Kenmore 116.32720200, 116.32721200 Owner's Manual

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Model, Modelo 116.32720

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CAUTION:

Read and follow all
safety and operating

instructions before first
use of this product

CUIDADO:

Lea y sigue todas las
instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridad antes dei uso de

este producto.

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

www.sears.com

Part No, CO1ZBRS30000-8192110 Printed in U.S.A,

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 .................... 7

Pile Height Selection and Setting ........ 7

Releasing the Handle ............... 8

ONIOFF Switch ...................... 8

Attachments ........................ 9-10

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

Vacuuming Tips .................... 11

Performance Features .................... t 1

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..

Vacuum Cleaner Care ................ 12

Vacuum Storage ................... 12

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ....... 12

Dust Bin Cleaning ................ I3-14

Secondary Filter Cleaning ............. 15

Filter Changing/Cleaning .............. 17

Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning . , 16-17

Clog Removal ........................ 18

Agitator Servicing ................... 20

Agitator Assembly ................ 20

Troubleshooting .................... 21

Requesting Assistance

Or Service .................... (back page)

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., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60t79

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 safety 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

serwcrng or cleaning Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or per-

sonal injury.
Always turn cleaner off before unplug-

gingo
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 bin

and/or filters in place°
Always clean the dust bin after vacuum-

ing carpet cleaners or freshener, pow-
ders and fine dust. These products clog
the filters, reduce airflow and can cause
damage to the cleaner Failure to clean
the dust bin could cause permanent
damage to the cleaner

Do not tjse the cleaner to pick up sharp

hard objects, small toys, pins, paper

clips, etc They may damage the clean-
er or dust bin

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 any-

one unable to operate it properly

SAVE THESE

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

INSTRUCTIONS

Itis importantto knowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe
use,Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner.

Beforeassemblingvacuum,checkthe
PACKINGLISTonthecoveroftheseparate

RepairPartsList,Usethislisttoverifythat

youhavereceivedallthecomponentsof
yournewKenmorevacuum.

Electrical 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 injury.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Remove the screw located just below the

top edge of the back of the vacuum.

Position the handle as shown in the iliustra-
tion below

While holding the power cord out of the way,
slide the handle into the opening at the top

of the vacuum

Handle

Handle

Screw

Hole

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.

Do not overtighten.

Overtightening could strip the screw

holes.

Do not operate the cleaner without

the screw in place,

ATTACHMENT STORAGE

1

After the handle has been assemNed to the

body and the power cord has been wrapped

around the cord hooks, the attachments can

be placed in their holders.

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 toot into the slot beside
the wand_

6. Place the dusting brush or combination
brush on the wand with the brush portion
up.

CORD ASSEMBLY

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.

Quick
Re/ease

Cord
Hook .,_,

Power

Cord --_

Lower
Cord

Notcl7

Wrap the

power cord

around the
quick release

cord hook
and lower

cord retainer,
then lock the

power cord
plug onto the
power cord.

Suction

Inlet

Tool

Holder

Dusting
Brush

-- Extension

Wand

Tool

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HOWTO START

_i!ill Quick

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 plugo If it still does not fit, con-
tact a qualified technician to install the prop-

er outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.

_._-- Release

Hook

1.Turn the quick
release cord

hook to either
side and down
to release the

power cord,_

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 from cord to

items in surrounding area could

occur.

3. Plug the polarized power cord into a

t20 "Voltoutlet located near the floor.

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SOME MODELS

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 or floor
covering. Always check the carpet or floor

covering manufacturer's recommended
cleaning instructions before vacuuming_

Releasethehandlebyplacingyourfooton
thefootrestandpullbackonthehandle
untilitreleasesfromits uprightposition.

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Foot Rest For
Handle

To start the vacuum cleaner, step on the
ONIOFF switch located on the back of the

vacuum, To,stop the vacuum cleaner, step
on the switch a second time.

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

On!Off

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WARNING

!

• CAUTION I

Personal Injury Hazard and Property
Hazard

DO NOT place hands or feet under-
neath the unit at any time. When

using attachments, the agitator con-

tinues rotating. Do not allow the
cleaner to remain in just one place
for a period of time as the agitator

may damage the floor surface.
Avoid placing the cleaner on furni-
ture, the fringed area of rugs, deep
pile carpeting, or carpeted stairs.

The ideal position for the cleaner
when using attachments is for the

unit to be on a level area with the
handle in the full upright position.

TO USE ATTACHMENTS

Place the cleaner on a fiat surface, and
move the height adjustment to HIGH,

The attachments will fit on the hose or the
wand.. In addition, the dusting brush or

combination brush will also fit on the crevice
tool.

The hose and wand can be puiled off the
short hose by grasping the cuff and twisting

while pulling upo

When using attachments, be careful

not to overextend the hose length

when reaching. Trying to reach

beyond the hose reach could cause

the cleaner to tip over.

SOME MODELS

An extra wand, without tabs, is included.
This extra wand can be added to the

wand with tabs for extra reach, insert
wand and twist a quarter of a turn to

secure fit

Crevice Tool _

Dusting Brush Wand

(Some Models)

Models)

If the dusting brush/combination brush is
being used and more distance is
needed, the crevice tool can be added to

the wand, then the dusting
brush/combination brush can be added

to the crevice tool

The attachments can be added to the hose

if the item to be cleaned is not far from the
cleaner.. The hose on some models will

expand.
NOTE: When cleaner is turned on, the hose

on some models will have a tendency to
collapse due to suction of the cleaner.

if more reach is needed, the wand can be
attached to the hose and the attachments

can be added to the wand_

TO STORE
ATTACHMENTS

Return the hose to its position on the
short hose and the attachments to their

holders.

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• CAUTI0N .............

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.

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.

EXTENSION HOSE

SOME MODELS
Some models include an extra hose which

connects to the stretch hose on the vacuum
for a longer cleaning reach_

Unit Hose _ Extension Hose

FLOOR BRUSH AND WAND

SOME MODELS
Some models have an extra brush and wand

for cleaning bare floors. Twist one end of the
adaptor into the floor brush and the other
end into the straight wand. Connect the

straight wand to the telescopic wand and
then to the vacuum hose or extension hose.

Floor Brush _

0))

Insert the two tabs on the end of the

extension hose into the two "J" shaped slots
on the unit hose and twist to connect,

All attachments and the wand can be
attached to the open end of the hose.

HMEN

CLEANING AREA

Between

ATTACHMENT Furniture* Cushions* Drapes* Stairs

..............DUSTING BRUSH <_ , X ..... X ..... X

CREVICE TOOL _ X X X
COMBINATION BRUSH _,_ X X X

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Handi-Mate ® jr. _ x

Walls

X

X

The motor protector may open when using attachments or when cleaning new carpet due to

reduced air flow caused by the attachments themselves or by new carpet fuzz filling the bag

quickly°
*Always clean attachments before using on fabric&

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

injury or property damage could
result.

UMING

Carpet edges

Guide either side or the front of the nozzle
along a baseboard. The full length brushes

help remove trapped dirt at carpet edges
Stairs

Put handle in full upright position Use the
crevice tool or dusting brush_ Set the On/Off

switch to ON

MOTOR PROTECTION

SYSTEM

Thermal Protector

This vacuum has a thermal protector which
automatically trips to protect the vacuum
from overheating If a clog prevents the
normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal

protector turns the motor off automatically to
allow the motor to cool in order to prevent

possible damage to the vacuum. During this
time the headlight remains on,

To correct problem: If this occurs, turn the
vacuum off and unplug the power cord from

the outlet to allow the vacuum to coot and
the thermal protector to reset Check for
and remove clogs, if necessary. Also

check and clean/replace any clogged

filters. Wait approximately thirty (30)

minutes and plug the vacuum in and turn
back on to see if the motor protector has
reset.The motor protector will not reset if

the vacuum is not turned off even if the
vacuum has cooled down.

PERFORMANCE
INDICATOR

SOME MODELS

When the unit is running with normal air
flow, the light on the performance indicator

is off_ The light comes on whenever the
airflow becomes blocked. If that occurs,

check the dust bin, clean/replace clogged

filters, and check other possible clog

locations shown in CLOG REMOVAL

To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-

SHOOTING chart

NOTE: The
light may

also come on

when using
attachments,

due to

reduced

airflow
through the

attachmenL

Indicator

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Always follow all safety precautions when
cleaning and servicing the vacuum

cleaner.

Gather the power cord and wrap it loosely
around the quick release cord hook and

lower cord retainer°

\ ,\ Store the cleaner in a

-u" • \ \\ dry, indoor area, on
_e/leca%e \\\_ the floor with the han-

Cord j t\ die locked in the
Hook _I_i I upright

OcOoW_r___t! pOsitiOn"

E wARNJ j G

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,

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.

Lower _1_?'/ l!lll_

Unplug cord from wall outlet,

DO NOT drip water on cleaner,

To reduce static electricity and dust build-

up, wipe outer surface of cleaner 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,

Wash attachments in warm soapy water,
rinse and air dry, Do not clean in dish-

washer.

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Do not use attachments if they are

wet. Attachments used in dirh/

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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Always empty the dust bin when dirt
level reaches the "MAX FILL" line.

TO REMOVE DUST BIN

Lift dust bin han-
dle located at the

top of the dust
bin_

Pull the handle

forward and lift
dust bin up and

out of the vacu-

um cleaner_

TO EMPTY DUST BIN

Turn This Direction

To Open For Emptying

Closed

(For Use)

Open

(For Emptying)

Rotate dust bin lid assembly counterclock-

wise as indicated on the lid and lift off.

Dust Bin

Remove any

clogs that

might be
located in the

dust bin port
or the sec-

ondary filter_

Pour dust bin contents
into a trash container•

TO CLEAN FILTER

The filter may be cleaned

by tapping it on a firm _._.

surface or by rinsing _ ( _ ",_.

Filter

Cover

(see Filter L"_,_=_" J

ChanginglCleaning

Rinse with water

only, do not use any 111!11!1It111I;2

detergent or soap. II1111Iitf111!I11

Allow the filter todry _!lltlillIH_

for 24 hours before

putting it back into the vacuum.

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TO REPLACE DUST BIN

Turn This Direction Open

To Close For Use (For Emptying)

Closed

(For Use)

Place dust bin lid assembly back onto top of

dust bin.,Align lid marks with bin marks as
shown above in Open (For Emptying),.

Rotate lid clockwise while pressing down-

ward so that marks align as shown in

Closed (For Use).

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Place dust bin /'_
back into vacuum / t_:%'V

cleaner by insert- __ _--_/
ing the bottom first _ _--_\

and tilt back with _
the dust bin han- ""_'-_

die raised, _ ,alll

Manija de

soltar et cubo
de/a basura

Cubo de

la basura

Push forward and
lower the dust bin
handle to lock

dust bin in place,

Check secondary 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 properly installed to prevent
motor failure and/or electrical

shock,

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

SECONDARY FILTER

FOAM

Remove the dust bin as outlined in the
DUST BIN CLEANING section,

Remove secondary filter from vacuum
cleaner.

Secondary

Filter--_

!

Wash the secondary filter in warm soapy
water; rinse and dry thoroughly by squeez-

ing the filter in your hand and letting it air
dry

DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.
DO NOT install damp.

Replace dry secondary filter., Ensure filter is
properly installed over filter opening°

Replace the dust bin as outined in the
DUST BIN CLEANING section.

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