Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y sigue todas las
instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto.
116.36622
116.36623
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Printed in Mexico
Part No. CO1ZCRD1OUO_-KCO1ZCRDZ_UO Impresoen Mexico
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Parts and Features .................. 4
Assembly Instructions ............. 5-6
Operating Instructions ............... 6
Cord Release ....................... 6
Releasing the Handle ................. 7
Touch Control ...................... 7
Pile Height Selection and Setting ........ 8
Carpet/Bare Floor Selector ............. 8
Attachments ..................... 9-10
Attachment Use Table ............... 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 vacu-
um cleaner's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
Model No.
Vacuuming Tips .................... 11
Performance/Safety Features ....... 12-13
Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 14
Vacuum Cleaner Storage ............. 14
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...... 14
Dust Bag Replacement .............. 15
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ........... 16
Exhaust Filter Replacement ............ 16
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning . .17-19
Light Bulb Replacement .............. 20
Clog Removal ..................... 21
Troubleshooting .................... 22
Requesting Assistance Or Service back page
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
ONE YEAR FULL 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 cleaner 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 state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk
AWARNING:
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.
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this manual. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before ser-
vicing or cleaning out the brush area.
Failure to do so could result in the brush
unexpectedly starting, causing personal
injury from moving parts.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before performing maintenance.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If
vacuum cleaner is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped in water, return it to a Sears
Service Center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
cleaner 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 handle plug or vacuum cleaner 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.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on
floor.
Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids (gaso-
line, cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or use
in areas where they may be present. The
fumes from these substances can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust
bag and/or filters in place.
Always replace the dust bag after vacuum-
ing carpet cleaners or freshener, powders,
and fine dust. These products clog the fil-
ters, reduce airflow and can cause damage
to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to replace
the dust bag could cause permanent dam-
age to the cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the cleaner or
dust bag.
Unplug before connecting Handi-mate Jr.®
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 for Household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for important
use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and cau-
tion symbols.
itisimportanttoknowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe
use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourvacuumcleaner.
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Headlight Bulb 20-5248
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-40324
Dust Bag 20-50690 20-50510
Belt 20-5275 20-40096
Handle
Upper Cord Hook
Combination
Brush
Tool
Handi-Mate Jr. ®_
Telescopic
Wand
Touch
Control
Carrying
Handle
Upper Hose
Extension
Hose
Cover
(Filter Inside)
Release
Pedal
Extension
Release Lever
Motor Protector
(Behind Hose)
Wand Holder
Furniture
Guard
Carpet/Bare
Floor Selector
Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions I
,_ given. WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electric shock, burns
and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as personal
injury and/or property damage.
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not plug into the electrical supply
until the assembly is complete. Failure
to do so could result in electrical
shock or injury.
Before assembling the vacuum cleaner,
check the PACKING LIST on the cover of
the separate REPAIR PARTS LIST. Use
this list to verify that you have received all
the components of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the combination brush from
the handle to expose the handle mount-
ing hole.
Remove the handle screw from the body
of the vacuum cleaner.
Position the handle assembly as shown in
the illustration below.
When installing the handle, firmly press
the handle onto the body. Secure with
handle screw provided.
Begin to tighten the screw with your fin-
gers. It may be necessary to adjust the
handle slightly.
Using a screwdriver, tighten handle screw.
Reinstall combination brush.
Electrical
Connection
CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw
holes.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
without the screw in place.
CORD ASSEMBLY
Make sure the quick release upper cord
hook is in the upright position. Remove
the wire tie from the power cord.
Make sure the
power cord is
placed into the lock-
ing notch on the
body as shown. This
helps keep the
power cord from
under the vacuum
cleaner agitator.
Notch
Power
lug
Assembly
Handle
Screw
Wrap the power cord around the quick
release cord hook and the carrying handle.
Lock the power cord plug onto the power
cord.
HANDI-MATE JR.@
For operation of Handi-MateJ_® /l_l_
Htond_Me ate J'® __ _
TO INSERT HANDI-MATE JR _'
Place Handi-Mate Jr.® intothe storage
compartment.
Rotate the Handi-Mate Jr.® back untilit
snaps intoplace.
TO REMOVE HANDI-MATE JR._
Rotate Handi-Mate Jr.® out of the storage
compartment.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TELESCOPIC WAND
PLACEMENT
Place the telescopic wand in the wand
holder. Place the crevice tool in the top of
the telescopic wand.
lipi c
1. Turn the quick
release upper
cord hook to
either side and
down to release
the power cord.
kWARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polar-
ized plug (one blade is wider than
the other).
The 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 technician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way.
2. Detach the Lockinl
_ower cord plug Notch
from the power cord
and pull the cord off
the quick release
upper cord hook. Power
Be sure the power
cord is still locked
into the locking notch of the upper cord
hook.
3. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
4. To store cord, turn upper cord hook to
the up position, then wrap cord.
IbWARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT place hands or feet under
the unit at any time.
• DO NOT use outlets above coun-
ters. Damage from cord to items in
surrounding area could occur.
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.
Note: The agitator may rotate when the vac-
uum cleaner is in the upright position.
OFF - Turns OFF the vacuum cleaner
(suction) motor.
ON - Turns ON the vacuum cleaner motor
to HIGH suction level for cleaning of most
carpets and rugs. In order to get MEDIUM
and LOW suction levels for cleaning, press
the SUCTION button to cycle the vacuum
cleaner motor through MEDIUM, LOW,
and HIGH suction levels respectively.
SUCTION - Changes the suction level of
the vacuum cleaner motor. If the unit is
OFF, pressing the SUCTION button turns
ON the vacuum cleaner motor to HIGH
suction level for cleaning of most carpets,
rugs, and fabrics. If the unit is ON, press-
ing the SUCTION button cycles the vacu-
um cleaner motor through suction levels.