Kenmore 116.34922, 116.34923 Owner's Manual
Owner'sManual
ManualDelPropietario
VacuumCleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo 116.34922
116.34923
CAUTION:
Read and followall
safety and operating
instructionsbeforefirst
use of this product,
CUIDADO:
Lea y sigue todas las
instruceiones de operaci6n
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Upright Vacuum Cleaner Parts and
Features ........................... 4
Assembly Instructions ............. 5-6
Operating Instructions ............... 6
Cord Release ....................... 6
ReleasingThe Handle ................ 7
TouchContml ...................... 7
Pile HeightSelectionand Setting ........ 8
Attachments..................... 8-10
AttachmentUse Chart ............... 11
Vacuuming Tips .................... 11
Performance/Safety Features ....... 12-13
Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 14
Vacuum Cleaner Storage ............. 14
Cleaning Exteriorand Attachments ..... 14
DustBag Replacement .............. 15
FilterReplacement .................. 16
LightBulb Replacement .............. 17
AgitatorCleaning ................... 17
Clog Removal ..................... 18
Troubleshooting .................... 1g
Requesting Assistance Or Service back page
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner 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 cleaner's model and serial number 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 cleaner.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this bookand yoursales check(receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER
This warrantyis foroneyear from the date of purchase, and includesonlyprivate household
vacuumcleaneruse. Duringthe warrantyyear,whenthisvacuumcleaneris operatedand
maintainedaccordingto the owner'smanual instructions,Searswill repairany defectsin
materialorworkmanshipfree of charge.
Thiswarrantyexcludesvacuumcleaner bags, belts,lightbulbs,and filters,whichare
expendablepartsandbecome worn duringnormaluse.
For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in
the United States.
This warrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductisin use inthe UnitedStates.This warrantygives
youspecificlegal rights,and you may also have otherrightswhichvaryfrom stateto state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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rV.,L 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 precautions including the following:
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-
rming maintenance to the brush area.
Failure to oo so couia 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 performing 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 witha damaged cord or plug.
If vacuum cteaner is not working as =.t
should, has b,een dropped damageo, Jan
outdoors ororo.ppeo inwater returnit to a
_ears _erv ce _enter.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
a handle.close a oooroncord,or pullcoro
aroundsharpedgesor corners. Do notrun
vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep core
awayfrom heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug,graspthe plug,notthe cord.
Do not handlep_ugor vacuumcleanerwith
wethands.
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.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not rest vacuum cleaner on steps.
Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on
floor.
B
Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids (gaso-B
line, cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or use
U
in areas where they may be present. The
fumes from these substances can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust
bag and/or filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after vacu-
uming carpet cleaners or freshenar, 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 not usethe vacuumcleaner to pickup
sharphard objects,smalltoys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They maydamagethe cleaneror
dustbag.
Do not operate vacuum cleaner without the
belt access door properly installed (if applica-
ble).
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connectinq or oisconnect-
ing either hose Handi-ma'te,Jr.(if applica-
be) or Power-mateJr. 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
vacuum cleaner is intended for Household use. Read this Owne¢s Manual carefully for
important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warn-
ing and caution symbols.
It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and safe
use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner.
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Dust Bag 20-50690 20-50690C
Headlight Bulb 20-5248 20-5248
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C
Motor Safety Filter 20-86884 20-86884C
Handle.
Control
DIN
Sensor
Bag Cover
Release
Bag Cover
Exhaust
Filer Cover
Re_ase
Quick Release
Upper
Power,
Height
Lever
Exhaust
Indicator
Caddy
Lower
CordHooks
Release
Pedal
Handle
Swivel Hose
Agitator Overload
Reset Button
Tool
Wand
Brush
Brush
Release
Pedal
Model/$erlel
Numbers
Motol
Protector
Agitator
(Underneath)
EXTENSION HOSE KITS
Extension Hose
1
Handl-Mato ® Jr.
4
Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instruct onsl
'_ given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire electric shock, burns I
and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangerous personal
injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
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.
Before assembling the vacuum cleaner,
check the PACKING LIST on the cover of
the separate REPAIR PARTS UST. Use
this list to verify that you have received all
the components of your new Kenmore vacu-
um cleaner.
Attach stretch
hose end to
nozzle, as
shown
Hose
End
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw located just below the
top edge of the back of the vacuum cleaner.
Screw
Position the handle as shown in the illustra-
tion above right.
Slide the handle into the opening at the top
of the vacuum cleaner.
Handle
Screw
Hole
Insert the screw so it passes through the
handle into the vacuum cleaner.
Begin totighten
the screwwith
yourfingers. It
may be neces-
sary to adjust
the handle
slightly.
Usinga screwdriver,tightenthe screw.
Do not over tighten.
Over tightening could strip the
screw hole.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
without the 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.
Lock the power cord
into the locking notch
base by pressing it
into the quick release
upper cord hook as
shown. This helps keep
the power cord out
from under the vacuum
cleaner agitator.
Power
Quick Release
Lower
Cord Hooks II
Wrap the power cord around the upper and
lower cord hooks and lock the power cord
plug onto the power cord,
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HANDI-MATE JR.®
For operation of Handi-Mate Jr.® see
separate Owner's Manual.
Latch
•Caddy
Handi.Mate Jr,®
TO INSERT HANDI-MATE JR ®
Place the rear of the Handi-Mate Jr.®into
the caddy. Rotate the Handi-Mate Jr.®
back until it snaps into place.
TO REMOVE HANDI-MATE JR. ®
Rotate Handi-Mate Jr.e out of the caddy.
3. Be sure the vacuumcleaner has bag
installed. See DUST BAG REPLACEMENT.
4. Plug the polarizedpower cord intoa 120
Voltoutlet locatednear the floor.
5. To replace cord,turn upper hook counter°
clockwisepointing up,then wrapcord.
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT place hands or feet under
the unit at any time.
• DO NOT use outlets above coun-
tsrs. Damage from cord to Items In
surroundln_ area could occur.
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• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the
other),
• The 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.
1. Turn the
Release quickrelease
Hook uppercord
hookto either
side and down
to release the
powercord.
2. Detachthe powercord plugfrom the
powercordand pullthe cord offthe quick
releaseuppercord hook.Be surethe power
cordis stilllockedintothe locking notchof
the uppercord hook.
ii¸
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.
Note" The agitator does not rotate when the
vacuum cleaner is in the upright position.
OFF - Turns OFF the vacuum cleaner.
CARPET - Turns ON the vacuum cleaner
motor to HIGH suction level and the agita-
tor motor to HIGH speed level for cleaning
of most carpets and rugs. In order to get
MEDIUM and LOW suction levels for
cleaning, press the SUCTION button to
cycle the vacuum cleaner motor through
MEDIUM, LOW, and HIGH suction levels
respectively.
GENTLE - Turns ON the vacuum cleaner
motor to HIGH suction level and the agita-
tor motor to LOW speed level for gentle
cleaning of most delicate carpets and rugs,
In order to get MEDIUM and LOW suction
levels for cleaning, press the SUCTION
button to cycle the vacuum cleaner motor
through MEDIUM, LOW, and HIGH suction
levels respectively.
FLOOR -Turns ON the vacuum cleaner
motor to HIGH suction level and turns OFF
the agitator motor for cleaning of bare
floor. In order to get MEDIUM and LOW
suction levels for cleaning, press the SUC-
TION button to cycle the vacuum cleaner
motor through MEDIUM, LOW, and HIGH
suction levels respectively.
SUCTION - Changes the suctionlevel of
the vacuum cleaner motor. If the unit is
OFF, pressing the SUCTION button turns
ON only the vacuum cleaner motor to
HIGH suction level for cleaning of most
carpets, rugs, and fabrics. If the unit is
ON, pressing the SUCTION button cycles
the vacuum cleaner motor through suction
levels.
Handle
Release
Pedal
__.___OFF
CARPET
I _\ \_.-_'_- GENTLE
II l LOOR
MOTOR FUNCTION
Touch
Control Vacuum Cleaner Agitator
Button (Suction) Motor Motor
OFF OFF OFF
CARPET HIGH HIGH
GENTLE HIGH LOW
FLOOR HIGH OFF
SUCTION HtGH/MEDtUM/LOW
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Toselectapile heightsetting:
Turn off vacuum cleaner. Select a pile height
setting by tilting the cleaner back until front
wheels are lifted slightly off the floor.
Slide the adjustment lever to the correct
setting.
There are four (4) pile height settings on the
vacuum cleaner. Use the LOW setting for
most low-pile carpets and bare floor
cleaning (with agitator OFF), and the HIGH
setting for high-pile carpets like shag carpet,
scatter rugs, etc. Use the other settings as
needed for carpet heights in between low
and high pile.
Height
Adjustment
Lever
CAUTION
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to
remain in one spot for any length of
time when the agitator is turning.
Damage to carpet may occur.
Crevice
Tool
Telescoping
Dusting
Combination
"Stretch
Hose
Hose
Collar
Identily each of the attachmentsshown
above.
TO USE ATTACHMENTS:
Remove the lower end of the stretch hose
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 redLv;ed airflow caused by the
attachments themselves or by new carpet
lint filling the bag quickly, See the
TROUBLESHOOTING table.
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
performing maintenance to the unit.
Failure to do so could result in elec-
tric,al shock or personal Injury from
vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.
TELESCOPIC WAND WITH
SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE
Hose
Clip
1. Remove the
hose from the
hose clip by
pulling straight
out.
2. Remove the telescopic wand from its
storage position.
3. Remove
the crevice
tool from its
storage posi-
tion in the
wand. Turn
the locking
ring to the
UNLOCK
position.
--'Crevice
Tool
Telescopic
Wand
4. Extend the wand to its full length. Turn
the locking ring to the LOCK position.
Attach the extension wand onto the open
end of the hose.
Lower_ Suction
Wand _____ Slide
Align the tabs on the extension wand with
the "J" slots in the hose (as illustrated above
right). Push the wand into the hose and
twist to the right to lock.
To achieve maximum reach with
the attachments, add the
crevice tool to the end of
Hose
the wand by inserting and
twisting slightly.
Suction
Control
Wand_
Crevice
Tool
The dusting brush or the combination
brush may be attached directly to the
wand or placed on the end of the crevice
tool.
Dustlng Brush
(Some Models)
Combination
Brush (Some
Models)
Crevice Tool
Wand
TO OPERATE SUCTION
CONTROL SLIDE
Telescopic Wand
When using attachments for cleaning
draperies, small rugs with low pile and other
delicate items, twist the suction control slide
to the open position. This slide is located on
the telescopic wand, close to the hose.
This will reduce suction for ease of cleaning.
Note: Return
suction control
slide to the closed
position for
normal cleaning.
Sutton
Control
Sflde
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CAUTION
When using attachments, be careful
not to overextend the stretch hose
when reaching.Trying to reach
beyond the hose stretch capability
could cause the vacuum cleaner to
tip over.
TO STORE ATTACHMENTS
Remove dusting brush or combination
brush. Snap into appropriate storage location.
Remove crevice tool from the wand by twist-
ing. Lay aside.
Remove the extension wand from the hose.
Twist the wand to the left and pull from the
hose end.
Unlock the wand by turning the wand lock-
ing ring to the UNLOCK position,
Unlock
Locking
Upper
Wand
Slide the lower wand into the upper wand.
Turn the wand locking ring to the LOCK
position.
Place the crevice tool down into the com-
pressed wand. Snap into the appropriate
storage location.
Reinsert the hose fully into the opening on
the nozzle body from which it was removed.
Press firmly to assure connection.
!
CAUTION
DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner
around the room by the hose.
Property damage or personal injury
could reaulL
EXTENSION HOSE
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
Unit Hose _ Extension Hose
extension hose into the two "J" shaped slots
on the unit hose and twist to connect.
All attachments and the telescoping wand
can be attached to the open end of the
hose.
When using the stretch hose or with
the extension hose attached, the
vacuum 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 vacuum
cleaner is above the level of the
user's feet.
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ATTACHMENT
DUSTING BRUSH _)
CREVICE TOOL
COMBINATION BRUSH
Handi-Mate Jr.®
Furniture*
=/
V'
I/
CLEANING AREA
Between
Cushions*
Drapes*
i/
v'
i/
*Always clean attachmentsbefore usingon fabrics.
Stairs Walls
l/
V'
I/
V'
= Applicable
Pivoting
Brushes
Carpet edges
Guide either side or
the front of the noz-
zle along a base-
board. The pivoting
brushes help
remove dirt at car-
pet edges.
Stairs
Set handle in full upright position. Agitator
stops rotating. Use the crevice tool or com-
bination brush or Handi-Mate Jr.® when
vacuum cleaner is running. Pressing the
SUCTION button will cycle the vacuum
cleaner motor through HIGH, MEDIUM and
LOW suction levels.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT place the vacuum cleaner
on stairs, It may fall, causing per-
sonal injury or property damage.
For best cleaning
results, keep the
airflow passage
clear.
Occasionally,
check each of the
areas indicated for
clogs.
Unplug the vacuum
cleaner from the
outlet before
checking.
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MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM
Motor Protector
This vacuum cleaner has a motor
protector by-pass valve which
automatically opens to provide cooling air
to the vacuum cleaner motor when a clog
prevents the normal flow of air to the
motor. If the by-pass valve opens to
prevent motor overheating and possible
damage to the vacuum cleaner, you will
notice a change of sound as air rushes
through the valve opening.
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING table.
NOTE: The motor protector may open
when using attachments
or when cleaning new
carpet, due to reduced
airflow caused by the
attachments themselves
or by new carpet lint filling
the bag quickly. See the
TROUBLESHOOTING
table. Motor
Protector
Note: Do not block motor
protector.
Thermal Protector
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector, which automatically trips to
protect both the vacuum cleaner and the
agitator motor from overheating. If a clog
prevents the normal flow of air to the
motor, the thermal protector turns the
motor off automatically. This allows the
motor to cool in order to prevent possible
damage to the vacuum cleaner.
To correct problem: Turn the vacuum
cleaner off and unplug the power cord
from the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector
to reset. Check for and remove clogs, if
necessary. Also check and replace any
clogged filters. Wait approximately
thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum
cleaner in and turn back on to see if the
motor protector has reset.
AGITATOR MOTOR
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
Agitator Overload
Protector
Reset Button
The agitator motor has
built-in protection
against motor damage
should the agitator
jam. If the agitator
slows down or stops,
the agitator overload
protector shuts off the
agitator motor. The
vacuum cleaner motor
will continue to run.
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press overload protector reset button.
If the problem persists, have the
vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or
other qualified service agent.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
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 disposable dust bag, motor
safety filter and other possible clog
locations shown in CLOG REMOVAL.
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING table.
Note: The light
may also come
on when using
attachments,
due to reduced
airflow through
the
attachment.
Indicator
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