Kenmore 11632289203, 11632189204, 11632289202, 11632189203 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

Manual Del Propietado

Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo

116.32189 116,32289

CAUTION: Read and follow all safety

and operating instructions before first

use of this product.

CUIDADO: Lea y sigue todas las instrucciones de operaci6ny seguridad

antes del uso de este producto.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

Part No. C01ZBUM10UO(_-8192395

Directions For Use

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling_

Direcciones de uso Es una violacion a la ley Federal el utilizar

este producto de una manera contraria con su etiquetado,

Impresoen Mexico

Printed in Mexico

Before Using Your New Vacuum ..... 2

Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty _, 2

Important Safety Instructions ........ 3

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 ................. 8

On/Off Switch ....................... 8

Attachments ........................ 8-10

Attachment Use Chart ............... 10

Vacuuming Tips .................... 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 informatiom Your vacu- um's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.

Performance Features ............... 11

Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... I2

Vacuum S!orage .................... 12

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...... I2

Dust Bag Changing ................. I3

Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ......... 14-15

Exhaust Filter Cleaning .............. i5

Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning . ,t6-18

Clog Removal ...................... 19

Light Bulb Changing .................... 20

Agitator Servicing ................... 21

Agitator Assembly .................. 2I

Troubleshooting ....................... 22

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,

LIMITED ONEYEAR 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., D1817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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.

tf 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 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_ 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, 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 cleaner 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, etco), 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 unable to operate it properly.

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SAV 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- trica! shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dan-

gers as personal injury and/or property damage_

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. Part No,

In U.S. in Canada

Dust Bag ' 20-50688 20-50680

Headlight Bulb 20'5240 20-40600 Belt 20-5275 20-40096

Quick Release Cord Hook

Power Cord

Lower

Handle

On!Off Switcl7

Handle Mounted (Some Models)

On/Off Switch

Body Mounted

(Some Models) -_

Bag Cover Release

Performance Indicator

(Some Models)

Bag Cover--

ExhaustPane/

Level

Carry Crev_e

Te/escopmg

Wand

Dustmg

Brush

Upholstery

Tool

Handle Release

Pedal

Modet/Serial Numbers

Furniture

Nozzle

Headlight

Stretch Hose

Motor Protector

(Behind Hose)

Agitator

Belt

_arpet/Bare

Floor Selec for (Some Models)

Base

Plate

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,

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.

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Position the handle so

the cord

hooks are

toward the

back of the

cleaner.

Insert the handle into

the opening at the top

of the vacu-

um.

Cord

_ Hooks

Screw

/ Hole

li_ andfe

Screw

Hole

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Before assem- C'_, bling your vacu- \,_

um cleaner be \. sure you have all '_ the parts shown,

Itt

H_nd/p.

Screw

Opening

for Handle

Handle Screw Hole

Bacif ot

Va c u u I_:|

Cleaner

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-

gerso It may be necessary to adjust the handle slightly,

Carry Handle

Usin

tighten the screw°

Remove the screw located just below the carry handle on the back side of

the vacuum_

Carry

Handle

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 firmly connected prior to using the vac-

uum.

Remove tape located l

on the back of the

unit,

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

upper cord hook as shown, This

helps keep the power cord out

from under the vacuum cleaner

agitatoro

Wrap the

Quick Release Cord

Hook -_-*.

Power

Lower Cord

power cord around the

quick release and lower

cord hooks and lock the

power cord plug onto the

power cord.

HOW TO START

_iil Quick

"_--- Release

Hook

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 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-

1. Turn the quick

release cord hook to either side

and down to

release the power cord.

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.

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,

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.

rilED: medium to long pileo LOW: short to medium pile.. EX LOW: very low pile.

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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 wilt turn° When carpets are being cleaned the selector should be in this position,

NOTE: For longer belt life, turn vacuum off before moving selector, otherwise

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

Fioor Selector

To Carpet

Position

To Bare Floor \

Position

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.

Handle

Release Pedal

HANDLE MOUNTED

SOME MODELS

To start the vacuum

cleaner, slide the ON!OFF switch

from the OFF posi- tion to the ON posi-

tiono To stop the vacuum cleaner,

slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF

position.

Crevice

Tool .._

Telescoping

War

Dusting Brush

Upholstery

Tool

Hose

Collar

On/Off

Switch

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

switch in the OFF position_

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 belto

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 starti..ng..

Remove the telescoping

wand from

Telescoping Wand

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

its storage position.

To achieve maximum reach wilh the attach- ments, add the crevice tool to the end of the

wand by inserting and twisting slightly.

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TOOPERATESUCTIONCONTROL SLIDE

TELESCOPING WAND 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

Lowe_-,._ Wand

\, Un_ock"',_ Z" 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_

The dusting brush and the upholstery tool may .be attached directly to the wand or

placed on the crevice tool for additional reach,

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

Suction Control Slide

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,

TO USE EXTENSION HOSE

SOME MODELS The stretch hose attached to the vacuum

cleaner has two "J" shaped slots in the end where attachments fit,

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 Ilose fully into the opening on the lower

body from which it was removed, Press firmly to assure connection.

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,

Unit Hose

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,

Extension Hose

. CAuT oN

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,

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ATTACHMENT

......CREVICE TOOL

FABRIC BRUSH

*Alwaysclean attachments beforeusing on fabrics_

Furniture*

CLEANING AREA

Between

Cushions* Drapes*

Stairs Walls

X X

Carpetedges Guideeithersideor thefrontof thenoz-

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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Personal Injury Hazard Use care if vacuum cleaner is placed on stairs. If it falls, person-

al injury or property damage could

result.

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PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

SOME MODELS

For best clean- ing results,

keep the air-

flow passage clear.

Occasionally, check each of .4

the areas indi- cated for clogs.

Unplug the

cleaner from the outlet

before check- ing.

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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 elec-

trical 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 I1!

opening°

rushes through the valve __ 1%

To correct problem:/._"__

See the TROUBLE- /_ _\/ _"'-" SHOOTING P-J,t_

chart. _ _Behind

NOTE: Do not block motor protector.

_(J / _] Protector

HOS_')

Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum

cleaner.

Gather the cord and wrap it loosely around the quick release and lower cord

hooks.

ry, indoor area, on

the floor with the

handle locked in

....,..S\ltore the cleaner in a

the upright

position.

- 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.

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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.

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.

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.

TO REMOVE BAG

Always unplug power cord from electrical outlet before performing any service on vacuum.

o I Dir[ Tubel

"q Bag Holder

--Bag

Cavil y

Molor Safety

- Filter

TO REPLACE BAG

Check the dust tube and the

motor safety

filter.

If either is

blocked, check the TROUBLE-

SHOOTING

chart.

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. Throw away the

used dust bag.

Do not reuse.

Bag

Cover

Pull the bag cover forward°

Remove and lay aside°

E• CAUTiON ......... !

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.

Position the bag

cover so its posi-

tioning tab fits into

the body positioning

slot,

Dust Bag

Body

Insert the dust bag

onto the dirt tube completely by

holding the bag

collar. Snap the dust bag collar

into position.

Bag ---['-

Cover I

Seal Tab

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.

Close the bag cove r.

You will hear a distinct snap

when cover is securely closed.

Checkmotorsafetyfilterfrequentlyand

cleanwhendirty.

• 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 andtor electrical shock.

Always unplug power cord from electrical outlet before performing

any service on vacuum.

TO REMOVE BAG

Press the release

button located on the top of the bag

cover.

Release

Button

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.

Seal Tab

Dust Bag

Safety Seal Tab

Fold the

safety seal tab on the

new bag away from the opening that

fits on the dirt tube,

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.

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