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SEARS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
DESTINY _PLUS
THE UPRIGHT WITH
CANISTER POWER
MODEL NO.
204.36999690
Kenmore"
DESTINY°PLUS
CAUTION
Before using this product,
read this manual and
follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
SAVE THIS
MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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DESTINY°PLUS THE UPRIGHT WITH CANISTER POWER
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FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY When used for private household purposes, if within one year from the date of purchase, this vacuum cleaner fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES and Sears will repair it free of charge. It this cleaner is used for commercial or rental purposes, the above warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may als
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: 1. Do not leave the appliance when it is plugged in. Unplug from the outlet when the appliance is not in use, and before servicing. 2. Do not use outdoors, or on wet surfaces. 3. Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
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Dear DESTINY e Plus Owner: Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of one of the finest vacuum cleaners made in North America. The DESTINY e Plus vacuum represents a remarkable advance in household cleaning. It all began when its originators challenged the traditional standards of vacuuming performance. They sought to improve upon existing technology by harnessing the force of two cyclones in sequence. The result is a product that provides many advantages in power, performance and cleaning
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CONNECTING THE HANDLE The Handle/Wand Assembly has been packed separately with the main unit. To assemble the Wand into the Hose: a) Hold the Hose Collar tightly in one hand. b) Insert the Wand end into the Hose Collar and push firmly until the Wand enters and slides easily into the full length of the Hose, Make sure the Wand reaches the bottom of the Hose. (Figure 2) FIGURE2 HOLE c) Next, place this Hose/Wand Assembly into the Hose Channel located at the rear of the machine. (Figure 3) d) Engag
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OPERATION B. UPRIGHT RELEASE FIGURE6 1, To release the machine from its Upright Storage Position, simply press down on the Upright Release Pedal with your foot. (Figure 6) 2. Lower the Handle to your normal operating position. The DESTINY _ PLUS vacuum cleaner will work at any angle you are comfortable with. 3. When you are ready to store your machine, simply return it to the Upright Storage Position. C. SWITCH 1. To switch On and Off, press the Switch Button at the top of the unit. (Figure 1) D
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OPERATION G. ACTIVATING THE CLEANING WAND The DESTINY e PLUS vacuum cleaner's Handle is able to turn itself into a Cleaning Wand with 10 feet of reach. 1. To activate the Cleaning Wand, first put the machine in its upright position. 2. Press the Wand Release Button located at the top of the unit behind the On/Off Switch. (Figure 9) 3. Detach the Handle from the top of the machine by pulling the Handle straight up, then pull-out the Cleaning Wand which resides inside the Hose. Any of the attachme
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OPERATION 3. Hold the Hose Collar in one hand and with thumb and finger press in both latches on the Hose Collar. (figure 14) With the latches pressed in, use the other hand to pull the Wand out of the Hose Collar. (Figure 14) Helpful Hint WAND For easier remova/ of the Wand, rotate it as you puff it out of LATCHES FIGURE14 the Hose Co//ar. 4. Insert the desired attachment into the Hose Collar. (Figure 15) NOTE: It is not necessary to press in the latches when inserting or removing the attachmen
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MAINTENANCE A. BLOCKAGE ALARM When the air intake of the machine is substantially restricted or REARINSPECTION PLATEKNOBS FLUFF " ' blocked, a whistling sound will be heard at the top of the (SHOWN UNLOCKED) COLLECTOR machine. If this occurs, check for a blockage. (see "REMOVING A BLOCKAGE") B. REMOVING A BLOCKAGE If the DESTINY ° PLUS vacuum cleaner shuts itself off, or if you experience a loss of suction power, it may be due to a blockage in air passage. 1. Unplug the machine. FIGURE20 2. Pres
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MAINTENANCE 13. If there is a blockage hero, clean it out and then reassemble the Front Inspection Plate. If you do not find any blockage in this area, and/or the machine shuts itself off or the loss of suction persists, a more detailed inspection will be necessary as follows: 14. Unplug the machine. 15. Press in the Reset Button if the Overload Protection System has once again shut the machine down. (Figure 19) 16. Place the machine in its Upright Storage Position. (Figure 1) 17. Remove the Col
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MAINTENANCE C. REPLACING A BROKEN BELT 1. Unplug the machine. 2. Remove the Lower Base Cover (as described previously in Removing a Blockage). 3, Liftthe Brush Assembly up and out of the slots of the base that retain the metal plates on each end of the Brush Assembly. 4. Discard the old belt. 5. Place one end of the new belt around the motor shaft, and the other end around the brush. Be sure the belt is not CORRECT twisted. (Figure 23) Use DESTINY _ PLUS replacement belt POSITION FOR #71023. MET
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MAINTENANCE E. REMOVING A USED HEPA FILTER CARTRIDGE. t Replace filter when button pops up and shows red while lib vacuuming. (Fig. 25) The Filter Cartridge should last for more [] than a year when the machine is used for normal household purposes. 1. Unplug the machine. 2. Rotate the Lock Tab at the rear of the Housing Cap to unlock the Cap. (Figure 26) 3. Pivot the Cap up from the Lock Tab end and slide Cap forward and off the Filter Housing. (Figure 27) 4. Grasp the Plastic Strap on the top o
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MAINTENANCE G. REPLACEMENT OF FILTER HOUSING 1. Unplug the machine. 2. If dis-assembly of the Filter Housing is required, press in the Filter Housing Latch Button and slide the Filter Housing upward until free. (Figure 29) 3. To re-assemble, locate the Filter Housing Post Pocket over the Bottom Post of the vacuum cleaner while also FILTER HOUSING positioning the Filter Housing Tab above the Vacuum LATCH Cleaner Housing Tab. (Figure 30) BU'FrON 4. When the two positions are aligned, slide the Fil
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DESTINY °PLUS THE UPRIGHT WITH CANISTER POWER
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For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am-7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) For in-home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME" (1-800-469-4663) For the location of a Sears Parts and Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1222 For more information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am-5 pro, Monday-Saturday 1-800-827-6655 HomeCent_l" |
