Kenmore 116.36922, 116.36923 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.36922
116.36923
IMPORTANT
Before returning this product-
For reptacement,,parts, please contact:
Sears Parts and Repair Center
(1-800-488-1222)
Anytime, day or night
(U..SoA.only)
For an_e, please contact:
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line
(1-877-531-7321)
7:30am-4:00pm EST, M-F
(UoSA..and Canada)
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y sigue todas las
instrucciones de peraci6n
y seguridad antes del uso
de este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears,com
Part No. COIZCSN40UOO-KCO1ZCSNZOUO
Printed in Mexico
lmpreso en Mexico
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
Cord Release ............................ 7
Releasing the Handle ...................... 8
Touch Control ......................... 8
Gentle Sweep Function .................... 8
Pile Height Selection and Setting ......... 9
Attachments ....................... 10-I 1
Attachment Use Table ................. 12
Vacuuming Tips ........................ t2
Performance/Safety Features .......... 13-14
Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... t5
Vacuum Cleaner Storage ................ t5
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ........ 15
Dust Bin Cleaning ................... 16
Primary Filter Removal and Cleaning 17-18
Exhaust Filter Replacement ................. t8
Light Bulb Replacement ................ 19
Agitator Cleaning ................... 20
Clog Removal ......................... 20
Troubleshooting .......................... 2!
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,
2
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 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..
3o 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 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 taw..
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
Canad&
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
ILWARNING:
Your safety is important to us,To reduce the risk
offire, electrical shock, injury to persons or
damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow
basic safety precautions including thefollowing:
Read all instructions =nthis manual before
assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in tHs manual. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect e_ectrical supply before servic_
mg or cleaning out the brush area, Failure
to do so could result m electrical shock or
the brush suddenly starting.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged [n. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before performing malntenance,
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 _s necessary when used by or
near children.
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 putl 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 c_eaner with
wet hands.
Do not put any objecls into opemngs.
Do not use with any opening b_ocked; keep
free of dust, Iint, hair, and anything that may
reduce air flow.
Keep ham loose clothing, fingers, and eli
)arts 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
]our.
Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline,
cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or use m
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 vacuum cleaner without dust
bin andtor fitters in place.
Always clean the dust bin after vacuuming
carpet cleaners or freshener, powders, and
fine dust. These products clog the filters,
reduce allow and can cause damage to
lhe vacuum cleaner. Failure to clean the
dust bin could cause permanent damage to
the vacuum cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to p_ckup
sharp hard objects, small toys, pros, paper
ctips, etc. They may damage the vacuum
cleaner or dust bin.
Unplug before connecting Handi-mate Jro®
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cieaner is not used by anyone
unabie to eperate it properly,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilifies. Your vac-
uum cteaner is intended for Household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for
important use and safety reformation. This guide contains safety statements under warn-
ing and caution symbots.
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 Style No. Part No. Part No.
in USA in Canada
Headlight Bulb .... 20-5248 .....
Exhaust Filter EF-I 20_86889 20-40324
Primary Filter DCF_2 20-82912 20-40335
Touch
Contro!
Upper Cord Hook
Brush
Carrying
Handle
UpperHose
Hook
Extension
D_t
Sensor
Dust Bin
Release
Handle
' Bh_
Filter Cover
(Filter Inside)
L Furniture
Guard
Release Nozzle
Pedal
Extension Hose
Release Lever
Motor Protector
(Behind Hose)
Wand Holder
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Please pay specialattention to these hazard alert boxes, and followany instructions
_b given_ WARNINGstatements alert youto such dangers as fire, electric shock,burnsand personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personal
injury andfor property damage.
Before assembling the vacuum cleaner,
check the PACKING LIST on the cover of
the separate REPAIR PARTS LIST. Use
this list to verify that you have received atl
the components of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the combination brush from
the handle to expose the handle mount-
ing holeo
Remove the handle screw from the body
of the vacuum cleaner..
Position the handle assembly as shown in
the illustration below
When installingthe handle, firmly press
the handle onto the body.Secure with
handle screw provided
Begin to tighten the screw with your fin-
gers.rItmay be necessary to adjust the
handle slightly
Using a screwdriver, tighten handle screw.
Reinstall combination brush,
Assembly
Hand/e
Screw
Electrical
Connection
CORD ASSEMBLY
Make sure the quickrelease upper cord
hook is in the upright position Removethe
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 !_ I
c°r' 1
_._F Cord
_<" Plug
Wrap the power cord around the quick
release cord hook and the carrying handle.
Lock the powercord plug onto the power
cord.
HANDI-MATE JR.®
For operationof
Handi-Mate Jr®
see separate
Owner's Manual,,
TO INSERT HANDI-MATE JR _
Place Handi-Mate Jr,®into the storage
compartment
Rotate the Handi-Mate Jr®back until it
snaps intoplace
TO REMOVE HANDI-MATE JR. _
Rotate Handi-Mate Jr ®out of the storage
compartment
TELESCOPIC WAND
PLACEMENT
Place the telescopic wand in the wand
holder Place the crevice tool in the top of
the telescopic wand_
Too/
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the quick
release upper
cord hook to
either side and
down to release
the power cord
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polar-
ized 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
plugoIf it still does not fit, contact a
qualified technician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way.
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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 powercord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor,
4. To replace cord, turn upper cord hook to
the up position, then wrap cord,,
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT place hands or feet under
the vacuum cleaner at any time.
• DO NOT use outlets above coun-
ters. Damage from cord to items in
surrounding area could occur,
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