Kenmore 116.32289 User Manual [en, es]
Owner’s Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Kenmore
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.32189
116.32289
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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Using Your New Vacuum
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty 2
Important Safety Instructions
Parts and Features................................... 4
Assembly Instructions ........................ 5-6
Operating Instructions ............................ 6
Pile Height Selection and Setting ......................7
Carpet/Bare Floor Selector .........................., 7
Releasing the Handle . .
On/Off Switch
Attachments
Attachment Use Chart ................................. .10
Vacuuming Tips ............................................ 11
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Performance Features .
Vacuum Cleaner Care
Vacuum Storage
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments
Dust Bag Changing
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ......................14-15
Exhaust Filter Cleaning ..., ....................
Beit Changing and Agitator Cleaning . .16-18
Clog Removal ...............................................
Light Bulb Changing
Agitator Servicing . . . ,
Agitator Assembly
Troubleshooting
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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 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.
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.
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
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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:
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 sur
faces.
Disconnect electrical supply before any
servicing or cleaning. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or per
sonal 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 out
doors, 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 puli
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.
WARNING
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
ail 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,
powders 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,
etc. They may damage the cieaner or
dust bag.
Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, match
es, or hot ashes.
Do not use cleaner to pick up flamma
ble 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
anyone unabie to operate it properly.
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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, elec
trical shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dan
gers as personal injury and/or property damage.
UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER 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
Part No.
In U.S.
Part No.
In Canada
Dust Bag 20-50688 20-50680
Headlight Bulb
20-5240 20-40600
Belt 20-5275 20-40096
Quick Release
Cord Hook
Lower
Cord Hook
Handle
On/Off Switch
Handle Mounted
fSome Models)
On/Off Switch
Body Mounted
(Some Models)
Bag Cover
Release
Performance
Indicator
(Some Models)
Bag Cover
Height Adjustment
Lever
Carry Handle
Crevice Tool
Telescoping
Wand
Dusting
Brush
Upholstery
Tool
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Handle
Release
Pedal
Model/Serial
Numbers
Furniture
Guard
Nozzle
Headlight
Agitator
Belt
Carpet/Bare
Floor Selector
(Some Models)
Base
Plate
ASSEMBLY BNSTRUCTIONS
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 a!! the components of
your new Kenmore vacuum.
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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
electrical shock or injury.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Before assem
bling your vacu
um cleaner be
sure you have a
the parts shown
Handle
Cord
Hooks
Position the
handle so
Corti
Hooks
the cord
hooks are
toward the
back of the
cleaner.
Insert the
Screw
Hole
handle into
the opening
at the top
of the vacu
um.
Handle
Screw
Hole
Align the screw hole in the handle with
the screw hole in the vacuum.
Insert the screw so it passes through the
back of the vacuum into the handle ,
Begin to tighten the screw with your fin
gers, It may be necessary to adjust the
handle slightly.
Opening
for Handle
Handle
Screw
Hole
Back of
Vacuum
Cleaner
Remove the screw located just below the
carry handle on the back side of
the vacuum.
Using a screwdriver, tight
en the screw,
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the
screw holes.
Do not operate the cleaner without
the screw in place.
STRETCH HOSE
CORD ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
Attach stretch hose to hose coupling on
nozzle as shown, Make sure stretch hose
is firmiy connected prior to using the vac
uum.
Make sure the quick reiease 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
upper cord hook
as shown. This
helps keep the
power cord out
from under the
vacuum cleaner
agitator.
Quick
Re/ease Cord
Hook
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Power
Cord
Lower Cord
Hook
Power
Cord
Wrap the
power cord
around the
quick release
and lower
cord hooks
and lock the
power cord
plug onto the
power cord-
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOWTO START
1. Turn the
quick
release cord
hook to
either side
and down to
release the
power cord.
2. Release the power cord plug from the
power cord and puli the cord off the quick
release cord hook. Check to be sure the
power cord is still locked into the lock In
the quick release 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 polar
ized 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, 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.
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WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT plug in if switch is In the ON
position. Personal injury or damage
could result.
• DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage to items in surrounding area
could occur.
PILE HEIGHT SELECTION AND SETTING
To select a pile height setting;
Turn off cleaner. Select a pile height set
ting by tilting the cleaner back until front
wheels are lifted slightly off the floor as
illustrated.
Slide the adjustment lever to the correct
setting.
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 set
tings are:
HIGH: shag carpet, long pile, plush, scat
ter rugs.
MED: medium to long pile,
LOW: short to medium pile.
EX LOW: very low pile.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet
underneath the unit when chang
ing from the bare floor to the
carpet pile height setting. The
agitator begins to revolve rapidly
when the vacuum is turned on
and is in the carpet setting.
CARPET/BARE FLOOR SELECTOR
SOME MODELS
Bare floor setting: Rotate the
carpet/bare floor selector all the way back
and down toward the bottom of the nozzle
until it locks into place.
In this position the agitator does not
revolve. This setting should be used for
cleaning hardwood and tile floors and
when any attachments (tools) are
used.
Carpet setting; Slide the selector all the
way forward and up to the carpet
position.
In this position the agitator will turn.
When carpets are being cleaned the
selector should be in this position.
NOTE: For longer belt life, turn vacuum
off before moving selector, othenvise
make sure the selector is pushed fully
and quickly as possible to the desired
position. Failure to do so can cause the
belt to rub on the selector shaft and may
result in the belt becoming hot and creat
ing a burning rubber smell
Carpet/Bare
Floor Selector
To Carpet
Position
To Bare Floor
Position
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 SWITCH
HANDLE MOUNTED
SOME MODELS
To start the vacuum
cleaner, slide the
ON/OFF switch
from the OFF posi
tion to the ON posi
tion. To stop the
vacuum cleaner,
slide the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF
position.
Crevice
Tool
Telescoping
Wanch-^—
Dusting
Brush
Upholstery
Tool
Sketch
Hose
BODY MOUNTED
SOME MODELS
To start the vacuum cleaner, put the
ON/OFF switch on the top of the body in
the ON position. To stop the cleaner, put
the ON/OFF
On/Off
Switch
switch In
the OFF
position.
ATTACHMENTS
When returning the bare floor selector to
the carpet setting, use caution as the
selector can move quickly to that setting
due to tension created by the belt.
Remove the lower end of the stretch hose
from the cleaner by grasping the hose
collar, twisting and pulling straight out.
NOTE: The motor protector may open
when using attachments or when cleaning
new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the
attachments themselves or by new carpet
fuzz filling the bag quickly. See the
TROUBLESHOOTING section.
Identify each of the attachments shown
above.
TO USE ATTACHMENTS
Place the bare floor selector in the bare
floor setting by rotating the selector back
and down to the bare floor setting. See
CARPET/BARE FLOOR SELECTOR
section.
WARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal
Injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal injury
from cleaner suddenly starting.
Remove the
telescoping
wand from
its storage
position.
Remove the crevice tool from its storage
position in the wand. Turn the locking ring to
the UNLOCK position. Extend the wand to
its full length Turn the locking ring to the
LOCK position. Attach the extension wand
onto the open end of the hose.
TO OPERATE SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE
TELESCOPING WAND
To achieve maximum reach with the attach
ments, add the crevice tool to the end of the
wand by inserting and twisting slightly.
placed on the crevice tool
for additional
reach.
When using attachments for cleaning
draperies, small rugs with low pile and other
delicate items, twist the suction control slide
to the open position. This slide is located on
the telescoping wand, close to the hose.
This will reduce suction for ease of
cleaning.
Lower
Wand
Wand
Locking Ring
Suction
Control
Slide
Upper
Wand
Align the tabs on the extension wand with
the "J" slots in the hose. Push the wand into
the hose and twist to the right to lock.
CAUTION
When using attachments, be careful
not to overextend the stretch hose
when reaching. Trying to reach
beyond the hose stretch capability
could cause the cleaner to tip over.
NOTE:
Return the
suction con
trol slide to
the closed
position for
normal clean
ing.
TO STORE ATTACHMENTS
Remove dusting brush or upholstery tool.
Snap into appropriate storage location.
Remove crevice tool from the wand by
twisting. Lay aside.
Remove the extension wand from the
hose. Twist the wand to the left and pull
from the hose end
- Lower
Wand ^
Locking
Ring —k
— Upper
Wand
Unlock the wand by turning the wand
locking ring to the UNLOCK position.
Slide the lower wand into the upper wand.
Turn the wand locking ring to the LOCK
position.
Place the crevice tool down into the com
pressed wand. Snap into the appropriate
storage location.
Be sure the unit is turned off. Reinsert the
hose fully into the opening on the lower
body from which it was removed. Press
firmly to assure connection.
CAUTION
DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner
around the room by the hose.
Property damage could result,
TO USE EXTENSSON HOSE
SOME MODELS
The stretch hose attached to the vacuum
cleaner has two “J” shaped slots in the
end where attachments fit.
The extension hose has two tabs on the
end that can be pushed into the slots and
twisted to attach the two hoses together.
Attachments and the telescoping wand
can be attached to the other end of the
extension hose for additional reach.
If your model did not come with an
extension hose, you can purchase one at
any SEARS retail store with part number
20-52571. In Canada 20-40975.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet under
neath the unit when inserting the
hose. The agitator begins to
revolve rapidly when the vacuum is
turned on.
ATTACHMENT USE CHART
ATTACHMENT
DUSTING BRUSH &
CREVICE TOOL
FABRIC BRUSH ^
•Always dean attachments before using on fabrics.
Furniture*
X X
X X X
X X
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CAUTION
When using the regular hose or
with the extension hose attached,
the cleaner should be on a solid
surface on the same level or below
the level of the user’s feet. DO NOT
use the hoses when the cleaner is
above the level of the user’s feet.
CLEANING AREA
Between
Cushions* Drapes* Stairs Walls
X
10
X
VACUUMING TIPS
Carpet edges
Guide either side or the front of the noz
zle along a baseboard. The full length
brushes help remove dirt at carpet edges.
Stairs
Put handle in full upright position. Use the
crevice tool or fabric brush.
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WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if vacuum cleaner is
placed on stairs. If it falls, person
al injury or property damage could
result.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
SOME MODELS
For best clean
ing results,
keep the air
flow passage
clear.
Occasionally,
check each of
the areas indi
cated for clogs.
Unplug the
cleaner from
the outlet
before check
ing.
WARNING
When the unit is running with normal air
flow, the lines on the performance indica
tor are white Red lines appear in the per
formance indicator whenever the airflow
becomes blocked. If that occurs, check
the disposable dust bag, motor safety fil
ter and other possible clog locations
shown in CLOG REMOVAL.
NOTE: Red lines may appear when using
attachments, due to reduced air flow
through the attachment
To correct problem: See the TROU
BLESHOOTING chart.
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in electricai shock or personal injury from
cleaner suddenly starting.
MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM
This vacuum has a motor protector by
pass valve which automatically opens to
provide cooling air to the motor when a
clog prevents the normal flow of air to the
motor. If the by-pass valve opens to
prevent motor overheating and possible
damage to the vacuum, you will notice a
change of sound as air
rushes through the valve
opening,
To correct
problem: See the
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
chart.
Motor
Protector
(Behind
Hose)
NOTE: Do not block motor protector.
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VACUUM CLEANER CARE
Always follow all safety precautions when
cleaning and servicing the vacuum
cleaner.
VACUUM STORAGE
Gather the cord and wrap it loosely
around the quick release and lower cord
hooks.
Store the cleaner in a
dry, indoor area, on
the floor with the
handle locked in
the upright
position.
WARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal
Injury Hazard
Disconnect eiectrical supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or persona! injury
from cleaner suddenly starting.
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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.
CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS
Unplug cord from wall outlet DO NOT
drip water on cleaner.
Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth
that has been dipped in a solution of mild
liquid detergent and water, then wrung
dry. Wipe dry after cleaning.
To reduce static electricity and dust build
up, wipe outer surface of cleaner and
attachments.
Wash attachments in warm soapy water,
rinse and air dry. Do not clean in dish
washer.
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CAUTION
Do not use attachments if they are
wet. Attachments used in dirty
areas, such as under a refrigerator,
should not be used on other
surfaces until they are washed.
They could leave marks.
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DUST BAG CHANGING
TO REMOVE BAG
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Press the
release button
located on the
top of the bag
cover.
Grasp the dust
bag collar and
pull gently, care
fully removing the
dust bag.
WARNING
Always unplug power cord from
electrical outlet before performing
any service on vacuum.
Release
Button
Cover
Puli the bag
cover forward.
Remove and
lay aside,
Dirt Tube/
Bag Holder
Bag
Cavity
Motor
Safety
Filter
Check the dust
tube and the
motor safety
filter.
If either is
blocked, check
the TROUBLE
SHOOTING
chart
TO REPLACE BAG
Fold the safe
ty seal tab on
the new dust
bag away
from the
opening that
fits on the
dust tube.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
Dust Bag number.
Unfold the new dust bag.
Be sure bottom of dust bag is completely
within dust bag cavity prior to replacing
the bag cover.
Dust Bag
Safety
Seal Tab
Insert the dust bag
onto the dirt tube
completely by
holding the bag
collar. Snap the
dust bag collar
into position.
Throw away the
used dust bag.
Do not reuse.
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CAUTION
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very
fine materials, such as carpet
freshener, face powder, fine dust,
plaster, soot, etc. can clog the bag
and cause it to burst before it is
full. Change bag more often when
vacuuming these materials.
Position
the bag
cover so
its posi
tioning tab
fits into
the body
positioning
slot.
Bag
Cover I
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Bag
Cover
Body
Positioning
Slot
Bag Cover
Positioning Tab
Close the bag
cover.
You will hear a
distinct snap
when cover is
securely closed.
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING
Check motor safety filter frequently and
clean when dirty.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate the cleaner without
the motor safety filter. Be sure the
filter is dry and properly installed
to prevent motor failure and/or
electrical shock.
Always unplug power cord from
electrical outlet before performing
any service on vacuum.
TO REMOVE BAG
Press the release Release
button located on Button
the top of the bag
cover.
Bag —
Cover
If the motor safety filter, located in the bot
tom of the dust bag cavity is dirty, remove it
by pulling forward out from under the ribs.
Wash the foam filter In warm soapy water,
rinse and dry thoroughly by squeezing the
filter in your hand and letting it air dry,
DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.
DO NOT install damp.
Replace the foam filter by sliding it back into
place under the ribs in the dust bag cavity.
TO REPLACE BAG
Grasp the
dust bag
collar and
pull gently,
carefully
removing
the dust
bag.
Dust
Bag
Pull the bag
cover forward.
Remove and lay
aside.
Safety
Seal Tab
Dust Bag
Safety
Seal Tab
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CAUTION
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very
fine materials, such as carpet
fresheners, face powder, fine dust,
plaster, soot, etc. can clog the bag
and cause It to burst before it is
full. Change bag more often when
vacuuming these materials.
Fold the
safety seal
tab on the
new bag
away from the
opening that
fits on the dirt
tube,
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