Kenmore 116.36722 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Kenmore
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo 116.36722
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, C01ZCUY20U00 - KC01ZCUYZ0U0
Impreso en China
Printed in China
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner ...................................2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty
Important Safety Instructions
Parts and Features
Assembly Instructions
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Operating Instructions.................................7
How To Start .......................................................7
Pile Height Selection and Setting
Releasing the Handle
ON/OFF Switch ...................................................8
Attachments.........................................................9
Attachment Use Chart
Vacuuming Tips
Performance Features
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Vacuum Cleaner Care
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..................12
Dust Bin Cleaning .............................................13
Dust Bin Assembly
Dust Bin Filter Changing/Cleaning
Primary Filter Replacement ..............................15
Secondary Filter Cleaning
Filter Changing/Cleaning ..................................17
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. 18-20
Clog Removal
Light Bulb Changing..........................................22
Agitator Servicing
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Troubleshooting............................................24
Requesting Assistance
Or Service...........................................Back Page
BEFORE USING YOUR NEWVACUUM CLEANER
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.
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
One Year Limited Warranty
When assembled, operated and maintained according to all Instructions supplied with
the product, if this vacuum cleaner fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within
one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store. Sears Parts & Repair
Center or other Kenmore outlet for free repair.
If this vacuum cleaner is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears wiii NOT
pay for;
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to
filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product assembly, operation or
maintenance.
3.
A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4.
Damage to or failure of this product if it is not assembled, operated or maintained
according to all instructions supplied with the product.
Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for
other than its intended purpose.
Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners,
chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with
the product.
Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications
made to this product.
Disclaimer of impiied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair
as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this vacuum cleaner is used in the United States and
Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
^WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, eiectrical shock,
injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cieaner, foiiow basic
safety precautions Including the foiiowing;
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 recommend
ed attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or
cleaning out the brush area. Failure to do so
could result in the brush unexpectedly starting,
causing personal injury from moving parts.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
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 atten
tion is necessary when used by or near chil
dren.
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 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 controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not
put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up flamma
ble 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 explo
sion.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust bin
and/or filters in place.
Always clean the dust bin after vacuuming car
pet cleaners or freshener, powders, and fine dust.
These products clog the filters, reduce airflow
and can cause damage to the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to clean the dust bin could cause perma
nent damage to the vacuum cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum
cleaner or dust bin.
Unplug before connecting Handi-mate Jr. (if
applicable).
You are responsible for making sure that your
vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone 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 HousehoJd use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for
important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warnina
and caution symbols.
PARTS AND FEATURES
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.
Object
Exhaust Filter
Primary Filter
Headlight Bulb
Belt
Style No.
EF-2
DCF-1
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UB-1
Part No.
in USA
20-86880
20-82720
20-5248
20-5275
Part No.
in Canada
20-40320
20-40319
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20-40096
Power Cord
On/Off
Switch
Carry
Handle.
Handle
Release
Pedal-^
Model/Serlai
Numbers
Headlight
Nozzle
Base
Belt
(Underneath)
Agitator
(Underneath)
Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions
given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, eiectric shock, burns
A
and personal injury, CAUTION statements aiert you to such dangers as personal
injury and/or property damage.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
^WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not plug into the electrical supply
until the assembly is complete. Failure
to do so could result in electrical shock
or injury.
Before assembling vacuum cleaner, check
the PACKING LIST on the cover of the sep
arate Repair Parts List. Use this list to verify
that you have received all the components
of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner.
HANDLE
Remove the
screw located
just below the top
edge of the back
of the vacuum
cleaner.
Slide the handle into the opening at the top
of the vacuum cleaner.
Insert the screw so it passes through the
handle into the vacuum cleaner.
Screw
Begin to tighten the
screw with your fin
gers, It may be nec
essary to adjust the
handle slightly.
Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw.
A CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the
screw holes.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
without the screw in place.
HOSE
Loop the hose
over handle and
align “J" slots in
hose with tabs
on the exten
sion wand.
Push the hose
onto the wand
and twist to lock
in place.
ATTACHMENTS
DUSTING BRUSH
Place the dusting brush
into the back of the handle
in the storage location as
shown.
HANDI-MATE JR.®
For operation of HandiMate Jr.® see separate
owners manual.
TO INSERT HANDI-MATE JR®
Place Handi-Mate Jr.® into the storage
compartment.
Push the Handi-Mate Jr.® down until it
snaps into place.
TO REMOVE HANDI-MATE JR.®
Pull Handi-Mate Jr.® out of the storage
compartment.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO START
Push the power
cord into the cord
locking notch on
the back of the
handle.
Plug the polarized
power cord into a
120 Volt outlet
located near the
floor.
Note: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug,
one blade is wider than the other.
This 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 electrician to install the
proper outlet Do not change the plug in any
way.
Locking
notch
WARNING
A
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT plug in if switch is in the ON
position. Personal injury or damage
could result.
• DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage from cord to Items in sur
rounding area could occur.
PILE HEIGHT SELECTION AND SETTING
To select a pile height setting:
Turn off vacuum cleaner. Select a pile height
setting by tilting the vacuum cleaner back
until front wheels are lifted slightly off the
floor as illustrated.
Slide the adjustment lever to the correct
setting.
RELEASING THE HANDLE
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.
SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS
You may need to raise the height to make
some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and
longer pile carpets. Suggested settings are:
HIGH: shag carpet, long pile, plush, scatter
rugs.
MED: medium to long pile.
LOW; short to medium pile.
BARE FLOOR; very low pile.
ON/OFF SWITCH
To start the vacuum cleaner, push the
On/Off switch from the OFF position to the
ON position. To stop the vacuum cleaner,
push the On/Off switch to the OFF position.
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