Kenmore 116.34725300 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.

116.34725

116.34726

CUIDADO:
Lea y sigue todas ias

instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridad antes del uso de

este producto.

Sears,RoebuckandCo., HoffrnanEstates,IL60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com

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

KenmoreVacuum Cleaner Warranty .... 2

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

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

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

Operating Instructions ................. 6

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

Carpet/Bare Floor Selector ............ 7

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

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

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

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

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

PerformanceFeatures ............. 12-13

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 ............... 14

vacuum Storage ................... 14

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 14

Dust BinCleaning ................ 15-16

Secondary FilterCleaning ....... . .... 16

Filter Changing/Cleaning ............. 17

Belt Changingand AgitatorCleaning .. 18-20

Clog Removal ..................... 21

LightBulbChanging ................. 22

Agitator Servicing ................... 23

AgitatorAssembly .................. 23

Troubleshooting ..................... 24

Requesting Assistance

Or Service ................... BackPage

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.

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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.

Forwarrantyservice, returnthis vacuum cleaner to the nearest Seam Service Center inthe
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 1o state.

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

2

Your safety is importantto us. To reduce the riskof fire, electricalshock,injuryto

personsor damage when usingyour vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precau-

tlons 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.
Disconnectelectrical supplybefore 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 out-

doors, 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.

DOnot 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.

DOnot 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 withoutdust 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.

DOnot 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 cre-
ate 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

anyone 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.

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

Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C
Headlight Bulb 20-5240 20-40600

Switch

Belt 20-5275 20-40096

• Dirt Sensor

(Some Models)

Quick Release

Lower

Cord Hooks Level

Carry

Crevice

Tool

Telescoping

Dusting

Combination

Brush

IIII

Handle
Release

Height

Ready-to-Use
Swivel Hose

Stretch Hose

MoOr
Protec_r

Dust Bin
Release

Dust

Headflght

Performance
Indicator

(Some Mode/s)

Exhaust Filter
(Inside)

Floor Selector

Cover

Latch

Base

Belt

(Underneath)

EXTENSION HOSE KITS

SOME MODELS

Extension Hose

[lUlUlltUlllIIllllllIlll,flfllfllllflflfflllll

Model/Sedal
Numbers

_FI _._SOME MODELS

(_ Adaptor

oor BrUShan d

Agitator

(Underneath)

4

WARNING I

EloctdcalShock Hazard
Do not plug into the electricalsupply

untilthe assembly is complete. Failure
to do so could resultineloctdcalshock

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 located below the dust
cover/filter cover on the motor case.

Tape

Position the handle as shown in the illustra-

tion below.

Slide the handle into the opening at the top
of the vacuum.

Handle

Screw

Hole

Attach

stretch

hose end to

nozzle as

shown.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Remove the screw located just below the
top edge of the back 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.

5

Usinga
screw

driver

tighten
the

screw.

Do not overtlghten
Overtighteningcould stripthe screw

holes

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 agi-
tator.

Wrap the power cord around the upper and

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

Notch

Power

Do notoperate 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.

HOW TO START

Quick Release

per Cord

k

Turn the quick
release upper

cord hook to
either side
and down to

release the
power cord.

Quick Release
Upper Cord

Hook

Power
Cord

Lower
Cord

II

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.

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.

Personal Injuryand ProductDamage
Hazard

• DO NOT plug In if switchIs Inthe ON
position PersonalInjuryor damage

could result

• DO NOT use outletsabove counters
Damage from cord to itemsIn surround-

ing area could occur

6

To select a pile height setting:

Turn off cleaner. Select a ptle height setting

by tdtmg the cleaner back unt=l front wheels

are lifted slightly off the floor as illustrated

Slide the adjustment lever to the correct
setting.

SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SE'I-I'INGS

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 p_le

WARNING

Personal InjuryHazard
DO NOT place hands or feet under-

neath the unit when changingfrom

the bare floorto the carpet pile

height setting.The agitatorbeginsto
revolverapidlywhen the vacuum is

turnedon and is in the carpet set-

Ung.

Bare floor setting: Slide the carpet/bare floor

selector all the way back and down toward
the bottom of the nozzle unt=l it locks into

place.
In th_s pos_hon the brush assembly does not

revolve. This setting should be used for

cleaning hardwood and hie floors and when

any attachments (tools) are used

Carpet setting: Slide the selector all the way

forward and up to the carpet

position.

In this position the brush assembly will turn.

When carpets are being cleaned the selec-
tor should be in this position.

Attention: Refer to your carpet manufactur-

ers cleaning recommendations. Some more

delicate carpets may require that they be
vacuumed with the agitator turned off, to

prevent carpet damage.

!

r. . CAUTION

Do not allow vacuum cleaner to remain
in one spot for any length of time when

the agitator is tuming. Damage to car-

pet may occur.

Note: For longer belt life, turn vacuum off
before moving selector. Failure to do so can

cause the belt to rub on the selector shaft
and may result in the belt becoming hot and

creating a burning rubber smell.

Carpe_are

Floor Selector

To Carpet

Position

To Bare Floor

Position

7

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 MOUNTED

Tostart the vacuum cleaner, slide the
On/Off switchfrom the OFF positionto the

ON position.To stop the vacuumcleaner,
slide the On/Off switchto the OFF position,

Release

Pedal

Crevice Remove the lower end of the stretch hose

Telescopln!

Dusting

Combination

Stretch
Hose

Identify each ofthe a_achments shown
above.

TO USE ATTACHMENTS

Place the carpet/bare floor selector in the

bare floor setting by rotating the selector
back and down to the bare floor setting.

See CARPET/BARE FLOOR SELECTOR
section.

When returning the bare floor selector to
the carpet setting, use caution as the selec-

tor can move quickly to that setting due to

tension created by the belt.

from the cleaner by grasping the hose col-

lar, 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.

ElectricaJShock And Personal Injury
Hazard

Disconnectelectricalsupplybefore
servicingor cleaning the unit. Failure

to do so could resultinelectricalshook

or personalInjuryfrom cleaner sud-

denlystarting.