Kenmore 116.32735 User Manual
Owner's Manual
Vacuum Cleaner
Model 116.32734
116.32735
®
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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.
www.sears.com
Part No. CO 1ZCBT00UOO-8192496 Printed in U.S.A.
Before UsingYour New Vacuum ......... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty , °_2
Important Safety Instructions .......... 3
Parts and Features ................... 4
Assembly Instructions ............. 5-6
Operating Instructions ............... 7
Getting Started ........................... 7
Pile Height Selection and Setting ........ 7
OfftFtoor/Carpet Switch ............... 8
Releasing the Handle ..................... 8
Attachments ..................... 9--1 t
Attachment Use Chart ............. tl
Vacuuming Tips .................... 11
Performance Features ................ 12-13
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 wild 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 ............. 14
Vacuum Storage ..................... 14
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... t4
Dust Bin Cleaning ................. 15-t6
Secondary Screen Cleaning ............ 16
Filter ChanginglCleaning ................. t7
Clog Removal ..................... 18
Light Bulb Changing .................. 19
Agitator Cleaning ................... 20
Valve Cleaning ................... 20
Belt Changing ...................... 21
Troubleshooting ......................... 22
Requesting service ........ (back page)
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore
vacu um.
Model Nee
Serial No_
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference-
.CUUMCLEANER
LIMITED ONEYEARWARRANTY ON KENMOREVACUUM 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
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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
servicing or cleaning. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or person-
al 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 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.
Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything
that may reduce air flown
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 cleaner
or dust bin.
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-
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 thisOwner's Manual carefully for impodant use and safety
infermation.This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols.. Please pay
special attention to these boxes and foItow any instructions given, WARNING statements alert you
to such dangers as fire,electrical shock, burns and personal injury.CAUTION statements alert you
to such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage.
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NSTRUCTIONS
Item
Exhaust Filter
Headlight Bulb
Filter
PaR No.
in U.S.
20-86889
20-5248
20-82720
Part No.
In Canada
20-86889C
20-5248C
20-82720C
It is important to know your vacuum
cleaner's parts and features to
assure its proper and safe use,
Review these before using your
cleanerr
Belt
Power
Lower
Hook
20-5215
Quick
Release
Cord
Hook
Selector Window
Extension
Hose
20-52150C
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_1 11l _ ...(Inside Fiiter Cover)
Nozzle
Hose
Carpet/Floor
Combination.
Brush
Latch
Dust Bin
Nozzle
Pedal
Wand
Crevice
Tool
Protector
Dirt
Sensor
Pile Height
Adjustment
Sensitivity
Switch
BONUS HOSE KITS
Bonus Hose
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CAUTION
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 List, Use this list to verify that
you have received all the components of
your new Kenmore vacuum°
Remove shipping tape from dust bin latch,
and belt cover_
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the two (2) handle screws located
in the body
Position the handle as shown in the illustra-
Do not overtightem
Overtightening could strip the
screw holes,
Do not operate the cleaner with-
out the screws 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,
Make sure the
power cord is
placed into the lock-
ing notch on the
body as shown, This
helps keep the
power cord out from
under the vacuum
cleaner agitator,
Power
Handle
Screw
t
tion below
When installing the handle, firmly press the
handle onto the body. Secure with handle
screws provided°
Quick Release
Power
Lower
Hook
Wrap the power cord around the upper and
lower cord hooks and lock the power cord
plug onto the power cord.
Hook
EXTENSION HOSE ASSEMBLY
Connect extension hose to the valve assem-
bly by aligning "J" slot with raised tab on
valve assembly,, Push downward and rotate
clockwise to lock in place.
Place the crevice tool in the rectangular
slot on back of wand holder,
Connect extension hose to telescopic wand
by aligning "J" slot with raised tab on wand.
Push hose downward and rotate clockwise
to lock in placer
Once extension hose is connected to the
telescopic wand, place the wand in the tele-
scopic location as shown.
For use of telescopic wand and extension
hose see ATTACHMENTS section on page 9
Tab
Wand
(
IRectangular
Slot
Valve
Wand
LocaHon
Remove the Handi-Mate Jro® from the plas-
tic bag and insert Handi-Mate Jr, ® into the-
vacuum cleaner as shown, then close the
Handi-Mate Jr. ® storage cover°
Hand#Mete Jr.®
HandI.Mata Jr.®
Storage Cover
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Qulck Release
per Cord
k
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 locking
notch 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,
Turn the quick
release upper
cord hook to
either side
and down to
release the
power cord.
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outiet, 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,.
Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor,
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 coun-
ters, Damage from cord to items in
surrounding area could occur.
1"o 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°
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:
HIGH: shag carpet, long pile, plush, scatter
rugs.
MED: medium to long pile.
LOW: short to medium pile.
EX LOW: very low pile and bare floors.
Note: When the pile height selection is
set to EX LOW the pull forces will be
stronger at the agitator, If the push/pull
forces are to aggressive or jerky a higher
setting should be used,
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
To avoid personal injury, DO NOT
place hands or feet underneath
the unit when changing height
setting.
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