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Owner's Manual
®
Vacuum Cleaner
Model 116.32734
116.32735
_N
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product°
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Part No. CO 1ZCBT00UOO-8192496 Printed in U.S.A.
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Vacuum Cleaner Care ............. 14 Before UsingYour New Vacuum ......... 2 Vacuum Storage ..................... 14 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty , °_ 2 Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... t4 Important Safety Instructions .......... 3 Dust Bin Cleaning ................. 15-t6 Parts and Features ................... 4 Secondary Screen Cleaning ............ 16 Assembly Instructions ............. 5-6 Filter ChanginglCleaning ................. t7 Clog Removal ..................... 18 Operating
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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 pre- cautions including the following: Read this manual before assembling or Do not put any objects into openings. using your vacuum cleaner. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything Use your cleaner only as described in that may reduce air flown this manual° Use only with Sears recom- mended a
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It is important to know your vacuum Item PaR No. Part No. cleaner's parts and features to in U.S. In Canada assure its proper and safe use, Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C Review these before using your cleanerr 20-5248 20-5248C Headlight Bulb Filter 20-82720 20-82720C Belt 20-5215 20-52150C Selector Window i Power ti 1ll .,,,o. Quick Release Cord Hook _1 11l _ ...(Inside Fiiter Cover) Lower Extension Nozzle Hose Hose Hook Carpet/Floor Combination. Brush Wand Dirt Latch Sensor Pile Height Sens
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CAUTION Electrical Shock Hazard Do not overtightem Do not plug into the electrical sup- Overtightening could strip the ply until the assembly is complete° screw holes, Failure to do so could result in elec- Do not operate the cleaner with- trical shock or injury. out the screws in place. Before assembling vacuum, check the CORD ASSEMBLY PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate Repair Parts List, Use this list to verify that Make sure the quick release upper cord you have received all the compon
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EXTENSION HOSE ASSEMBLY Connect extension hose to the valve assem- bly by aligning "J" slot with raised tab on valve assembly,, Push downward and rotate clockwise to lock in place. Place the crevice tool in the rectangular slot on back of wand holder, Connect extension hose to telescopic wand Wand by aligning "J" slot with raised tab on wand. Push hose downward and rotate clockwise to lock in placer ( IRectangular Slot Tab Valve Once extension hose is connected to the telescopic wand, place the
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Turn the quick This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only Qulck Release release upper one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the per Cord cord hook to outiet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, either side contact a qualified technician to install the and down to proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any release the way,. k power cord. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor, Release the power cord plug from the power
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HANDLE MOUNTED To start the vacuum cleaner, slide the ON/OFF switch from the OFF position to the ON position. To stop the vacuum cleaner, slide the switch to the OFF position. I_J l _._.'__ Selector 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_ The Carpet/Bare Floor selector should be placed in BARE FLOOR position when using cleaner on bare floors and when Carpet using tools. When the selector is in the BARE
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TELESCOPING WAND WITH SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE HandI.Mata Jr,® Remove the telescoping wand from Combination Extension its storage / Telescopic Wand position ........... by twist............. Brush'__h_,_ i_=_]/Telescoplc ing and _ _4 pulling _. ,_; _-- Crevice Tool out ......... /Wand On the telescopic wand turn the lockingring clockwise to the UNLOCK position. Suction Wand _ Identify each of the attachments shown above, Upper Wand Remove the upper end of the hose that is attached to the telescopic
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Handi-Mate Jr.® Tool For operation of Handi-Mate Jr.® Telescopic Wand see separate owners manual l Suction Control TO STORE ATTACHMENTS Remove combination brush from wand, Raised hose or crevice tool. Snap into appropriate Tab storage location f HandI.Mate Jr.® Storage Cover To achieve maximum reach with the attach- ments, add the crevice tool to the end of the Extension wand by inserting and twisting slightly° Comblnatlo, [/ Brush TO OPERATE SUCTION Wand CONTROL SLIDE When using attachments for
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BONUS HOSE hsert the two tabs on the end of the extension hose into the two "J" shaped slots on the unit hose and twist to connect, When using the extension hose or Unit Hose _, Bonus Hose with the bonus hose attached, the cleaner should be on a solid surface on the same level or below the level of the user's feet, DO NOT use the hoses when the cleaner is above the All attachments and the telescoping wand level of the user's feet, can be attached to the open end of the hose. CLEANING AREA ATTACH
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MOTOR PROTECTOR This vacuum has a motor protector by- pass valve which automatically opens to When the unit is provide cooling air to the motor when a running with clog prevents the normal flow of air to the normal air flow, motor. If the by-pass valve opens to the light on the prevent motor overheating and possible performance damage to the vacuum, you will notice a indicator is off. change of sound as air rushes through the The light comes valve opening. on whenever the airflow becomes Indicat
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OPERATION TO CLEAN DIRT SENSOR OPTICS As you vacuum, the red indicator light will The dirt sensor optics consist of two optic come on and stay on as long as the sensor cells located inside the valve assembly. detects a high concentration of particles Occasionally, it may become necessary to passing through the cleaner. clean the two optic cells to assure maximum The green light indicatesthat most of the performance Clean optic cells: cleaning is complete_ , When the red light stays on continuous
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VACUUM CLEANER CARE Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum WARNING cleaner. Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in elec- trical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. Gather the cord and wrap it loosely around the upper and lower cord hooks. Store the cleaner Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard in a dry, indoor area, on the floor
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...... ! b: i: ¸ !< : : ...... Always empty the dust bin when dirt TO EMPTY DUST CUP level reaches the "MAXIMUM FILU' line. Hold dust bin over a trash container. Lift dust bin lid directly off the dust cup. TO REMOVE DUST BIN WARNING Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Always unplug power cord from elec, trical outlet before performing any service on vacuum. Dust Bin Raise Latch Dustq the dust bin latch_ DustBin Grasp the handle locat- ed at the side,Lift up and out to remove dust bin fr
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Place dust bin into vacuum cleaner TO REPLACE DUST BIN Secure dust bin into the Dust Bin dust bin latch_ Lid Duet Bin Latch Dust Cup Replace dust bin lid assembly by placing back on dust cup as shown. Remove the dust bin as outlined in the DUST BIN CLEANING section, Check filter screen frequently and clean when dirty. To clean filter screen, wipe screen with a dry cloth. Filter 16
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WARNING HEPA The exhaust filter must be replaced when Electrical Shock Hazard dirty. It should be replaced regularly Unplug power cord from electrical depending on use conditions. outlet, Do not operate the cleaner without the primary or exhaust filters_ The filter CANNOT be washed as it will Be sure the filters are properly lose its dust trapping ability, installed to prevent motor failure and/or electrica! shock, Note: See PARTS AND FEATURES for the exhaust filter number. PRIMARY FILTER Check
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Always follow all safety precautions when Remove dust bin and check dust bin port cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. and secondary screen for clogs. If the dust bin and filter areas and the hose areas are free of clogs, check the nozzle area. To check this area, see the section on AGITA- TOR CLEANING. Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in elec- Secondary trical shock or personal inju
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Remove the light bulb by pulling straight out. Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in elec- trical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. TO REMOVE LIGHT BULB To replace the light Disconnect power cord from electrical out- bulb care- let. Lower handle to lay vacuum flat, fully insert Flat securely Pry out light into slot. lens at Headfight slots Replace lens cover by inserti
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The valve assembly will be closed when the cleaner is in the upright position° When Hose you release the handle for normal Deep Cleaning _ operation the valve opens to allow air to Nozzle Hose pass for normal deep cleaning. This valve Valve Assembly will sometimes become dirty and may need routine cleaning. Ll_Here To clean the valve you must first remove the deep cleaning nozzle hose to gain access to the valve. Once the hose is removed, wipe the surface of the valve. Release the handle (see Ha
