Kenmore 116.32923, 116.33922 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.33922
116.32923
CAUTION:
Road and followall
safety and operating
instructionsbefore first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y siguo todas las
instruccionos de operaci6n
y seguridad antes del uso do
este producto.
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.seam.com
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Before Using Your New Vacuum ...... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty.., 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Upright Vacuum Cleaner Parts and
Features ........................... 4
Assembly Instructions ............. 5-8
Operating Instructions ............... 6
Releasingthe Handle ................. 7
ON/OFF Switch ..................... 7
Pile HeightSelectionand Setting ........ 7
AgitatorOn/Off Selector .............. 8
Attachments ..................... 8-10
AttachmentUse Chart ............... 11
Vacuuming Tips ................... 11
Performance/Safety Features .... 12-13
Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 14
Vacuum Storage .................... 14
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...... 14
Dust Bag Changing ................. 15
Filter Changing .................... 16
Light Bulb Changing ................. 17
Agitator Cleaning ................... 17
Clog Removal ..................... 18
Troubleshooting .................... 19
RequesSng Assistance Or Sen/ice. back page
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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 vacuum'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 Kenmere
vacuum.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep thisbook and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for futurereference.
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 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., DI817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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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 precau-
tions 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 elecmcal shock or person-
al injury.
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.
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
Servnce 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 notin use ano
Demre 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
movmg parts.
The hose contains electrical wires. Do
not use when damaged or punctured.
Avoid picking up sharp objects.
Always turn off appliance before con-
necting or disconnecting either hose or
motorized nozzle.
Do not use cleaner without dust bag
and/or filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after vacu-
uming carpet cleaners or freshener, pow-
ders 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
clips, etc. They may damage the cleaner
or dust bag.
Do not pick up anything that is buming
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 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 warn-
ing and caution symbols. Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any
instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electrical
shock, bums and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as
)ersonal injury and/or property damage.
Itis important to know your vacuum cleaner's 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 20-50690 20-50690C
Headlight Bulb 20-5248 20-5248C
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C
Motor Safety Filter 20-86884 20-86884C
Bag Cover
Quick Release
Upper
Power-Mate Jr.®
Cord
BaG
Exhaust
Filter Cover
Re/ease
F-.xheustRl_r
Switch
Dirt Sensor
(Some
ModeL,)
Per_ance
Indicator
(Some
Models)
Agitator
On/Off
Selector
Lower
Carry
Crevice
Tool
Telescoping
Headlight
Release
Pedal
Dusting
Comblna tion
Brosh
Handle
Release
Peda
Model/Serial
Numbers
-Stretch Hose
Motor
Protector
Agitator
(Underneath)
EXTENSION HOSE KITS
SOME MODELS
Bonus Hose
SOME
MODELS
Powe_Ma_Jr.®
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i 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.
_ emove the
tape located
below the dust
covedfilter cover
on the motor
case,
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.
Slide the handle into the opening at the top
of the vacuum.
Handle
Screw
Hole
Insert the screw so it passes through the
handle into the vacuum.
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Begin to tighten the screw with your fingers.
It may be necessary to adjust the handle
slightly.
Using a screwdriver
tighten the screw.
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
hock 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 upper cord
hook as shown. This
helps keep the power
cord out from under
the vacuum cleaner
agitator.
Locldn;
Power
UpperCord
Hook
Cord
Lower
Cord
Hook_
Wrap the power cord around the upper and
lower cord hooks and lock the power cord
plug onto the power cord.
POWER-MATE JR.@
For operation of Power-Mate Jr.@ see
seperate owners manual
Power-Ma
Tab
Latch
-Caddy
TO INSERT POWER-MATE JR ®
Place the rear of the Power-Mate Jr®into
the caddy.
Rotate the Power-Mate Jr.® back until it
snaps into place.
TO REMOVE POWER-MATE JR. ®
Lift up on the latch and rotote Power-
Mate Jr.®out of the caddy.
HOW TO START
Re_ase
Upper Cord
Hook
1. Turn the
quick release
upper cord
hook clock-
wise to
release the
power cord.
2. 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.
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 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 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 potadzed power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
5. To replace cord,turn upper hookcounter-
clockwisepointingup,then wrap cord.
WARNING I
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.
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.
Note: The agitator will not rotate if the vacu-
um cleaner is in the upright position.
Handle
Re/ease
Pedal
HANDLE MOUNTED
SOME MODELS
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.
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.
Slide the adjustment lever to the correct set-
ting.
There are four (4) pile height settings on the
vacuum. Use the LOW setting for most car-
pets and bare floor cleaning (with agitator
OFF), and the HIGH setting for very long
pile carpets like shag carpet, scatter rugs,
etc. Use the other settings as needed for
carpet heights in-between.
Height
Adjustment
Lever
\
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 occur.
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OFF Position: Step on the back half of the
pedal to tum 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.
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.
Cr_vlce
Tool
Dust/ng
Combination
Hose
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, press release button and pull 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 attach-
ments themselves or by new carpet fuzz fill-
ing the bag 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.
The attached
hose swivels to
make cleaning
easier in every Hoee
direction, ctlp
Remove the
hose from the
hose clip by
pulling straight
out.
TELESCOPING WAND WITH
SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE
SOME MODELS
- CteW=e Remove
Tool
the tele-
scoping
wand from
Wand its storage
position
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.
Lower_ Su_on
k _'_\ coc_Jng_ng 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.
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To achieve maximum reach
with the attachments, add the
crevice tool to the end of the
wand by inserting and
twisting slightly. Hose-
Suction
Control
Wand,
Crevice
Tool
•Raised U
When using the dusting brush or the com-
bination brush, they may be attached
directly to the wand or placed on the end of
the crevice tool.
DusUng Brush Wand
(Some Models)
Comblna_on _t,_ I1_
Br_h (Some \ I l
Models) _.J Brush
TO OPERATE SUCTION CON-
TROL SLIDE
Telescoping Wand
When usingattachments for cleaning
draperies, small rugs with low pile and other
delicate items, twist the suction control slide
to the open position. This lever is located on
the telescoping wand, close to the hose.
This will reduce suction for ease of cleaning.
Note: Return
suction control
slide to the closed
position for
normal cleaning.
Suet/on
Control
Slide
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.
TO STORE ATTACHMENTS
Remove dusting brush or combination
brush. 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.
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.
Reinsert the hose fully into the opening on
the lower body from which it was removed.
Press firmly to assure connection.
E CAUTION
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.
Bonus
Release
Electrical
Connection
Hose
Connect bonus hose to extension hose by
pressing together. Make sure electrical
connections are pressed firmly together.
To disconnect press release button on
hose and pull apart.
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.
POWER-MATE JR.®
When attaching Power-Mate Jr.® to
extension hose press together and align
electrical connections.
Power-Mate Jr.® __:_
Releasi__
_-- Electrical
Connectors
To disconnect press release button on
hose and pull apart.
l CAUTION
DO NOT connect Power-Mate Jr.® to
electrified hose with power to vacu-
um ON. ALWAYS unplug before con-
necting powered attachments.
CAUTION
DO NOT leave the Power-Mate Jr.®
running in one spot for any length
of time. Damage to carpet may
occur.
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CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT
DUSTING BRUSH <_
CREVICE TOOL
COMBINATION BRUSH _lb
Power-Mate Jr.®
Furniture*
X
X
X
Between
Cushions*
Drapes*
X
Stairs
x x
x x
x x
*Always clean attachmentsbefore usingon fabrics.
For best clean-
Walls
X
Pivoting
Brushes
Carpet edges
Guide either side or
the front of the noz-
zle along a base-
board. The pivoting
brushes help
remove dirt at car-
pet edges.
Stairs
Put handle in full upright position. 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.
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if vacuum cleaner is
placed on stairs, If it falls, personal
injury or property damage could
result.
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
Motor Protector
This vacuum has a motor protector by-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.
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING chart.
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.
Motor
Protector
Note: Do not block motor protector.
Thermal Protector
This vacuum has a thermal protector which
automatically tdps 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 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.
AGITATOR OVERLOAD
PROTECTOR
The agitator has
built-in protection
against motor
damage should the
agitator jam. If the
agitator slows down
or stops, the agitator
overload protector
shuts off the agitator.
The suction motor
will continue to run.
Agitator Over/oad
Reset Button
To correct problem: Tum off and unplug
vacuum, remove obstruction, then press
reset button.
To reset: Push in the agitator overload
protector button.
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 disposable dust bag, motor safety
filter and 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.
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