Kenmore 11632729, 11632728 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.32728
116.32729
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructionsbefore first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y sigue todas las
instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto,
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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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
ONIOFF Switch ........................... 8
Attachments .......................... 8-10
Attachment Use Chart ................ 1I
Vacuuming Tips ................ 11
Performance Features ................. I2-t3
Vacuum Cleaner Care ................ 14
Vacuum Storage .................... 14
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...... t4
Dust Bin Cleaning ................ 15-16
Secondary Filter Cleaning ............ t6
Filter ChangingtCleaning ............. 17
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning ., !8-20
Clog Removal ................... 21
Light Bulb Changing ..................... 22
Agitator Servicing .................... 23
Agitator Assembly .................. 23
Troubleshooting ........................ 24
Requesting Assistance
Or Service ................... Back Page
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 Noo
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
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 user 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
2
WAR
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 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 use 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, 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 unable to operate it properly.
T ESE INSTRUCTION
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_
Itisimportanttoknowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe
use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner.
Item Part No. Part No,
In U,S. In Canada
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C
......... = .
Headlight Bulb 20-5240 20-40600
Belt 20-5275 20-40096
Primary Filter
Cleaning Knob
Switch
t Dirt Sensor
_ (Some Models)
Quick Release
Upper Cord
Power
Lower
Cord Hooks
Carry
Crevice
Tool
Telescoping
Wand
Dusting
Brush
Combination
Brush
Handle
Release
Pedal
Model/Serial
Numbers
Dust Bin
Release
Handle --_
Primary /
Filter /
(Inside) ""
Nozzle
Cover
Height
Adjustment
Lever -
Dust
Bln_
Furniture
Guard
Nozzle
Cover
Ready.to.Use
Stretch Hose
Motor
Protector
HeadHght
Agitator
(Underneath)
Performance
Indicator
(Some Models)
Filter
(Inside)
CarpeYBare
Floor Selector
Nozzle
Cover
Latch
Nozzle
Base
(Underneath)
Spare Belt
(Underneath Nozzle Cover,
Behind Height Adjust Assembly)
EXTENSION HOSE KITS
SOME MODELS
Extension Hose
SOME MODELS
(_"_"- Adaptor
_j_- Fl°°r BrUShwand
J.
WARNING ....................I
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,
Before assembling vacuum, check the
PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate
Repair Parts LisL Use this list to verify that
you have received all the components of
your new Kenmore vacuum.
Remove the tape located below the dust
cover/filter cover on the motor case.
Tape
Attach
stretch !
hose end to "
,/
nozzle as
shown,.
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°
Slide the handle into the opening at the top
of the vacuum.
Handle
Handle t
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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Using a
screw-
driver,
tighten
the
screw,
CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw
holes.
Do not operate the cleaner without
the 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,,
Lock the cord into \
place by forcing it
into the locking
notch on the body of Locking
Notch,
the quick release
upper cord hook as
shown. This helps
keep the power cord
out from under the Power
vacuum cleaner agi- Cord
tator.
Wrap the power cord around the upper and
lower cord hooks and lock the power cord
plug onto the power cord.
Quick Release
Upper Cord
Hook
Power
Cord
Lower
Cord
Hooks
If
HOW TO START
Release
Cord
Turn the quick
release upper
cord hook to
either side
and down to
release the
power cord..
Release the power cord plug from the
power cord and pull the cord off the quick
release upper cord hooL Check to be sure
the power cord is still locked into the lock in
the quick release upper cord hook.
Note: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug,
one blade is wider than the other.
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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 outleL Do not change the plug in any
way°
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 dam-
age could result.
, DO NOT use outlets above coun-
ters. Damage from cord to items in
surrounding area could occur.
Toselecta 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,
SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS
"Youmay need to raise the height to make
some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and
longer pile carpets. Suggested settings are:
HIGH: shag carpet, long pile, plush, scatter
rugs.
MED: medium to tong pile.
LOW: short to medium pile,
EX LOW: very low pite.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet
underneath the unit when chang-
ing from the bare floor to the car-
pet pile height setting. The agita-
tor begins to revolve rapidly when
the vacuum is turned on and is in
the carpet setting.
Bare floor setting: Slide 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 brush assembly 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 brush assembly will turn.
When carpets are being cleaned the selec-
tor should be in this position.
Attention: Refer to your carpet manufac-
turers cleaning recommendations. Some
more delicate carpets may require that they
be vacuumed with the agitator turned off, to
prevent carpet damage,
CAUTION
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to [
remain in one spot for any length of [
time when the agitator is turning.
Damage to carpet may,,,Occ,u,r. ,,I
Note: For longer belt life, turn vacuum off
before moving selector Failure to do so can
cause the belt to rub on the selector shaft
and may result in the belt becoming hot and
creating a burning rubber smell.
Carpet/Bare
Floor Selector
To Bare Floor _"
Position
To Carpet
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
To start the vacuum cleaner, slide the
On/Off switch from the OFF position to the
ON position_ TOstop the vacuum cleaner,
slide the On/Off switch to the OFF position_
Crevice
Dusting
Brush _
Combinat/on| rg
Brush-__
- Stretch
Hose
Identify each of the attachments shown
above.,
TO USE ATTACHMENTS
Place the carpet/bare floor selector in the
bare floor setting by rotating the selector
back and down to the bare floor setting.
See CARPETIBARE FLOOR SELECTOR
section.
When returning the bare floor selector to
the carpet setting, use caution as the selec-
tor 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 col-
lar, twisting and pulling straight out. The
attachments can now be added to the hose.
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 dust bin quickly. See the
TROUBLESHOOTING section.
WARNING
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.
Theattached
hoseswivelsto
makecleaning
easierinevery
direction, swivel.
Remove the
hose from the
hose clip by
pulling
straight out
TELESCOPING WAND WITH
SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE
SOME MODELS
t_tl_1li Remove the
i Crevice telescoping
Tool wand from
its storage
Telescoping position.
Wand
Remove the crevice tool from its storage
position !n 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°
Suction-
Wand 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.
To achieve maximum reach
with the attachments, Hose
add the crevice tool to
the end of the Suction
wand by inserting Control
and twisting slightly,,
Telescoping
Wand _
Tool
The dusting
brush or the
combination
brush may be
attached
directly to the
wand or
placed on the
end of the crevice tool_
TO OPERATE SUCTION
CONTROL 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 wil! reduce suction
for ease of cleaning. \
Suction
Control
The slide is Slide
located on the
telescoping wand,
close to the hose,
Note: Return suction control slide to the
closed position for normal cleaning.
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.
Make sure the carpet/bare floor selec-
tor is in the bare floor position.
Damage to the floor surface may
occur if the carpet setting is used.
TO STORE ATTACHMENTS
Remove dusting brush or combination
brush. Snap into appropriate storage Ioca-
tion,
Remove crevice tool from the wand by twist-
ing. Lay aside.
Remove the extension wand from the hose,
Twist the wand to the left and pull it away
from the hose end°
Lock
Upper
Wand
Lower
Wand
Unlock
Locking
Ring
Unlock the wand by turning the wand lock-
ing 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
Reinsert the hose fully into the opening on
the nozzle base from which it was removed,
Press firmly to assure connection°
DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner
around the room by the hose.
Property damage could result.
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
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 telescoping wand
can be attached to the open end of the
hose.
FLOOR BRUSH AND WAND
SOME MODELS
Some models have an extra brush and wand
for cleaning bare floors. Twist one ehd 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 ------___
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,
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CLEANING AREA
Between
Cushions* Drapes* Stairs Walls
X X
X X
X X
ATTACHMENT Furniture*
DUSTING BRUSH X
CREVICE TOOL
X
COMBINATION BRUSH d_ X
Handi-Mate Jr2 _ X
*Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
Carpet edges
Guide either side or the front of the nozzle
along a baseboard. The full width agitator
brushes help remove dirt at carpet edges
Stairs
Put handle in ful! upright position, Place the
carpet/bare floor selector in the bare floor
position Use the crevice tool or fabric
brush° Set the On/Off switch to ON.
...........,....
Personae Injury Hazard
Use care if vacuum cleaner is
ptaced on stairs, If it falls, personae
injury or property damage could
result.
For best clean-
ing results, keep
the airflow pas-
sage clear,
Occasionally,
check each of
the areas indi-
cated for clogs,
Unplug the
cleaner from the
outlet before
checking.
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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 cool and
the thermal protector to reseL 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,
Motor Protector
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
I
overheating and possible
damage to the vacuum,
you will notice a change
i
of sound as air rushes J
through the valve
opening. Motor
Protector
Note: Do not block motor protector,
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING charL
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 dust bin quickly. See the
TROUBLESHOOTING section.
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
attachment.
/
NOTE: In some cases, the performance
indicator light may not come on if the
motor protector has opened_
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DIRT SENSOR
SOME MODELS
The electronic dirt sensor is a feature which
will detect particles as they pass through the
vacuum cleaner,
The dirt sensor indicators and sensor
sensitivity switch are located on the front of
the switch cover.
A red light indicates dirt is being picked up
by the cleaner. A green light indicates most
of the dirt has been picked up by the
cleaner_
OPERATION
As you vacuum, the red indicator light will
come on and stay on as long as the sensor
detects a high concentration of particles
passing through the cleaner.
The green light indicates that most of the
cleaning is complete.
The sensor switch allows you to select the
sensitivity of the dirt sensor. The switch can
be set to HI (+) or LO (-) sensitivity°
Set the sensor switch to the HI (+) position
when:
• Cleaning bare floor&
• Cleaning carpet with low pile heighL
Set the sensor switch to the LO (-) position
when:
• Cleaning heavily soiled areas.
• Cleaning carpet with deep pile_
• Cleaning new carpet&
Even with the sensor switch in the LO (-)
position, the dirt sensor will detect carpet
fuzz, especially on new carpet, which may
cause the red light to remain on longer than
expected..
Sensor
Sensitivity
Switch
f
WARNING
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
TO CLEAN DIRT SENSOR OPTICS
The dirt sensor optics consist of two optic ..............
cells located inside the dust bin port. _!L_#_
Occasionally, it may become necessary to ,,,_'_._i_!,_r_,,,_.Z,.
clean the two optic cells to assure ,_:_.
maximum performance, It is :_i_i!!i_ii_!
recommended the optic cells be cleaned: _...,,_,:_s:
• When the red light stays on
continuously.
• When the green light stays on
continuously,
• When dirt or dust adheres to the
optic ceils.
, Whenever the dust bin is cleaned,
To clean the sensor, wipe the optic ceils with
a soft, dry cloth,. Never use cleaners or
liquids as they can help speed the recoating
of the optic cells and make it necessary to
clean them much sooner than normal. The
dirt sensor area can be reached by
removing the dust bin.
Optic
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Always follow all safety precautions when
cleaning and servicing the vacuum
cleaner..
Gather the cord and wrap ii loosely around
WARNING
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.
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the upper and lower cord hooks.
Store the cleaner
in a dry, indoor
area, on the floor
with the handle
locked in the
upright
position.
ING
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,
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Unplug cord from wall outlet,
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, DO NOT drip water on
cleaner.
Wash attachments in warm soapy water,
rinse and air dry. Do not clean in dish-
washer.
cAuTIoN ............................................
Do not use attachments if they 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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Always empty the dust bin when dirt
level reaches the "MAX FILU' line.
TO REMOVE DUST BIN:
WARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Always unplug power cord from elec-
trical outlet before performing any
service on vacuum,
Lift dust bin
release handle
located at the top
of the dust bin
Release _-E "_-j
Handle -_,_
Bin
Pull the handle
forward and lift
dust bin up and
out of the vacu-
um cleaner_
Every time dust bin is
removed, rotate
cleaning knob on top
of dust bin clockwise
at least two complete
revolutions to clean
filter and maintain
cleaning perfor-
mance.
Cleaning
Knob
Dust Bin
Port
Secondary
Remove any
clogs that
might be
located in the
dust bin port
or the sec-
ondary filter.
TO EMPTY DUST BIN:
Turn This Direction
To Open For Emptying
Closed
(For Use)
Operl
(For Emptying)
Rotate dust bin lid assembly counterclock-
wise as indicated on the lid and lift off,
TO CLEAN FILTER
The filter may
be cleaned by
tapping it on a
firm surface or
by rinsing it
under a fauceL
Rinse with
water only, do
not use any
detergent or
soap° Allow
the filter to dry
for 24 hours
before putting
it back into the
vacuum.
Pour dust bin contents
into a trash container.
Cover
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