Kenmore 11634720402 Owner’s Manual
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo 116.34720
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
Printed in China
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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
Pile Height Selection and Setting ........ 7
Releasing the Handle ................. 8
ON/OFF Switch ..................... 8
Attachments ..................... 9-10
Attachment Use Chart ............... 10
Vacuuming Tips .................... 11
Performance Features ............... 11
Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 12
Vacuum Storage ................... 12
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 12
Dust Bin Cleaning ................ 13-14
Secondary Filter Cleaning ............ 14
Filter Changing/Cleaning ............. 15
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. 16-17
Clog Removal ..................... 18
Motor Protector ..................... 18
Agitator Servicing ................... 19
Agitator Assembly .................. 19
Light Bulb Changing ................. 20
Troubleshooting .................... 21
Notes ............................... 22
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.Yourvacu-
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 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
WARNING
Read all instructions in this manual before
assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this manual. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before per-
forming maintenance to the brush area.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or the brush suddenly starting.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before preforming maintenance.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do not use with a damaged cord or plug.
If cleaner is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped in water, return it to a Sears
Servnce Center.
Do net pull or carry by cord, use cord as
a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do net handle plug or vacuum cleaner with
wet hands.
Do net put any objects into openings.
Do net 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.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not rest vacuum cleaner on steps.
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 precautions including the following:
De net put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on
floor.
De net use vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids (gaso-
line, cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or use
in areas where they may be present. The
fumes from these substances can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
De not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
De 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 the bag
promptly could cause permanent damage
to the cleaner.
Do net use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the cleaner or
dustbag.
Do not operate vacuum cleaner without the
belt access door properly installed (if applica-
ble).
The hose contains electrical wires. Do not
use when damaged, cut, or punctured. Do
Net pick up sharp objects.
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or disconnect-
ing either hose, Handi-mate Jr. (if applica-
ble) or Power-mate Jr. nozzle.
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 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.
Itisimportanttoknowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe
use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner.
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Belt 20-5275 20-40096
Headlight Bulb 20-5248 .....
Primary Filter 20-82720 20-40319
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-40324
Dust Bin
Release
Nose
-Dust
Bin
Exhaust
Filter
(Inside)
Power
Cord -
Screw
Handle /
Release
Pedal_4
Model/Serial
Numbers
Short
Hose
Headfight
(Some Models)
Nozzle
Base
Nozzle Cover
Retainers
EXTENSION HOSE KITS
SOME MODELS
Extension Hose
-_F/ +_SOME MODELS
(_ Adaptor
oor BruSharld
Please pay special attention to these boxes, and follow any instructions given.
WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric shock, burns and
personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangerous personal injury
and/or property damage.
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
our new Kenmore vacuum.
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.
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.
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.
! CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw
holes.
Do not operate the cleaner without
the screw in place.
Using
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
intothe locking
notch on the body
of the quick
release cord hook
as shown. This
helps keep the
power cord out
from under the
vacuum cleaner
agitator.
Notch
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
intothe 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 too! into the slot beside
the wand.
6. Place the dusting brush or combination
brush on the wand with the brush portion
up.
Handle -
Hose
Wand
Quick
Wrap the
power cord
around the
quick release
cord hook
and lower
cord retainer,
then lock the
power cord
plug onto the
power cord.
Inlet
Tool
Holder
Tool
HOW TO START
1.Turnthe quick
releasecord
hookto either
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.
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 surrounding area could
occur.
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 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 using attach-
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.
Releasethehandlebyplacingyourfooton
thefootrestandpullbackonthehandle
untilitreleasesfromitsuprightposition.
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Foot Rest For
Tostart 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.
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.
Handle
Release Pedal
On/Off
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard and Property
Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet under-
neath the unit at any time. When
using attachments, the agitator con-
tinues rotating. Do not allow the
cleaner to remain in just one place
for a period of time as the agitator
may damage the floor surface. Avoid
placing the cleaner on furniture, the
fringed area of rugs, deep pile carpet-
ing, or carpeted stairs. The ideal
position for the cleaner when using
attachments is for the unit to be on a
level area with the handle in the full
position.
CAUTION
When using attachments, be careful
not to overextend the hose length
when reaching. Trying 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.
TO USE ATTACHMENTS
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 and wand can be pulled off the
short hose by grasping the cuff and twisting
while pulling up.
CAUTION
NOT pull the vacuum cleaner
nd the room by the hose.
perty 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.
Dusting Brush Wand
(Some _ode_e) _
Brush (Some
Models)
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.
Crevice Toot
TO STORE
ATTACHMENTS
Return the hose to its position on the
short hose and the attachments to their
holders.
Attachments used in dirty areas,
such as under a refrigerator, should
not be used on other surfaces until
they are washed. They could leave
marks.
! CAUTION
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.
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.
EXTENSION HOSE
SOME MODELS
Some models include an extra hose which
connects to the stretch hose on the vacuum
for a longer cleaning reach.
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.
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CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT Furniture* Cushions* Drapes* Stairs Walls
Between
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.
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 reset. Check for
and remove clogs, if necessary. Also
check and clean/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.
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 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.
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Always follow all safety precautions when
cleaning and servicing the vacuum
cleaner.
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
the floor with the
handle locked in the
upright
position.
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.
WARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Wrapping the cord too tightly puts
stress on the cord and can cause
cord damage. A damaged cord is an
electrical shock hazard and could
cause personal injury or 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 dish-
washer.
CAUTION
Do not use attachments if they are
wet. Attachments used in dirty
areas, such as under a refrigerator,
should not be used on other
surfaces until they are washed.
They could leave marks.
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Always empty the dust bin when dirt
level reaches the "MAX FILL" line.
TO REMOVE DUST BIN
WARNING
ays unplug power cord from
trical outlet before performing
service on vacuum.
Liftdust bin han-
dle located at the
top of the dust
bin.
Pull the handle
forward and lift
dust bin up and
out of the vacu-
um cleaner.
Remove any
clogs that
might be
located in the
dust bin port
or the sec-
ondary filter.
TO EMPTY DUST BIN
Turn This Direction C/esed
Te Open r Emptying (For Use)
O_en
(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 _ Filter
cleanedby ,/_ L _ "_Cover
tapping it on a firm _.__
surface or by __/_
rinsing it under a ___
faucet. See Filter t_
Changing/Cleaning 11JFIHIIIINI
section Rinse with JlII liillIH I_
water only, do not
use any detergent or _
soap. Allow the filter to dry for 24 hours
before putting it back into the vacuum.
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