Kenmore 116.38099, 116.39109, 116.38109, 116.31200A, 116.39099 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
@
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Model, Modelo
116.38099
116.38109
116.39099
116.39109
116.31200A
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
Part No, C_1ZAMM3_U_-437_793
Impreso en EUA
Printed in U,S.A.
Before Using Your New Vacuum ....... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .°. 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Parts and Features .................. 4
Assembly instructions .............. 5-6
Operating Instructions ................. 7
Pile Height Selection and Setting ........ 7
Releasing the Handle .................. 8
ON/OFF Switch ..................... 8
Attachments .......................... 8-9
Attachment Use Chart ................ 9
Vacuuming Tips .................... t 0
Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 10
Vacuum Storage .................... 10
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 1I
Dust Bag Changing ............... 11-12
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ........... 12
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning ,, 13-14
Agitator Servicing ................... 15
Agitator Assembly ..................... 15
Light Bulb Changing ................. 16
Clog Removal ..................... 17
Motor Protector ..................... 17
Troubleshooting ...................... 18
Requesting Service .......... Back Cover
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in
the safest and most effective way,
For more information about the care and operation, call your nearest Sears store. You will
need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information, Your vacuum'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.
Model Noo
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 warrant,/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., D/817 WA, 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 pre-
cautions including the following:
Read this manual before assembling or
using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only as described in
this manuai. Use only with Sears recom-
mended attachments.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock -
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces°
Disconnect electrical supply before any
servicing or cleaning. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or person-
al injury.
Always turn cleaner off before unplug-
ging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
De not use with damaged cord or plugo If
cleaner is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to a Sears
Service Center/Department.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
a handle, close 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 leave cleaner when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
Do not allow to be used as a toy, Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet
hands,
Do not put any objects into openings.
SAVE THESE
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.
Do not use cleaner without dust bag
and/or filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after vacu-
uming carpet cleaners or freshener, pow-
ders and fine dust° These products clog
the bag, reduce airflow and can cause
the bag to burst. Failure to change bag
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 bag.
Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable
or combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning
fluids, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas
where they may be present. The fumes
from these substances can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep
on floor.
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by any-
one unable to operate it properly.
INSTRUCTION
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your
cleaner is intended only 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. Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow
any instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electri-
cal shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers
as personal injury andlor property damage.
Itisimportanttoknowyourvacuumcleanerpartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe
use,Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner.
item Part No, Part No,
In U.S. In Canada
Dust Bag 20-50688 20-50680
Headlight Bulb 20-5240 20-40600
Belt 20-5275 20-40096 Hose
Holder
Hand_
Power
Cord
Lower Cord
Retainer/
uick Release
Cord Hook
Brush
Handle
Wand
Dust
Cover
Grip
Dust Cover
(Dust Bag
Inside)
Carry Handle -
For Stair Cleaning
Height
Adjustment
Lever (Some
Models)
Nozzle
Inlet
Motor l
Protector
On/Off
Switch
Handle
Release
Pedal
(Some
Secondary
Filter (inside
Dust Cover)
Headlight
(Some Models)
Foot Step For
Handle Release
(Some Models)
Model/Serial
Numbers
Tool
Hose
Fundture
Guard
Nozz/e Cover
Retainers
Nozzle
Base
Before assembling vacuum, check the
PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate
Repair Parts LisL Use this list to verify that
you have received all the components of
your new Kenmore vacuum_
E• wAR. .G....................
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not plug into the electrical sup-
ply until the assembly is complete,
Failure to do so could result in elec-
trical shock or injury.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw located just below the
top edge of the back of the vacuum.
Position the handle as shown in the illustra-
tion below.
While holding the power cord out of the way,
slide the handle into the opening at the top
of the vacuum.
Handle
,@
Handle
Screw
Hole
Insert the screw so it passes through the
handle into the vacuum.
!
Begin to tighten the screw with your fingers.
It may be necessary to adjust the handle
slightly.
CAUTiO-N.............................
Do not overtighten,
Overtightening could strip the screw
holes.
Do not operate the cleaner without
the screw in place.
Using a screwdriv-
er, tighten the
screw,
CORD ASSEMBLY
Make sure the quick release cord hook is in
the upright position° Remove the wire tie
from the power cord.,
Lock the cord into
place by forcing it
into the locking
notch on the body
of the quick
release cord hook
as shown, This
helps keep the
power cord out
from under the
vacuum cleaner
agitator_
I
I
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Quick Release
Cord
Power
Lower Cord
Retainer,
Wrap tile
power cord
around the
quick release
cord hook
and lower
cord retainer,
then lock the
power cord
plug onto the
power cord.
ATTACHMENT
ASSEMBLY
After the handle has been assembled to the
body and the power cord has been wrapped
around the cord hooks, the attachments can
be assembled.
1. Snap the suction inlet end of the hose
into the back of the vacuum cleaner.
2, Place the hose behind the handle and
over the hose holder.
3. Place the hose in the front slot of the
tool holder, twisting and pushing down over
the short hose to assure a good connection°
4. Place the extension wand in the rear slot
of the tool holder.
5. Slide the crevice tool into the slot beside
the wand.
6. Place the dusting brush or combination
brush on the wand with the brush portion
up.
Hose
Holder
Dusting
Brush
Extension
Wand
Suction
inlet
Tool
Holder
-- Crevice
Tool
®
Hose
HOW TO START
Release
Hook
1, Turn the
quick release
cord hook to
either side and
down to
release the
power cord.
2, Release the power cord plug from the
power cord and pull the cord off the quick
release cord hook. Check to be sure the
power cord is still locked into the locking
notch in the upper cord hook.
3, Check to see if the cleaner has bag
installed. See DUST BAG CHANGING.
!• WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT plug in if switch is in the
ON position. Personal injury or dam-
age could result.
. DO NOT use outlets above coun-
ters. Damage to items in surround-
ing area could occur.
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, con-
tact a qualified technician to install the prop-
er outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.
4, Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
SOME MODELS
To select a pile height setting:
Turn off cleaner. Select a pile height setting
by tilting the cleaner back until front wheels
are lifted slightly off the floor as illustrated.
Slide the adjustment lever to the correct
setting.
Models with no selector adjust automatically
for varying carpet heights.
SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS
You may need to raise the height to make
some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and
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Models with two (2) positions:
HIGH: medium to tong pile.
LOW: short to medium pile.
Models with four (4) positions:
HIGH: shag carpet, long pile, plush, scatter
rugs
MED: medium to long pile.
LOW: short to medium pile.
EX LOW: very low pile.
Place unit in "HIGH" when using attach-
ments to prevent possible floor damage.
!. CAUTiON
Special care is required when vacuum-
ing certain types of carpet of floor cov-
ering. Always check the carpet or floor
covering manufacturer's recommended
cleaning instructions before vacuuming.
Releasethehandlebyplacingyourfooton
thefootstepforhandlereleaseandpull
backonthehandleuntilitreleasesfromits
uprightposition.
\
Foot Rest For
SOME MODELS
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
To start the vacuum cleaner, step on the
ON/OFF switch located on the back of the
vacuum. To stop the vacuum cleaner, step
on the switch a second time.
On/Off
WAR I, ,I ................ ...........
Personal injury Hazard and Property
Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet under-
neath the unit at any time. When
using attachments, the agitator con-
tinues rotating. Do not allow the
cleaner to remain in just one place
for a period of time as the agitator
may damage the floor surface.
Avoid placing the cleaner on furni-
ture, the fringed area of rugs, deep
pile carpeting, or carpeted stairs,
The ideal position for the cleaner
when using attachments is for the
unit to be on a level area with the
handle in the full upright position.
TO USE ATTACHMENTS
Place the cleaner on a flat surface, and
move the height adjustment to HIGH.
The attachments will fit on the hose or the
wand. In addition, the dusting brush or
combination brush will also fit on the crevice
tool.
The hose and wand can be pulled off the
short hose by grasping the cuff and twisting
while pulling up.
CAUTION
The attachments can be added to the hose
if the item to be cleaned is not far from the
cleaner. The hose on some models will
expand.
Note: When cleaner is turned on, the hose
on some models will have a tendency to
collapse due to suction of the cleaner.
if more reach is needed, the wand can be
attached to the hose and the attachments
can be added to the wand.
. CAuT'o....................i
When using attachments, be careful
not to overextend the hose length
when reaching. Trying to reach
beyond the hose reach could cause
the cleaner to tip over,
SOME MODELS
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 distance is needed,
the crevice tool can be added to the wand,
then the dusting brush/combination brush
can be added to the crevice tool.
Crevice Tool
Dusting Brush Wand
(Some Models)
Combination
Brush (Some
Models) ....
TO STORE
ATTACHMENTS
Return the hose to its position on the
short hose and the attachments to their
holders.
cAUTiON ..........
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.
ATTACHMENT
.....D'UsTING BRUSH <_/_'"
CREVICE TOOL
CLEANING AREA
Between
Furniture* Cushions* Drapes*
X
................. X .............
X X
COMBINATION BRUSH X X
Handi-Mate@ jr, X
Stairs
X
X
Walls
x
X
X
The motor protector may open when using attachments or when cleaning new carpet, due to
reduced air flow by the attachments themselves or by new carpet fuzz filling the bag quickly.
*Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
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Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if vacuum cleaner is
placed on stairs. If it falls, personal
injury or property damage could
result,
Carpet edges
Guide either side or the front of the nozzle
along a baseboard° The full length brushes
help remove trapped dirt at carpet edges.
Put handle in full upright position. Use the
carry handle (see illustration) to move the
vacuum cleaner back and forth across the
stairs°
Carry Handle.
For Stair Cleaning
=!
Always follow all safety precautions when
cleaning and servicing the vacuum
cleaner.
! WARNi iG
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in elec-
trical shock or personal injury from
cleaner suddenly starting.
Gather the cord and wrap it loosely around
the quick release cord hook and lower cord
retainer.
Quick
Release
Cord Hook
Lower Cord
Retainer
Store the cleaner in a
dry, indoor area, on
the floor with the
handle locked in
the upright
position.
E• 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.
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UnplugcordfromwalloutleLDONOTdrip
wateroncleaner.
Cleanexteriorusingaclean,softcloththat
hasbeendippedina solutionofmildliquid
detergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe
dry after cleaning.
To reduce static electricity and dust build-
up, wipe outer surface of cleaner and
attachments.
Wash attachments in warm soapy water,
rinse and air dry. Do not clean in dish-
washer.
. cAuT,oNI
Do not use attachments if they
are wet. Attachments used m
dirty areas, such as under a
refrigerator, should not be used
on other surfaces until they are
washed. They can leave marks.
TO REMOVE DUST BAG
Dust
Cover
Pull outward on
the dust cover
grip, located
near the top of
the dust cover
and remove the
cover. Lay
cover aside_
Grasp the dust
bag collar and .r'_._
pull gently,
carefully remov-
ing the dust
bag°
Throw away the used dust bag,
Do not reuse,
Check the
dirt tube and
the motor
safety filter_
If either is
blocked,
check the
TROU-
BLESHOOT-
ING chart.
Dirt
Motor
Safety
c Au ioN....
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very
fine materials, such as carpet fresh-
ener, face powder, fine dust, plaster,
soot, etc. can clog the bag and
cause it to burst before it is full.
Change bag more often when vacu-
uming these materials.
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