Kenmore 116.31913101 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
ManualDel Propietario
VacuumCleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product.
116.31912
116,31913
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CUIDADO:
Lea y sigue todas las
instrucciones de operacion
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
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Before UsingYour New Vacuum ........ 2
KenmoreVacuum Cleaner Warranty .... 2
ImportantSafety Instructions ........... 3
UprightVacuum 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.
Vacuuming Tips .................... 11
Performance/Safety 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
Agitator Cleaning ................... 17
Clog Removal ..................... 18
Troubleshooting ..................... 19
RequestingAssistanceOr Service ..... 20
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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.
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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.
Forwarrantyservice, returnthis vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in the
UnitedStates.
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.
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Your safety is importantto us. To reduce the riskof fire, electricalshock, injuryto per-
sonsor damage when usingyour vacuum cleaner, follow basicsafety precautions
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.
TOreduce 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 oft 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.
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, one unable to operate it properly.
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-
SAVE THESE NSTRUCTIONS
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.
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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 20-5248 20-5248C
Switch
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C
Motor Safety Filter 20-86884 20-86884C
(Soma
Models)
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Quick Release
Lower
Carry
Crevice
Tool --
Telescoping
Wan1
Dusting
Comb_aUon
B_sh
Handle
Release
i _J _lReady-to-Use
I Swivel Hose
Motor
Protector
Bag Cover
Bag
Exhaust
Filter Cover
Exhaust Filter
Headlight
Performance
Indicator
(Some
Models)
Agitator
On/Off
Selector
Release
Pedal
Base
Agitator Overload
Reset Button
EXTENSION HOSE KITS
SOME MODELS
Extension Hose
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ModeVSerlel
Numbe_
Agitator
(Underneath)
_F SOME MODELS
(_-- Adaptor
loot BrUSwhand Handl!Mate" Jr.
U
E WARNING
ElectricalShock Hazard
Do not plug into the electrical supply
until the assembly is complete, Failure
to do so could resultin electricalshock
or injury.
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 illustra-
tion below.
Slide the handle into the opening at the top
of the vacuum.
_._._
e tape located
below the dust
cover/filter cover
_ Remove the
Attach stretch hose
end to nozzle as
shown.
on the motor
case•
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Screw
Handle
Screw
Hole
Insert the screw so it passes through the
handle into the vacuum.
Remove the screw located just below the
top edge of the back of the vacuum•
Begin to tighten the screw with your fingers•
It may be necessary to adjust the handle
slightly.
Using a
screwdriver,
tighten the
screw.
Do not overtighten.
Overtighteningcould stdp the screw
holes.
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.
Upper Cord
Do not operate the cleaner withoutthe
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
Rel_s= quick release
Upper Cord
Hook upper cord
hook to either
side and
down to
release the
power cord.
Power
Lower
Cord
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, 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
release 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
l WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
, DO NOT plug in if switch is in the ON
_osition. Personal injury or damage
;'ould result.
• DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage from cord to items in surround-
ing area could occur.
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