Kenmore 11634925400, 11634924400 Owner’s Manual

Owner'sManual ManualDelPropietario

VacuumCleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo 116.34924

116.34925

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

safety and operating

instructionsbefore first use of thisproduct.

CUIDADO:

Lea y sigue todas las instruccionesde operaci6n

y seguridad antes del uso de este producto.

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

www.sears.com

Printed in Mexico

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Before UsingYour 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 ....................... 7

Releaseingthe Handle ................ 7

TouchControl ...................... 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

VacuumingTips .................... 11

Performance/SafetyFeatures ....... 12-13

Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 14

VacuumCleaner Storage ............. 14

CleaningExteriorand Attachments ..... 14

Dust Bag Replacement .............. 15

FilterReplacement .................. 16

LightBulbReplacement .............. 17

AgitatorCleaning ................... 17

Clog Removal ..................... 18

Troubleshooting .................... 19

Requesting Assistance Or Sendce 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 book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.

LIMITED ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON KENMOREVACUUM 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

rvl 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 allinstructionsin this manual before assemblingor usingyourvacuum cleaner.

Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in this manual. Use only with

Sears recommendedattachments.

Disconnect electrical supply before per-

f._orming maintenance to the brusn area:

t-allure to do so could result in electrical

shock or the brush suddenly starting.

Do not leave vacuum cleaner when pluggedin. Unplugfrom outletwhen notin

use and beforepreformingmaintenance.

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 tt

should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water, return it to a Sears Serv ce Center.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as

a handle, close a door on cord, or pull core

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

floor.

Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick

flammable or combustible liquids

line, cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), 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 smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, el

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 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

dust bag.

Do not operate vacuum cleaner without the belt access door properly installed (ifapplica-

ble).

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 connectinq or disconnect- ing either hose, Handi-ma-te 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 properly.

Turn off all controls before unplugging.

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 Part No. Part No.

In U.S. In Canada

Handle

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 Rher Cover

Release

Exhaust

Quick Release

Height

Power-Mate Jr.® Lever

Lower

Cord Hooks

Carry

Cord

Guard

Sensor

Beg Cover

Release

Bag Cover

Control

indicator

Release Pedal

-Nozzle Base

Crevice Tool

Telescoping Wand

Dusting

Combination Brush

Handle Release

Model/Serial

Numbers

Stretch Hose

IIit

Motor Protector

Agitator

(Underneath)

Agitator Overload

Reset Button

EXTENSION HOSE KITS

Extension Hose

Power-Mate Jr.®

_ IPlease pay specialattentionto these hazard alert boxes,andfollow anyinstructions]

I_d personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangerous personall Ilnjuryand/orpropertydamage. /

Igiven. WARNING statementsalert youto suchdangers asfire, electricshock,burnsI

Electrical Shock Hazard

Do not plug into the electrical sup-

H_no_lldlWee_Handle

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 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.

Hose End

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.

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.

Begin to tighten

the screw with your fingers. It

may be neces-

sary to adjust the handle

slightly.

Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw.

l 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 uppercord hookis in the uprightposition.Removethe

wiretie from the powercord.

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.

Upper Cord Hook

Power Cord

Lower Cord

Lockln_ Notch

Power

POWER-MATE JR.®

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

Latch

-Caddy

Tab

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. e

Lift up on the latch and rotate Power-Mate

Jr.° out of the caddy.

Wrap the power cord around the upper and lower cord hooks and lock the power cord

plug onto the power cord.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Turn the

quick release upper cord

hook to either side and down to release the

power cord.

2. Detach the power cord plug from the power cord and pull the cord oft the quick release upper cord hook. Be sure the power

! 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 install the proper outlet.

Do not change the plug in any way.

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.

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.

Releasethehandlebypressingdownon

thehandlereleasepedalwithyourfootand

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

(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.

Handle

Release

Pedal

I _I _/OFF

1_ SUCTION

MOTOR FUNCTION

Touch

Control Vacuum Cleaner Agitator

Button (Suction) Motor Motor

OFF OFF OFF CARPET HIGH HIGH GENTLE HIGH LOW

FLOOR HIGH OFF

SUCTION HIGH/MEDIUM/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

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 Wan_

Dusting Hose

Combination Hose

Identify each of the attachments shown

above.

-Stretch

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.

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.

!TV.. WARNING

Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the uniL

Failure to do so could result in elec-

trical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.

TELESCOPIC WAND WITH SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE

Hose

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 H

twisting slightly.

sucaon m' I IU_II II

controlN J-I I Ill II

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_ Suction

Wand ---'_'_f_ Control Slide

I "_.,,__ Wand ! _'_¢t..J

\ _<_,_.Lock/ngRing |_

Unlock _,_- Upper

--Crevice

Tool

Telescopic

Wand

Telesc°pic/// _ /ff _x

Crevice// _ /_Raised

Tool // _ _ Tab/

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 Wand

(Some Models) =

Combination _,mJ I_

Brush (Some \ \ I

Models) L.J Brush

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.

Suction

Control

Sfide

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.

/ Lower

F.T ,f wan"

// I IUnl°ck I

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.

Connect extensionhoseto stretchhose by pressingtogether,Make sureelectrical connectionsare pressedfirmly together.

To disconnect press release button on

hose and pull apart.

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 feel DO NOT use the hoses when the vacuum cleaner is above the level of the

user's feel

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.®

Reinsert the hose fully into the opening on

the nozzle body from which it was removed.

Press firmly to assure connection.

CAUTION

EXTENSION HOSE

Some models include an extra hose which connects to the stretch hose on the vacuum

cleaner for a longer cleaning reach.

Extension

Release Button

=" \ Connection

_- Stretch Hose

_ Electrical

Connectors

To disconnect press release button on hose and pull apart.

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

A'I-rACHMENT

DUSTING BRUSH CREVICE TOOL

COMBINATION BRUSH Power-Mate Jr._

*Alwaysclean attachments beforeusingonfabrics.

Carpet edges results, keep the Guide either side or airflow passage

the front of the noz- clear.

,,t% Forceanin

Pivoting remove dirt at car-

Brushes pet edges.

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.

zle along a base-

board. The pivoting brushes help

Furniture*

Between

Cushions*

Occasionally, check each of the

areas indicated for clogs.

Unplug the vacuum cleaner from the

outlet before checking.

Stairs Walls

0,/

= Applicable

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard DO NOT set the vacuum cleaner on stairs. It may fall, causing personal

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 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 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,

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.

Indicator

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