Kenmore 11639115900, 11639110900 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

CleanerVacuum

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo

116.39110

116.39115

IMPORTANT

Before returning this product-

For replacement parts, please contact:

Sears Parts and Repair Center

(I-800-488-1222)

Anytime, day or night

(UoS A, only)

For any other issue, please contact:

Vacuum Cleaner Help Line

(1-877-531-7321)

8:00am-5:00pm EST, M-F

(U_SoA.and Canada)

CAUTION: Read and follow all

safety and operating instructions before first

use of this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.s ears .corn

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CUIDADO: Lea y siga todas las

instrucciones de operaci6n

y seguridad antes del uso

de este producto.

Printed in Mexico

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Before Using Your New

Vacuum Cleaner ............................ 2

Packing List ................................ 2

Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty o3

Important Safety instructions .............. 4

Parts and Features ................. 5

Assembly Instructions ............... 6

Handle ................................ 6

Tools .............................. 7

Power Cord .............................. 8

Operating Instructions .................... 9

Power Cord ........................... 9

Releasing the Handle ....................... 10

OFFfFLOOR/CARPET Switch ........ 10

Pile Height Selection ................ tt

Suggested Pile Height Settings ......... 11

Performance Indicator .............. 11

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 Parts and Repair Center or the Vacuum Cleaner Help Line listed on the cover of this guider You

will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information° Your vacuum cleaner's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate,

Attachments ...................... 12

Attachment Use Table ...................... I3

Vacuuming Tips ..................... t3

PerformancetSafety Features ..... 14-15

Vacuum Cleaner Care ................... 16

Vacuum Cleaner Storage .................. 16

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments .... 16

Dust Bag Replacement ...................... 17

Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ............ 18

Exhaust Filter Replacement ........... 18

Dust Bag Cover Replacement ........ !9

Agitator Cleaning .......................... 19

Clog Removal ........................ 19

Troubleshooting ........................ 2'1

Master Protection Agreements .... 22

Requesting Assistance

Or Service ......................... Back page

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°

I PACKING LIST

Your KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and compo- nents assembled separately in the carton:

1 Upright Vacuum Cleaner 1 Pet Handi Mate TM 1 Handle I Telescoping Wand

1 Crevice Tool 1 Use & Care Guide I Combination Brush 1 Repair Parts List

Each of the above assemblies are shown in detail inside the Repair Parts List°

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 purchased

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT

pay for:

t. 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°

3. 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 producL

7o 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 law_ 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

Canada.

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 lnc,, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

:mNSTRUCTi

Read guide before assembiing or Using your vacuumcieanerl

WAR NG:

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:

Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in this guider Use only with

Sears recommended attachments_

Keep hair, loose cto'_hing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and

moving parts.

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 vacuum cleaner when

plugged in, Unplug from outlet when not in use and before performing maintenance,.

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 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 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 vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord

away from heated surfaces.

Turn off all controls before unplugging, Use extra care when cleaning on stairs,

Do net put on chairs, tables, etc, Keep on floor,

Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline,

cleaning fluid, perfumes, etco), 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

bag and/or filters in place, Always replace the dust bag after

vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener,

powders, and fine dusL These products clog the filters, reduce airflow and can cause damage to the vacuum cleaner,.

Failure to replace the dust bag could cause

permanent damage to the vacuum cleaner.

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 blocked;

keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything

that may reduce air flow.

Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips, etc,. They may damage the vacuum cleaner or dust bag.

Unplug before connecting Pet Handi

Mate_r_

You are responsible for making sure that

your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone

unable to operate it properly.

SAVE T ESE STRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities, Your vacuum cleaner is intended for Household use. Read this Use & Care Guide carefully for

important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols,

Itisimportantto knowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturesto assureitsproperandsafe use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourvacuumcleaner°

Object Style No. Part No. Part No,

in USA in Canada

Exhaust Filter EF-1 20-86889 20-40324 Dust Bag O 20-50690 20-50510

OFF/FLOOR/CARPET

Power

Cord

Check Bag

Tool

Release _\ x_/ I

C°'dH°°"---._l_

Pet Handi Mate TM

Brush_-._ _

Exhaust __

Filter Cover _1llfJ ! _I

rF,torl side 1

Dust Bag Cover

(Dust Bag

h_side)

F--Hose

Handle

' \ Agitator Reset

Dirt sor _ ,,.._I

-__ Telescopic

'ht

Adjustment

die Release Pedal

Nozzle

Lever._.. / _ _ kk_ "_

Mode!/Serial i/_ Numbers --I

Holder

Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instruc- tions given.. WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electric shock, burns and personal injury_ CAUTION statements alert you to such haz- ards as personal injury and!or property damage.

WARNgNG

Electrical Shock Hazard Do not plug into the electrical supply

until the assembly is complete. Failure to do so could result in

eletrical shock or injury.

CAUTaON

Before assembling the vacuum cleaner,

check the PACKING LIST. Use this list to verify that you have received all the

components of your new Kenmore

vacuum cleaner°

HANDLE

Do not overtighten.

Overtightening could strip the screw

holes, Do not operate the vacuum cleaner

without the screw in place.

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

2. Position the handle assembly as shown in the illustration

3. Using a screwdriver, tighten handle screw.

NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust the handle slightly,

Handle

Screw

Hole

Handle

ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY

HOSE AND WAND

1. Insert the tab on the telescopic wand

into the "J" slot on the hose handle. Twist

the telescopic wand to lock in place_

2. Place the telescop- ic wand in the wand

holder and route the hose as shown°

Hose

Raised Edge

Hose Handle j

Hose

3. Snap the hose handle

into the hose holder located

on the handle of the vacuum

cleaner.

NOTE: Be sure the raised edge of the

hose handle rests against

edge of the hose holder.

PET HAND! MATE TM For operation of Pet Handi Mate _ see

separate Use & Care Guide°

1. Place Pet Handi Mate _'_

into the storage area

2, Rotate the Pet Handi Mate T_A

back until it snaps into place

Pet Handf Mate r"

CREVICE TOOL

1, Insert the

crevice tool into the holder on the side of the vacu-

um cleaner as

shown.

4. Rotate the hose release lever down

and route the hose as

shown

5, Snap the hose into the

hose cuff on the side of

the vacuum cleaner

Hose

Cuff .-_._.__

Telescopic ] " Wand _

Wand]11

Holder-_l i l

Hose _ Release _ _" L ever_

..ji

° /

6, Rotate the hose release lever

upwards to lock the hose in place_

COMBINATION BRUSH

I. Insert the

combination brush into

the holder on the back of the

vacuum cleaner as

shown,

Combination

Brush

POWER CORD I

1. Make sure that cord hook is in upright position as shown,

2o Wrap power cord loosely around cord

hook and carry handle

3. Lock power cord plug onto the power

cord

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.

Power

Carry

CAUTION

Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum

cleaner is on. Contacting the agitator while it is rotating can cut, bruise or cause other injuries.

Always turn off and unplug from electrical outlet

before servicing. Use caution when operating near children. _.._

\ 1, Turn the quick 4. Plug the polarized power cord into a f_i!_

release upper 120 Volt outlet located near the floor. cord hook to

either side and down to release

the power' cord,

WARNUNG

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized

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 plug.

If it still does not fit, contact a qualified technician to install the

proper outlet° Do not change the plug in any way,

2. Detach the power cord plug from the power cord and pull the cord off the quick release upper cord hook,

5. To store cord, turn upper cord hook to the up position, then wrap cord loosely

around quick release cord hook and carrying handle.

WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard

DO NOT use outlets above counters. Damage from cord to items in

surrounding area could occur.

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. _ ............................................

3. Be sure the power cord is

locked into the locking notch of

the upper cord

hook.

RELEASING THE HANDLE

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

Note: The agitator does not rotate when the vacuum cleaner is in the upright position.

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To start the vacuum cleaner, slide the OFF/FLOORICARPET switch from the OFF

position to the FLOOR or CARPET position.

OFFtFLOORICARPET SWITCH

d CAUTION

Refer to your carpet manufacturers cleaning recommendations. Some imore delicate carpets may require that

they be vacuumed with the agitator

turned off, to prevent carpet damage.

To stop the vacuum cleaner, slide the ON/FLOOR/CARPET switch to the OFF

position_

d CAUTUON

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.

OFF - turns both suction and OFF!FLOOR/

brush motors off. Switch FLOOR - turns

on the suction motor only, In

this position the brush assembly

does not revolve, Use this setting for cleaning

hardwood and tile floors and when any attachments (tools) are used.

CARPET - turns on both the suction and the brush motors_

Note: The agitator does not rotate when the vacuum cleaner is in the upright position

CARPET

Selector

PILE HEIGHT SELECTION AND SETTING

To select a pile height setting: Select a pile height setting by pressing the

HEIGHT ADJUST pedal on the side of the nozzle° The pile height setting shows on

the indicator windowr See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS.

Attention: Refer to your carpet

manufacturers cleaning recommendations_ Some more delicate

carpets may require that they be vacuumed with the agitator turned off to

prevent carpet damage,

SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS

ADJUST Pedal

Indicator Window

There are four (4) pile height settings on the vacuum cleaner,, For best deep down

cleaning, use the XLO setting_ However, you may need to raise the height to make some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs

and some deep pile carpets, and to prevent the vacuum cleaner from shutting

off°

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When the vacuum cleaner is running with

normal air flow, the light on the CHECK BAG indicator is off. The light comes on

whenever the airflow becomes blocked, If that occurs, check the disposable dust bag, motor safety filter and other possible clog

locations shown in CLOG REMOVAL

NOTE: It is normal for the CHECK BAG

indicator to come on when using certain attachments, due to reduced airflow through

attachment, No maintenance is required°

CHECK BAG INDICATOR ]

Suggested settings are:

HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs, MED - Medium to deep pile, LO - Low to medium pileo

XLO - Most carpets, bare floors, and delicate carpets that require agitator to be

turned off,

CHECK BAG

ATTACHMENTS

CAUTSON

DO NOT use the hose when the

vacuum cleaner is in the use position.

Always return the vaccum cleaner to the upright position before using the

hose and attachments.

TO USE ATTACHMENTS

1o Place the vacuum cleaner in the upright position,

2. Remove the hose handle and wand by removing hose handle from hose holder and

lifting up_

Hose

CAUTRON

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.

CAUTBON

DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner around the room by the hose.

Property damage or personal injury could result.

TELESCOPING WAND

1. The wand length is adjustable and

requires no assembly, To adjust, simply push down on

the wand handle and slide the upper wand

to the desired height.

3. Use attachments as needed. See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE°

FOR ADDITIONAL REACH

Rotate hose

release lever down to release

hose for

maximum hose reach,

Hose Release

2. Extend wand to desired length

COMBINATION BRUSH

The combination brush can be attached directly to the wand,

Holder

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,

ATTACHMENT USE TABLE

CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT

CREVICE TOOL e,"

COMBINATION BRUSH ** _,_

PET HANDI MATE TM v' _!!;!_ii

Furniture*

Between

Cushions*

Drapes*

Stairs Floors

........................................................

_,= Applicable _}!f__;i_i_

Always clean attachments before using on fabrics. _,_,i_:_:,1

** Use the brush holder without the brush for greater suction on furniture _:,_._._,_,_.

Use brush holder with brush for cleaning loose surfaces such as drapes,, it

Carpet edges Guide either side or the front of the nozzle

along the wall baseboard,

Stairs Set handle in full upright position. Agitator stops rotating, Use the crevice tool,

combination brush or Pet Handi Mate%

Unit 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 additiona!

hose is needed then unlock the release lever and pull out additional hose,, Use

caution not to tip over vacuum cleaner.,

For best cleaning results, keep the airflow passage clear, Unplug the vacuum clean- er from the outlet before checking,

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard Use care if vacuum cleaner is placed

on stairs, if it falls, personal injury or property damage could result.

cushions or stairs _i}{_i;_._,_!_,

MOTOR PROTECTION

SYSTEM

Thermal Protector oSuction Motor This vacuum cleaner has a thermal

protector which automatically trips to

protect the vacuum cleaner suction motor,

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 cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner

Thermal Protector - Agitator Motors This vacuum cleaner has thermal

protectors which automatically trip to protect the agitator motorsoThe thermal protectors turn the motors off

automatically This allows the motors to cool in order to prevent possible damage

to the vacuum cleanen

CAUT ON

Always return the vaccum cleaner to the upright position before using the

hose and attachements. Failure to do

so may result in overheating of the agitator motors and can cause the thermal protectors to trip,

Motor Protector

This vacuum cleaner has a motor protector

by-pass valve which prevents motor

overheating and damage The valve opens to provide cooling

air when a clog

prevents normal

air flow to the vacuum cleaner

suction motor,, You will notice a

change of sound as air rushes

tlnrough the valve opening,

To correct problem install a new dust bag. If using attachments, adjust to

allow for greater air flow.

NOTE: Tine 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 bag quickly.

Note: Do not block motor protecton

To reset thermal protectors: Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug the power

cord from the outlet to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool and the thermal protectors

to reset.

Check for and remove clogs, and replace bag if necessary. See CLOG

REMOVAL section. Also check and replace any clogged filters. Wait

approximately 40-50 minutes before restarting vacuum cleaner.

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