Kenmore 116.34924 User Manual [en, es]
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Prc^leUirio
K enmore
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo 116.34924
116.34925
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
Instructions before first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y sigue todas las
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. C01ZCJN30U00-KC01ZCJNZ0U0
Impreso en Mexico
Printed in Mexico
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner
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Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2
Important Safety Instructions............3
Upright Vacuum Cleaner Parts and
Features ..............................................4
Assembly Instructions
Operating Instructions
Cord Release.........................................7
Releaseing the Handle
Touch Control
Pile Height Selection and Setting
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 wilt need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacu
um cleaner's mode! and serial number are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
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Attachment Use Chart
Vacuuming Tips
Performance/Safety Features
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Vacuum Cleaner Care
Vacuum Cleaner Storage
Cleaning Exterior eind Attachments .14
Dust Bag Replacement
Filter Replacement
Light Bulb Replacement
Agitator Cleaning................................17
Clog Removal
Troubleshooting
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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 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 cleaner 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
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk
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WARNING:
of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or
damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow
basic safety precautions including the foilowing:
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 vacuum cleaner is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped in water, return it to a
Sears Service Center.
Do not 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 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
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 orl
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or*
hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust
bag and/or fitters 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 not 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).
Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with
wet hands.
Do not pul 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.
The hose contains electrical wires. Do not
use when damaged, cut, or punctured. Do
Not pick up sharp objects.
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or disconnect
ing either hose, Handi-maie 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 property.
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 Owner'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
Dust Bag
Part No.
In U.S.
20-50690 20-50690C
Part No,
In Canada
Headlight Bulb 20-5248 20-5248
Exhaust Filter
20-86889
Motor Safety Filter 20-86884
Quick Reiease
Upper Cord Hook
Power-Mate Jr.®
Power Lever
Cord
20-86889C
20-86884C
Height
Af^ustment
Handh.
Touch •
Conimi
Dirt
Sensor
Bag Cover
Release
Performance
Indicator
Exhaust
Filter Cover
Release
Lower
Cord Hooks
Crevice
Tool
Telescoping
Wand
Dusting
Brush
Combination
Brush
Handle
Release
Pedal
Model/Serial
Numbers
Furniture
Guard
Stretch Hose
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Agitator
(Underneath)
Headlight
- Handle
Release
Pedal
Nozzle Base
Agitator Overload
Reset Button
EXTENSION HOSE KITS
Extension Hose
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Power-Mate Jr.®
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Please pay special attention to these hazard alert 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.
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Before assembling the vacuum cleaner,
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 vacu
um cleaner.
Attach stretch
hose end to
nozzle until
hose end
locks into
place.
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.
Handle
Screw
Hole
Insert the screw so it passes through the
handle into the vacuum cleaner.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw located just below the
top edge of the back of the vacuum cleaner.
Position the handle as shown in the illustra
tion above right.
Slide the handle into the opening at the top
of the vacuum cleaner.
Begin to tighten
the screw with
your fingers. It
may be neces
sary to adjust
the handle
slightly.
Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw.
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CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw
holes.
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.
POWER-MATE JR.®
For operation of Power-Mate Jr.© see
separate Owner's Manual.
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 agi
tator.
Quick Release
Upper Cord
Hook
Power
Cord
Lower
Cord
Hooks
Wrap the power cord around the upper and
lower cord hooks and lock the power cord
plug onto the power cord.
Locking
Notch
Power
Cord -
Power-Mate Jr.®
TO INSERT POWER-MATE JR*
Place the rear of the Power-Mate Jr.® into
the caddy. Rotate the Power-Mate Jr.®
back until it snaps into place.
TO REMOVE POWER-MATE JR •
Lift up on the latch and rotate Power-Mate
Jr.® out of the caddy.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Quick Release
Upper Cord
Hook
2. Detach the power cord plug from the
power cord and pull the cord off the quick
release upper cord hook. Be sure the power
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WARNING
• 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 instail the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
Turn the
quick release
upper cord
hook to either
side and down
to release the
power cord.
cord is still locked into the locking notch of
the upper cord hook.
3. Be sure the vacuum cleaner has bag
installed. See DUST BAG REPLACEMENT.
4. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
5. To replace cord, turn upper hook counter
clockwise pointing up, then wrap cord.
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WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT place hands or feet under
the unit at any time.
• DO NOT use outlets above coun
ters. Damage from cord to items in
surrounding 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.
r'JlJi.-l" UUI
OFF - Turns OFF the vacuum cleaner
(suction) motor.
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.
X-
Handl0
Release
Pedal
MOTOR FUNCTION
Touch
Control
Button
OFF
CARPET
Vacuum Cleaner
(Suction) Motor
OFF OFF
HIGH HIGH
GENTLE HIGH
FLOOR
HIGH OFF
SUCTION HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW
Agitator
Motor
LOW
SUCTION - Changes the suction level 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.
To select a pile height setting:
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
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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
Wand
Dusting
Brush
Combination
Brush
Identify each of the attachments shown
above.
Stretch
Hose
Hose
Collar
TO USE ATTACHMENTS
Remove the lower end of the stretch hose
from the vacuum cleaner by grasping the
hose collar, press the release button and
pull straight out. The attachments can now
be added to the hose.
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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 section.
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WARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
performing maintenance to the unit
Failure to do so could result in elec
trical shock or personal injury from
vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.
TELESCOPIC WAND WITH
SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE
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 the
wand by inserting and
twisting slightly.
Suction
Control
Slide
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.
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
Wand
Wand
\Locklng Ring
Crevice
Tool
Telescopic
Wand
Suction
Control Slide
Upper
Wand
Telescopic
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.
Dusting Brush
(Some Models)
I— Combination
Brush (Some
Models)
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.
Brush
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.
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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.
Suction
Control
Slide
1
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.
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.
Connect extension hose to stretch hose by
pressing together. Make sure electrical
connections are pressed firmly together.
To disconnect press reiease button on
hose and pull apart.
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CAUTION
When using the stretch hose or with
the extension hose attached, the
vacuum cieaner 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
POWER-MATE JR.®
When attaching Power-Mate Jr.® to
extension hose align electrical connec
tions and press together. Power-Mate
Jr.® cannot be used with extension wand.
Power-Mate Jr.®
Release Button
Electrical
Connectors
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CAUTION
DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner
around the room by the hose.
Property damage or personal injury
could result.
EXTENSION HOSE
Some models include an extra hose which
connects to the stretch hose on the vacuum
cleaner for a longer cleaning reach.
To disconnect press release button on
hose and pull apart.
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CAUTION
DO NOT connect Power-Mate Jr.® to
electrified hose with power to
vacuum cleaner ON. ALWAYS unplug
before connecting powered
attachments.
CAUTION
DO NOT leave the Power-Mate Jr.®
running in one spot for any length of
time. Damage to carpet may occur.
CLEANING AREA |
ATTACHMENT
DUSTING BRUSH
CREVICE TOOL
COMBINATION BRUSH ^
Power-Mate Jr.®
^Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
Carpet edges
Guide either side or
the front of the noz
zle along a base
board. The pivoting
brushes help
Pivoting
Brashes
Stairs
Set handle in full upright position. Agitator
stops rotating. Use the crevice tool or com
bination brush or Power-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
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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✓ = Applicable
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WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT set the vacuum cleaner on
stairs. It may fall, causing personal
injury or property damage.
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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 and page 11.
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
section.
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.
Motor
Protector
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
protector shuts off the
Agitator Overioad
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.
agitator motor. The
vacuum cleaner motor
will continue to run.
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.
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