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Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
®
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
116.34722
Model, Modelo
116.34723
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y sigua todas las
instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Impreso en Mexico
Part No. CO1ZCGY10U00 - KCO1ZCGYZOU0 Printed in Mexico
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Vacuum Cleaner Care ................ 9 Before Using Your New Vacuum ....... 2 Vacuum Storage .................... 9 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .... Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...... 9 Important Safety Instructions ......... 3 Dust Bin Cleaning .................. 10 Parts and Features .................. 4 Dust Bin Assembly .................. 11 Operating Instructions ............... 5 Dust Bin Filter Changing/Cleaning ....... 12 Getting Started ...................... 5 Filter Replacem
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Yoursafety 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 flow. this manual. Use only with Sears recom- mended attachments
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It is important to know your vacuum Item Part No. Part No. cleaner's parts and features to assure In U.S. In Canada its proper and safe use. Review these Exhaust Filter 20-86880 20-86880 before using your cleaner. Headlight Bulb 20-5248 20-5248C Belt 20-5275 20-5275C ATTACHMENTS Wends', (l 7 Crevice Tool Dusting Brush Due Brush Handle Release Button Switch Motor Protector Dust Bin Release Pedal (Inside) Uon Inlet Nozzle Furniture Guard J 4
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Never pun the vacuum cleaner with the USING HANDLE handle in the storage position. The handle To release handle; press handle release will drag on the floor. button as shown. With release button depressed rotate handle clockwise to the Carrying operating position. Once handle reaches Always lift the Handle vacuum by the the operating position (up) the handle will carrying handle when automatically lock into place. transporting to storage. {--I f Operating _tl° I Position i
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SOME MODELS Place unit in "HIGH" when using attach- ments to prevent possible floor damage. To select a pile height setting: ATTENTION: Special care is required when Turn off cleaner. Select a pile height setting vacuuming certain types of carpet or floor by tilting the cleaner back until front wheels covering. Always check the carpet or floor are lifted slightly off the floor as illustrated. covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before vacuuming. Slide the adjustment lever t
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l If more reach is needed, the wand can be attached to the hose and the attachments • WARNING can be added to the wand. Personal Injury Hazard DO NOT place hands or feet under- CAUTION neath the unit. When using the attachments, the agitator rotates. Do not allow the cleaner to remain in just one place for a period of time, as the agitator may damage the floor surface. Avoid placing the vacuum on furniture, the fringed area of rugs, deep pile carpeting, or carpeted stairs. The ideal position If
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Carpet edges Guide either side or the front of the nozzle .! WARNING F along a baseboard. The full width agitator brushes help remove dirt at carpet edges. Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Note: When using attachments make Disconnect electrical supply before sure the cleaner is in the upright position. servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in elec- trical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. , WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Use care if vac
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VACUUM CLEANER CARE Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum E =! 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. Operating _oI WARNING Position _ Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Wrapping the cord too tightly puts stress on the cord and can cause cord damage, A damaged
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Always emptythe dust bin whendirt level reachesthe "MAX FILL" line. Separate the lid from Lid the dust bin by lifting it WARNING straight off. Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Always unplug power cord from elec- trical outlet before performing any service on vacuum. TO REMOVE DUST BIN Empty con- Dust Bin -----_.__ Remove dust bin assembly from cleaner tents into a by lifting the release lever as shown. trash con- tainer. / TO REPLACE DUST BIN LID Place dust bin lid 1 Lever assembly ba
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Lid The Lid houses the filter. Filter Filter traps dirt and debris that is picked up by the suction motor. Filter Screen Primary Filter The filter screen traps larger particles of dirt and debris from reachLng the filter. Dust Bin Captures dirt and debris picked up from the suction motor. 11
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Check primary filter frequently and clean Before replacing the primary filter it is a good idea to clean the inside of the dust bin and lid when dirty. Remove the dust bin assembly as outlined in the DUST BiN CLEANING area. section and empty contents of dust bin. _._ _ AIIgnment Make sure dust bin is empty before filter is removed. Grasp filter screen, rotate I counter-clockwise and lift out. Rotate filter clockwise until slots lock onto tabs in lid. To re-install the filter screen, align tabs o
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Before replacing the filter it is a good idea to /--Primary clean the inside of the dust bin and lid area. Rotate filter clockwise until slots lock onto tabs in lid. NOTE: Under normal use and care, your fil- ter can be expected to last up to 3 years. NOTE: See Parts and Features for Filter Lid -- number, The secondary filter screen protects the motor. Always check filter screen when cleaning dust bin. Filter Scree_ If dirty or clogged, remove debris from filter screen. The exhaust filter remove
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Ensure ON-OFF switch is OFE Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet. Press handle release pedal and rotate the handle down so the cleaner is laying flat on the floor. Pry out light lens at slots. Remove old bulb from the socket by pulling from socket. Light Lens Replace bulb by pressing into socket. Only use a bulb rated 13 V AC-9 Watts. Reinstall light lens by snapping into place. Return the cleaner to the upright position. 14
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Carefully remove any residue that may exist in the belt area. !_ • WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury fP_ • WARNING Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before I ersonal injury Hazard servicing or cleaning the unit. Always unplug the vacuum cleaner Failure to do so could result in elec- before cleaning the brush area as trical shock or personal injury from agitator may suddenly restart. cleaner suddenly starting. Failure to do so can result in per- sonal injury. Frequently check and remo
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Remove the agitator to check for string and Pull right end of agitator forward and seat it into nozzle base hair build-up. NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacu- Cap um, the aqitator must be cleaned every time the belt is chanqed. The agitator must also be cleaned accord- Slot ing to the following schedule: Vacuum Use Agitator Nozzle Clean Agitator Base HEAVY - every week (used daily) Press firmly, checking to see that each end MODERATE - is completel
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Unplug power cord from wall outlet. Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water and wrung dry. DO NOT drip water on cleaner and wipe dry after cleaning. DO NOT clean tools in dishwasher or clothes washer. Wash tools in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. DO NOT use tools if they are wet. The hose located on the vacuum cleaner U oonooo,or carries the dirt from the nozzle up to the dust bin. If the hose should become J _ _ Pipe
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Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed at a Sears service center. ! WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Cleaner will 1. Unplugged at wall outlet. 1. Plug in firmly. Push ON-OFF not run. swit
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