Kenmore 116.34720400, 116.34721400 Owner's Manual

Owner'sManual

ManualDelPropietario

VacuumCleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo

116,33720

116.33721

116.3472O

116.34721

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

safety and operating
instructions before first

use of this product.

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. CQ1ZCAF3QUQG-KCO1ZCAF3QUQ

Printed in Mexico

Impreso en M_xico

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

KenmoraVacuum Cleaner Warranty .... 2

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

Parts and Features ................... 4

AssemblyInstructions ............... 5-6

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

Pile HeightSelection and Setting ........ 7

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

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

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

AttachmentUse Chart ............... 10

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

PerformanceFeatures ............... 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.

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

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

Cleaning Exteriorand Attachments ..... 12

Dust BinCleaning ................ 13-14

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

FilterChanging/Cleaning ............. 15

BeltChangingand AgitatorCleaning.. 16-17

Clog Removat ..................... 18

Motor Protector..................... 18

AgitatorServicing ................... 19

AgitatorAssembly .................. 19

LightBulbChanging ................. 20

Troubleshooting ..................... 21

Notes ............................... 22

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
materiar 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 warrantyservice,retum this vacuum cleaner to 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.

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

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Your safety is importantto us. To reduce the riskof fire, electricalshock, injuryto per-
sons or damage when usingyour vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions

including the following:

Reed 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.

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 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

Hose

Belt 20-5275 20-40096
Headlight Bulb 20-5240 20-40600

Primary Filter 20-82720
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20o86889C

Dust Bin
Release

Handle --

Power
Cord.

Screw

Handle

Release

On/Off

Switch

Filter

Hose (Inside)

Holder

Cord Hook

Nozzle

Cover

Brush

Wand

Retainer/
Carry Handle

Tool

Motor
Protector

Furniture

Guard

-Dust
Bin

Exhaust

(Inside)

(Some Models)

Nozzle

Base

Nozzle Cover

Retainers

EXTENSION HOSE KITS

SOME MODELS

Extension Hose

Model/Serial

Numbers

Sho_
Hose

SOME NI()[)_ELS-

_FI _Adaptor

oor Brush

4

Wand

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.

ElectricalShock Hazard
Do not plug intothe electricalsupply

untilthe assembly iscomplete. Failure

to do so could result inelectdcal shock

orinjury.

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

Handle

Screw

Hole

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.

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CAUTION

Do notovertighten.
Overtighteningcould stdpthe screw

holes.

Do notoperate the cleaner withoutthe

screw in place.

Using a screw-

driver, tighten
the screw.

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 extension wand in the rear slot
of the tool holder.

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.

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 Lockin

of the quick Notch
release cord hook
as shown. This

helps keep the
power cord out

from under the Power
vacuum cleaner

agitator.

Quick
Release

Curd

Power

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.

Q

Handle-

Inlet

Tool

Holder

Hose

Dusting
Brush

Extension

Wand

Tool

HOWTO START

Quick

Release

Hook

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.

1.Turn the quick
release cord

hook to either
side and down

to release the

power cord.

Personal Injury and Product
Damage Hazard

• DO NOT plugin if switchis in the
ON position.Personal injuryor

damage couldresult.

• DO NOT use outletsabove coun-
ters. Damage from cordto items in

surroundingarea couldoccur.

3. Plug the polarized power cord into a
120 Volt outlet located near the floor.

Models with no selector adjust automatically

for varying carpet heights.

SOME MODELS

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:

Models withtwo (2) positions:
HIGH: medium to long pile.

LOW: short to mediumpile.

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 possiblefloor damage.

AI-I'ENTION: 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.