Kenmore 11634923403, 11634923402, 11634923401, 11634923400, 11634922402 Owner’s Manual

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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. www.sears.com

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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

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.

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

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 forone year from the date of purchase, and includesonlyprivate household

vacuumcleaneruse. Duringthe warrantyyear,whenthisvacuumcleaneris operatedand

maintainedaccordingtothe owner'smanual instructions,Searswill repairanydefectsin 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 warrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductisinuse 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

rV.,L 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-

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 returnitto a

_ears _erv ce _enter.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle.close a oooron cord,orpullcoro

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.

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:

Turn off all controls before unplugging.

Do not rest vacuum cleaner on steps. Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on

floor.

Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up

flammable or combustible liquids (gaso-B

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.

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).

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.

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

Exhaust Filer Cover Re_ase

Exhaust

Quick Release Upper

Power,

Height

Lever

DIN Sensor

Bag Cover

Release

Bag Cover

Handle.

Control

Indicator

CordHooks

Handle

Tool

Wand

Brush

Release Pedal

Model/$erlel

Numbers

Caddy

Lower

Motol Protector

Swivel Hose

Agitator

(Underneath)

Release Pedal

Agitator Overload

Reset Button

EXTENSION HOSE KITS

Extension Hose

Handl-Mato ® Jr.

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.

Handle

Screw

Hole

Insert the screw so it passes through the handle into the vacuum 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.

Begin totighten the screwwith

yourfingers. It may be neces- sary to adjust

the handle slightly.

Usinga screwdriver,tightenthe screw.

Slide the handle into the opening at the top

of the vacuum cleaner.

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

HANDI-MATE JR.®

For operation of Handi-Mate Jr.® see separate Owner's Manual.

Latch

•Caddy

Handi.Mate Jr,®

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

ii¸

1. Turnthe

Release quick release

Hook uppercord

hookto either

side and down to release the

powercord.

2. Detachthe power cord plugfrom the

powercordand pullthe cord offthe quick releaseuppercord hook.Be surethe power

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.

cordis stilllockedintothe locking notchof

the uppercord hook.

3. Be sure the vacuumcleanerhas 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

2. Remove the telescopic wand from its

storage position.

3. Remove the crevice

--'Crevice

Tool

tool from its storage posi-

tion in the

Telescopic

Wand

wand. Turn the locking

ring to the

UNLOCK

position.

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

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.

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.

This will reduce suction for ease of cleaning.

Note: Return suction control slide to the closed

position for

normal cleaning.

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.

Sutton

Control

Sflde

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.

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.

CAUTION

DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner

around the room by the hose.

Property damage or personal injury could reaulL

CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT

DUSTING BRUSH _)

CREVICE TOOL

COMBINATION BRUSH

Handi-Mate Jr.®

*Always clean attachmentsbefore usingon fabrics.

Carpet edges Guide either side or

the front of the noz- zle along a base-

board. The pivoting brushes help

Pivoting

Brushes

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.

remove dirt at car- pet edges.

Furniture*

Between

Cushions*

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.

Drapes*

Stairs Walls

= Applicable

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard DO NOT place the vacuum cleaner

on stairs, It may fall, causing per- sonal injury or property damage.

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

The agitator motor has

built-in protection

against motor damage

should the agitator

jam. If the agitator

slows down or stops, the agitator overload

Agitator Overload

Protector

Reset Button

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.

protector shuts off the agitator motor. The

vacuum cleaner motor will continue to run.

Indicator

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