Kenmore 21434000000 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

Manual del Propietario

E4 Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Model, Modelo 214.34000

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A

www.sears.com

PART No. 010-6070 Printed in USA

Warranty ............................................................ 2

Safety Instructions ............................................ 3

Product Features .............................................. 4

How to Assemble Your Vacuum Cleaner .......... 5

How to Use Your Vacuum Cleaner .................... 6

Emptying Dust Caddy ........................................ 7

Replacing the Dust Bag .................................... 7

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 vacuum care and operation, call your nearest Sears stores.
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 No.

Serial No.
Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.

Cleaning the Dust Tube .................................... 8

Replacing the Filter .......................................... 8

Replacing the Light Bulb .................................. 9

Replacing the Drive Belt .................................. 10

Replacement Parts .......................................... 10

Troubleshooting .............................................. 11

Service Numbers .............................. Back Cover

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 warranty applies only while this product is used 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/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should be observed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
KENMORE E4.

WARNING:Toreduce the risk of fire, electric

shock

Always connect to a polarized outlet (left

slot is wider than right). Do not modify the
polarized plug to fit a non-polarized outlet or
extension cord.

Do not leave vacuum cleaner when it is
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not
in use and before servicing.

Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close atten-

tion is necessary when used by or near chil-
dren.

Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this User's Guide. Use only

attachments available from Sears.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If

appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, discontinue use until you have it repaired

at 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

appliance 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 object into openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked; keep openings

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

or injury:

reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of

body away from openings and moving parts.
Turn off all controls before plugging or

unplugging vacuum cleaner.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible materials (lighter fluid,
gasoline, kerosine, etc.) or use in areas

where they may be present.
Do not use vacuum cleaner in an enclosed

space filled with vapors given off by oil base
paint, paint thinner, some moth-proofing

substances, flammable dust, or other explo-
sive or toxic vapors.

Do not use to pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).

Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot

ashes.
Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in

place.
Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as

glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.

Keep appliance on a level surface.
Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while

it is running.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance 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, contact a qualified electrician to install a proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

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