Kenmore 72124195501 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

Manual del Propietario

Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo 721.24195

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

Part No.: 3828Fi3849A Printed in CHINA

BeforeUsingYour New Vacuum ...................2

KenmoreVacuumCleanerWarranty .............2

ImportantSafety Instructions ........................3

PartsandFeatures...........................................4

Assembly .........................................................5

Useand Care ...................................................6

HowYourVacuumWorks .................................6

Howto StartYourVacuum................................6

Attachments......................................................7

AttachmentsUseChart......................................7

VacuumingTips .................................................8

Please read this guide. Itwill help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum inthe
safest and most effective way.

For more information about vacuum care and operation, call your nearest Sears store.
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.
Usethe space belowto recordthe modelnumberand serial numberof your newKenmorevacuum.

Model No.
Serial No.

Date of Purchase

PerformanceFeatures ......................................8

ChangingTheDust Bag ....................................9

CleaningMotorSafety Filter ..............................9

CleaningExteriorandAttachments .................10

StoringYour Vacuum ......................................10

CleaningAir-Turbine BrushNozzle..................11

Beltchangingand brushcleaning....................11

Troubleshooting ............................................13

PartsList ..................................................14~16

MasterProtectionAgreements ....................17

Service .............................................BackCovet

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

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER
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 orworkmanship 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 in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary

from stste to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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WARNING

Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to

oersons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions

including the following:
Readthis manualbeforeassemblingor using

yourvacuumcleaner.
Useyourcleaneronlyas describedinthis

manual.Useonlywithsuppliedattachments.
To reducethe riskofelectricalshock- Do not

useoutdoorsor on wetsurfaces.
Disconnectelectricalsupply beforeservicing

or cleaningout brusharea. Failureto doso
couldresultin electricalshock or brush

suddenlystarting.
Always turn cleaneroffbeforeconnectingor

disconnectingthe hose.
Always turn cleaneroffbeforeunplugging.

Donot unplug by pullingoncord.To unplug,
graspthe plug,notthe cord.

Hold plugwhen rewindingontocordreel.
Donot allow plugto whipwhen rewinding.

Do not use withdamagedcord or plug.If
cleaneris notworkingas it should,hasbeen

dropped,damaged, left outdoors,or dropped
intowater.

Donot pull orcarry bycord,usecordas a
handle,closedooroncord, or pullcordaround

sharpedgesorcorners.Donot runcleanerover
cord.Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.

Donot leavecleanerwhenpluggedin.Unplug

from outletwhennot in useand beforeservicing.

Do not allowtobeusedasa toy. Closeattention

isnecessarywhenusedbyor nearchildren.
Donot handle plugor cleanerwith wethands.

Donot operatethe cleanerwith apunctured

hose.Replaceifcut or worn.Avoidvacuuming

sharp objects.

Donot usewith any openingblocked;keep

free ofdust, lint,hair and anythingthat may

reduceairflow.
Keep hair,looseclothing,fingers, andall parts

of body away fromopeningsand movingparts.

Donot usecleanerwithout dust bag and/or
filters in place.
Always changethe dust bag aftervacuuming

carpetcleanersor freshener,powdersandfine

dust.These productsclog the bag, reduce

airflowand cancausethe bagto burst.Failure
to changebag could causepermanentdamage

to the cleaner.

Donot usethe cleanerto pick upsharp hard

objects,small toys, pins,paper, etc.Theymay

damagethe cleaneror dust bag.

Donotpickupanythingthatis burningorsmoking,
suchascigarettes,matches,or hotashes.

Donot usevacuumcleaner

to pick upflammableor combustibleliquids
(gasoline,cleaningfluids, perfumes,etc.),or use
in areaswherethey maybe present.Thefumes

fromthesesubstancescancreateafire hazard

orexplosion.
Use extracare when cleaningon stairs.Do not
puton chairs,tables,etc. Keep onfloor.

You are responsiblefor makingsurethat your
vacuum cleaneris notused by anyone unable
to operateit properly.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your
cleaner is intended only for household use. Read this Owner's Manual 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. WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electrical
shock, burns and serious personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as
moderate personal injury and/or property damage.

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

Slide Switch ___ Hose

M

Handle Button/" __ Fitting Hook

/_ _o mance Indicato

Telescopic _ /
Wand //

// Lid Release Latch

// Suction Inlet

Wand A-,/
Button

Pile Adjustment

Air-Turbine Brush Nozzle

ATTACHMENTS

Cord Reel

Button

Power Cord
(Not Shown)

Crevice Tool Dusting/

Floor Nozzle Upholstery Tool

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Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be
sure you have all the parts shown in PARTS

AND FEATURES.

TELESCOPIC WAND

Hold spring latch
and pull out or push

in wand to
required length.

'_ Spring Latch

CANISTER

1. Open the canister hood.

2. Checkto seethat the dust bag is properly
installed.See CHANGING THE DUST BAG

forinstructions.

3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is
properly installed. See CLEANING

MOTOR SAFETY FILTER for instructions.

AIR-TURBINE BRUSH NOZZLE

1. Insert wands

into the Air- X

Turbine Brush

Nozzle until the

wand button
snaps into place

in the hole of _ #

the tool.

2. Slide the Pile Adjustment to the right for long
pile and to the leftfor short pile.

,_Pile Adjustment 1 I

Long Pile Short Pile

ATTACHMENTS

Open the accessory cover and pull out
accessory you want.

For proper use of accessory and best cleaning
results, see ATTACHMENT USE CHART.

MotorSatety /_ _ _
Filter

HOSE

FittingHook

1. Insert hose into canister until it snaps into
place.

To remove hose: Push hose fitting hook
down and pull out.

2. Insert wand into handle until lock button
snaps into place.

To remove handle: Press lock button in

and pull up on handle.

Handle

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Lock Button

USE AND CARE

The vacuum cleaner creates suction that
picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries

the dirt to the dust bag through the air
flow passages. The dust bag lets the air
pass through, while it traps the dirt. For
best cleaning results, keep the airflow

passage open. Check the starred areas
occasionally for clogs. Unplug from
outlet before checking.

NOTE: Do not stand canister body on its
end while operating or you will block the

exhaust vents.

WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard!

• DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injury or damage

could result,

• The cord moves rapidly when rewinding.
Keep children away and provide a clear

path when rewinding the cord to prevent
personal injury,

• DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage to items in surrounding area

could occur.

NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock,

this vacuum cleaner 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 the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

1. Pull out the power cord to the desired
length.

2. Plug power cord into a 120 Volt outlet
located near the floor.

Note: To rewind the cord when finished

vacuuming, first unplug the cleaner. Hold

the plug while rewinding to prevent
damage or injury from the moving cord.

Press on the cord reel button to rewind the
cord.

3. To start, push slide switch down toward
MAX. To stop, raise slide up to OFF.

OFF

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ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE

1. Press handle button on wand and remove it

from handle.

2. Push crevice tool onto handle.

3. Dusting/Upholstery tool will fit onto extension

wand only.

ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS

The crevice tool and dusting/upholstery tool do

not have locking holes.

Put on attachments as needed.

See chart below.

The dusting/upholstery tool has two options.
When the brush is removed the remaining part
can be used as an upholstery tool.

Uph,
Tool

Dusting
Brush

CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT Furniture* Between Drapes* Stairs Bare Carpeted Walls

Crevice Tool

Dusting / _ X X X X
Upholstery

Tool

Cushions* Floors Floors/Rugs

X X X X

X X X

Nozzle X X X X
Floor

Air-Turbine _ X X
Brush Nozzle

* Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.

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Suggested sweeping pattern
For best cleaning action, the Air-Turbine
Brush Nozzle should be pushed straight
forward from you and pulled straight back.
This pattern should be continued across the
rug with slow, gliding motions.

NOTE: Fast, jerky strokes do not provide
complete cleaning.

Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed

regularly. For best cleaning results, put the

slide switch on MAX.

For best cleaning results, keep the airflow
passage open. Check occasionally for clogs.

See HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS
section. Unplug from outlet before

checking.

ONE-TOUCH CONTROL

The length of wand can be changed by one
touch quickly and easily.
Adjust the length of wand as shown.

SUCTION CONTROL

The handle slide switch allows you to change
the vacuum suction for different fabric and

carpet weights.
Adjust the suction power with slide switch in

the handle.

OFF

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The motor has an overload protector.
If the cleaner starts but cuts off, unplug cord

from wall outlet and wait 20-25 minutes for
motor to cool and automatically reset.

HOSE SWIVEL

The hose swivel
prevents the hose

This is helpful for
cleaning in small

areas.

from twisting. _

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

When the unit is Indicator Window

running, the indicator _::--

windows will be _,-
green ifthere are

no clogs.
When the indicator

window turns
completely red,

check if the dust bag
is full or if other areas are clogged.

See HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS.

NOTE: Indicator window may turn red when
using attachments or when cleaning new
carpet. This is due to reduced airflow caused

by the vacuum seal between attachment and
surface, or new carpet fuzz filling the bag
quickly. Restore airflow by raising
attachment slightly from surface you are

cleaning, or replace bag if it is full.

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For best cleaning results, the dust bag
should bechanged before it gets full. Use
dust bag no. 5231FI2390J

1. Unplug cord from wall outlet.

2. Pull lid release latch out and up,
then lift canister hood.

3. Press back the bag mount hook.

_Lid Release

4. Remove used bag and throw it away.

5. To insert new dust bag:

• Press back the bag mount hook.

• Fit bottom edge of bag mount tab
onto bag mount ledge.

• Pull bag mount tab flush with suction
inlet hole.

• Secure bag mount hook over top edge of
bag mount tab.

Bag Mount Tab

_!_ CAUTION

NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very fine
materials, such as carpet freshener,
face powder, fine dust, plaster, soot,
new carpet lint, etc., can clog the bag

and cause it to burst before it is full.
Change bag more often when

vacuuming these materials.

_!_ WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate the cleaner without the

motor safety filter. Be sure the filter is

dry and properly installed to prevent

motor failure and/or electrical shock.

Check motor safety filter occasionally
and clean when dirty.

1. Unplug cord from wall outlet and
remove bag.

Bag Mount kedge

6. Close and latch canister hood.

NOTE: The vacuum is fitted with a safety

device which prevents you from closing the
canister hood if the bag is not fitted correctly.

7. Plug cord into wall outlet.

2. Pull out safety filter as shown.

3. Wash filter in warm soapy water, rinse,
then dry. Do not clean in dishwasher or
install while damp.

4. Insert filter back into canister.

5. Insert bag.

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1. Unplug cord from wall outlet. DO NOT
drip water on cleaner,

2. Clean vacuum exterior using a clean, soft
cloth that has been dipped in clean water,

then wrung out. Wipe dry after cleaning.

NOTE: Regular cleaning helps to reduce

static electricity and dust buildup on outer
surfaces of cleaner and attachments.

When not in use, attach wand assembly to canister by inserting nozzle clip into either the

bottom or back storage clip holder. See Fig.1 and Fig.2. Attach hose storage clip to handle.
Store wand assembly in upright position only.

_I_ CAUTION

DO NOT use attachments if they are

wet. Damage to dust bag and motor

may occur.

Attachments used in dirty areas, such

as under a refrigerator, should not be
used on other surfaces until they are

washed since they could leave marks.

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HoseStorageClip

_ NozzleClip

C'k,_._ _ BottomStorage

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

ClipHolder

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BackStorage
ClipHolder