Kenmore 11635913401, 11635912400, 11635912401 Owner’s Manual
Owner'sManual
ManualDelPropietario
VacuumCleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
CAUTION:
Read and followall
safetyand operating
instructionsbeforefirst
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y sigue todas las
instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto.
116.35912
116.35913
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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Printed in Mexico
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13eforeUsingYourNew
VacuumCleaner ..................... 2
KenmoreVacuumCleanerWarranty .... 2
ImportantSafetyInstructions........... 3
PartsandFeatures................... 4
Assemblytnstructlor_ ............... 5-6
OperatingInstmc'dons................. 6
CordRelease ....................... 6
Releasingthe Handle ................. 7
TouchControl ...................... 7
Gentle Sweep Function ................ 7
PileHeight Selectionand Setting ........ 8
Attachments ..................... 9-10
AttachmentUse Table ............... 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.
VacuumingTips .................... 11
Performance/SafetyFeatures .......... 12
VacuumCleanerCare ............... 13
VacuumCleaner Storage ............. 13
Cleaning Exteriorand Attachments ...... 13
Dust BinCleaning .................. 14
Primary FilterRemovaland Cleaning . 15, 16
Motor Safety FilterCleaning ........... 16
ExhaustFitterReplacement............ 17
LightBulbReplacement .............. 18
AgitatorCleaning ................... 19
Clog Removal ..................... 19
Troubleshooting ..................... 20
A_ Or_... backpage
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date ot Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
LIMITED ONE YEAR FULL 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 Canter 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., O/817 WA, Hoffman Estate_, IL 60179
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WARNING: Your safety Is Importantto us. To reduce the dsk of
tim, electrical shock, InJuw to persons or damage..
when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic sam
ty precautions Including the following:
Read all instructionsin this manual before
assemblingorusingyourvacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only as described in this
manual. Use only with Sears recommend-
ed attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before servic-
ing or cleaning out the brush area. Failure
to do so could result in electrical shock or
the brush suddenly starting.
Do not leave cleaner when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
beforeperformingmaintenance.
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
: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
cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not unptug by putting on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or 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 a_l
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on
floor.
DO not use cleaner to pick up flammable
or combustible liquids (gasoline, 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 cleaner without dust bin and/or
filters in place.
Always clean the dust bin after vacuuming
carpet cleaners or freshener, powders, and
fine dust. These products clog the filters,
reduce airflow and can cause damage to
the cleaner. Failure to clean the dust bin
could cause permanent damage to the
cleaner.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp
hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips,
etc. They may damage the cleaner or dust
bin.
Unplug before connecting Handi-mate Jr.®
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by any-
one unable to operate it properly.
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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.
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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
Headlight Bulb 20-5248 20-5248
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C
Primary Filter 20-82912
Touch
Control
HandFMa_
Handle.
Upper CordHook
Duet Bin
Release
Handle
Combination
Brush
Carrying
UpperHose
Hook
Extension
Release
Extension
Release Lever
Filter Cover
(Filter Inside)
Furniture
Guard
Nozzle
Wand Holder
MotorProtector
(Behind Hose)
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_ Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes and follow any instructionsI
given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire electdc shock burnsI
and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangerous personal
injury ano/or property damage.
ElectdcaiShockHazard
DonotplugIntotheaiectdcaisupply
t=_l theassemblyiscomplete.Failure
todosocouldresultInaisotdcaishock
orInjury.
Before assembling the vacuum cleaner,
check the PACKING UST on the cover of
the separate REPAIR PARTS LIST. Use
this listto verify that you have received all
the components of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the handle screw from the body
of the vacuum.
Remove the combination brush from the
handle to expose the handle mounting hole.
Position the handle assembly as shown in
the illustration below.
When installing the handle, firmly press
the handle onto the body. Secure with
handle screw provided.
Do not over tighten.
Over tightening could stdp the han-
dle 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.
Make sure the
power cord is
placed into the lock-
ing notch on the
body as shown. This
helps keep the
power cord out from
under the vacuum
cleaner agitator.
Power t_ l
C°rd--_/ll
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\
Begin to tighten the screw with your fin-
gers. It may be necessary to adjust the
handle slightly.
Using a screwdriver, tighten handle screw.
Reinstall combination brush.
Electrical
Connection
Assembly
Handle
Screw
Release
Cord Hook
Cord
Carrying
Wrap the power cord around the quick
release cord hook and the carrying handle.
Lock the power cord plug onto the power
cord.
Plug
HANDI-MATE JR.®
For operation of
Handi-Mate Jr.®
see separate
Owner's Manual.
Hendl-Mate Jr.®
TELESCOPIC WAND
PLACEMENT
Place the telescopic wand in the wand
holder. Place the crevice tool in the top of
the telescopic wand.
Heodi.Mate Jr.®
Storage
TO INSERT HANDI-MATE JFP
Place Handi-Mate Jr.®into the storage
compartment.
Rotate the Handi-Mate Jr.®back until it
snaps into place.
TO REMOVE HANDI-MATE JR."
Rotate Handi-Mate Jr.= out of the storage
compartment.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the quick
release upper
cord hook to
either side and
down to release
the power cord.
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WARNING
• To reduce the dsk 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.
Tool
Telescopic
Wand
-- Wand
2. Detach the "_
power cord plug Notch
from the power cord
and pull the cord off
the quick release
upper cord hook. Power
Be sure the power
cord is still locked
into the locking notch of the upper cord
hook.
3. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
4. To replace cord, turn upper cord hook to
the up position, then wrap cord.
Locking -
Holder
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
place hands or feet under
any time,
• DO NOT use outiets above coun-
ters. Damage from cordto items in
surroundingarea could occur.
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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 - TurnsOFF 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.
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.
FLOOR - Turns ON the vacuum cleaner
motor to HIGH suction level and turns OFF
the agitator motor for cleaning of bare
floors.
Touch
Control
Button
OFF
CARPET
GENTLE
FLOOR
MOTOR FUNCTION
Vacuum Cleaner
(Suction) Motor
OFF
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
Agitator
Motor
OFF
HIGH
LOW
OFF
Your Kenmore Vacuum features a two (2)
speed, direct drive agitator for cleaning a
variety of floor surfaces. Please review the
table below before using your vacuum.
,
Do not use the CARPET setting (high
speed) for cleaning berber style carpet.
The high agitator speed could damage
the carpet or cause excessive carpet
wear.
Touch Control
Setting
Carpet (1)
Gentle(2}
Roor (3)
Agitator
Speed
High
Low
Off
Bare
Floor
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Commercial
or Low Pile
=/
,
Use the GENTLE setting (low speed)
ONLYfor berber or delicate pile carpet-
ing. The agitator may slow down or stop
on thick carpeting, area rugs or throw
rugs. If agitator stops and does not
restart, See page 12, AGITATOR
MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR of
the owners manual.
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The FLOOR setting may be used for all
indoor bare floors including wood, tile,
linoleum, slate etc.
Berber
or Delicate Area
Carpet Plush Shag Rug
V' i/ l/
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"1:oselecta pile 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.
CAUTION
Do not allowvacuum deaner to remain
in one spot forany lengthofUmewhen
the agitatorIs tuming.Damage to car-
pet may occur.
C_naUon_
Brush
Carrying
Tool
TELESCOPIC WAND WITH
SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE
1. Remove the lower end of the extension
hose from the wand holder by grasping
the hose collar, twisting, and pulling
straight up.
2. Remove the telescopic wand from the
wand holder.
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3. Remove the crevice tool from its stor-
age position in the wand. Turn the Iock-
ing ring to the UNLOCK position.
Extension
Wand
Extension Hose
Release Lever
TO USE A'I-FACHMENTS
Remove the lower end of the extension
hose from the wand holder by grasping the
hose collar, twisting, and pulling straight up.
Rotate the extension hose release lever
down if maximum reach is needed.
Note: The motor protector may open when
using attachments or when cleaning new
carpet, due to reduced airflow caused by the
attachments themselves or caused by new
carpet lint filling the dust bin quickly. See
the TROUBLESHOOTING section.
il
Crevice
Tool
Telescopic
Wand
1. Hose
Coflar
Wand
Holder
WARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnectelectricalsupplybefore
performingmaintenancetothe unit.
Failureto do socouldresult In elactrl-
cal shockor personalinjuryfrom vac-
uumcleanersuddenlystarUng.
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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"_--_tr_ Control Slide
/ oo,,n,.in.t"
Align the tabs on the extension wand with
the "J" slots in the hose. Push the wand into
the hose and twist to the right to lock.
To achieve maximum reach with the attach-
ments, add the crevice tool to the end of the
wand by inserting and twisting slightly.
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TO OPERATE SUCTION
CONTROL SLIDE
TelescopicWand
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 reducesuctionfor ease of cleaning.
Suction Note: Return
Control
Slide suction control
slide to the closed
position for normal
cleaning.
CAUTION
When usingattachments,be carefulnot
to overextendthe stretchhosewhen
reaching.Tryingto reachbeyondthe
hosestretch capabilitycould cause the
vacuum deener to tipover.
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H_°Se suction
I v_._ 7" \ _ SlideControl
Raised _r _ _/
Telescopic
Crevice
Attach combination brush directly to the wand.
Combination I1_
Brush Brush
Holder
See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE for combi-
nation brush usage.
TO STORE ATrACHMENTS
Remove the combination brush. Snap into
appropriate storage location.
Remove crevice tool from the wand by twist-
ing. Lay aside.
Remove the telescopic wand from the hose.
Twist the wand to the left and pull from the
hose end.
Unlock the wand by turning the wand locking
ring to the UNLOCK position.
Slide the lower wand into the upper wand.
Turn the wand locking ring to the LOCK posi-
tion.
Place the crevice tool down into the com-
pressed wand. Place the telescopic wand in
the wand holder
E CAUTION
DO NOT pull the vacuum deanor
around the room by the hose. Property
damage or personal Injury could result.
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CLEANINGAREA
ATTACHMENT
CREVICE TOOL
COMBINATION BRUSH
Handi-MateJr.®
*Alwaysclean attachmentsbeforeusingon fabrics.
Fumiture*
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Carpet edges
Guide either side or the front of the noz-
zle along a baseboard.
Stairs
Set handle in full upright position. Agitator
stops rotating. Use the crevice tool, com-
bination brush or Handi-Mate Jr.®.
Unit Tipping
When using the attachments keep the
extension hose release lever in the locked
position when possible. This helps to keep
the vacuum cleaner from tipping over
when stretching the hose. If additional
hose is needed then unlock the release
lever and pull out additional hose. Use
caution not to tip over vacuum cleaner.
Between
Cushions*
l/
Drapes*
v'
Stairs
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Walls
WARNING
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow
passage clear.
Unplug the vacuum cleaner from the outlet
before checking.
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IVIOTORPROTECTION 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 correctproblem: Turnthe vacuum
cleaner off and unplug the power cord from
the outletto allow the vacuum cleaner to
cool and the thermal protectorto reset.
Check for and remove dogs, ff nesessary.
page 19, CLOQ REMOVAL section.
Also check and replace any cloggedfilters.
Wait appro_mately thirty (30) minutes and
plugthe vacuum cleaner In and turn back
on to see ifthe motor protectorhas reset.
AGITATOR MOTOR
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING section.
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 Motor Protector
the dust bin quickly. (BehindHose)
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.
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 motor. The vacuum cleaner motor
will continue to run.
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press reset button.
Agitator Motor
To reset: Push in
the agitator
overload protector
button.
Ifthe problem pemists, have the vacuum
cleaner serviced by a Sears or other
qualifiedtechnician.
OveHoad Reset
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