Kenmore 11636724500 Owner’s Manual
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
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.
116.36724
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 ToStart ....................... 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 handle plug or cleanerwith 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 allow plug 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
(Inside)
Dust
Dusting
Brush - Hose
Carry
Power Cord_
Handle
Release
Pedal
Numbers
Rewind
Button
Wands
Exhaust
Filter
(Inside)_
Height
Ad_us tm en t
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_Agitatur
(Underneath)
Furniture
Guard
_Headlight
Base
"_ Belt
(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.
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.
Handle
Handle
Sot'ew
Hole
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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
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
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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. Ifthe 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.
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.
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
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Wands
L
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.
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
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.
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.
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT Furniture* Cushions* Drapes* Stairs Walls
Between
Dusting Brush v' v' v'
Crevice Tool
Handi-Mate Jr.® i,,' i,,'
*Alwayscleanattachmentsbeforeusingon fabrics.
Carpet edges
Guide either side or the front of the nozzle
along a baseboard. The full width agitator
brushes help remove dirt at carpet edges.
Stairs
Put handle in full upright position. Use the
crevice tool or fabric brush. Set the On/Off
switch to ON.
For best cleaning
results, keep the
airflow passage
clear.
Occasionally,
check each of the
areas indicated
for clogs.
Unplug the
vacuum cleaner
from the outlet
before checking.
MOTOR PROTECTION
SYSTEM
Thermal Protector
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector
which automatically trips to protect the
vacuum cleaner from overheating. If a clog
prevents the normal flow of air to the motor,
the thermal protector turns the motor off
automatically to allow the motor to cool in
order to prevent possible damage to the
vacuum cleaner.
To correct problem: If this occurs, turn the
vacuum cleaner off and unplug the power
cord from the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector to
reset. Check for and remove clogs, if
necessary. Also check and clean/replace
any clogged filters. Wait approximately
thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum in
and turn back on to see if the motor
protector has reset. The motor protector
will not reset if the vacuum cleaner is not
turned off even if the vacuum cleaner has
cooled down.
Motor Protector "_
This vacuum
cleaner has a
motor protector
by-pass valve Motor
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 chart.
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.
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VACUUM CLEANER CARE
Always follow all safety precautions when
c!saning and servicing the vacuum
cleaner.
Unplug cord from wall outlet.
Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that
has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid
detergent and water, then wrung dry.Wipe
dry after cleaning= DO NOT drip water on
vacuum cleaner.
Wash attachments in warm soapy water,
rinse and air dry. Do not dean in dish=
washer.
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.
CAUTION
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.
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Electrical Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Always unplug power cord from electri-
cal outlet before performing any service
on vacuum.
TO REMOVE DUST BIN
Separate the lid from
the dust bin by lifting
it straight off.
Bm
Remove dust
bin assembly
from vacuum
cleaner by lift-
ing the release
lever as
shown.
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Remove dust
bin from vacu-
um cleaner by
tilting out as
shown.
TO EMPTY DUST BIN
Holddust bin overa trashcontainer.
Rotate lid counter-
clockwise from the
locked position to
the unlocked
position as shown.
Lever
Lid
Unlock
Locked
Empty con-
tents into a
trash con-
tainer.
TO REPLACE DUST BIN LID
Place dust bin lid
assembly back
onto top of dust
bin. Align marks
with bin marks as
shown. Rotate lid
clockwise while
pressing downward
so that marks align
as shown.
TO REPLACE DUST BIN
First align base
of dust bin with
the vacuum
cleaner. Then
rotate dust bin
in place making
sure dust bin is
securely
latched.
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Dust Bin
Lid
The Lid houses the filter.
Primary Filter
Filter traps dirt and debris that is picked
up by the suction motor.
Filter Screen
The filter screen traps larger particles
of dirt and debris from reaching the
filter.
Dust Bin
Captures dirt and debris picked up
from the suction motor.
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Check primary filter frequently and clean
when dirty• Remove the dust bin assembly
as outlined in the DUST BIN CLEANING
section and empty contents of dust bin.
Make sure dust bin is empty before filter is
removed• Grasp filter screen, rotate
counter-clockwise and lift out.
Primary
Filter
Grasp primary filter, rotate counter-
clockwise and lift out. Clean primary filter
by gently tapping over a trash container.
The filter may be cleaned by tapping it on a
firm surface. Tap on several sides to
ensure best cleaning.
After every 5th cleaning cycle, rinse filter
exterior with water under a faucet• Once
the filter is rinsed clean, damp dry with a
cloth and let air dry for 24 hours•
Before replacing the primary filter it is a good
idea to clean the inside of the dust bin and lid
area•
Rotate filter clockwise until slots lock onto
tabs in lid.
To re-install the filter screen, align tabs on
filter screen with tabs on lid.
Rotate filter screen clockwise to lock in
place•
Rinse with water only, do not use detergent
or soap. Allow filter to dry 24 hours
before putting it back into the dust bin.
When the cleaning of the filter no longer
restores vacuum suction to full power you
need to replace the filter.
Primary
Fi ter
Lid _
Before replacing the filter it is a good idea to
clean the inside of the dust bin and lid area.
Rotate filter clockwise until slots lock onto
tabs in lid.
NOTE: Under normal use and care, your fil-
ter can be expected to last up to 3 years•
NOTE: See Parts and Features for Filter
number•
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