Kenmore 11632903200, 11632902200 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

Manual Del Propietario

Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

safety and operating

instructions before first
use of this preducL

116.32902

116.32903

CUIDADO:
Lea y sigue todas las

instrucciones de operaci6n

y seguridad antes del uso de

este producto_

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

www.sears,com

Part No. CO1ZBYDOOUOO - 8192465 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 .................. 6

ReleasingtheHandle ................. 7

ON/OFF Switch ..................... 7

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

Agitator ON/OFFSelection ............ 8

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

Attachment Use Chart ............... 11

VacuumingTips ..................... 11

PerformanceFeatures ................ 12

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.

Vacuum Cleaner Care ................ 13

VacuumStorage ........................ 13

CleaningExterior and Attachments ...... 13

Dust BinCleaning .............. 14-15

Secondary FilterCleaning ............ 15

Filter Changing/Cleaning ............. 16

Light BulbChanging ................. 17

Agitator Cleaning ................... 17

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

Troubleshooting ...................... 19

Requesting Assistance

Or Service ................. BackPage

Model No,

Serial No.

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 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 State& 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 60'179

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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

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_

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.

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It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and safe
use, Review these before using your cleaner,

Item

Exhaust Filter
Headlight Bulb

Primary Filter

Quick Release

Power (

Part No. Part No.

In U.S. In Canada

20-86889 20-86889C
20-5240 20-40600

20-82720 NotAvailable

Primary Filter
Cleaning Knob

Dust Bin

Release

Primary
Filter

(Inside)

Exhaust

Filter

(Inside)

Height

Lever

Switch

Dust Bin

Agitator

On/Off

Selector

Handle

Release

Lower
Cord I

Carry

Handle-"

Handle

Pedal ..--_
Release _ i

Model/Serial

Numbers

-W-

Furniture
Guard

Stretch Hose

Motor

Agitator

(Underneath)

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Headlight

Nozzle Base

Agitator Overload

Reset Button

EXTENSION HOSE KITS

SOME MODELS

Extension Hose

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_-*-- FI SOME MODELS

(_-*-- Adaptor

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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 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 the

tape located
below the dust

cover/filter cover
on the motor

case+Remove
any additional

packaging tape
from the cleaner.

Tape

Position the handle as shown in the illustra-

tion below.
Slide the handle into the opening at the top

of the vacuum.

Handle

Screw

Hole

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+

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

Usinga

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,

Lock the cord into

place by forcing it

intothe locking
notch on the body of Lockln_

the quick release

upper cord hook as

shown. This helps

keep the power cord

out from under the Power
vacuum cleaner agi-

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

CORD ASSEMBLY

Make sure the quick release upper cord
hook is in the upright position. Remove the

wire tie from the power cord,

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

I F_ Qulck Release

J_f "_._ Upper Cord

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 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.

Turn the quick

release upper

cord hook to
either side

and down to

release the

power cord,

Power

Cord

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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 intoa 120

Volt outlet located near the floor.

P. 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 HOT use outlets above coun-
ters. Damage from cord to items In

surrounding area could occur,

Releasethehandlebypressingdownon

thehandlereleasepedalwithyourfootand
pullingbackanddownonthehandlewith
yourhand.

Note:Theagitatorwillnotrotateifthevacu-

umcleanerisintheuprightposition. Handle

Release

Pedal

To start the vacuum cleaner, slide the
On/Off switch from the OFF position to the
ON position To stop the vacuum cleaner,

slide the On/Off switch to the OFF position
Note: This switch operates the suction

motor only. For the agitator to rotate, the
agitator On/Off selector must be in the ON

position and the handle must be released
from the upright position_

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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.
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.

Height
Adjustment

Lever

, 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.

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OFF Position: Step on the back half of the
pedal to turn off the agitator for use on bare

floors.

in the OFF position, the agitator does not
rotate. This setting should be used for

cleaning hardwood and tile floors.
Note: The light will remain on when vacu-

uming with the agitator in the OFF Position,
provided the vacuum is not fully upright

ON Position: Step on the front half of the
pedal to turn on the agitator for use on car-

peting.

In the ON position, the agitator 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.

E WARNING

Personal injury Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet under-

neath the unit when changing the

Agitator On/Off Selector to the On

position. The agitator begins to
revolve rapidly.

Crevice

Tool

Telescoping

-Stretch

Dusting Hose

Combination Hose

Collar

Identify each of the attachments shown
above.

TO USE ATTACHMENTS

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 agitator will not rotate ifthe hose

has been removed from the nozzle.

Note: The motor protector may open when
using attachments or when cleaning new

carpet, due to reduced airflow caused by
the attachments themselves or by new car-

pet fuzz filling the bag quickly. See the

TROUBLESHOOTING section.

E 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 attached
hose swivels to

make cleaning Swivel-
easier in every

direction.
Remove the Hose

hose from the
hose clip by

pulling straight

out,

TELESCOPING WAND WITH

SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE

_u Crevice Remove the

Tool telescoping

wand from

.Telescoping its storage

Wand position_

Toachieve maximum reach

with the attachments, add the
crevice tool to the end of the

wand by inserting and
twisting slightly, Hose-

The dusting brush or the combination

brush may be attached directly to the

wand or placed on the end of the crevice

tool.

Crevice Tool

Remove the crevice tool from its storage
position in the wand. Locate the wand lock-

ing ring on the wand and 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.

Lower_,_ _ Suction

Wand-"_"',_"!_ Control Slide

_'_... _ Locking Ring I _"

_nlock _'_ 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,

Models) L-J Brush

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, to reduce suction for

ease of cleaning. This lever is 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.

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Suc_on
Control
Sfide

TO STORE ATTACHMENTS

Remove dusting brush or combination
brush, Snap into appropriate storage loca-
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 from the

hose end

7" Lower

Unlock

"/"_Wand

\ Locking
)"_"- Wan d

._ Ring

Upper

Wand

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,

EXTENSION HOSE

SOME MODELS
Some models include an extra hose which

connects to the stretch hose on the vacuum
for a longer cleaning reach,

StretchHose ,_ Extension Hose

Insert the two tabs on the end of the

extension hose into the two "J" shaped slots
on the stretch hose and twist to cennecL

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 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+

Reinsert the hose fully into the opening on

the lower body from which it was removed,

Press firmly to assure connection,

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

If the power is on the agitator may
begin rotating when the hose is

inserted. Ensure that the agitator is

clear of all hands, feet, objects, etc.

CAUTION

DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner
around the room by the hose.
Property damage could result.

CAUTION

When using the stretch 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

ATTACHMENT

DUSTING BRUSH <_

CREVICE TOOL
COMBINATION BRUSH

*Alwaysclean attachmentsbeforeusingon fabrics_

Guide either side or
the front of the noz-

t__ Carpet edges

Pivoting remove dirt at car-

Brushes pet edges_

Stairs
Put handle in full upright positiOnr Agitator

stops rotating. Use the crevice tool or fabric
brush. Set the On/Off switch to ON and

move the Agitator On/Off selector to the
OFF position

zle along a base-
board.. The pivoting

brushes help

Furniture*

X

X
X

BetWeen

Cushions*

X X

For best clean- _r

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

Drapes*

X

X X

I

Stairs Wails

X

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

Do not place cleaner on stairs. If it

falls, personal injury or property
damage could result.

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MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM

Motor Protector

This vacuum has a motor protectorby-pass
valve which automatically opens to provide

cooling air to the suction 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

AGITATOR OVERLOAD

PROTECTOR

The agitator has
built-in protection

against motor

Agitator Overload

Reset Button

damage should the
agitator jam,

To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-

SHOOTING table.

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

page 19.

Motor

Protector

Note: Do not block motor protector.
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.

If the agitator slows down or stops, the
agitator overload protector shuts off the

agitator The suction motor will continue to

run

To correct problem: Turn off and unplug

vacuum, remove obstruction, then press

reset button.
To reset: Push in the agitator overload

protector button.

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 reset. Check for

and remove clogs, if necessary, Also check
and replace any clogged filters. Wait

approximately thirty (30) minutes and plug
the vacuum in and turn back on to see ifthe

motor protector has reset. The motor
protector will not reset if the vacuum is not

turned off even ifthe vacuum has cooled
down.

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