Kenmore 68084973 Owner’s Manual

Model No.

680.84973

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CAUTION: Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefu[ty

SoW by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chica_o, IL 60179 U.S.A

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This Rug shampooer/ftoor potisher is for househotd use onty.

When using etectrica[ Rug shampooer/ftoor potisher, basic precautions should be followed.

Inctuding the fottowing

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury

• DO NOT USE FLAMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS, SUCH AS GASOLINE, OR USE IN AREAS WHERE

THEY MAY BE PRESENT.

• Do not reave this apptiance when ptugged in.

• To reduce the risk of etectric shock-Use indoors onty.

• This apptiance is provided with doubte insutated. Use onty identica[ reptacements parts. See
instructions for servicing of doubte-insutated apptiances_

• Do not inmerse. To reduce risk of etectric shock - Use onty carpet moistened by cteaning process.

• to reduce the risk of fire, use onty commercially avai[abte ftoor cleaners and waxes intended for

machine app[ication.

• Unplug from outtet when not in use and before servicing°

• Do not arrow to be used as a toy. Ctose attention is necessary when used by or near chitdren.

• Use only as described in this manuat. Use onty manufacturer's recommended attachments_

• Do not use with damage cord or ptug. if apptiance is not working, as it should, have been dropped,

damage, left outdoors dropped into water, return it to service center before using.

• Do not putt or carry by cord, use cord as a handte, ctose a door on cord, or putt a cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run apptiance over cord, keep cordaway from heated surfaces_

• Do not unptug by putting on cord. To unptug, grasp the ptug, not the cord.

• Do not handte ptug with wet hands.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any openings btocked; keep free of dust, tint,
hair, and anything that may reduce atrftow.

° Keep hair, loose c|othing, fingers, and art parts of body away from opening and moving parts.

• Do not attach or remove brushes with etectHc cord ptugged in.

• Turn-off before unptugging.

• Use extra care when cteaning on stairs.

• Never flit dispenser without removing it from the apptiance.

• Never turn the apptiance an with the handte in the upright position_ Make sure handte is in operating

position.

• Disassembty of this unit can be hazardous.

° Do not leave turned on when it is not in motion.

SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCES

A doubte-insutated apptiance is marked with one or more of the fottowing: The words "DOUBLE

INSULATION" or 'DOUBLE INSULATED" or the doubte insutation symbot (square within a square.)

In a double-insutated apptiance, two systems of insutation are provided instead of grounding. No

grounding means is provided on a doubte-insutated apptiance_ nor shoutd a means for grounding be
abte to the apptiance, Servicing a doubte-insutated apptiance requires extremecare and knowtedge

of the system, and shoutd be done onb' by quatified service personnet. Reptacements parts for a

doubte-insutated apptiance must be identicat to the part they reptace.

Polarization Instructions:

To reduce the risk of etectric shock, this apptiance has a potarized ptug (one blade is wider than the

other). This ptug witt fit in a potaHzed outtet 0ntY one way. If the ptug does not fit furry in the outtet,
reverse the ptug. if stitt does not fit, contact a quatified etectrician to insta[t the proper outtet. Do
not change the ptug in any way.

,SEARS

Dear Homemaker:
You have just invested in a fine Kenmore Rug Shampooer-,Ftoor Polisher.

Before using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and carefully read
this booklet, which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine.
Specific instructions are given on rug shampooing, scrubbing, polishing, attachin8 and
cleaning brushes, etc. This wi[[ help you to obtain the best performance and avoid unnecessary

service expense for conditions beyond our control

Eli

DO NOT PLUG IN ELECTRIC CORD UNTIL
BRUSHES OR OTHER ACCESORIES HAVE BEEN

ATTACHED AND SWITCH HAS BEEN PLACED

IN THE "OFF" POSITION.

ASSEMBLY

HANDLE,
SWITCH BOX AND CORD

I. Place Lower handle tube (Fig. i) into handle

tube socket "A" (Fig. 2). Fasten using bolt "B"
and internally threaded nut "C" (Fig. 3) provided

in the hardware package.

If the handle tube is difficult to assemble
(tight), insert blade of screwdriver into sl.ot
(Fig. 4) at rear of handle tube socket and twist

screwdriver gently while inserting handle tube.

2. Place upper half handle tube (Fig. 1) over

tower half. Align holes and fasten with remaining
bolt "B" and internally threaded nut "C".

3. Attach switch box to rear of upper handle

tube. Place switch box tab (no hole) into

rectangular hole (Fig° 5). Position box against
handle tube. Fasten using the small screw

provided in the hardware package. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.

INSTRUCTIONS

LOWER

HANDLE

TUBE

UPPER

HANDLE

TUBE

FIG. 1

B_ _]_C

FIG. 2

C:_C

_B

FIG. 3

4. The motor cord, which goes from the switch
box to the bottom of the unit, is attached in

two (2) locations behind the dispenser at top
and bottom° The upper part of the motor cord
is snapped into place alongside the upper cord
hook on the dispenser top (Fig 6).

The lower part of the motor cord is snapped

into place between the two tower cord hooks.

They are located on the dispenser base (Fig. 7).

5. Attach lower plastic hose to rear of unit by

inserting the fitting on the end of hose into
the hole located midway at rear of unit (Fig. 8).

6. The electric cord is wound around cord hooks

as illustrated in (Fig. 9).

Note: At[ moving parts requiring lubrication
have been permanently lubricated at the

factory.

FIG, 4

FIG. 6

FIG. 8

FIG, 5

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FIG. 7

FIG. 9