Kenmore 72124195S Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual
Manual del Propietario

Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo 721.24195S

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

Part No.: 3828FI3849S Printed in CHINA

BeforeUsing Your NewVacuum ............................2

KenmoreApplianceWarranty..................................2

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

Parts and Features....................................................4

Assembly...................................................................6

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

HowYour Vacuum Works........................................6

Howto StartYour Vacuum.......................................6

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

AttachmentsUse Chart ............................................7

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

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 aboutvacuum care and operation, call your nearest Sears store.
You will need the complete model andserial numbers when requesting information•

Your vacuum's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Use thespace below to recordthe modelnumber and serialnumber ofyour new Kenmorevacuum.
Model No.

Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book andyour sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.

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

ChangingThe Dust Bag.........................................9

Cleaning Motor Safety Filter..................................9

Cleaning Exteriorand Attachments....................10

Storing YourVacuum............................................10

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

Belt changingand brush cleaning ......................11

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

Parts List..........................................................14-16

Master ProtectionAgreements............................17

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

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
When assembled,operatedandmaintainedaccordingto all instructionssuppliedwiththeproduct,ifthis appliance

fails due to a defect inmaterial orworkmanship within one year from the date of purchase, returnit to any
Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair Center or other Kenmore outlet for
free repair.

Ifthis appliance 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 limitedtofilters, belts, lightbulbs,
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. Damaqeto or failureofthis product if it is notassembled operatedor maintained accordingto allinstructions
suppl _d w th the product.

5. Damage to or failureof this product resultingfrom accident, abuse, misuse oruse forother than itsintended
purpose.

6. Damage to or failure of thisproduct caused by the use ofdetergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other
than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of parts orsystems resultingfrom unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customeris soleand exclusive remedy under this limitedwarrantyshall be product repairas provided herein.
Impliedwarranties,includingwarrantiesofmerchantabilityorfitnessfor a particularpurpose,arelimitedto oneyear
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 limitations 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 and 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., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

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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:
Readthis manualbeforeassemblingor using

yourvacuumcleaner.
Useyourcleaneronlyasdescribedinthis

manual.Useonlywithsuppliedattachments.
To reducethe riskof electricalshock- Do not
useoutdoorsor on wetsurfaces.

Disconnect electricalsupply beforeservicing
or cleaningout brusharea.Failureto do so

couldresultin electricalshock orbrush
suddenlystarting.

Always turn cleaneroff beforeconnectingor
disconnectingthe hose.

Always turn cleaneroff beforeunplugging.
Do not unplugby pullingoncord.To unplug,

graspthe plug, notthe cord.
Hold plugwhen rewindingontocordreel.
Do not allow plugto whipwhen rewinding.

Do not usewith damagedcordor plug.If
cleaneris notworking as it should,has been

dropped,damaged,left outdoors,ordropped
intowater.

Do not pull orcarry bycord,usecordas a
handle,closedooroncord, or pullcordaround
sharpedgesor corners.Donot runcleanerover
cord.Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.

Do not leavecleanerwhenpluggedin.Unplug
fromoutletwhennot inuse andbeforeservicing.

Do not allowtobeusedasatoy. Closeattention
isnecessarywhenusedbyor nearchildren.
Do not handleplug orcleanerwith wet hands.

Do not operatethe cleanerwith a punctured
hose.Replaceif cutor worn. Avoidvacuuming

sharp objects.

Do not usewith any openingblocked;keep

free of dust, lint, hair and anythingthat may

reduceair flow.
Keep hair,looseclothing,fingers, andall parts

of body awayfromopenings and movingparts.
Do not usecleaner withoutdust bagand/or

filters in place.

Always changethe dust bag aftervacuuming

carpet cleanersor freshener,powdersand fine

dust.These productsclogthe bag,reduce
airflowand cancause the bagto burst. Failure

to changebag couldcause permanentdamage
to thecleaner.

Do not usethe cleanerto pickupsharp hard
objects,small toys,pins, paper,etc. Theymay
damagethe cleaneror dustbag.
Donot pickupanythingthatisburningorsmoking,

suchascigarettes,matches,or hotashes.

Do not usevacuumcleaner

topick upflammableorcombustibleliquids
(gasoline,cleaningfluids,perfumes,etc.),oruse
in areaswheretheymaybe present.Thefumes

fromthesesubstancescancreatea fire hazard

orexplosion.
Use extra care whencleaningon stairs.Donot
puton chairs,tables,etc. Keep onfloor.

You are responsiblefor makingsurethat your
vacuumcleaner is notusedbyanyoneunable
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.

Itisimportanttoknowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe
use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner.

Slide Switch ___ Hose

N

Handle Button / _/ ...................Fitting Hook

Cord Reel

._ ButtonPerformance In _ PowerCord

Telescopic _ / _ (Not Shown)
Wand / / "/

// Lid Release [ ....,

// Suction

Wand /_/
Button

Pile Adjustment

...........Air-Turbine Brush Nozzle

ATTACHMENTS

Crevice Tool Dusting/

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.

CANISTER

1. Open the canister hood.

2. Check to seethat the dustbagis properly
installed.See CHANGINGTHE DUSTBAG

forinstructions.

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

MOTOR SAFETY FILTER for instructions.

Spring Latch

AIR-TURBINE BRUSH NOZZLE

1. Insert wands
into the Air- \

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
pileand to the left for short pile.

djus

Long Pile Short Pile

ATTACHMENTS

Open theaccessory cover and pull out
accessory you want.

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

Safety _, i

Filter ;_ i '
Motor

HOSE

Fitting

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
turn the pipe and pull up on handle.

Handle........

®

Lock Button

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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.

_I_ 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.

Keepchildren 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.

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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.

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.

Upholstery_

3. Dusting/Upholstery tool will fit onto extension
wand only.

CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT Furniture* Between Drapes* Stairs Bare Carpeted Walls

Crevice Tool

_/9 X X X X

Dusting /

Cushions* Floors Floors/Rugs

X X

X

Brush

Upholstery
Tool

Brush Nozzle

Air-Turbine

X X

X

X X

* Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.

X

Suggestedsweeping 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.

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

from twisting.
This is helpful for
cleaning in small

areas.

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

When the unit is

running, the indicator

windows will be
green if there 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.

IndicatorWindow

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For best cleaning results, the dust bag
should be changed 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.

i_\ Lid Release

Bag Mount {_ _ _ '( //

Hook_

_!_ 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.

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

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 isnot fitted correctly.

7. Plug cord into wall outlet.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate the cleaner without the

motor safety filter. Besure 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 lift
canister hood.

2. Pull out the dust bag and motor safety
filter as shown.

3. Wash filter in warm soapy water, rinse,

then dr,!. Do not clean in dishwasher or
install while damp.

4. Insert motor safety filter back into canister.

5. Insert dust bag and close the hood.

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 inclean 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.

_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.

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.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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7 NozzleClip

BackStorage

Clip Holder