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Model, Modelo

116.36932

116.36933

IMPORTANT

Before returning this product-

For replacement parts, please contact

Sears Parts and Repair Center

(1-800-488-1222)

Anytime, day or night

(U,S,A. only)

For any other issue, please contact:

Vacuum Cleaner Help Line

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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 def uso
de este producto.

Sears, Roebuck and Со., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.coiTi

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty
Important Safety Instructions
Parts and Features ,
Assembly Instructions

Operating Instructions

Cord Release
Releasing the Handle
Touch Control
inteliClEAN
Gentle Sweep Function
Pile Height Selection and Setting

Attachments
Attachment Use Table . , , ,,

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BEFORE USINGY

Please read this gutde It Wiil heip 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 Mode! and Serial Number Plate

Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner

Model No.

Vacuuming Tips.............................. .. 13

Performance/Safety Features

Vacuum Cleaner Care .,

Vacuum Cleaner Storage , , , . 16
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments 16
Dust Bin Cleaning
Primary Filter Removal
and Cleaning
Exhaust Filter Replacement - , - - 19
Light Bulb Replacement - 20

Agitator Cleaning..................... . - . 21

Clog Removal

Troubleshooting

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Requesting Assistance
Or Service

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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 assembied, 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 covera only defects in material and workmanship. Sears wilt 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 u

maintenance,

3, A service technician to clean or maintain this product
4, Damage to or failure of this product if It is not assembied, 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 faiiure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications

made to this product

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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 iaw.

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 white this vacuum cleaner is used in the United States and
Canada,

This warrant 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

MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Your safety ts Important to us. To reduce the risk

AwARNING:

Read ail instructions in this manual before
assamblirrg or using your vacuum cleaner.

Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this manual. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.

Disconnect elecirical supply before servic
ing or cleaning out the brush area. Failure
to do so Gouid result in electrical shock or
the brush suddenly starling.

Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unpfug from outlet when not in
use and before performing maintenance.

To reduce the risk of etectnca! 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

vacuum cleaner is not working as it should,

has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped ¡n water, return it to a Sears
Service Center.

Do not puli or cany by card, use cord as a

handle, close a door an 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 biooked; keep

free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may

reduce air tew.

of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or
damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow
basic safety precautions including the following:

Keep heir, loose clolhliig, fìngere, and ail
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

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 vacuum cleaner without dust

bin and/or filters in place.

Always clean the dust bln after vacuuming

carpet 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 bln could cause permanent damage to

the vacuum cleaner.

Do not use the vacuum deaner to pick up

sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper

clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum

cleaner or dust bin.

Unplug before connecting Handhmate Jr.®

You are responsible for making sure that

your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone

unable to operate it properly.

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your vac

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

uum cleaner is intended for Household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for
important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warn
ing 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

Headlight Bulb
Exhaust Filter
Primary Filter

Style No.

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Part No.

in USA

20-5248

20-86889

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Part No.
in Canada

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20-40324
20-40335

Dirt
Sensor

Oust Bln
Release
Handle

Upper Hose
Hook

Extension
Hose

Handle
Release
Pedal

Extension Hose

Release lever

Motor Protector
{Behind Hose)

Wand Holder

Guard

— Nozzle

Floor—F

Brush

^ Wand

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Dust Bln

Exhaust
Filter Cover
(Filter Inside)

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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 persona!
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 the vacuum cleaner,

check the PACKING LIST on the cover of
the separate REPAIR PARTS LIST. Use
this list to verily that you have received ail
the components of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Remove the combination brush from

the handle to expose the handle mount-

ino hole

Remove the handle screw from the body
of the vacuum cleaner.

Position the handle assembly as shown in
the illustration below.

CAUTION

Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw

holes.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
without the screw in place.

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Make sure the quick release upper cord
hook is in the upright position. Remove

the 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.

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Cordón
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When installing the handle, firmly press
the handle onto the body Secure with
handle screw provided.

Begin to tighten the screw with your fin
gers, It may be necessary to adjust the
handle slightly

Using a screwdriver, tighten handle screw.
Reinstall combination brush.

release cord hook and the carrying handle
Lock the power cord plug onto the power
cord.

HANDI-MATE JR.®

TO INSERT HANDl-WIATE JR®

Place Handi-Male Jr.® into 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.

Rotate the Handi-Mate Jr.® back until it

snaps into place.

TO REMOVE HANDI-MATE JR.®

Rotate Handi-Mate Jr,® out of the storage

compartment

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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CORD RELEAS

1. Turn the quick
release upper
cord hook to
either side and
down to release
the power cord.

WARNING

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• To reduce the risk of electric shock,

this vacuum cleaner has a polar
ized plug (one blade is wider than
the otherl-

• The 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 technician to install the

proper outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way.

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power cord plug cfe ajadùn
from the power cord
and puli the cord off
the quick release
upper cord hook
8e sure the power
cord is still locked
into the locking notch of the upper cord
hook.

3, Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor,

4. To replace cord, turn upper cord hook to

the up position, then wrap cord

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WARNING

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Persona! 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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RELEASING THE HANDLE

Release the handle hy pressing dawn on
the handle reteesa pedal with your foot and
puling back and down on the handle with
your hand.

Note: The agitator does not rotate when the

vacuum cleaner is in the upright position.

TOUCH CONTROL

inteliCLEAN - Turns ON the vacuum
cleaner in inteliCLEAN mode.

SliCTIONfTOOLS - Changes the suction
level of the vacuum cleaner motor, if the
vacuum cleaner Is OFF and locked in the
upright position pressing the SUCTION
button turns ON only the vacuum cleaner
motor to HIGH for cleaning of most car
pets, rugs and fabrics. The agitator starts
(in HIGH speed) when the vacuum cleaner

IS lowered into the operating position.

Pressing the SUCTION button cycles the
vacuum cleaner motor through suction levels.

H.M.L. = HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW

GENTLE/FLOOR - Turns ON the vacuum

cleaner motor to HIGH suction level and
the agitator motor to LOW speed level for
gentle cleaning of most delicate carpets
and rugs. Pressing the GENTLE/FLOOR
button a second lime turns OFF the agita
tor motor for cleaning bare floors. In order
to gel MEDIUM and LOW suction levels for
cleaning, press the SUCTION button to
cycle the vacuum cleaner motor through

MEDIUM, LOW, and HIGH suction levels

respectively.

CARPET - Turns ON the vacuum cleaner

motor to HIGH suction level and the agita
tor motor to HIGH speed level for cleaning
of most carpets and rugs. In order to get
MEDIUM and LOW suction levels for
cleamng, press the SUCTION button to
cycle the vacuum cleaner motor through
MEDIUM, LOW, and HIGH suction levels
respectively,

OFF - Turns OFF vacuum cleaner.

Your Kenmore vacuum cleaner is equipped v^lth the latest technology in floor care. The
Kenmore inteliCLEAN automatically chooses the right cleaning power for any cleaning
need.

Medium power for everyday pickup, High power for normal dirt, and Maximum

power for deep cleaning high traffic areas.
When inteliCLEAN mode is activated the inteliCLEAN indicator is green.
To turn OFF or de-activate inteliCLEAN press the inteliCLEAN button or TOOLS button

When there is little or no dirt present the dirt

sensor is green, indicating that inteliCLEAN
power is at MEDIUM. At MEDIUM power the

vacuum cleaner operates at low energy con

sumption and noise levels,

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With normal dirt concentration the dirt sen

sor is amber, indicating that inteliCLEAN
power is at HIGH Energy consumption
and noise levels increase

With heavy dirt concentration the dirt sen

sor is amber and red, indicating that
inteliCLEAN power is at MAXIUM. The
vacuum cleaner operates at its highest
energy consumption and noise levels.

GENTLE SWEEP FUNCTION

Your Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner features a
two (2) speed, direct drive agitator for
oSeaning a variety of floor surfaces. Please
review the table below before using your
vacuum cleaner

1, Do not use the CARPET setting (high

speed) for cleaning barber style car
pet. The high agitator speed could
damage the carpet or cause excessive
carpet wear

Touch Control

Setting
Carpet {1j
Gentle (2)
Floor (3)

Agitator

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High

Low

Off

Bare

Floor

Commercial

or Low Pile

2. Use the GENTLE setting (low speed)
ONLY for berber or delicate pile car
peting. The agitator may slow down or
stop on thick carpeting, area rugs or
throw rugs, if agitator stops and does
not restart, see AGITATOR MOTOR
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

3. The FLOOR setting may be used for

all indoor bare floors including wood,

tile, linoleum, slate etc.

Berber

or Delicate

Carpet

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Plush Shag

Area

Rug

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

Slide the adjustment lever to the correct
setting.

There are four (4) pile height settings on
the vacuum cleaner. Use the LOW setting
for most low-pile carpets and bare floor
cleaning (with agitator OFF), and the

HIGH setting for high-piie carpets iike
shag carpet, scatter rugs, etc. Use the
other settings as needed for carpet
heights in between.

A CAUTION

Do not allow vacuum cleaner to remain
In one spot for any length of time
when the agitator is turning. Damage
to carpet may occur. _______________

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Combimtion

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Carrying
Handle

Handl-Mate JrM

Crevice
Tool

TELESCOPIC WAND WITH
SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE

1. Remove the lower end of the extension
hose from the wand holder by grasping

the hose collar, twisting, and pulling

straight up.

2. Remove the telescopic wand from the

wand holder.

3. Remove the crevice tool from its stor
age position in the wand. Turn the lock
ing ring to the UNLOCK position.

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Extension
Hose

Extension Hose

Hefease bevor

TO USE ATTACHMENTS

Remove the lower end of the extension
hose from the v^and holder by grasping the
hose collar, twisting, and pulling straight up.

Rotate the extension hose release lever
down if maximum reach is needed.

Note: The motor protector may open when
using attachments or when cleaning new
carpet, due to reduced airflow caused by the
attachments themselves or caused by new
carpet lint filling the dust bin quickly. See
the TROUBLESHOOTING section.

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3. Crevice

roof

2. Telescopic
Wand

1. Hose

Collar
Wand

Holder

A WARNING

Electrical Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply before ser
vicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or personal Injury from vacuum
cleaner suddenly starting.

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Extend the wand to its fuK length Turn the
iocking ring to the LOCK position. Attach

the wand onto the open end of the hose.

-Hose Attach floor brush directly to
extension wand

Lower

Wand-"~~^^

Wiind

\ locking Ring "

Align the labs on the wand with the “J”
slots in the hose Push the wand into the
hose and twist to the right to lock

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Raised
Tab

To achieve maximum reach with the
attachments, add the crevice looi to the
end of the wand by inserting and twisting
slightJy

The combination brush can be attached
directly to the wand.

Combination
Brush

Brush
Haider

Use the brush holder without the brush for
greater suction on furniture cushions or
stairs. Use brush holder with brush for

cleaning loose surfaces such as drapes,

Suction
Control Slide

Crevice-

Tool

Brush

Upper
Wand

Suction
Slide Control

Tetescopic
Wend

Extension
Wand

Floor
Brush

Use the floor brush for cleaning of floors
or stairs-

TO OPERATE SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE

Telescopic Wand

When using attachmerUs for cleaning
draperies, small rugs with low pile and other
delicate items, twist the suction control slide
to the open position This slide is located on
the telescopic wand, close to the hose.

This wi reduce suction for ease of deanlng.

Suction

Note: Return

Control

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suction control
slide to the dosed
position for normal
cleaning.

^CAUTION

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 tip over.

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Remove the combinatrati brush. Snap into

appropriate storage iacation.

Remove crevice too! from the want! by twist
ing. Lay aside,

Remove the letescoptc wand from the hose.

Twist the wand to the left and pull from the

hose end.
Unlock the wand by turning the wand locking

iirig to the UNLOCK position.

Slide the tower wand Into the upper wand.
Turn the wand locking ring to the LOCK posi
tion.

Place the crevice tool down into the com
pressed wand. Place the telescopic wand in
the wanct holder

ik CAUTION

DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner
around the room by the hose.
Property damage or personal injury
could result.

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ATTACHMENT USE TABLE

CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT

CREVICE TOOL

COMBINATION BRUSH ** ^

FLOOR BRUSH 1

Hand!*Male Jr.® ^

' Always dean attachments before usmg on fabrics. / = Applicable

“■Use the brush holder with out the brush for greater suciior! on furniture cushions or stairs. Use

brush hoider with brush for deanlng loose surfaces such as drapes.

Fumiture*^

Between

Cushions* Drapes* Stairs

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VACUUMING TIPS

Carpet edges

Guide either side or the front of the noz
zle along a baseboard.

Stairs
Set handle in full upright position. Agitator
stops rotating. Use the crevice tool, com
bination brush or Handi-Mate Jr.®.

Vacuum cleaner Tipping
When using the attachments keep the
extension hose release lever in the locked
position when possible. This helps to keep
the vacuum cleaner from tipping over
when stretching the hose. If additional
hose is needed then unlock the release
lever and puli out additional hose. Use
caution not to ftp over vacuum cleaner.

^WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if vacuum cleaner is placed on
stairs, if it falls, personal injury or prop
erty damage could result.

For best cleaning results, keep the airflow
passage clear.

Unpiug the vacuum cleaner from the outlet

before checking.

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PERFORWfANCE/SAFETY FEATURES

MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM

Motor Protector

This vacuum cleaner has a motor protector
by-pass vaive which automatically opens to
provide cooling air to the vacuum cleaner

motor when a clog prevents the normal
flow of air to the motor. If the by-pass valve
opens to prevent motor overheating and
possibie damage to the vacuum cleaner,
you will notice a change of sound as air
rushes through the valve opening.

To correct problem empty the dust bin*
If using attachments, adjust to allow for
greater air flow.

NOTE: The motor

protector may open

when using
attachments or
when cleaning new
carpet, due to
reduced airflow
caused by the
attachments
themselves or by
new carpet lint filling the dust bin quickly.

To correct problem empty the dust bin.
If using attachments, adjust to allow for
greater air flow.

Motor Protector
(Behind Hose)

To correct problem: Turn the vacuum

cleaner off and unplug the power cord from
the outlet to allow the vacuum cleaner to
coo! and the thermal protector to reset.

Check for and remove clogs, if
necessary. See CLOG REMOVAL
section. Also check and replace any
clogged filters. Wait approximately thirty
(30) minutes before restarting vacuum
cleaner.

AGITATOR MOTOR
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The agitator motor has built-in protection
against motor damage should the agitator
jam. If the agitator stows down or stops, the
agitator overload protector shuts off the
agitator motor. The vacuum cleaner motor
will continue to run

To correct problem; Turn off and unplug

vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press Agitator Motor reset button.

If the problem

persists, have the
vacuum cleaner
serviced by a
Sears or other
qualified
technician.

Agitator Motor

Reset Button

Note: Do not block motor protector.

Thermal Protector

This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector, which automatically trips to
protect both the vacuum cleaner and the
agitator motor from overheating. If a clog
prevents the normal flow of air to the motor,
the thermal protector turns the motor off
automatically. This allows the motor to coot
in order to prevent possibie damage to the
vacuum cleaner.

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DIRT SENSOR

The elecironic dirt sensor is a feature
which will detect particles as they pass
through the vacuum cleaner.

The dirt sensor indicators are located on
the front of the vacuum cleaner above the
dust bin.

Dirt
Sensor

When little or no dirt is present the dirt
sensor is green.
With medium dirt concentration the dirt
sensor is amber.
With heavy concentration the dirt
sender is red and amber.

OPERATION

As you vacuum, the amber and red

indicator lights will come on and stay on as
long as the sensor detects a high

concentration of particles passing through
the vacuum cleaner.

TO CLEAN DIRT SENSOR OPTICS

The dirt sensor optics consist of two optic
cells located inside the dust bin port.
Occasionaliy, it may become necessary to
clean the two optic celis to assure
maximiim performance.

It is recommended the optic ceils be

cleaned:

• When the red light stays on
continuously. ..

• When dirt or dust adheres to the
optic ceils.

• Whenever the dust bin is emptied.

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A WARNING

lElectrical Shock And Personal Injury
¡Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply before per

forming maintenance to the vacuum

cleaner. Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal injury from
vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.

To clean the sensor, wipe the optic cells
with a soft, dry cloth. Never use cleaners
or liquids as they can help speed the
recoating of the optic cells and make it
necessary to clean them much sooner than
normal. The dirt sensor area can be
reached by removing the dust bin.

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VACUUM CLEANER CARE

Always follow all safety precautions when

performing maintenance to the vacuum
cleaner.

VACUUM CLEANER STORAGE

Gather the cord and wrap it loosely around
the upper and lower card hooks. Lock power
cord plug onto the power cord.

Store the vacuum
cleaner in a dry,
indoor area, on
the floor with the
handle locked in
the upright posi
tion.

CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS

^WARNING

Electrical Shock And Personal injury
Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleanirrg the vacuum
cleaner. Failure to do so could result in

electrical shock or pesonal injury from

vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.

^WARNING

Electrical Shock And Personal injury
Hazard

Wrapping the cord too tightly puts stress
on the cord and can cause cord damage.
A damaged cord is an electrical shock

hazard and could cause personal injury
or damage.

Unplug cord from wall oullel. DO NOT drip

water on vacuum cleaner.

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.

To reduce static electricity and dust build

up, wipe outer surface of vacuum cleaner
and attachments.

Wash attachments in warm soapy water,
rinse and air dry. Do not dean in dish
washer.

A 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
marks*

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Always unplug power cord from elec<
trical outlet before performing any ser
vice on vacuum cleaner.

TO REMOVE DUST BIN

Lift dust bin handle located at the top of
the dust bin .

Pull the handle up

ûust Bln

Hmd/e

and lift dust bin up
and out of the vac
uum cleaner.

Dust
Bin

Hold dust bin

over a trash

Dust Bln
Handle

container.
Press the dust

bin door
release button
downward to
release the

Dust Bin
Door
Release

Button

door.

The door will

swing open
and the debris

Will fail into the „ ^

. , , . Dust Bin -

trash container. Emptying

Door

Shake the dust bin to release any debris
that might hang In the filter element

Remove any ciogs that might be located in

the suction port or filter port area.

Suction

Filter Port

TO EMPTY DUST BIN

Before removing debris from dust bin it is a
good idea to move the dust bin filter clean
ing fever back and forth several times.

Moving the lever
back and forth
loosens the dust
and debris that

Dust Bln
Filter

Cteming

Lever

has attached
itself to the filter
element inside
the dust bin,

Rotate dust bin handle to the vertical posi
tion

Note; See PRIMARY FILTER REMOVAL
AND CLEANING section

After the dust bin is

empty of debris,
firmly close the
door. Make sure
you hear a “click”
sound to indicate
that the door is fully
latched.

Door Door

L^ich

TO REPLACE

DUST BIN

Place dust bin back
into vacuum cleaner
by inserting the bot
tom first and tilting
back with the dust bin
handle raised

¡Lower the dust

bin handle to
lock dust bin in
place.

Oust Bln

Handle

A noticeable
“oiick” should
be heard.

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PRIMARY FILTER REMOVAL AND CLEANING

^WARNING

Electrical Shock And Personal Injury

I I CZhiOI M

Unplug power cord from electrical out
let. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner

without the primary or exhaust fiiters. Be

sure the fiiters are properly installed to
prevent motor failure and or electrical
shock.

Remove primary

filter by turning

it counterclock
wise and pulling
out (See arrows
on bottom of fil
ter). Rinse with

water only as
needed, do not

use any deter
gent or soap.

,0-

Dust Bin
Lid

Cleaning

Filler

PRIMARY FILTER

Check primary filter frequently and clean
when dirty.

TO REMOVE PRIMARY FILTER

Remove the dust bin assembly as outlined
in the DUST BIN CLEANING section.

Make sure dust bin is free of debris before
removing lid and filter. Rotate dust bin lid
assembly counterclockwise as indicated on
the lid and lift off.

Turn This Direction

To Open For Emptying

Closed

Allow the filter to dry for 24 hours before
putting it back into the vacuum cleaner.

When cleaning the filter no longer restores
vacuum cleaner's suction to full power you
need to replace the filter.

Note: See PARTS AND FEATURES

for the filter number.

TO REPLACE PRIMARY FILTER

To replace filter, insert it over cleaning
cams as far as it will go. Make sure rubber
seal at top of filter is flush against filter sup
porter, then turn filter clockwise to secure
into place. Filter will click and snap when it
is secured into place.

Note: Under normal use and care, your fil

ter can be expected to last up to 5 years.

While holding dust bin lid over a trash con
tainer grasp primary filter, rotate counter
clockwise and lift off.

Clean primary fitter by gently tapping over a
trash container. Tap on several sides to
ensure best cleaning.

. Rubber

denning Seal-

Cems

Filter-^
Supporter/ '

Dust Bin
Lid

Fitter

Filter—»

Re-assemble dust bin lid to dust bin, see To

py31" m|i4 yy

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TO REPLACE DUST BIN LID
Rspisc© dust bin lid asssmbly by placing
back on dust bin with marks on the lid
aligned as shown under Open (For

Emptying) on the back of the dust bin.

Turn This Pirection

Rotate clockwise while pressing downward

so marks align as shown above dosed

(For Use).

Insert dust bin
into vacuum
cleaner.

EXHAUST FILTER REPLACEMENT

The HEPA exhaust filter must be replaced
when dirty. It should be replaced regularly
depending on use conditions

The filter CANNOT be washed as it will
lose its dust trapping ability«

Note: See PARTS AND FEATURES

for the exhaust filter number.

Lower the dust
bin handle to

Dust Bin
Handle

lock dust bin In
place.

A noticeable
"click" should
be heard.

Place the foam seal of the filter should

be placed against the vacuum cleaner
body.

Remove exhaust filter cover by pressing

the release tab on the cover and rotating

out from vacuum cleaner

Remove

the filter

cartridge

from cover

Place new filter cartridge into cover making
sure that airflow arrow on side of cartridge
points into cover.

Replace the exhaust filter cover by placing
bottom tabs in slots and rotating in until
cover snaps into place.

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TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB

WARNING

Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury
Hazard

Disconnect eiectrical supply before
performing maintenance to the
vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or
personal injury from the vacuum
cleaner suddenly starting.

TO REMOVE LIGHT BULB

1, Disconnect power cord from eleofricai

outlet.

4. Remove the light
bulb by pulling

straight out.

5. Carefully insert
new light bulb fully
mlo slot.

2. Press han
dle release
pedal and lay
vacuum clean
er back.

3. Pry tight

lens out af

slots as shown
on bolh sides.
Rotate lens up
and lift off.

CAUTION

Do not USB a bulb rated over 9W (13V).
During extended use, heat from the
bulb could overheat surrounding plas
tic parts.

Note: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
bulb number.

^caution

Do not plug In or turn on until the vacu

um cleaner is compieteiy reassembled.

6. To replace light
lens, place tab at
front of lens Into
slot. Rotate lens
down and firmly
snap into place.

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AniTATnR Cl FANINfi

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To maintain efficient cleaning, the agitator

must be kept free of carpet fiber, string, or
hair build-up. After every 7 to 10 uses,
unplug and turn vacuum cleaner over and

check agitator for fiber and hair build-up.

Use scissors to remove any build-up entan

gled around the agitator.

CLOG REMOVAL

Always follow all safety precautions when per
forming maintenance to the vacuum cleaner.

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If the vacuum cleaner does not seem to have
adequate suction, first check if the dust bin is
full or if a filter is clogged. See DUST BIN

CLEANING and FILTER REPLACEIWENT.

if the dust bin and fitter areas are free of
clogs, check the extension hose. Rotate the
extension hose release lever counterclock
wise to release extension hose.

Plug in the vacuum cleaner and turn it on.
Stretch the extension hose to maximum
length and then allow the hose to return to its
natural length.

Origimi

Hos0

Storage
Position

Extension
Hose

Hose­Coilar

Re-insert the hose into the opening on the
body from which it was removed. Press firmly
to assure connection. Rotate hose release
iever clockwise to the locked position.

If the dust bin and filter areas and the hose
areas are free of dogs, disconnect the noz
zle hose from the wand holder and check the
nozzle for clogging.

Remove the lower end of the extension hose
from the wand holder by grasping the hose
collar, twisting, and pulling straight up.

A WARNING

Persona! Injury Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet underneath

the vacuum cleaner at any time.

Clean the agitator according to the instruc

tions in the AGITATOR CLEANING section.

Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright

position before plugging into an electrical
outlet

I

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Review this table to find do-it-yourssif solutions for minor performance problems Any service
needed, other than maintenance described in this Owner’s Manual, should be performed by a

Sears or other qualified service agent

A

WARNING:

Disconnect electricai supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum
cleaner» Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or persorral injury.

PROBLEM

Vacuum cleaner
won’t run

Poor Job of dirt

pick-up

Vacuum C! carter picks up
moveabie rugs or
pushes too herd.

Light won't work. Í. Burned out light bulb.

Agitator does not turn. t. HandJe in fyil upright position

AlrtioW restricted
with attachment use.
Sound changes.

blHlciiUy adjusting piio
height setting

Dirt Sensor, will not work

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Unplugged at wali outlet
2- Tripped circuit breaker/biown fuse

at household service panai

3. Thermal protector iripped

4. Deied)№ Wall oultet

5. Handle screw not tight.

1. Full or clogged dust birr

2. Wrong pile height setting

3. Worn agllalor
4- Ologgsd nozzle

5. Clogged hose
E„ Hoieinhose.

7. Hose not inseriad fuHy.

8. Motor prolaction system activated
(change of sound)

9. Dirty fillers

1, Wrorrg piia height setting 1. Adjust setting

2, Agitator Oveiioad irlppad

3. Thermal praSeclor tripped

1 Attachment use reslricis aif Oow

2. New carpet iu2i ctogged air path

1. Vacuum clearrer not in proper upright
position

1, Dirty optic cells. 1, Clean optic cells

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

1. Plug In Rrmiy, seiect the desired cei
ling on lha touch conirol.

2 Reset circuit brsakar or replace fuse

3, Allow vacuum cleaner to cool, then

reset thermal protector

4, Check with a good appiiarree/iamp.

have properly serviced

5, Tighten screw.

1. Empty dust bin
2-, Adjust setting
3, Take lo your nearest Sears

Service Center,

4 Check for clogs

5. Check for clogs

6. Take to your nearest Sears

Service Cetïter.
7- insert hose fully
8,, Check for clogs

9, Change filters.

1, Ghanga light bulb.
1, Move handle from upright pasiUon

2. Reset Agilatar Overload
3 Allow vacuum cleaner to cooi. then

reset thermal protector.

t. Check attachments for fuzz, lint,

pel hair or other debris

2. Check for dogs and clean
hose.

t. Place vacuum cleaner in the iocked

upright pcsiiion, tilt the vacuum dean-

or beck slighily and adjust pile height

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