Kenmore 11639109991, 11639109990, 11638109890, 11638099891, 11638099890 Owner’s Manual

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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.

116.38099

116.38109

116.39099

116.39109

116.31200A

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

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,

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

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

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.

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.

SAVE THESE

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.

INSTRUCTION

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

uick Release

Power

Cord

Cord Hook

Dust Cover (Dust Bag

Inside)

Carry Handle -

For Stair Cleaning

Height Adjustment

Lever (Some

Models)

Nozzle

Dust

Cover

Grip

Hand_

Lower Cord

Retainer/

Handle

Release Pedal

(Some

Secondary Filter (inside Dust Cover)

Headlight (Some Models)

Foot Step For Handle Release

(Some Models)

Inlet

Motor l

Protector

On/Off

Switch

Brush

Wand

Tool

Hose

Model/Serial

Numbers

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_

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.

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.

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.

ATTACHMENT

CAUTiO-N.............................

ASSEMBLY

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

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.

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_

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.

Suction

inlet

Tool Holder

Hose Holder

Dusting

Brush

Extension

Wand

-- Crevice

Tool

Hose

HOW TO START

1, Turn the

Release

Hook

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.

quick release cord hook to

either side and down to

release the power cord.

!• 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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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°

Crevice Tool

Dusting Brush Wand

Combination

(Some Models)

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.

CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT

.....D'UsTING BRUSH <_/_'"

CREVICE TOOL

COMBINATION BRUSH X X

Handi-Mate@ jr, 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.

Furniture* Cushions* Drapes*

................. X .............

X X

Between

Stairs

X X

Walls

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.

Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum

cleaner.

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

! WARNi iG

Electrical Shock And Personal Injury

Hazard

Gather the cord and wrap it loosely around the quick release cord hook and lower cord

retainer.

Quick

Release

Cord Hook

Lower Cord Retainer

dry, indoor area, on

the floor with the

handle locked in

the upright

Store the cleaner in a

position.

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.

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.

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

Pull outward on

the dust cover grip, located

Dust

Cover

Grasp the dust bag collar and .r'_._

pull gently,

carefully remov-

ing the dust bag°

near the top of the dust cover

and remove the cover. Lay

cover aside_

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.

Throw away the used dust bag, Do not reuse,

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