Kenmore 116.34722 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Manual Del Propietano

Vacuum	Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo	116.34722
	116.34723

CAUTION:

Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product.

CUIDADO:

Lea y sigua todas ¡as instrucciones de operación y seguridad antes del uso de este producto.

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

Part No. C01ZCGY10U00 - KC01ZCGYZ0U0

Impreso en Mexico

Printed in Mexico

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before Using Your New Vacuum............		2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ...		2
Important Safety Instructions................		3
Parts and Features ............................................		4
Operating Instructions ......................................		5
Getting Started..............................................		5
Using Handle.................................................		5
Storing Handle .............................................		5
Cord Assembly .............................................		5
Using Cord Hook...........................................		5
Pile Height Selection and Settings..............		6
On/Off Switch ...............................................		6
Releasing the Handle	...................................	6
Attachments ..............	;...................................	7
Attachment Use Chart...................................		7
Vacuuming Tips..................................		8
Performance Features.......................		8

Vacuum Cleaner Care..................................		9
Vacuum Storage ..........................................		9
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...........		9
Dust Bin Cleaning ......................................		10
Dust Bin Assembly ...................................		11
Dust Bin Filter Changing/Cleaning...........		12
Filter Replacement ....................................		13
Cleaning Secondary Filler Screen............		13
Exhaust Filter Cleaning.............................		13
Replacing Headlight Bulb .........................		14
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning . .		15,16
Cleaning Exterior .......................................		17
Removing Clogs ........................................		17
Troubleshooting...................................		18
Requesting service.................	(back page)

BEFORE USING YOUR NEWVACUUM

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,

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.

KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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 pre­ cautions including the foilowing:

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. 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 dean the dust bin after vacuum­ ing carpet cleaners or freshener, pow­ ders and fine dust. These products dog 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 cleaner 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, 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.

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, electrical shock, burns and personal injury. CAU­ TION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage.

PARTS AND FEATURES

Item	Part No.	Part No.
	In U.S.	In Canada
Exhaust Filter	20-86880	20-86880
Fleadlight Bulb	20-5248	20-5248C
Belt	20-5275	20-5275C

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.

ATTACHMENTS

Crevice Tool

Cord Hook

Dusting

Brush

Handle

Release

Button

On/Off Switch

Motor

Protector

Handle

Release Pedal

Suction

Inlet

Nozzle

Furniture Guard ■

Carrying Handle

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

GETTING STARTED

USING HANDLE

To release handle; press handle release button as shown. With release button depressed rotate handle clockwise to the operating position. Once handle reaches the operating position (up) the handle will automatically lock into place.

Operating

Position

Never puli the vacuum cleaner with the handle in the storage position, The handle will drag on the floor.

Always lift the vacuum by the carrying handle when

transporting to storage.

Storage

Position

NOTE: You should hear a noticeable "click" sound when handle reaches the operating position.

NOTE: Make sure the handle is locked in the operating position before using vacuum. DO NOT operate vacuum unless handle Is locked.

STORING HANDLE

To rotate the handle to the storage position when vacuum is not in use, press handle release button and rotate handle counter­ clockwise for easy storage,

NOTE: You should hear a noticeable “click" sound when handle reaches the storage position.

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 locking notch. This helps keep the power cord out from under the vacuum cleaner agitator.

Wrap the power cord around the upper and lower cord hooks and lock the power cord plug onto the power cord.

USING CORD HOOK

Detach plug
head from power
cord.
Rotate cord hook	Quick Release
down to release	Cord Hook
cord. Return the	Plug Head
cord hook to the
upright position
before
attempting to
rewind the cord.

PILE HEIGHT SELECTION AND SETTING

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.

Models with no selector adjust automatically for varying carpet heights.

SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS

You may need to raise the height to make some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and longer pile carpets.

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.

Pile Height

Adjustment

Lever

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.

AWARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

To avoid personal injury, DO NOT place hands or feet underneath the unit when changing height setting.

ON/OFF SWITCH

Ensure ON-OFF switch is OFF. Plug the power cord into 120V outlet. ON position turns vacuum on. OFF position turns vacuum off.

RELEASING THE HANDLE

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.