Kenmore 11635623401, 11635622401 Owner’s Manual

Owner'sManual ManualDe/Propietario

VacuumCleaner

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Model, Modelo

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

safety and operating instructions before first

use of this product.

116.35622

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instruccionesde operaci6n yseguddad antesdel usode esteproducto.

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

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

Assembly instructions ............. 5-6

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

Cord Release ....................... 6

Pile HeightSelectionand Setting ........ 7

Carpet/Bare FloorSelector ............ 7

Releasingthe Handle ................. 6

TouchControl ...................... 8

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

AttachmentUse Chart ............... t0

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

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 numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.

PerformanceFeatures ............. 11-12

Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 13

VacuumCleaner Storage ............. 13

CleaningExteriorand Attachments ..... 13

DustBag Replacement .............. 14

FilterReplacement .................. 15

BeltChangingand Agitator

Cleaning ....................... 16-18

Clog Removal ..................... 19

LightBulb Replacement .............. 20

AgitatorServicing ................... 21

Troubleshooting .................... 22

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

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

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 allinstructions 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 e_ectficalsupply before per-

forming maintenance to the brush area.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shockor injury from movingparts.

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 with a damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as !t

should, has been dropped, damaged, len outdoors or aroppeo 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 cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run

vacuum cJeaner over cord. Keep coro 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.

Turn off all controlsbefore unplugging. Do not rest vacuumcleaner on steps.

Do not put on chairs,tables, etc. Keep

on floor.

Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up

flammable or combustibleliquids(gaso-

line, cleaning fluid, pedumes, etc.), or use in areas where they may be present.

The fumes from these substances can cre- ate 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 withoutdust bag and/orfilters in place.

Always change the dust bag after vacu- uming carpet cleaners or freshener, pow-

ders, and fine dust. These products clo( 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 cleanerto pick up sharphard objects,smalltoys,pins,paper

clips, etc. They may damagethe cleaneror dustbag.

Always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before connectin_l or disconnect-

ing either hose, Handi-ma'[e Jr.

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

cleaner is intended 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.

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 20-5240 20-40600 Belt 20-5275 20-40096

Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C

Motor Safety Filter 20-86884 20-86884C

Bag Cover

Quick Release

Handi-MateJ_® Caddy

HandI-Mate Jr.®

Lower

Cord Hooks

Carry

Crevice Tool

Height

Level

Headlight

Control

Sensor

Floor Selector

Cover Latch

Base

Belt (Underneath)

Telescoping

Dusting

Combination

Brush

Handle Release Pedal

Model/Serial Numbers

Ready-to-Use

////..No.

Stretch Hose

EXTENSION HOSE KITS

Motor Protector

Agitator (Underneath)

Extension Hose

Handi-Mate Jr. ®

Igiven. WARNING statementsalertyou tosuchdangersas fire, electricshock,burnsI

_ IPlease pay special attentionto these hazard alert boxes,and follow any instructionsl

land personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangerouspersonalI linjury and/or propertydamage, I

Position the handle as shown in the illustra-

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

tion below.

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

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 your vacuum cleaner, be

sure you have all the parts as shown in

PARTS AND FEATURES.

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 cleaner.

Screw

Handle

Screw

Hole

insert the screw so it passes through the handle into the vacuum cleaner.

Begin to tighten the screw with your fingers.

It may be necessary to adjust the handle

slightly. Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw.

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 I-3ookis 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 agi-

tator.

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

cord plug onto the power cord.

Quick Release

Power

HANDI-MATE JR.®

For operation of Handi-Mate Jr.® see separate Owners Manual.

La_h_ __

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.® out of the caddy.

Lower

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Release

Upper Cord quick release

Hook upper cord

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.

1. Turn the

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 off the quick release upper cord hook. Be sure the power

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.

WARNING

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

urroundin area could occur.

Toselecta pileheightsetting: Turnoffvacuumcleaner. Select a pile height

setting by tilting the vacuum cleaner back until front wheels are lifted slightly off the

floor.

Slide the adjustment lever to the correct

setting. There are tour (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.

CAUTION

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

of time when the agitator is turn- ing. Damage to carpet may occur.

SOME MODELS

Bare floor setting: Slide the carpet/bare floor selector all the way back and down

toward the bottom of the nozzle until it locks into place.

In this position the brush assembly does

not revolve. This setting should be used

for cleaning hardwood and tile 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

selector should be in this position.

Attention: Refer to your carpet manufac-

turers cleaning recommendations. Some

more delicate carpets may require that

they be vacuumed with the agitator turned

off, to prevent carpet damage.

! CAUTION

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

of time when the agitator is turn- ing. Damage to carpet may occur.

Note: For longer belt life, turn the vacuum

cleaner off before moving selector, other- wise make sure the selector is pushed

fully and quickly as possible to the

desired position. 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.

Carpet/Bare

Floor Selector

To Carpet

Position

To Bare Floor

Position

Releasethehandleby pressingdownon thehandlereleasepedalwithyourfoot

and pulling back and down on the handle with your hand.

Release Pedal

OFF - Turns OFF the vacuum (suction)

motor.

ON - Turns ON the vacuum motor to HIGH suction 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 motor through MEDIUM, LOW, and HIGH

suction levels respectively. SUCTION - Changes the suction level of

the vacuum cleaner motor. If the unit is OFF, pressing the SUCTION button turns

ON the vacuum cleaner motor to HIGH

suction level for cleaning of most carpets,

Dusting

Combination

Identify each of the attachments shown

above.

Hos_

_Hose

Collar

rugs, and fabrics, if the unit is ON, press- ing the SUCTION button cycles the vacu-

um cteaner motor through suction levels.

Remove the tower end of the stretch hose

from the cleaner by grasping the hose

collar, 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

caused by the attachments themselves or

by new carpet lint filling the bag quickly. See the

TROUBLESHOOTING section.

TO USE ATTACHMENTS

Place the carpeVbare floor selector in the

bare floor setting by rotating the selector

back and down to the bare floor setting.

See CARPET/BARE FLOOR SELEC- TOR section.

When returning the bare floor selector to the carpet setting, use caution as the selector can move quickly to that set-

ting due to tension created by the belt.

Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the

unit. Failure to do so could result in

electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.

Remove the hose from the Hose

hose clip by pulling straight

out.

To achieve maximum Hose-

reach with the attach- ments, add the crevice tool to the end of suction

the wand by Control

inserting and

twisting slightly.

TELESCOPIC WAND WITH SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE

Crevice

Tool

Remove the

Telescopic telescopic

Wand wand from

its storage position.

Remove the crevice tool from its storage position in the wand. Turn the locking ring to

the UNLOCK position.

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'-""-_'.,_"_p_ Control Slide

_ Wand _.-_..]

_Unloc_ "_,-<- Upper

Wand

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.

Telescopic Wand

"Ra_ed

Toot

The dusting brush or the

combination brush may be

attached direct- ly to the wand

or placed on the end of the crevice tool.

TO OPERATE SUCTION

CONTROL SLIDE

Telescopic Wand

When using

attachments for \ cleaning Suction

draperies, small S#de

rugs with low pile and other

delicate items, twist the suction

control stide 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.

Control

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, Make sure the

carpet/bare floor selector is in the bare floor position. Damage to the floor sur- face may occur ifthe carpet setting is

used.

TO STORE ATTACHMENTS

Remove dusting brush or combination Drush. 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.

EXTENSION HOSE

Some models include an extension hose which connects to the stretch hose on the

vacuum cleaner for a longer cleaning reach.

Insert the two tabs on the end of the

Unit Hose _ Extension Hose

Wand

Unlock

Locking

Ring I_

Upper

Wand

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

CAUTION

DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner around the room by the hose.

Property damage or personal injury could result.

extension hose into the two "J" shaped slots on the stretch hose and twist to connect.

All attachments and the telescopic wand can

be attached to the open end of the hose.

CAUTION

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 feet.

ATTACHMENT

DUSTING BRUSH CREVICE TOOL COMBINATION BRUSH Handi-Mate Jr.®

*Always clean attachmentsbefore usin

Furniture*

on fabrics.

Between

Cushions*

CLEANING AREA

Stairs Walls

v' v'

V' = Applicable

Carpet edges. Guide either side or the front of the noz-

zle along a baseboard. The full length brushes help remove dirt at carpet edges.

Stairs.

Put handle in full upright position. Slide the

carpet/bare floor selector all the way back and down toward the bottom of the nozzle

until it locks into place. Use the crevice tool or fabric brush or Handi-Mate Jr.® when

vacuum cleaner is running. Pressing the SUCTION button will cycle the vacuum

motor through HIGH, MEDIUM and LOW suction levels.

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard DO NOT place the vacuum cleaner

on stairs. If it falls, personal injury or property damage could result,

For best cleaning results, keep the

airflow passage clear.

Occasionally, check each of the

areas indicated for clogs.

Unplug um cleaner from the

outlet before checking.

MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM

This vacuum cleaner is also equipped with

a motor protector by-pass valve which automatically opens to provide cooling air to the 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.

Note: Do not block motor protector

To correct problem: See the

TROUBLE-

SHOOTING table. Motor

Protector

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.

DIRT SENSOR

The electronic dirt sensor is a feature which will detect particles as they pass through the vacuum cleaner.

The dirt sensor indicator is located on the front of the switch cover.

The red light indicates dirt is being picked

up by the cleaner.

OPERATION

As you vacuum, the red indicator light will come on and stay on as long as the sensor detects a high concentration of particles passing through the vacuum

cleaner.

No light indicates that most of the cleaning is complete.

Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the

unit. Failure to do so could result in

electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting.

TO CLEAN DIRT SENSOR OPTICS

The dirt sensor optics consist Of two optic cells located inside the bag holder. Occasionally, it may become necessary to clean the two optic cells to assure maximum performance. It is recommended the optic cells be cleaned:

•When the red light stays on continuously.

•When dirt or dust adheres to the optic cells.

•Whenever the dust bag is changed.

Switch

I Cover

To clean the sensor, wipe the optic cells with a soft, dry cloth. Never use cleaners or liquids as they can help speed the recoating of the optic cells and make it necessary to clean them much sooner

than normal. The dirt sensor area can be reached by removing the dust cover and

the dust bag.

Optical

Cells _.

_Bag

Holder

VACUUM CLEANER CARE

Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum

cleaner.

Gather the cord and wrap it loosely

around the upper and lower cord hooks.

Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the

unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly

starting.

WARNING

Store the vacu- um cleaner in a

dry, indoor area, on the floor with

the handle

locked in the upright

position.

Unplug cordfrom wall outleLDO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner.

Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid deter- gent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe dry after

cleaning. To reduce static electricity and dust build-up,

wipe outer surface of vacuum cleaner and attachments.

Wash attachments in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. Do not clean in dishwasher.

Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard

Wrapping the cord too tightly

he cord and can

ged

cord is an electrical shock haz- ard and could cause personal

or damage.

Do not use attachments if they are

wet. Attachments used in dirty areas, such as under a refrigerator,

should not be used on other surfaces until they are washed. They

could leave marks.

TO REMOVE DUST BAG

! WARNING

Always unplug power cord from electrical outlet before performing

maintenance to the vacuum clean-

st.

Pull out on the bag cover

release located near the top of

the bag cover.

Bag

Grasp the dust bag

collar and pull gen-

tly, carefully remov-

ing the dust bag.

Throw away the

used dust bag.

Do not reuse dust bag.

_ l Bag Holder Check the bag

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Bag Cover

O°"r-l

Pull the bag cover forward

and lift up.

Remove and

lay aside.

holder and the

ter. if either is

blocked, check

Bag

TO REPLACE DUST BAG

Unfold the new dust bag.

Fold the safety seal tab on the

new dust bag away from the

opening that

fits on the bag holder.

Note: See PARTS AND FEATURES for

Bag number.

__ Insert the dust bag

Tuck the bag

behind each of

the four bag retention corner

flaps shown here.

Be sure the bot-

tom and sides of

the dust bag are completely within

bag cavity prior to replacing the bag

cover.

Dust

Bag

onto the bag holder completely by holding

the bag collar.

Place the dust bag

collar into position.

Bag

Retention Comer Flaps

Position the bag cover so its

positioning tabs fit into the body

positioning tab slots.

SHOOTING.

NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG.Very fine materials, such as carpet freshener, face powder, fine dust,

plaster, soot, etc. can clog the bag

and cause it to burst before it is full. Change bag more often when

vacuuming these materials.

Close the bag cover. You will hear a

distinct snap

when cover is

securely closed. Bag

Check to see that the dust

bag is fully

enclosed in the

bag cover.

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