Kenmore 40139035, 40139030 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual Del Propietario

Manuel Du Propri_taire

Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora
Aspirateur

Model, Modelo, Modele

401.39030(U.S.)

401.39035(U.S)

CAUTION:
Read and follow all

safety and operating
instructions before first

use of this product.

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CUIDADO:
Lea y sigue todas las

instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto.

ATTENTION :
Veuillez life toutes les
consignes de s6curite et le

mode d'emploi avant d'utiliser
ce produit.

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Before Using Your New Vacuum

Cleaner ............................................ 2

Kenmore Vacuum

Cleaner Warranty ........................... 3

Important Safety

Instructions ................................. 4=5

Parts and Features ......................... 6

Assembly Instructions ............... 7-8

Operating Instructions ............. 8-10

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

Switch Operating ........................... 9

Floor/Carpet Cleaning ............ 9-10

Above Floor Cleaning .................. 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 store. 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.

Vacuum Cleaner Care ............. 11-17

Vacuum Cleaner Storage ............ 11

Dust Bin Removal and Replacement 12

Motor Filter Maintenance ............ 13

Exhaust Filter Maintenance ......... 14

Light Bulb Replacement .............. 14

Belt or Brushrolt Removal and

Replacement ............................... 15

Suction Diverter Maintenance .....16

Mini Turbo Brush Replacemens ..17

Troubleshooting ........................... 18

Master Protection Agreements ...19

Requesting Service ..... (back page)

Use the space below to record the model number and serial number d 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.

ONE YEAR LiMiTED WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied
with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship
within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears

Parts & Repair Service Center, or other Kenmore outlet for free repair.

If this appliance is ever 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 installation,

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 installed, operated or
maintained according to the 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 product.

7. 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 limitation 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 appliance is used in the United States or
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 Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8

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
precautions including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL BEFORE
ASSEMBLING OR USING YOUR

VACUUM CLEANER.

Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces. Electrical shock could

OCCUr.

Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.

Use only as described in this manual.
Only use attachments designed for

this vacuum.

Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If appliance isnot working as
it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
intowater, return it to a Sears or other
qualified service center for inspection.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord
as handle, close a door on a 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 leave appliance when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.

Do not handle plug or
appliance 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 pick up anything that
is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

Do not use without Dust Bin and
filters in place.

Turn off all controls before
unplugging.

Do not use to pick-up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
or use in areas where they may be
present.

Keep the vacuum cleaner on the
floor. Do not use on stairs.

Do not use an extension cord with
this vacuum cleaner.

Store the vacuum cleaner indoors.
Put vacuum cleaner away after use

to prevent tripping accidents.

Usingimpropervoltagemayresult
indamagetothemotorand
possibleinjurytotheuser.Proper

voltageislistedonthecleaner

plate.

WARNING:Thecords,wires,and/
orcablessuppliedwiththisproduct
containschemicals,including
leadorleadcompounds,known

tothestateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandbirthdefectsorother

reproductiveharm.Washhands
afterusing.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your
responsibilities. Your vacuum cleaner is intended only 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. Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any
instructions given.

Your cleaner contains a thermal protective device to shut off the motor to

avoid overheating. If this happens, turn switch off and unplug the cleaner.
Inspect the exhaust, inlet, and filters for any blockage. Empty the dust bin and
clean filters. After approximately 30 minutes the motor will have cooled and

the vacuum will be ready to use.

Note : The cleaner must remain unplugged during the 30 minute cooling period.

CAUTION : Even though the main motor is shutted off, the power nozzle

brushroll could not stop. Turn off the power nozzle brushroll switch
before inspect the cleaner. After approximately 30 minutes the
motor will have cooled and the vacuum will be ready to use.

Note : The cleaner must remain unplugged during the 30 minute cooling period.

it is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features
to assure its proper and safe use. Review these before using your

vacuum cleaner.

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