Kenmore 116.36724 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.36724
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y sigue todas las
instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto.
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
How To Start ....................... 6
Pile Height Selection and Setting ........ 7
Releasing the Handle ................. 7
ON/OFF Switch ..................... 7
Attachments ........................ 8
Attachment Use Chart ................ 9
Vacuuming Tips ..................... 9
Performance Features ............... 10
Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 11
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 11
Dust Bin Cleaning .................. 12
Dust Bin Assembly .................. 13
Dust Bin Filter Changing/Cleaning ...... 14
Secondary Filter Cleaning ............ 15
Filter Changing/Cleaning ............. 16
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. 17-19
Clog Removal ..................... 20
Light Bulb Changing ................. 21
Agitator Servicing ................... 22
Troubleshooting .................... 23
Requesting Assistance
Or Service ................... Back Page
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.
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 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., 1:)/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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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 all instructions in this manual before
assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your 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 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
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 unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handleplugorcleanerwith 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 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 vacuum-
ing carpet cleaners or freshener, powders,
and fine dust. These products clog the fil-
ters, reduce airflow and can cause dam-
age 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.
Holdplug when rewinding onto cord reel.
DO NOT allowplug to whip when rewinding.
Unplug before connecting Handi-mate Jr.
(if applicable).
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 cau-
tion symbols.
Itisimportanttoknowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe
use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner.
Object Part No. Part No.
in USA
Exhaust Filter 20-86880
Primary Filter 20-82720
Headlight Bulb 20-5248
Belt 20-5275
Dusting
Brush - Hose
Carry
Power Cord_
Handle
Release
Pedal
Wands
(Inside)
Dust
Exhaust
Filter
(Inside)_
Height
Ad_us tm en t
Furniture
Guard
_Headlight
Base
"_ Belt
(Underneath)
Numbers
Rewind
Button
\
_Agitatur
(Underneath)
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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 I
and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personal
n ury 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
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.
HANDLE
Remove the
screw located Screw_
just below the top
edge of the back
of the vacuum
cleaner. J'
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.
Handle
Sot'ew
Hole
Handle
i
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
vvithout the screw in place.
HOSE
Loopthe hose
over handle and ..... L
align "J"slots in _.
hose with tabs _ "_
on the exten- _/_.._
sion wand.
Push the hose _1,',_
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 Handi-
Mate Jr.® see seperate
owners manual.
Dusting
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
Pull cord out of cord reel until the end is
reached.
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.
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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.
To Retract Cord:
Press cord rewind
button down to
rewind. To prevent ',,
injury or damage,
hold the plug head
while rewinding
the power cord.
Cord /
Rewind
Button
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT plug in if switch is in the ON
bosition. Personal injury or damage
'ould result.
• DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage from cord to items in sur-
rounding area could occur.
Toselectapileheightsetting:
Turn off vacuum cleaner. Select a pile height
setting by tilting the cleaner back until front
wheels are lifted slightly off the floor as illus-
trated.
Slide the adjustment lever to the correct
setting.
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.
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.
Handle
Release
Pedal
Tostart 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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Dusting
Brush
\
Hose
Wands
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Identify each ofthe attachments shown
above.
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 ti
over.
Attachments used in dirty areas, such
as under refrigerator, should not be
used on other surfaces until they are
washed. They could leave marks.
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before ser-
vicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do
so could result in electrical shock or
personal injury from cleaner suddenly
starting.
TO USE ATTACHMENTS
Remove the lower end of the stretch hose
from the cleaner by grasping the hose col-
lar, 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 by the
attachments themselves or by new carpet
fuzz filling the dust bin quickly. See the
TROUBLESHOOTING section.
The attachments will fit on the hose or the
wand. In addition, the dusting brush will
also fit on the crevice tool.
The hose can be pulled off the wand by
grasping the cuff and twisting while pulling
up.
The attachments can be added to the hose
if the item to be cleaned is not far from the
vacuum cleaner.
NOTE: When cleaner is turned on, the hose
will have a tendency to collapse due to
suction of the vacuum cleaner.
If more reach is needed:
Crevice Teol
Wand
An extra wand, without tabs, is included.
This extra wand can be added to the wand
with tabs for extra reach. Insert wand and
twist a quarter of a turn to secure fit.
If the dusting brush/combination brush is
being used and more reach is needed, the
crevice tool can be added to the wand, then
the dusting brush can be added to the
crevice tool.
TO STORE ATTACHMENTS
Return the hose to its position on the wand
and the attachments to their holders.
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