Instructions
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Operating Instructions........
Pile Height Selection and Setting 7
Releasing the Handle .... . ....................
ON/OFF Switch . .......................................
Attachments ........................................... 9-10
Attachment Use Chart ............................. 10
Vacuuming Tips
Performance Features ......................... 11
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Vacuum Cleaner Care
Vacuum Storage ........
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 12
Dust Bin Cleaning
Secondary Filter Cleaning .......................
Filter Changing/Cleaning
Beit Changing and Agitator Cleaning ,16-17
Clog Removal ...
Motor Protector ..........................................
Light Bulb Changing
Agitator Servicing ....................................
Agitator Assembly ....................................
Troubleshooting
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Requesting Assistance Or Service .22
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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUM
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 the care and operation, call your nearest Sears store. You will
need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacuum’s
model and serial numbers are located on the Mode! and Serial Number Plate.
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Use the space below to record the mode! 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.
KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY
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., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 safely 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 electrical shock “■
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 Center/Department.
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 aiiow 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 bin
and/or filters in place.
Always clean the dust bin after vacuum
ing carpet cleaners or freshener, powders
and fine dust. These products clog the fil
ters, reduce airflow and can cause the
bag to burst. Failure to clean the dust bin
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 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.
PARTS AND FEATURES
It is important to know your vacuum cleaner parts and features to assure its proper and safe
use. Review these before using your cleaner.
Item
Primary Filter
Exhaust Filter
Headlight Bulb
Belt
Primary
Filter
Cleaning
Knob
Dust Bln
Release
Handle
Primary
Filter
(Inside)
Height
Adjustment
Lever (Some
Models)
Nozzle
Cover
Part No.
In U.S.
20-50722
20-86889
Part No.
In Canada
20-50722C
20-86889C
20-5240 20-40600
20-5275
Performance
Indicator
(Some
Models)
Exhaust
Filter
(Inside)
Headlight
(Some
Models)
20-40096
Wand~*^
Power
Cord
Handle
Screw
Handle
Release
Pedal
(Some
Models)
Model/Serial
Numbers
ATTACHMENTS
Wand (Some Models, Qty. 1 or 2)
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Hose
Holder
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Quick Release
Cord Hook
Dusting
Brush
Lower Cord
Retainer/
Carry Handle
Short
Hose
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Wand
Motor
Protector
f^g
Tabs
Tabs
Furniture
Guard
Nozzle Cover
Retainers
Nozzle
Base
Dusting Brush
(Some Models)
Combination Brush (Some Models)
Adaptor-
“i“
y
Crevice Tool
(Some Models)
Floor Brush
(Some Models)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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 ail the components of
your new Kenmore vacuum.
A
WARNING
ilectrical 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 infury.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw located just below the
top edge of the back of the vacuum.
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.
Insert the screw so it passes through the
handle into the vacuum.
Begin to tighten the screw with your fingers.
It may be necessary to adjust the handle
slightly
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CAUTION
ATTACHMENT
ASSEMBLY
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw
holes.
Do not operate the cleaner without
the screw In place.
Using a
screwdriver,
tighten the
screw
CORD 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.
1. 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. Place the hose in the front slot of the
tool holder, twisting and pushing down over
the short hose to assure a good connection,
4. Place the extension wand in the rear slot
of the tool holder.
5. Slide the crevice tool into the slot beside
the wand.
6. Place the dusting brush or combination
brush on the wand with the brush portion
up.
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.
Power
Cord
Wrap the
power cord
around the
quick release
cord hook
and lower
cord retainer,
then lock the
power cord
plug onto the
power cord.
Handle
Hose
1
Holder
Dusting
Brush
Extension
Wand
Crevice
Tool
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOWTO START
1. Turn the
quick release
cord hook to
either side and
down to
rpjpjaecs thp
power cord.
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 quick release cord hook.
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 in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, con
tact a qualified technician to instaii the prop
er outlet Do not change the plug in any
way.
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.
3. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
PILE HEIGHT SELECTION AND SETTING
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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: medium to long pile.
LOW: short to medium pile.
EX LOW: very low pile.
Place unit in “HIGH” when using attach
ments to prevent possible floor damage.
ATTENTION: Special care is required when
vacuuming certain types of carpet of floor
covering. Always check the carpet or floor
covering manufactureris recommended
cleaning instruciions before vacuuming.
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