Kenmore 116.33923300, 116.33922300 Owner's Manual

Owner'sManual

ManualDelPropietario

VacuumCleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

safety and operating instructions before first

use of this product.

116.33922

116.33923

CUIDADO: Lea y sigue todas las

instrucciones de operacion y seguridad antes del uso de este producto.

Sears, Roebuckand Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com

Printed in Mexico

Part No. C_IZCDB1 QUQQ-KCQ1ZCDBZ_U(_ Impreso en Mexico

Before Using Your New Vacuum ........ 2

KenmoreVacuum Cleaner Warranty .... 2

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

UprightVacuum Cleaner Parts and

Features ............................ 4

Assembly Instructions ............... 5-6

OperatingInstructions................. 6

Releasingthe Handle ................. 7

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

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

AgitatorOn/Off Selector .............. 8

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

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

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.

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

Performance/Safety Features ....... 12-13

Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 14

Vacuum Storage ................... 14

Cleaning Exteriorand Attachments ..... 14

Dust Bag Changing ................. 15

Filter Changing .................... 16

LightBulbChanging ................. 17

AgitatorCleaning ................... 17

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

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

Reques_ngh.ssisianceOr 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, retumthis vacuum cleanerto the nearest Sears Service Center in the

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.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Your safety is importantto us. To reduce the riskof fire, electdcal shock, injury to per-

sonsor damage when usingyourvacuum 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 deanin 9. Fal!ure to do so could result in electrical snack or person-

al injury. Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the core.

Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If cleaner is not working as it should, has

been dropped damaged left outd.doors, or aroppeo mto water, return it to a bears

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.

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and

mowng parts. The hose contains electrical wires. Do

not use when damaged or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects.

Always turn off appliance before connect- ing or disconnecting either hose or motor-

ized 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, pms, paper clips, etc. They may damage the cleaner

or dust bag.

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.

Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, hnt, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.

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 impor-

tant 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, electrical shock, burns

and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury

and/or property damage.

Itis importantto knowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner.

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

Switch

(Some Models)

Power-Mate Jr.®

Lower

Carry

Handle I

Crevice Tool

Telescoping I

Wand--_

Dusting Brush I_

Combination Brush

- Power Cord

Stretch Hose

Bag Cover

Bag

Exhaust Filter Cover

Exhaust Filter (Inside)

Headlight

Performance

_ca_r

(Some

Model_

Agitator

On/Off

Selector

Release Pedal

Base

Agitator Overload

Reset Button

EXTENSION HOSE KITS

SOME MODELS

Bonus Hose

Handle

Pedal_ Release _ i

Model/Serial

Numbers

Agitator

(Underneath)

Motor Protector

SOME

MODELS

Power-Mate Jr.®

E WARNING

ElectdcalShock Hazard Do notplugintothe electdcal supply

untilthe assemblyis complete. Failure

to do so could resultinelectricalshock 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 tape located

below the dust cover/filter cover

on the motor

• case.

Attach stretch hose end to nozzle as

shown.

_ _ Handle

Ha ndie ----/

Screw

Hole

Insert the screw so it passes through the handle into the vacuum.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Screw

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.

Begin to tighten the screw with your fingers. It may be necessary to adjust the handle

slightly.

Using a screwdriver, ti

! CAUTION

Do not overtighten.

Overtighteningcouldstdp the screw holes.

Do not operate the cleaner withoutthe

screw 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.

POWER-MATE JR.®

For operation of Power-Mate Jr.® see seperate owners manual.

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.

Upper Cord Hook

Cord

Lower

Cord

Wrap the power cord around the upper and

lower cord hooks an_J.lock the power cord plug onto the power cord.

Loekin(

Power

Power-Mate Jr.®

Latch

Caddy

Tab

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

1. Turn the

Release

Hook

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.

quick release upper cord

hook clock- wise 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 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 polarized power cord into a 120

Volt outlet located near the floor.

5. To replace cord, turn upper hook counter- clockwise pointing up, then wrap cord.

WARNING

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 counters.

Damage from cord to items in surround- ing area could occur.

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