Kenmore 72133289030, 72133289000, 72133189000 Owner’s Manual
Owner's Manual
Manual del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
721.33189
721.33289
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety
and operating instructions before first
use of this product.
CUIDADO: Lea y sigue todas las
instrucciones de operaciSn y seguridad
antes del uso de este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
www.sears.com
PART No. : 3828FI3840A Printed in China
Directions for Use
It is a violation of Federal law to use this
product in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling.
Direcciones de uso
Es una violaci6n a la ley Federal utilizar
este producto de una manera contraria
con su etiquetado.
Before Using Your New Vacuum ....................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ................ 2
Important Safety Instructions ............................ 3
Parts and Features ............................................. 4
Assembly Instructions ....................................... 5
Operating Instructions ....................................... 6
Cord Release.................................................... 6
Carpet/Bare Floor Selector............................... 7
Handle Release and Positions.......................... 8
On/Off Switch.................................................... 8
Attachments ...................................................... 8
Attachments Use Chart ................................... 10
Vacuuming Tips .............................................. 10
Performance Features .................................... 11
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 the 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.
Vacuum Cleaner Care....................................... 12
Vacuum Storage ............................................. 12
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ................ 12
Dust Bag Changing ......................................... 13
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ........................... 14
Exhaust Filter Cleaning and Replacement .....14
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .............. 15
Agitator Servicing ............................................ 17
Agitator Assembly ........................................... 17
Clog Removal ................................................. 18
Light Bulb Changing ....................................... 19
Troubleshooting ............................................... 20
Master Protection Agreements ........................ 21
Service ................................................ Back Cover
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore vacuum.
Mo_el No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) ina 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
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 Parts and Repair
Center in the United States.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use inthe 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
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RNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to
persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions
including the following:
Readthismanualbeforeassemblingorusing
yourvacuumcleaner.
Useyourcleaneronlyasdescribedin this
manual.Useonlywithsuppliedattachments.
To reducethe risk of electricshock- Donot
useoutdoorsor on wetsurfaces.
Disconnect electricalsupply before servicing
or cleaning out brush area. Failure to do so
could result in electric shock or brush suddenly
starting.
Always turn cleaner off before connecting or
disconnecting the hose.
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
cleaner is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, leftoutdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a Sears Service Center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, or pullcord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run cleaner over
cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not leave cleaner when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
_snecessary when used by or near children.
Do not handle plug orcleaner with wet hands.
Do not operate the cleaner with a punctured
hose. Replace if cut or worn. Avoid vacuuming
sharp objects.
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 use cleaner without dust bag and/or
filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after vacuuming
carpet cleaners or freshener, powders and fine
dust. These products clog the bag, reduce
airflow and can cause the bag to burst. Failure
to change bag could cause permanent damage
to the cleaner.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard
objects, small toys, pins, paper, etc. They may
damage the cleaner or dust bag.
Do not pick up anythingthatis burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes,matches,or hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner
to pick upflammable or combustible liquids
(gasoline, cleaning fluids, perfumes, etc.), or use
in areas where they may be present. The fumes
from these substances can create a fire hazard
or explosion.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not
put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
You are responsible for making sure that your
vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable
to operate it 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, electric 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.
Dust Bag 50688
f ltem Part No.
Belt 5275
Handle
Dust Cover
Exhaust Panel_
Quick Release
Cord Hanger
Power Cord
Carry Handle On/OffSwitch
Extension
Wand
Dusting
Upholstery Tool
Handle
Release
Pedal
Motor Protecto_
Stretch Hose
Height Adj
Knob
Bumper --
Light
E-Z Belt Check--
Carpet/Bare --
Floor Selector
Floor Nozzle
Crevice Tool
Agitator
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Before assembling your vacuum, check the
PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate
Parts List. Use this list to verify that you have
received all the components of your new
Kenmore vacuum.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Donot pluginto the electricalsupply until
the assemblyiscomplete.
Failureto do so could result in electric
shockor injury.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw located just below the top
edge of the back of the vacuum.
Position the handle as shown below and slide
the handle into the opening at the topof the
vacuum.
Insertthe screw so it passes through the
handle into the vacuum.
H.
Handle
/11_/_ "_ "'_. Screw
I ! , ,ll l/ Irl. _.._J'_Hole
Tighten the screw securely with a screwdriver.
It may be necessary to adjust the handle
slightly.
CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw holes.
Do not operate the cleaner without the
screw in place.
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STRETCH HOSE
ASSEMBLY
k_ Lower
II I_ --_'-_.Hose Holder
Stopper
Attach the lower hose holder provided in the
accessory bag to the body and then clip hose
into the lower hose holder with the hose stopper
placed just above the lower hose holder.
Lastly, slide hose onto the hose coupling on
the floor nozzle and twist hose.
Make sure hose is firmly connected before
using the vacuum.
I I,Jj
/ J
_ling
Stretch
Hose
CORD ASSEMBLY
Make sure the quick release cord hanger is in
the upright position.
Lock the cord into
place by forcing it
into the locking
notch on the
handle as shown.
This helps keep the
power cord out of
the path of the floor
nozzle.
Quick-
Release Cord
Hanger
Cord
Handle
Notch
Cord
Wrap the power
cord around the
quick release cord
hanger and carry
handle, and clip
the plug onto the
power cord.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Turn the quick
release cord hanger
to either side and
down to release the
power cord.
2. Unclip the plug from the power cord and pull
the cord off the quick release cord hanger.
Check to be sure the power cord is still locked
into the locking notch. See CORD ASSEMBLY.
3. Check to see if the cleaner has bag
installed. See DUST BAG CHANGING.
0 -_Quickt_.\ Release
_'_ Cord
/////Hanger
4. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt electrical outlet.
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.
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard!
• DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injury or product
damage could result.
WARNING
• DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage to items in surrounding area
could occur.
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Bare floor setting: Pushthecarpet/barefloor
selector all the way back and down toward the
bottom of the floornozzle unhlit locks into
place.
In thts postt_ontheagttator does not revolve.
This setting should be used for cleaning
hardwood and hiefloors and when any
attachments (tools) are used.
Carpet setting: SItdethe selectorall the way
forward and upto the carpetposttton.
Inthis position the agitator will turn. When
carpets are being cleaned the selector should
be in this position.
NOTE: For longer belt hfe,turnvacuum off
before moving selector. Fanluretodo so can
damage or break the belt
Carpet/Bare
Floor Selector
To select a pile height setting:
When it is necessary to raiseand lower the
nozzleforvanouscarpetpileheights,first turn
offyourcleaner.Thenttltthe vacuumcleaner
back unttlthefrontwheels are slightlyoffthe
floor and slidethe heightadjustmentknobto
the desiredsetting.
Recommended pile height settings:
High:Shagcarpet,longpile,plush,scatterrugs
Med: Mediumto long pile
Low:Shortto medium pile
ExLow: Verylow pile
To Bare >To Carpet
Floor Pos_hon Position
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard!
DO NOT place hands or feet
underneath the unit when changing
from the bare floor to the carpet pile
height setting. The agitator revolves
rapidly when the vacuum is turned on
and is in the carpet setting.
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Release the handle by pressing down on the
handle release pedal with your foot and pulling
back and down on the handle with your hand.
b
Handle
Release Pedal
The On/Off switch is located on the vacuum
cleaner body just below and to the side of the
handle. Push the switch to ON to start the
cleaner, and to OFF to stop it.
The vacuum
cleaner has
three positions:
- Uprightforstorage
andwhenusing
cleaningtools.
-Angledforcarpet
andfloor
cleaning.
- Lowforreaching
underfurniture.
- Handle
Wand
Brush
Dustinc 1
Stretch
Hose
Hose Connector
TO USE ATTACHMENTS
Place the bare floor selector in the bare
floor setting by pushing the selector back
and down to the bare floor setting. See
CARPET/BARE FLOOR SELECTOR.
Pc°off,
Remove the lower end of the stretch hose from
the cleaner by grasping the hose connector,
twisting and pulling straight out.
NOTE: The motor protector may open causing
poor pick up, when using attachments or when
cleaning new carpet, due to reduced airflow
caused by the attachments themselves, or by
new carpet fuzz filling the bag quickly. See
CLOG REMOVAL.
L.___ On/Off
Switch
WARNING
Electric shock and Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnectelectrical supply before servicing
or cleaningthe unit. Failure to do so could
resultin electric shock or personal injury from
cleaner suddenly starting.
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Extension
Wand
CAUTION
When using attachments, be careful
not to overextend the stretch hose
when reaching. Trying to reach
beyond the hose stretch capability
could cause the cleaner to tip over.
Remove the extension wand from its storage
position.
Remove the crevice tool from its storage
position inthe wand. Attach the extension wand
onto the open end of the hose.
Add the crevice tool to the end of the wand by
inserting and twisting slightly.
The crevice tool doubles as another wand,
because the dusting brush/upholstery tool will
fit onto its tip, allowing for maximum cleaning
reach. The brush/tool may also be attached
directly to the extension wand.
Wand
TO STORE ATTACHMENTS
Remove dusting brush/upholstery tool from
wand. Snap into its storage location.
Remove crevice tool from the wand by twisting.
Remove the extension wand from the hose.
Twist the wand and pull from the hose end.
Crevice
Tool
Jsting brush has two options. When the
front brush is removed the remaining part can
be used as an upholstery tool.
Upholstery
Tool _"--. _ r,_
Placethe crevice tool down into the extension
wand. Snap wand intoits storage location.
Be sure the unit is turned off. Reinsert the hose
fully into hose coupling from which it was
removed. Press firmly to assure connection.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet
underneath the unit when inserting the
hose. The agitator revolves rapidly
when the vacuum is turned on.
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CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT Furniture* Cushions*
DUSTING _ X X X
BRUSH
TOOL X X X
CREVICE
UPHOLSTERY__
TOOL _ X X X
* Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
Carpet edges
Guideeither sideorthefront of the nozzle
along a baseboard.The full lengthbrusheshelp
removedirt at carpetedges.
Between Drapes* Stairs Walls
For best cleaningresults, keep the airflow
passage clear.
Occasionally, checkeach of the areas indicated
for clogs.
Stairs
Unplug the cleaner from the outlet before
Put handle in full upright position. Use the
checking for clogs.
crevice tool or dusting brush/upholstery tool.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if vacuum cleaner is placed on
stairs, If it falls, personal injury or property
damage could result.
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WARNING
Electric Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in
electric shock or personal injury from
cleaner suddenly starting.
E-Z BELT CHECK
To replace nozzle cover, insert tabs into slots,
lowercover onto nozzle, and push latches in to
secure.
MOTOR PROTECTION
SYSTEM
This vacuumhas a motor protector by-pass
valvewhichautomatically opens to provide
cooling air to the motor when a clog prevents
the normal flow of air to the motor. Ifthe by-
)ass valve opens to prevent motor overheating
and possible damage tothe vacuum, you will
notice a change of sound as air rushes through
thevalve opening.
The E-Z Belt Check consists of two latches on
the top of the floor nozzle. These latches allow
for easy removal of the nozzle cover to change
the belt or clean the agitator.
Place thumbs on latches, push outward, and
raise cover.
To correct problem:
Check for and remove clogs.
See CLOG REMOVAL.
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VACUUM CLEANER CARE
Always follow allsafetyprecautionswhencleaning
and servicingthevacuumcleaner.
Gather the cord andwrap it loosely around the
quick release
cord hanger and carry handle.
WARNING
Electric Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in
electric shock or personal injury from
cleaner suddenly starting.
WARNING
Store the cleaner in a
dry, indoor area, on the
floor with the handle
locked in the upright
position.
Unplug cord fromwall outlet.DO NOT
drip water on cleaner.
Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has
been dipped ina solution of mild liquid
detergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe dry
after cleaning.
Wash attachments in warm soapy water, rinse
and air dry. Do not clean in dishwasher.
Electric Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Wrapping the cord too tightly puts
stress on the cord and can cause
cord damage. A damaged cord is an
electric shock hazard and could
cause personal injury or damage.
CAUTION
Do not use attachments if they are
wet. Attachments used in dirty areas,
such as under a refrigerator, should
not be used on other surfaces until
they are washed. They could leave
marks.
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TO REMOVE BAG
WARNING
Always unplug power cord from
electrical outlet before performing
any service on vacuum.
Pull the dust cover /"1
grip forward.
Remove cover and _7 ._
lay aside. __/'_
Dust_
Cover _..
Grasp the dust bag
collar and pull
gently, carefully
removing the dust
bag.
Throw away the
Bag
used dust bag.
Do not reuse.
CAUTION
Check the bag
Bag
Holder
Bag --
Cavity
Motor--
Safety !
Filter_,_/d
holder and the
motor safety filter.
If either is blocked,
clean them. See
MOTOR SAFETY
FILTER
CLEANING.
TO REPLACE BAG
Unfold the new dust bag.
Insertthe dust bag
onto the bag holder
completely by
holdingthe bag
collar as shown and
snapping it into
position.
Be sure bottom of dust bag is completely within
dust bag cavity prior to replacing the dust
cover.
Position the dust Cover
cover so its
positioning tab fits
into the slot on the
vacuum body base.
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very
fine materials, such as carpet
freshener, face powder, fine dust,
plaster, soot, etc. can clog the bag
and cause it to burst before it is full.
Change bag more often when
vacuuming these materials.
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Dust -
Cover
Close the dust
_) cover.
You will hear a
distinct snap when
cover is securely
closed.
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