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Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo 116.34728
116.34729
CAUTION:
Read andfollow all
safetyand operating
instructions beforefirst
use of thisproduct.
CUIDADO:
Lea y siguatodaslas
instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridadantesdel usode
esteproducto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Impreso en Mexico
Part No. C01ZCKPO_UOO-KCO1ZCKPZOU_ Printed in Mexico
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Vacuuming Tips .................. 10 Before Using Your New Vacuum Performance Features ............. 11 Cleaner ........................... 2 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty . 2 Vacuum Cleaner Care ............. 13 Important Safety Instructions ....... 3 Vacuum Cleaner Storage ........... 13 Parts and Features ................ 4 Cleaning Exteriorand Attachments .... 13 Assembly Instructions ........... 5-6 Dust Bin Cleaning .............. 14-15 Filter Screen Cleaning ............. 15 Operating I
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Your saf=t-y is important to us.To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage WARNING when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions including the following: Read all Instructions in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Use your vacuum cleaner only as Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. described in this manual. Use only with Do not rest vacuum cleaner on steps. Do Sears recommended a
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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 before using your vacuum cleaner. Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C Primary Filter 20-82720 20-82720 Headlight Bulb 20-5248 20-40300 Belt 20-5275 20-40096 Handle On/Off Switch cord Extension Handi-Mate Jr.® Crevice Wand Release Upper Cord Head Variable Hook Cord Wand Hook Combination Exhaust Filter (Filter inside) Dirt Release Sensor Handle Adj
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_ IPlease pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructionsI Igiven. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as tire, electric shock, burnsI land personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personalI linjury and/or property damage. I WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Do not overtighten. 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
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EXTENSION HOSE ASSEMBLY t. Connect extension hose to the wand holder by twisting and pushing down over the wand holder to assure a good connection, 2. Connect the extension hose by align- ing the =J" slot with raised tabs. Push downward and rotate clockwise to lock in place. HoMer For use of extension wand and hose see ATTACHMENTS section. Tab Remove the Handi-Mate Jr. ® from the plastic bag and insert Handi-Mate Jr. ® into the vacuum cleaner as shown, then close the Handi-Mate Jr. ® storage cov
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To select a pile height setting: Turn off vacuum cleaner. Select a pile height setting by tilting the vacuum clean- er back until front wheels are lifted slightly off the floor. 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 WARNING and longer pile carpets. Suggested set- tings are: HIGH: shag carpet, long pile, plush, scat- ter rugs. MED: medium to long pile. LOW: short to medium p
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This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a variable power control which will allow you to select any cleaning power from tow to Low Suction Power high. Variable Set to LOW suction power for delicate fabrics such as draperies. Set to MAX or Control full power for more conventional carpet or bare floor cleaning. For deep cleaning set the power control to To set to MAX suction power, move the MAX. control knob fully to the right. Release the handle by pressing down on the handle release pedal with your
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z To achieve maximum reach with the attach- ments, add the crevice tool to the end of the wand by inserting and twisting slightly. Handi.Mate Jr.( Combination When using attachments, be careful not to overextend the stretch hose when reaching. Trying to reach beyond the hose stretch could cause the vacuum cleaner Tool to tip over. Wand Handi-Mate Jr.® For operation of Handi-Mate Jr.® sea separate owne _------------------_ manual TO STORE ATTACHMENTS Identifyeach of the attachments shown above. R
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Between ATTACHMENTS FurnRure* Cushions* Stairs Walls Drapes* 4 4 4 CREVICE TOOL 4 4 ,f 4 COMBINATION BRUSH 4 ,f Handi-Mate Jr. ® *Alwayscleanattachmentsbeforeusingon fabrics. = Applicable Carpet edges For best cleaning results, keep the airflow Guide either side or the front of the noz- passage clear. zle along a baseboard. The full width agi- tator brushes help remove dirt at carpet edges. Stairs ug the vacuum cleaner from the Set handle in full upright position. Set the __CAUTION I CarpetJ Bar
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MOTOR PROTECTOR MOTOR PROTECTION This vacuum cleaner is also equipped with SYSTEM a motor protector by-pass valve which Thermal Protector automatically opens to provide cooling air This vacuum cleaner has a thermal to the motor when a clog prevents the protector which automatically trips to normal flow of air to the motor. If the by- protect the vacuum from overheating. If a pass valve opens to prevent motor clog prevents the normal flow of air to the overheating and possible damage to the motor
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TO CLEAN DIRT SENSOR OPTICS DIRT SENSOR The dirt sensor optics consist of two optic The electronic dirt sensor is a feature cells located inside the dust bin port which will detect particles as they pass assembly. Occasionally, it may become through the vacuum cleaner. necessary to clean the two optic cells to assure maximum performance. Dirt--_ Clean optic cells: Sensor • When the red light stays on continuously. • When dirt or dust adheres to the optic cells. • Whenever the dust bin is cleaned
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VACUUM CLEANER CARE Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. Efectrlcal Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect efectrlcal supply before performing maintenance to the unit. Failure to do so could result In elec- tr[cal shock or pemonal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Gather the cord and wrap it loosely around the upper and lower cord hooks. WARNING Store the vacuum Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard cleaner in a dry, indoor a
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Always empty the dust bin when dirt TO EMPTY DUST BIN level reaches the "MAXIMUM FILU' line. Hold dust bin over a trash container. Lift dust bin lid directly off the dust bin. TO REMOVE DUST BIN Dust Bin Lid Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Always unplug power cord from elec- trical outlet before performing any maintenance on vacuum cleaner, Dust Bin Dust Bin Pour dust bin contents into a trash container. Raise the dust bin latch. Grasp the handle located at the side. Lift up and out
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Place dust bin into vacuum cleaner TO REPLACE DUST BIN Secure dust bin into place by closing the Dust Bin dust bin latch. LId_ Dust Bin-- Dust Bin Replace dust bin lid assembly by placing back on dust bin as shown, Remove the dust bin as outlined in the DUST BIN CLEANING section. Check filter screen fre- quently and clean when dirty. To clean filter screen, wipe screen with a dry cloth. Filter Screen 15
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EXHAUST FILTER 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 vacuum cleaner without the primary or The filter CANNOT be washed as it will exhaust filters. Be sure the filters lose its dust trapping ability. are properly installed to prevent motor fadure and/or electrical shock. Note: See PARTS AND FEATURES for the filter number. PRIMARY FILTER C
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Locate the two latches and the two lock- ing tabs which secure the base plate. WARNING To remove the base plate, press the two Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury latches inward. Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before Push in on the locking tabs toward the servicing or cleaning the unlL center of the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electdcal shock or personal injury Rotate the base plate away from the from vacuum cleaner suddenly nozzle housing. The sides of the base startin
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TO CLEAN AGITATOR BELT ROUTING NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency Correct Routing of Belt high and to prevent damage to your vacuum cleaner, the aaitator must be cleaned everv (Selector In CerpetP___) time the belt is chanoed. I., I aeft / .J,J._,lj )Carpet/Bare The agitator must also be cleaned accord- ing to the following schedule: Agft=_r"-- / u;_, Clrpe#Bere Floor ShaR Vacuum Use Clean Aaitator Seleclor Shaft HEAVY - every week (used dally) MODERATE - every month Incorrect Routing of
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To re-attach the base plate, insert the tabs .Locking into the slots along the front edge of the base. Place the vacuum cleaner in full upright position. Lower the base plate to its original position. Tabs A gentle pull outward may assist in reassem- bly. m Press the base plate down until the two locking tabs snap into place. Slide the right latch to the right and the left Tabs latch to the left to secure. I! As the base is lowered the inner areas will Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright br
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Re-connect the extension hose to the dust Alwaysfollow all safetyprecautionswhen bin port assembly. Plug in the vacuum cleaningand servicingthe vacuumcleaner. ;leaner and turn it on. Stretch the hose to maximum length and then allow the hose to return to its storage length. Turn the unit off and unplug the unit. Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Remove dust bin and check dust bin port Disconnect electrical supply before and secondary filter for clogs. If the dust bin and tilter areas an
