Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.32189
116.32289
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
Impreso en EUA
Part No. CO 1ZBSA20UOO-8192086
Printed in U,S.A.
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Before Using Your New Vacuum ..... 2 Performance Features ................ 11 Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 12 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ,, 2 Vacuum Storage ..................... 12 important Safety Instructions ........ 3 Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...... 12 Parts and Features ................. 4 Dust Bag Changfng ................. I3 Assembly Instructions ............. 5-6 Motor Safety Filter Cleaning .......... 14-15 Operating Instructions ................ 6 Exhaust Filter
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
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 precautions 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 atta
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
It is importantto knowyourvacuumcleanerpartsand featuresto assureits properand safe use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner° Handle Item Part No. Part No. In U.S. in Canada On/Off Switch 20-50688 20-50680 Handle Mounted Dust Bag (Some Models) 20,,40600 2O-5240 Headlight Bulb Belt 20-5275 20-40096 On/Off Switch Body Mounted (Some Models) --_ Bag Cover Release Performance Indicator Quick Release (Some Models) Cord Hook Bag Cover Exhaust Panel Lower Lever Carry Furniture Crevice Telescoping Wand Carp
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Before assembling vacuum, check the Position the Cord PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate handle so Repair Parts LisL Use this list to verify that the cord y Hooks you have received all the components of hooks are your new Kenmore vacuum, toward the back of the WARNING cleaner. Screw Insert the Hole Electrical Shock Hazard handle into Do not plug into the electrical sup- the opening ply until the assembly is complete. at the top _ Handte Failure to do so could result in of the vacu- electr
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
STRETCH HOSE CORD ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Make sure the quick release cord hook is in the upright position. Remove the wire tie from the power cord Lock the cord into place by Locking forcing it into the Stretch Hose Hose locking notch on Coupling the body of the upper cord hook as shown. This helps keep the Attach stretch hose to hose coupling on power cord out nozzle as shown Make sure stretch hose from under the is firmly connected prior to using the vac- vacuum cleaner Power ! I Cord uum, agitator
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
To select a pile height setting: Turn off cleaner. Select a pile height set- ting by tilting the cleaner back until front wheels are lifted slightly off the floor as illustrated. Slide the adjustment lever to the correct setting. SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS You may need to raise the height to make some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and longer pile carpets° Suggested set- E tings are: Personal Injury Hazard HIGH: shag carpet, long pile, plush, scat* DO NOT place hands or feet ter rugs_ und
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
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,, Handle ,/' Release Pedal BODY MOUNTED HANDLE MOUNTED SOME MODELS SOME MODELS To start the vacuum cleaner, put the To start the vacuum ON/OFF switch on the top of the body in cleaner, slide the the ON position. To stop the cleaner, put ON/OFF switch the ON/OFF from the OFF posi- switch in tion to the ON posi- the OFF tion. To stop the position° vacuum cleaner, sl
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Remove the To achieve maximum reach with the attach- telescoping ments, add the crevice tool to the end of the wand from wand by inserting and twisting slightly° its storage Telescoping position Wand Hose Suction Control Slide Wand Remove the crevice tool from its storage Crevice position in the wand_ Turn the locking ring to Tool the UNLOCK position. Extend the wand to its full length. Turn the locking ring to the LOCK position. Attach the extension wand onto the open end of the hose° The dusti
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
TO STORE ATTACHMENTS Remove dusting brush or upholstery tool,, Snap into appropriate storage location., DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner Remove crevice tool from the wand by around the room by the hose. twisting, Lay aside, Property damage could result, Remove the extension wand from the hose. Twist the wand to the left and pull TO USE EXTENSION HOSE from the hose end,, SOME MODELS The stretch hose attached to the vacuum cleaner has two "J" shaped slots in the Wand end where attachments fit,, T- L
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
For best clean- Carpet edges Guideeitherside or the front of the noz- ing results, zle along a baseboard. The full length keep the air- brushes help remove dirt at carpet edge& flow passage clear Stairs Put handle in full upright position. Use the Occasionally, crevice tool or fabric brush. check each of .4 the areas indi- cated for clogs. Unplug the cleaner from Personal Injury Hazard the outlet Use care if vacuum cleaner is before check-- placed on stairs. If it falls, person- ingo al injury o
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Always follow alt 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 electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. Gather the cord and wrap it loosely around the quick release and lower cord ! wARNiNG • ....... hooks_ Electrical Shock And Personal _,.. Store the cleaner in a Injury Hazard /_ _-_-,_...dry,
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Check the dust Dirt Tube/ tube and the Bag Holder motor safety filter. WARNING -- Bag If either is Cavity Always unplug power cord from blocked, check Motor the TROUBLE- electrical outlet before performing Safety any service on vacuum. SHOOTING - Filter charL • TO REPLACE BAG Fold the safe- Dust Bag ty seal tab on Press the Release the new dust release button Button bag away located on the from the top of the bag opening that COVER fits on the Bag Cover dust tube. NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES fo
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
If the motor safety filter, located in the bot- Checkmotorsafetyfilter frequentlyand tom of the dust bag cavity is dirty, remove it cleanwhendirty. by pulling forward out from under the ribs° , 'WARNI'NG Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate the cleaner without the motor safety filter. Be sure the filter is dry and properly installed to prevent motor failure and/or electrical shock. Always unplug power cord from electrical outlet before performing any sewice on vacuum. Wash the foam filter in w
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Unfold the new dust Position the Bag _L bag, bag cover so cover I 1 0 its position- Body Insert the dust bag 0 t ing tab fits Positioning | completely onto the L_ into the body slot dirt tube by holding positioning the bag collar, SlOt, Close Bag Cover Positioning Tab Snap the dust bag 4 the bag cover,, collar into position° _..i--- Be sure the bottom of dust bag is com- Bag__\,'_ You will hear a pletely within the dust bag cavity prior to replacing the bag cover,, cover is secure-_. Cover_ _ ""
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Agitator Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury The agitator and belt are now exposed, from cleaner suddenly starting, Carefully remove any residue that may exist in the belt area, Frequently check and remove hair, string and lint build-up in the brush area. If build-up becomes excessive, follow the steps below TO REMOVE BELT Motor Disconnect power cord fro
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
TO REPLACE BELT Make sure that the carpet/bare floor selector is in the carpet position° When you remove the end caps, a Loop the new bett on the motor shaff_ small metal washer on each end may come off. DO NOT lose these Belt two metal washers. TO CLEAN AGITATOR NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacu- um, the agitator must be cleaned every time Motor Shaft the belt is changed., The agitator must also be cleaned accord- ing to the following schedule: N
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
To re-attach .the base plate, insert the BELT ROUTING tabs into the slots along the front edge of the base. Place the vacuum in full upright Correct Routing of Belt position° Lower the base plate to its origi- (Selector in Carpet Position) nal position° Full Upright Position Assembly Carpet/Bare Floor Shaft Selector Shaft Incorrect Routing of Belt (Belt on Selector Shaft) Tab Locations As the base is lowered the inner areas )2( , --t ,, Carpet/Bare will brush against the dust compartment wheels.
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Always follow all safety precautions when Re-insert the hose into the opening on cleaning and servicing the vacuum the lower body from which it was cleaner_ removed_ Press firmly to assure connection. If the bag and filter areas and the hose E • WARNING ............... areas are free of clogs, check the nozzle area. To check this area, see the sections Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury on BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR Hazard CLEANING. Disconnect electrical supply before Return the cleaner to the
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Grasp the bulb socket WARNING assembly _J and while Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury / gently rock- Hazard ing it from Disconnect electrical supply before side to side, servicing or cleaning the unit, pull it up out Failure to do so could result in of the noz- Bulb Socket Assembfy electrical shock or personal injury zle housing from cleaner suddenly starting, , , I I II I = Remove the light To Release bulb by pushing Disconnect the power cord from the elec- trical outlet. turning counter- Pre
