Kenmore 11633921301, 11633920301, 11633920300, 11633921300 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 product.

116.33920

116.33921

CUIDADO: Lea y sigua 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

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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 ............... 7

Getting Started ...................... 7

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

Off/Floor/Carpet Switch ............... 8

Variable Speed Control ................ 8

Releasing the Handle ................. 8

Auto Reverse ....................... 9

Attachments .................... 10-12

Attachment Use Chart ............... 12

Vacuuming Tips .................... 12

Performance Features ............. 13-14

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.

Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 15

Vacuum Storage ................... 15

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...... 15

Dust Bin Cleaning ................ 16-17

Secondary Screen Cleaning ........... 17

Filter Changing/Cleaning ............. 18

Clog Removal ..................... 19

Light Bulb Changing ................. 20

Agitator Cleaning ................... 21

Valve Cleaning ..................... 21

Troubleshooting .................... 22

Requesting service ....... (back page)

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 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 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

Yoursafety is importantto us.Toreducetherisk 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 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.

tf 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. Agitator Brush may suddenly restart,

disconnect from power supply before servicing.

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, matches, 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 spedal attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, elec'cical shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert

you to such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage.

Item Part No. Part No.

In U.S. In Canada

Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C Headlight Bulb 20-5248 20-5248C

Primary Filter 20-82720

It is important to know your vac- uum cleaner's parts and fea-

tures to assure its proper and safe use. Review these before

using your cleaner.

Auto-Reverse

Handle

Power

Lower

Hook

Combination Brush

Quick

Cord Hook

Hose

Handl,

On/Off Switch

Variable

Control

Nozzle Hose

Button

Handle

Handi-Mate Jr. ®

Exhaust Filter

Dus Latch

Dust Bin

Nozzle

_'_Handle Release

Pedal

Crevice Tool

Protector

Guard

Dirt

Nozzle Hose

Sensor Indicator

Pile Height Sensitivity Adjustment Switch

BONUS HOSE KITS

Bonus Hose

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yT, 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 List. Use this list to verify that

you have received all the components of your new Kenmore vacuum.

Remove tape from filter cover and dust bin

latch.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Remove the two (2) handle screws located

in the body.

Position the handle as shown in the illustra-

tion below.

When installing the handle, firmly press the

handle onto the body. Secure with handle screws provided.

Do not overtighten handle screws. 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 Cord

Handle

Electrical_ I

Connection _ _'1_ _ Tape

! _l_,:_Note: Do Not

Remove Tape

_ Body

Qu_kRe_ase UpperCord

Hook

H°°k!

Wrap the power cord around the upper and lower cord hooks and lock the power cord

plug onto the power cord.

EXTENSION HOSE ASSEMBLY

Connect extension hose to the valve assembly by aligning "J" slot with raised tab

on valve assembly. Push downward and

rotate clockwise to lock in place.

Place the crevice tool in 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 place.

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 10

{

Raised Tab

Hose

Valve

Wand

Tool

Slot

Location

Remove the Handi-Mate Jr. ® from the plastic bag and insert Handi-Mate Jr. ® into

thevacuum cleaner as shown, then close the Handi-Mate Jr. ® storage cover.

Handi-Mate Jr.®

Handi-Mate Jr.® Storage Cover

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Release Turn the quick

Upper Cord release upper

Hook 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 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.

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.

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

position. Personal injury or

Damage from cord to items in

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 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.

'o WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

To avoid personal injury, DO NOT

place hands or feet underneath

the unit when changing height setting.

HANDLE MOUNTED

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

FLOOR or CARPET position. To stop the

vacuum cleaner, slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

Note: Agitator will only turn when switch is

in CARPET mode.

CAUTION

Refer to your carpet manufacturers cleaning recommendations. Some more delicate carpets may require that

they be vacuumed with the agitator turned off, to prevent carpet damage.

OFF - turns both suction and brush motors off. FLOOR - turns on the suction motor only. In

this position the brush assembly does not revolve. Use this setting for cleaning hard-

wood and tile floors and when any attach- ments (tools) are used.

CARPET - turns on both the suction and the brush motors.

This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a variable power control which will allow you to select any cleaning power from low to high.

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.

FLOOR Window

Low Suction Power

Set to LOW suction power for delicate fabrics such as draperies. Set to MAX or full power for more conventional carpet or

bare floor cleaning.

To set to MAX suction power, move the control knob fully to the right.

For deep cleaning set the power control to MAX.

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.

Variable

Control Speed III

Note: When the varible power control is

set to LOW push/pull forces will increase.

The agitator Reverse

will rotate in the forward

direction

unless the Foward

handle is Auto Reverse

Handle

pulled in

reverse. Pulling the handle in reverse activates the

Auto-Reverse feature.

As the user tilts the handle to the use position the agitator rotates forward.

When the vacuum is pulled back, the Auto Reverse automatically reverses agitator

rotation, thus the agitator turns in reverse.

This feature ensures both sides of the carpet pile are effectively cleaned and

provides easier maneuverability.

As the vacuum is pushed forward, the agitator

rotates for- ward clean-

ing the car- pet fibers on

one side and helps to pro- /4.

pel the vacuum

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forward. FORWARD

In certain applications it may be neces- sary to operate the vacuum cleaner with

the agitator rotating in the forward direc- tion only. To do this you will have to

depress and hold the handle locking but- ton located on top of the Auto Reverse

Handle.

To lock into

Auto Reverse

forward rotation

only, hold the button

Handle /

Button

until you

feel the

Foward

button lock into place.

It will be necessary to hold pressure on

the button to keep the Auto Reverse

Handle in the forward position. Simply release the handle locking button to return

to both forward and reverse motion.

Note: The agitator will not rotate if the vacu-

um cleaner is in the upright position.

When the vacuum is pulled back, the agitator switch-

es to a backward rota- ._ tion to clean

side of the

the other carpet fibers

and assists IIIIIIIIII IiitililLlltllllllllllllllll}llllJlllll_llllllllill the vacuum

in moving back- ward. REVERSE

TELESCOPING WAND WITH SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE

Handi-Mate Jr.®

Combination Extension Brush

Wand

Crevice

Identify each of the attachments shown above. Remove the upper encl of the hose that is

attached to the telescopic wand by grasping the hose collar, 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.

Remove

Telescopic Wand the tele-

scoping wand from

its storage position by

Crevice Tool twisting and

pulling out.

On the telescopic wand tum the locking ring

Suction

Wand _ _. Control Slide

Wand

Upper Wand

clockwise to the UNLOCK position.

Extend the wand to its full length. Turn the locking ring counter-clockwise to the LOCK position. Attach the extension wand onto the open end of the hose.

Remove the crevice tool from its storage

position on the wand holder. Attach crevice tool to the extension wand.

Note: When using attachments make

sure the cleaner is in the upright position and the selector window indicates

FLOOR.

WARNING

Electrical Shock And Personal Injury

Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before

servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure

to do so could result in electrical

shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting.

CAUTION

When using attachments, be careful

not to overextend the stretch hose

when reaching. Trying to reach

hose stretch capability

cause the cleaner to tip over.

Suction

Control

Tab

To achieve maximum reach with the attach- ments, add the crevice tool to the end of the

wand by inserting and twisting slightly.

Handi-Mate Jr.®

For operation of Handi-Mate Jr.®

manual.see separate owners

TO STORE ATTACHMENTS

Remove combination brush from wand, hose or crevice tool. Snap into appropri-

ate storage location.

Handi-Mate

Handi-Mate Jr.®

Storage Cover

Combination Brush

Extension

TO OPERATE SUCTION

CONTROL SLIDE

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 will reduce suction

for ease of cleaning. The slide is located on the telescoping wand,

close to the hose.

Note: Return suction control

slide to the closed position

for normal cleaning.

If cleaner has poor cleaning performance, check to make sure the suction control slide

is closed.

Suction

Wand

Crevice Tool

Remove crevice tool from the wand by

twisting. Place in wand holder.

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. Reinsert the extension hose and telescopic

wand firmly into wand holder. Reinsert Handi-

Handi-Mate Jr.®

Mate Jr.® into the vacuum cleaner as

shown then

close the Handi- Mate Jr.® stor-

age cover.

Handi-Mate Jr.® Storage Cover

BONUS HOSE

Insert the two tabs on the end of the bonus hose into the two "J" shaped sJots on the

unit hose and twist to connect.

Unit Hose t_ Extension Hose

All attachments and the telescoping wand

can be attached to the open end of the hose.

ATTACHMENT

CREVICE TOOL

COMBINATION BRUSH

Furniture*

X X

When using the bonus 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.

CLEANING AREA

Between

Cushions*

Drapes*

Stairs

X X

Walls

Handi-Mate Jr. _

*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 full upright position. Place

pile height adjustment to HIGH when using attachments to prevent possible floor dam-

age. Use the crevice tool or combo brush. Set the Off/Floor/Carpet switch to Floor.

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard Do not place cleaner on stairs. If it

falls, personal injury or property dam- age could result.

For best cleaning results, keep the airflow passage clear.

Occasionally, check each of the areas indi- cated for clogs. (see page 19)

Fr . CAUTION

Unplug the cleaner from the outlet

before checking.

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 overheating and possible

damage to the vacuum, you win notice a

change of sound as air rushes through the valve opening.

Note: Do not block motor

protector.

Motor Protector

To correct problem: See the TROUBLE- SHOOTING section (page 22).

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

carpet fuzz filling the dust bin quickly.

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

When the unit is

normal air flow,

the light on the

performance indicator is off. _ -_-i&\_

The light comes

running with __ _ on whenever the _ p

airflow becomes erformanclndicatore blocked. If that

occurs, check the dust bin, clean or

replace clogged filters, and check other

possible clog locations shown in CLOG

REMOVAL (see page 19).

To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-

SHOOTING section (page 22).

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.

AGITATOR THERMAL PROTECTOR This agitator has a thermal protector which

automatically trips to protect the agitator motor 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 and suction motor will remain on.

To correct problem: If this occurs, turn the vacuum off and unplug the power cord

from the outlet to allow the agitator 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 if the

motor protector has reset. "l_e 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 under severe jam conditions. 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. .IJ_

To reset: Push in the agitator "7"-_- ._-_/'f "N

overload protector _'/,,..._ _ /_

button. _/(_,,,_tI_,_ "_"

Agitator Reset

MOTOR THERMAL PROTECTOR

This vacuum has a thermal protector which

automatically trips to protect the vacuum from overheating. The thermal protector

turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in order to prevent possible

damage to the vacuum.

To reset:Turn off and unplug the vacuum

from the outlet to allow the vacuum to cool.

Check for andremove any clogs. Also

check and replace any cloggedfilters. Wait approximately50 minutesand plugthe

vacuum in and turn back on to see ifthe

thermal protectorhas reset. In some cases, the unitmay suddenlyrestart. DO NOT

leave unattended.

DIRT SENSOR

WARNING

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 Dirt

indicates dirt is Sensor 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.

Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply before

servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical

shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting.

TO CLEANDIRT SENSOROPTICS

The dirt sensor optics consist of two optic cells located inside the valve assembly. Occasionally, it may become necessary to

clean the two optic cells to assure maximum performance. Clean optic sensors:

• When the red light stays on continuously.

• When the green light stays on continuously.

• When dirt or dust adheres to the optic cells.

• Whenever the dust cup is cleaned.

Extension\ \

Hose

Deep Cleaning )_ \ II_'_J_

Nozzle.ose

_.-._._ _v___ Valve

__l Assembly

The sensor switch al_ws 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 floors.

• Cleaning carpet with low pile height.

Set the sensor switch to the LO (-) position when:

• Cleaning heavily soiled areas.

• Cleaning carpet with deep pile.

• Cleaning new carpets.

Even with the _------------------_---_1 sensor switch in Sensitivity

the LO (-) Switch_,

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

To clean the sensor, remove deep cleaning nozzle hose at valve assembly by lifting

hose straight up. Remove extension hose

from the valve assembly by grasping hose

collar, twisting, and pulling straight off. Lay cleaner back by pressing the handle

release pedal (see Releasing the Handle page 8).

With the hoses removed you can

insert a cloth into the valve opening.

Wipe the optic

sensors 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.

Valve

Return cleaner to the upright position. Re-

14 attach nozzle hose and extension hose.

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