Kenmore 11636722600 Owner’s Manual
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo 116.36722
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Leay siguetodaslas
instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridadantes del uso de
esteproducto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
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Part No, C01ZCUY20U00 - KCO1ZCUYZOUO Printed in China
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 3
Important Safety Instructions ......... 4
Parts and Features .................. 5
Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7
Operating Instructions ............... 7
How ToStart ....................... 7
Pile HeightSelection and Setting ........ 8
Releasingthe Handle ................. 8
ON/OFF Switch ..................... 8
Attachments ........................ 9
AttachmentUse Chart ............... 10
Vacuuming Tips .................... 10
Performance Features .............. ; 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.
Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 12
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 12
Dust Bin Cleaning .................. 13
Dust Bin Assembly .................. 14
Dust Bin Filter Changing/Cleaning ...... 15
Primary Filter Replacement ........... 15
Secondary Filter Cleaning ............ 18
Filter Changing/Cleaning ............. 17
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. 18-20
Clog Removal ..................... 21
Light Bulb Changing ................. 22
Agitator Servicing ................... 23
Troubleshooting .................... 24
Requesting Assistance
Or Service ................... BackPage
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.
OneYear 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 will 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.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for
other than its intended purpose.
6. 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.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications
made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shah 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 alrow 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 Nmitations 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 M5B 2B8
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kWARNING
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 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 handleplugor vacuum cleaner with wet
hands.
Do not put any objects into openings.
Do not use withany 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.
Usa extra care when cleaningon stairs. Do not
put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up flamma-
ble or combustibleliquids (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 withoutdust bin
and/or filters in place.
Always clean the dust bin after vacuuming car-
pet c_eanersorf_eshenar,powders, and fine dust.
These products clog the filters, reduce airflow
and can cause damage tothe vacuum cleaner.
Failureto 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 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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Itis importanttoknowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe
use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourvacuumcleaner.
Object
Exhaust Filter
Primary Filter
Headlight Bulb
Belt
Handle ---_
Style No.
EF-2
DCF-1
UB-1
Part No.
in USA
20-86880
20-82720
20-5248
20-5275
HandI.Mate Jr.®--
Dust Bin
Release
Handle--
Primary
Filter
(Inside)--_
Part No.
in Canada
20-40320
20-40319
20-40096
_ Power Cord
Dusting
Brush
Carry Height
Handle
Release
Numbers
Hose
Filter
Adjustment
Tool
Wands
_--Agitator
Dust
Exhaust
Furniture
Guard Base
Belt
(Underneath)
(Underneath)
A
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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 dangers as personal
injury and/or property damage.
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
Dr 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.
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.
CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the
screw holes.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
without the screw in place.
HOSE
- t
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.
Handie
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 Handi-
Mate Jr.® see seperate
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.
Handi-Mat® Jr.®
TO REMOVE HANDI-MATE JR. ®
Pull Handi-Mate Jr.®out of the storage
compartment.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
notch
WARNING
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To select a pile height setting:
SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS
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.
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.
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.
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.
J
Handle
Release
Pedal
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