Kenmore 116.33725, 116.33726 Owner's Manual

Owner'sManual
ManualDelPropietario

VacuumCleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo

116.33725

116.33726

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CAUTION: Read and fellow all safety
and operating instructions before first

use of this product.

CUIDADO: Lea y sigue todas las
instrucciones de operaciony seguridad
antes del uso de este producto.

Directions For Use

It is a violation of Federal law to use
this product in a manner inconsistent

with its labeling.

Direcciones de uso

Es una violacion a la ley Federal el utilizar
este producto de una manera contraria

con su etiquetado.

Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com

Printed in Mexico

Part No. CQIZCAH1QU_Q-KCQ1ZCAH1OU_ Impreso en M_xico

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Before UsingYour New Vacuum ........ 2

KenmoreVacuum Cleaner Warranty .... 2

ImportantSafety Instructions........... 3

Pads and Features ................... 4

AssemblyInstructions ............... 54

Operating Instructions ................. 7

Pile Height Selectionand Setting ........ 7

Carpet/Bare Floor Selector ............ 8

Releasingthe Handle ................. 8

ON/OFF Switch ..................... 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... t2

Dust Bin Cleaning ................ 13-14

Secondary FilterCleaning ............ 14

Filter Changing/Cleaning ............. 15

Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning ,. 16-18

Clog Removal ..................... 21

Motor Protector ..................... 19

Headlight Bulb Changing .............. 20

Agitator Servicing ................... 21

Agitator Assembly .................. 21

Troubleshooting ..................... 23

Please read this guide, tt will he_p you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in

the safest and most effective way.

For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, ca_l 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 No.

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future re_erence.

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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.

Forwarranty service, returnthis vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center inthe
UnitedStates.

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.

Seam, Roebuck and Co., 13/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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Your safety is Important to us.To reducethe riskof fire, electricalshock, injury to per-
sons ordamage when using yourvacuum cleaner,follow basic safety precautions

includingthe 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 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 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.

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 flammable

or combustible liquids (gasoline, clean-

ing 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
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 Part No. Part No,

In U.S. In Canada

Headlight Bulb 20-5240 20-40600
Belt 20-5275 20-40096
Primary Filter 20-82720 20-82720C

Hose

Power
Cord.

Dust Bin
Release

Primary
Filter

Hose Height

Holder Adjustment

Lever (Some

uick Release

Cord Hook

\

Nozzle

Cover

Performance

Indicator
(Some

Models)

B_

Exhaust

(Inside)

Headlight

• (Some

Models)

Floor Selector

Screw

On/Off

Switch

Handle

Release

Pedal

(Some

Model/Serial

Numbers

Brush

Furniture

Wand Guard

Retainer/
Carry Handle

Tool

Motor

Short
Hose

Nozz_

Base

Noz_e Cover

Reamers

EXTENSION HOSE KITS

SOME MODELS

Extension Hose

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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.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Do not plug intothe electricalsupply
untilthe assembly iscomplete. Failure

to do so could resultin electricalshock
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 illustra-
tion below.

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

of the vacuum.

Handle

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.
Overtighteningcouldstdpthe screw

holes.
Do notoperate the cleaner withoutthe

screw in place,

Using a

driver, tighten
the screw.

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 Notch
release cord hook (,\\
as shown. This

helps keep the
power cord out

from under the cord _ilj

vacuum cleaner
agitator.

Quick
Release

Cord

Power

Core

Lower
Cord

Wrap the
power cord

around the
quick release

cord hook

and lower

cord retainer,

then lock the
power cord

plug onto the
power cord.

ATTACHMENT STORAGE

After the handle has been assembled 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 small end of extension wand in
the rear slot of the tool holder with larger

end up.

5. Slide the crevice tool into the slot beside
the wand.

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

up.

Handle-

Brush

Extension
Wand

Inlet
Tool

Holder "

Tool

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HOWTO START

Quick

_elsase

Cord Hook

1.Turnthe quick
releasecord

hook toerlher
sideand down

to releasethe
powercord.

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 plug. 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.

Personal Injury and Product
Damage Hazard

DO NOT plug in ifswitch is in the

position.Personal injuryor

damage could result.

DO NOT use outletsabove coun-

Damage from cord to items in

surroundingarea couldoccur.

3. Plug the polarized power cord into a

120 Volt outlet located near the floor.

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SOME MODELS

To selecta 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
sefling.

Models with no selector adjust automatically
for varying carpet heights.

SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SE'I-IINGS

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 usingattach-
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.

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SOME MODELS
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 carpetposition.

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 manufactur-
ers cleaning recommendations. Some more
delicate carpets may require that they be
vacuumed with the agitator turned off, to

prevent carpet damage.

r= . 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.

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 placing your foot on

the foot rest and pull back on the handle
until it releases from its upright position.

SOME MODELS

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.

Foot Rest For

Handle

ReleasePedal

To start the vacuum cleaner, step on the
ON/OFF switch located on the back of the

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

On/Off

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Personal InjuryHazard and Property
Hazard

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

using attachments,the agitatorcontin-
ues rotating. Do notallow the cleaner
to remain in justone place for a period

of time as the agitator may damage
the floor surface. Avoid placingthe

cleaner on furniture, the fringed area of

rugs,deep pilecarpeting, or carpeted

stairs. The ideal positionforthe clean-

er when usingattachments is for the
unitto be on a levelarea withthe han-

dle inthe_ position.

TO USE ATTACHMENTS

Place the cleaner on a flat 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 can be pulled off the short hose

by grasping the cuff and twisting while

pulling up.

!• CAUTION

DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner
around the room by the hose.

Property damage could result.

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.

When using attachments, be careful

not to overextend the hose length

when reaching. T_ng 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.

DusUng Brush Wand

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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.

TO STORE
ATTACHMENTS

Return the hose to its position on the

short hose and the attachments to their

holders.

Attachmentsused indirtyareas, such
as undera refrigerator,shouldnot be

used on other surfacesuntilthey are
washed. They could leave marks.

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When usingthe regular hose or with
the extensionhose attached, the

cleaner shouldbe on a solidsurface
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

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.

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,

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Wand...._

CLEANING AREA

Between

ATTACHMENT Furniture* Cushions" Drapes* Stairs Walls

DUSTING BRUSH <_ X X X X
CREVICE TOOL _ X X X

COMBINATION BRUSH _ X X X

Handi-Mate ® Jr. (_ 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 fabrics.

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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.

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, turnthe

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 clean/replace any cloggedfilters. 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
isoff. 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.

nce

Indicator

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Always follow all safety precautions when

cleaning and servicing the vacuum
cleaner.

Electrical Shock And Personal Injury

Hazard
Disconnectelectricalsupply before

servicingor cleaningthe unit. Failure
to do so could resultin electdcalshock

or personalinjuryfrom cleanersud-
denlystarting.

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

lower cord retainer.

Store the cleaner in a
dry, indoor area, on

Quick the floor with the

Release

Cord handle locked in the

Hook _ upright

Power position.

Lower

Cord

Electdcal Shock AndPersonal Injury
Hazard

Wrapping the cord tootightlyputs

stress onthe cord and can cause cord
damage. A damaged cordis an electri-
cal shock hazard and couldcause per-

sonal injuryor damage.

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 dishwash-

er,

Do not use attachments If they are

wet. Attachments used indirty areas,

such as under a refdgerator, should
not be used on other surfaces until

they are washed. They could leave
marks.

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Always emptythe dust bin when dirt level

reaches the =MAX FILL" line.

TO REMOVE DUST BIN

Always unplug power cord from electri-
cal outlet before performing any ser-

vice on vacuum.

Lift dust bin han- DustBin

Release

die located at the Handle

top of the dust

bin. oust

Bin

Pull the handle for-
ward and lift dust bin
up and out of the

vacuum cleaner,

Remove any

clogs that

might be locat-

ed in the dust

bin port or the

secondary fil-
ter.

Dust Bin

Secondary

TO EMPTY DUST BIN

Turn This Direction Closed

To Open For Emptying (For Use)

Open

(For Emptying)

Rotate dust bin lid assembly counterclock-

wise as indicated on the lid and lift off.

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 it

under a faucet.
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.

Cover

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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).

Place dust bin /"_ /I I _tY
back into vacuum

cleaner by insert-

ing the bottom first

and tilt back with '1

the dust bin han-
dle raised.

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sol_relcubo
dole basura--

Cubo de

la basura--

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Push forward and
lower the dust bin

handle to lock
dust bin in place.

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Check secondary filter frequently and clean Secondary

when dirty.

Remove the dust bin as outlined in the

DUST BIN CLEANING section.

To clean filter screen wipe screen with a dry
cloth.

NOTE: Filter screen is not removable.

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

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