Kenmore 1T6.31100 User Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Usoy Cuidado
English/ Esp_F_ol
Models/Modebs:
Ken
P/N COIZDNJO_U_ * KC_IZDNJZ_UO
Soars Brands Managemgn!
Corporaflon_ Hoffman Esla|gs_
IL 60179 U.SA
www.kenmate, com
www_sg_rs_co_
1t6.31100
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Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner ..................... 2
Packing List ................... 2
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line ......... 3
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty o3
Important Safety Instructions ....... 4
Paris and Features ............... 5
Assembly Instructions .............. 6
Handle ...................... 6
Tools ......................... 7
Power Cord ................... 8
Operating Instructions ............... 9
Power Cord .................... 9
Releasing the Handle ........... 10
OFF/FLOOR/CARPET Switch ..... 10
Pile Height Selection ............. 11
Suggested Pile Height Settings ..... 11
Performance Indicator ........... tl
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner tn 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 thfs guide.
You will needthe complete model and serial numbers when requesting informatton_ Your vac_
uum cleaner's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Use the space below to record the model number and seria! number of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
Attachments .................. 12
Attachment Use Table .......... 13
Vacuuming Tips ............... 13
Performance/Safety Features . . 1A-15
Vacuum Cleaner Care ............ 16
Vacuum Cleaner Storage ........ 16
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments o16
Dust Bag Replacement .......... 17
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ...... 18
Exhaust Filter Replacement ....... 18
Dust Bag Cover Replacement ...... 19
Agitator Cleaning ............. 19
Clog Removal .............. 19-20
Troubleshooting ................. 21
Master Protection Agreements ...... 22
Requesting A.sslsfance
Or SoP#ice ............... Back page
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this bookand your sales check(receipt}in a safe place for future reference°
PACKING LIST
Your KENMORE VACUUM CLEANERts packaged wilh the following parts and components assem-
bled separately Inthe carton:
1 Upright Vacuum Cleaner 1 Pet Handi Mate TM
1 Handle 1 Telescoping Wand
1 Crevice Tool 1 Use & Care Guide
1 Combination Brush 1 Repair Parts List
Each of the above assemblies are shown in detail inside the Repair Parts List.
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line:
1-877..531-7321
B:OOam-5:OOpm EST, M-F
(U_S_A_.andCanada)
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 I<enmore outlet for free repair°
If this vacuum cleaner is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase°
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay
for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to
filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags°
2, A service technician to instruct the user in correct product assembly, operation or
maintenance.
3_ A service technician to clean or maintain this product°
4_ Damage to or failure of this product if _t is not assembled, operated or maintained
according to all instructions supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of thls product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for
other than its Intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of thls product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners,
chemicaEs or utensffs other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with
the product.
Z 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 lawo 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°
Thiswarranty applies onlywhile 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 slate to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co_, Heffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc_, Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8
Readallinstructionsinthisguidebeforeassemblingorusingyourvacuumcleaner,
WARNUNG:
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 precau-
lions including the following:
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this guide. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments_
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleanlng out the brush area_
Fatlure to do so could result in the brush
unexpectedly startlng_ causing personal
injury from moving parish
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before performing
maintenance,
Toreduce the risk of electrical shock-
Do not useoutdoorsoron 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.
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_
Keep hair, loose clothtng_ fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on statrs_
Do not put on chairs, tabtes_ etc_ Keep
on floor.
Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids
(gasolfne_ cleaning fluid, perfumes t etc.),
or use in areas where they may be
presenL 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 usevacuum cleaner withoutdust
bag and/or filters inplace.
Always replace the dust bag 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 replace the dust bag could
cause permanent damage to the
vacuum cteaner_
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick
up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins,
paper clips, etco They may damage the
vacuum cleaner or dust bag_
Unplug before connecting Pet Handl
Mate_o
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly°
SAVETHESEUNSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your respons|bflitles_ Your
vacuum cleaner is intended for Household use. Read this Use & Care Guide carefully for
important use and safety tnformat|on_ This guide contains safety statements under
warning and caution symbols.
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Itis 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 Slyle No, Part No. Par! Nor
in USA in Canada
Exhaust Filter EF-I 20-86889 20-40324
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Bag o 2o-5o69o 20-50510
OFFtFLOORtCARPET
Check Bag
Quick
Re/ease
Upper
Handle
Dust Bag
Cover
(Dust Bag
Headlight--\\\
Agitator Reset \
Button
Height
Cord
Tool
Handle
Release
Pedal
Carrying
Cembfnalfon
Exhaust
Filter Cover
rFilter Inside)
Hose
Release
LeveJ
Mode!/Serial
Numbers
Telescopic
Wand
"__Wand
Nozzle
Holder
I ,_ Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any
| AT-_ instructions given° WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire,
I ._ electric shockr burns and personal Injury.. CAUTION statements alert you to
I _ such hazards as personal injury and/or property damage°
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WARNING
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_
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_CAUTION
Do not overtighlen_
Overtlghtenlng could strip the screw
holes.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
without the screw in place.
1oRemove the handle screw from the
body of the vacuum cleaner°
2o Position the handle assembly as shown
in the illustration.
3_ Using a screwdriver, tighten handle
screw.
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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
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NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust the
handle slightly.
Handle
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ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY
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HOSE AND WAND
t. 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_
Handte_._
"J" Slot_
Telescopic
Wand _..__I_1
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.
4_ Rotate the
hose release
lever down
and route the
hose as
shown°
5, Snap the
hose into the Telescopic
hose cuff on
the side of Wand
the vacuum
cleaner Hose
_i_ . Rotate the hose
Do not operate the agitator without thel
wand properly inserted into lhe wandl
holder and the hose handle properlyl
secured in the hose helder I
Release
release lever
upwards to lock
the hose in place.
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PET HANDI MATET_
For operation of Pet Handi Mate TM see
separate Use & Care Guide.
1. Place Pet
Handi Mate TM
into the storage
area_
2_ Rotate the Pet
Handi Mate TM
back until it
snaps tnto place_
Pot
Handi M_teTM
CREVICE TOOL
l_ Insert the crevice
tool into the holder
on the side of the
vacuum cleaner as
shown.
COMBINATION BRUSH
1. insert the
combination Brush
the holder
brush into -_\\\
on the back
of the
VacUum
cleaner as
shown,
Combina!fon
POWER CORD 1
I. Make sure that cord hook is In upright
position as shown,
2. Wrap power cord loosely around cord
hook and carry handle,
3o Lock power cord plug onto the power
cord,
,_WARNING
Electrical Shock and Personal Injury
Hazard
Wrapping the cord too tighlly 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.
Carry
,_CAUTION
Moving parts_ To reduce the risk of personal _njury,
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.
j POWER CORD
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1. Turn the quick
release upper
cord hook to
either side and
down to release
the power cord.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a 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 out|eL
Do not change the plug in any way,
2. Detach the
power cord plug
from the power
cord and pull the Lochfng
cord off the
quick release Power
upper cord hook, Cord----_-
3_ Be sure the power cord is locked into
the locking notch of the upper cord hook°
4. Plug the polarized power cord into a
120 Volt outlet located near the floor_
_WARNING
Personal iniury and Product Damage
Hazard
• When any abnormality/failure occurs,
stop using the product immediately
and disconnect the power plug.
DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage from cord to items in
surrounding area could occur.
5. To store cord, turn upper cord hook to
the up position, then wrap cord loosely
around quick release cord hook and
carrying handler
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_WARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal injury
Hazard
Wrapping the cord too lightly puts stress
on the cord and can cause cord damage_
A damaged cord is an electrical shock
hazard and could cause personal injury
or damager
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RELEASING THE HANDLE
Release the handle by pressing down on
the handle release pedal with your foot
and pulling back and clown on the handle
with your hand.
Note: The agilator does not rotate when
the vacuum cleaner ls in the upright posi-
tion°
I OFF/FLOOR/CARPET SWITCH I
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To start the vacuum cleaner, sltde the
OFF/FLOOR/CARPET switch from the OFF
position to the FLOOR or CARPET posltiono
_I_ CAUTION
Refer to your carpet manufacturers
cleaning recommendations° Some more
delicate carpets may'require that they
be vacuumed with the agilalor turned
off_ to prevent carpet damage°
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To stop the vacuum cleaner, slide the
ON/FLOOR/CARPET switch to the OFF
position.
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to remain !
in one spa! far any length of time when J
the agitator is turning. Damage to car- |
pet may occur. ................................I
OFF - turnsboth
suctionand OFF/FLOOR/
bpJsh motors off. CARPET
FLOOR - turns Seleclor
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 post-
tlono
Swifch _._
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PILE HEIGHT SELECTION AND SETTING
To select a pile heigh! setting:
Turn off vacuum cleaner° Select a pile
height setting by tilting the cleaner back
until the 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-pile carpets like
shag carpett scatter rugs, etc, Use the
other settings as needed for carpet
heights in between.
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When the vacuum cleaner ts 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
attachmentst due to reduced airflow
through attachment. No maintenance is
required.
CHECK BAG INDICATOR
Pile Height
Adjustment
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CAUTION
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to
remain in one spot for any length of
time when the agitator is turning.
Damage to carpel may occur_
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i ATTACHMENTS J
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CAUTION
DO NOT use the hose when vacuum cleaner
handle istilted back into the floor cleaning
position.
Always return the vaccum cleaner to the
upright position before usingthe ho_e and
attachments.
Failure to do so may resul! in overheating of
the agitator motor and can cause the thermal
protector to trip
TO USEATTACHMENTS
1. Place the vacuum cleaner in the
uprlghtposition.
2. Remove the hose handle and wand by
removing hose handle from hose holder
and lifting up.
Hose
Hose
Hand_
,_ CAUTION
When using atlachments, be careful not Io
overextend the strelch hosewhen reaching.
Trying Io roach beyond the hose stretch
capability could cause the vacuum cleaner
to tip over°
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DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner around I
lho room by the hosed Property damage or I
personal injury could result. I
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
h tght "
2, Extend wand to
desired length_
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'V"
3. Use attachments as needed° See
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE_
FOR ADDITIONAL REACH
Rotate hose
release lever
down to release
hose for
maximum hose
reach.
Role
Hose_
Level
COMBINATION BRUSH
The combination brush can be attached
directly to the wand°
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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_
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ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
CLEANING AREA j
ATTACHMENT Furniture* Cushions* Drapes* Slairs Wails
CREVICE TOOL €" ¢" "/
COMBINATION BRUSH ** v" -/ ¢" v/
PET HANDI MATETM _ V" vt
€'= Applicable
Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
*'_ Use the brush holder without the brush for greater suction on furniture cushions
or statrs, Use brush holder with brush for cleaning loose surfaces such as drapes.
Carpet edges
Guide either side or the front of the
nozzle along the wall baseboard,
Stairs
Set handle in full upright position_ The
agitator stops rotating automatfcally_ Use
the crevice tool_ combination brush or Pet
Handt Mate TM.
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 additional
hose is needed then unlock the release
lever and pull out additional hose. Use
caution not to tip over vacuum cleaner,
Between
For best cleantng results, keep the airflow
passage clear, Unplug the vacuum
cleaner from the outlet before checking°
See CLOG REMOVAL section of this Use
& Care Guide°
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MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM
Thermal Protector - Sucllon Motor
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to
rotect the vacuum cleaner suction motor_
a clog prevents the normal flow of air
to the motor, the thermal protector turns
the motor off automaflcal[y_ This allows
the motor to cool in order to prevent
possible damage to the vacuum cleaner_
Thermal Protector - Agilator Motor
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to
protect the agitator 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.
To reset thermal protector: Turn the
vacuum cleaner off and unplug the power
cord from the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector
to reseh
,_CAUTION
Always return the vaccum cleaner to the
upright position before usingthe hose and
atlachmentso Failure to do so may resul! in
overheating of lhe agtlator molar and can
cause thethermal protectorstotrip,,
Check for and remove clogs, and reptace
bag if necessary_ See CLOG REMOVAL
sectlonr Also check and replace any
clogged fillers. Wait approximately 40-
50 mlnules before reslartlng vacuum
cleaner_
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