Kenmore 116.31913- Manuals

Page 2 - CONTENTS; Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty; Attachments; Requesting Assistance Or Service; Attachment Use Chart; BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUM; the safest and most effective way; KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER W ARRANTY; LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER; material or workmanship free of charge.

TABL.E OF CONTENTS Before Using Your New Vacuum .. ... 2 Vacuuming Tips . . . . . . . .. 11 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty . , . 2 Performance/Satety Features . . . . . , . 12-13 important Safety Instructions ..... ...... . 3 Vacuum Cleaner Care 14 Upright Vacuum Cleaner Parts and Vacuum Storage .....

Page 4 - use- Review these before using your cleaner.; Item; Dust Bag; EXTENSION HOSE KITS; SOME MODELS

'ARTS AND FEATUR 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. Item Part No. In U.S. Part No. In Canada Dust Bag 20-50690 20-506900 Headlight Bulb 20-5240 20-40600 Exhaust Filter 2Ö-86889 20-86889C Motor Sa...

Page 5 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING; HANDLE ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING E lectrical S hock H azard D o not plug Into the electrical supply until the assem bly Is com plete. Failure to do so could result In electrical shock or injury. Before assembling vacuum, check the PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate Repair Parts List, Use this ...

Page 6 - CAUTION; Do not operate the cleaner without; CORD ASSEMBLY; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; HOW TO START; • DO NOT plug in if switch is in the

Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw. CAUTION Do not overtighten. Overtightening could strip the screw holes. Do not operate the 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. Lock ...

Page 7 - PILE HEIGHT SELECTION AND SETTING

RELEASING THE HANDLE 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 will not rotate if the vacu um cleaner is in the upright position. ON/OFF SWIT HANDLE MOUNTED SOME MODELS To start the vacuu...

Page 8 - iTTACHMENTS

AGITATOR ON/OFF-------------------- OFF Position: Step on the back haif of the pedal to turn off the agitator for use on bare floors In the OFF position, the agitator does not rotate. This setting should be used for cleaning hardwood and tile floors. Note: The light will remain on when vacuuming wi...

Page 9 - TELESCOPING WAND WITH; UNLOCK; LOCK; TJ; C A U TIO N; When using attachments, be careful

Sw/ve? Wose C ffp The attached hose swiveis to make cleaning easier in every direction. Remove the hose from the hose clip by pulling straight out TELESCOPING WAND WITH SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE SOME MODELS Crewce Too/ Wand Remove the telescoping wand from its storage position. Remove the crevice tool f...

Page 10 - TO STORE ATTACHMENTS; W A R N IN G; Personal injury Hazard; EXTENSION HOSE; FLOOR BRUSH AND WAND:; Oi

TO STORE ATTACHMENTS Remove dusting brush or combination brush. Snap into appropriate storage loca tion. Remove crevice too! from the wand by twist ing. Lay aside. Remove the extension wand from the hose. Twist the wand to the left and pull from the hose end. Lower ¡/l^and X U nlock \ W and Lockin...

Page 11 - ATTACHMENT USE CHART; CLEANING AREA; VACUUMING TiPS; Carpet edges; Personal Injury Hazard

ATTACHMENT USE CHART CLEANING AREA ATTACHMENT Furniture* Between Cushions* Drapes* Stairs Walls DUSTING BRUSH X X X ............... TZ5 CREVICE TOOL X X X COMBINATION BRUSH ^ X X X Handi-Mate® Jr. ^ X X ‘Always clean attachments before using on fabrics, VACUUMING TiPS Pivoting B rushes Carpet edges ...

Page 12 - AGITATOR OVERLOAD; To; PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

PERFORMANCE/SAFETY FEATURES MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM Motor Protector This vacuum has a motor protector by-pass valve vyhich automatically opens to provide cooling air to the suction motor when a clog prevents the norma! flow of air to the motor. If the by-pass valve opens to prevent motor overheating...

Page 13 - DIRT SENSOR; OPERATION; HI; TO CLEAN DIRT SENSOR OPTICS

DIRT SENSOR SOME MODELS The electronic dirt sensor is a feature which will detect particies as they pass through the vacuum cleaner. The dirt sensor indicators and sensor sensitivity switch are located on the front of the switch cover A red light indicates dirt is being picked up by the cleaner. A g...

Page 15 - DUST BAG CHANGIN; TO REMOVE DUST BAG; TO REPLACE DUST BAG; ÏÔ

DUST BAG CHANGIN TO REMOVE DUST BAG WARNING Always unplug power cord from electrical outlet before performing any service on vacuum. Pyli out on the bag cover release located near the top of the bag cover Bag Cover B eieasB Bag BagCover Grasp the dust bag collar and pull gently carefully removing th...

Page 16 - MOTOR SAFETY FILTER; ELECTROSTATIC; EXHAUST FILTER; HEPA; Sag

FILTER CHANGING Check motor safety fiiter frequently and change when dirty HTtV ......... ......... ... f V % W A R W A R M IN G Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug power cord from electrical outlet. Do not operate the cleaner without the motor safety filter. Be sure the filter is dry and properly Instal...

Page 17 - LIGHT BULB CHANGING; REiyiOVE LIGHT BULB

LIGHT BULB CHANGING WARNING E lectrical S hock O r P ersonal Injury H azard D isconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit Failure to do so could result in elec trical shock or persona! injury from cleaner suddenly starting. TO REiyiOVE LIGHT BULB Disconnect power cord from ele...

Page 19 - Electrical Shock Hazard; PROBLEM

Review this chart to find do-it-youfseii solutions for minor performance problems Any service needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed by an autho rized service representative. A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Discormect eiectrical supply before servicing or c...

Page 20 - In your own home; Anytime, day or night; Sears Parts and Repair Center.; Para pedir servido de reparación a

Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances In your own home no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1 -800-4-M Y-HOR/IE® Anytime, day or night -800-469-4663) (U,S,A. and Canada) w w w . s e a r s . c o m w w w . s e a r s . c a For repair of carry-in products like...