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Owner'sManual
ManualDelPropietario
VacuumCleaner
Aspiradora
116.35912
Model, Modelo
116.35913
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y sigue todas las
instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguddad antes del uso de
este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.corn
Printed in Mexico
Part No. COlZCHEO_UO_-KC_IZCHEZ_UO Impreso en Mexico
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VacuumingTips .................... 11 Before UsingYour New Performance/Safety Features .......... 12 Vacuum Cleaner ..................... 2 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .... 2 Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... t 3 Important Safety Instructions ........... 3 vacuumCleanerStorage ............. 13 Parts and Features ................... 4 Cleaning Exteriorand Attachments ...... 13 Assembly Instructions ............... 5-6 Dust Bin Cleaning .................. 14 Primary Filter Removal and Cleani
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WARNING: Your .fe ,,,mpor n, ,ou°. To r. uco tho ,°,of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when usm.og your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safe- ty precautions including the following: Read all instructions in this manual before Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all assembling or using your vacuum cleaner. parts of body away from openings and moving parts. Use your cleaner only as described in this manual. Use only with Sears recommend- Turn off all controls before unplugging
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It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and safe use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner. Item Pa_ No. Pa_ No. In U.S. In Canada 20-5248 20-5248 Headlight Bulb Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C 20-82912 Primary Filter Touch ¸ Control Upper Cord Hook Dust Bin Release Handle Brush Filter Cover (Filter Inside) Carrying Upper Hose Hoo, Extension Hos Release Furniture Guard Nozzle Release Pedal Extension Hose Release Lever Wand Holder Motor Pro
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Igiven. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric shock, burns_ _ Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions I land personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangerous personall linjury and/or property damage. I Electrical Shock Hazard Do not over tighten, Do not plug intothe electricalsupply Over tighteningcould stripthe han- dle screw hole. untilthe assembly is complete. Failure to do so could result in electrical shoc
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TELESCOPIC WAND HANDI-MATE JR.@ For operation of Handi=Mate Jr.® PLACEMENT Handi-Mate Jr.® Place the telescopic wand in the wand see separate holder. Place the crevice tool in the top of Owner's Manual. the telescopic wand. Tool Handi-Mate Storage TO INSERT HANDI-MATE JR ® Place Handi-Mate Jr.®into the storage Wand compartment. Rotate the Handi-Mate Jr._ back until it snaps into place. Wand Holder TO REMOVE HANOI-MATE JR. ° Rotate Handi-Mate Jr.®out of the storage compartment. OPERATING INSTRUCT
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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. Note: The agitator does not rotate when the vacuum cleaner is in the upright position. OFF - Turns OFF the vacuum cleaner (suction) motor. CARPET - Turns ON the vacuum cleaner motor to HIGH suction level and the agita- tor motor to HIGH speed level for cleaning of most carpets and rugs. GENTLE - Turns ON the vacuum cleaner motor to HIGH suction level and the ag
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Toselecta pileheightsetting: Turn off vacuum cleaner. Select a pile height setting by tiltingthe cleaner back untilfront wheels are lifted slightly off the floor. Slide the adjustment lever to the correct setting. There are four (4) pile height settings on the vacuum cleaner. Use the LOW settingfor most low-pile carpets and bare floor cleaning (with agitator OFF), and the HIGH setting for high-pile carpets like shag carpet, CAUTION scatter rugs, etc. Use the other settings as needed for carpet h
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TELESCOPIC WAND WITH SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE 1. Remove the lower end of the extension hose from the wand holder bygrasping the hose collar,twisting,and pulling straightup. e Jr,® 2. Remove the telescopic wand from the wand holder. Brush Tool 3. Remove the crevice toolfrom itsstor- age position in the wand. Turn the lock- Carrying Hendk ing ring to the UNLOCK position. Extension Wand Extension Hose Release Lever TO USE ATTACHMENTS Crevice Remove the lowerend of the extension II Tool hose from the w
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TO OPERATE SUCTION Extend the wand to its full length. Turn the locking ring to the LOOK position. Attach the CONTROL SLIDE extension wand onto the open end of the Telescopic Wand hose. When using attachments for cleaning draperies, small rugs with low pile and other delicate items, twist the suction control slide to the open position. This slide is located on the telescopic wand, close to the hose. This will reduce suction for ease of cleaning. su_ Note: Return _l°lock "_ Upl_r con/n_/ Wand Ude
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CLEANING AREA Between A'I-FACHMENT Furniture* Cushions* Stairs W_d_ Drapes* v' is CREVICE TOOL v' v' ,/ COMBINATION BRUSH _1, Plu-edes i/ i/ Handi-Mate Jr.@ *Always clean attachments before using on fabrics. v' = Applicable ,plicable Carpet edges Guide either side or the front of the noz- WARNING zle along a baseboard. Personal Injury Hazard Stairs DO NOT set the vacuum cleaner on la escalera. Set handle in full upright position. Agitator stairs. It may fall, causing personalinjury ersonaio stop
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To correct problem: Turn the vacuum MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM cleaner off and unplug the power cord from Motor Protector the outlet to allow the vacuum cleaner to This vacuum cleaner has a motor protector cool and the thermal protector to reset. by-pass valve which automatically opens to Check for and remove dogs, if necessary. provide cooling air to the vacuum cleaner See page 19, CLOG REMOVAL section. motor when a clog prevents the normal Also check and replace any dogged filters. flow of air to
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VACUUMCLEANERCARE v Always follow all safety precautions when performing maintenance to the vacuum ! WARNING cleaner. ElectricalShock And Personal Injury Hazard Disconnectelectrical supplybefore performingmaintenance to the unit. Failure to do so could resultIn electri- cal shock or personal injuryfrom vacu- um cleaner suddenlystarting. Gather the cord and wrap it loosely around the upper and lower cord hooks. Lock power WARNING cord plug onto the power cord. -'lectrical ShockAnd PersonalInjury
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Hold dust bin Dust Bin over a trash con- E WARNING tainer. Always unplug power cord from electri- Press the dust cal outlet before performing any ser- bin door release vice on vacuum. button down- Door ward to release Release TO REMOVE DUST BIN the door. Button Lift dust bin handle located at the top of the dust bin. The door will swing open and the debris will Pull the handle up fall into the trash and lift dust bin up container. Handle and out of the vac- Emptying uum cleaner. Shake the dust D
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Remove primary Dust Bin filter by turning Lid it counterclock- Electdcal Shock And Personal Injury wise and pulling Hazard out (See arrows on bottom of fil- Unplug power cord from electrical out- ter), Rinse with let. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner water only as withoutthe pdmary or exhaust filters. needed, do not Be sure the filters are properly installed use any deter- to prevent motor failure and or electri- cal shock. gent or soap. PRIMARY FILTER Allow the filter to dry for 24 hours befor
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TO REPLACE DUST BIN LID Rotate clockwise while pressing downward so marks align as shown above C/osed Replace dust bin lid assembly by placing back on dust bin with marks on the lid (For Use), aligned as shown under Open (For Insert dust bin EmpO#ng) on the back of the dust bin. Turn This Dire€lion into cleaner. To Close For Use Open (For Emptying) Lower the dust bin handle to lock dust bin in Handle place. A noticeable "click" should be heard. Closed (For Use) 1, To remove motor safetyfilter li
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Place new filter cartridge into cover making The HEPAexhaustfilter mustbe replaced sure that airflow arrow on side of cartridge whendirty. It shouldbe replacedregularly points into cover. dependingon useconditions. The foam seal of the filter should be The fitter CANNOT be washed as it will placed against the vacuum cleaner body. lose its dust trapping ability. Seal Against E.xhaus! Note: See PARTS AND FEATURES Vacuum Cleaner Filter for the exhaust filter number. Remove exhaust filter cover by p
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4. Remove the light bulb by pulling straight out. Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from the vacuum cleaner suddenly 5. TO replace the starting. light bulb carefully insert fully into slot. TO REMOVE LIGHT BULB 1. Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet. Note: See PARTS AND FEATURES for 2. Press han- Rat bulb number. Screwdriver dle release pe
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To maintain efficient cleaning, the agitator must be kept free of carpet fiber, string, or hair build-up. After every 7 to 10 uses, unplug and turn vacuum cleaner over and check agitator for fiber and hair build-up. Use scissors to remove any build-up entan- gled around the agitator. Always follow all safety precautions when Plug in the vacuum cleaner and turn it on. Stretch the extension hose to maximum performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. length and then allow the hose to return to it
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Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service needed, other than maintenance described in this Owner's Manual, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service agent. _:.:..._.- . _ .7:. _. _._.: Vacuum cleaner 1. Plug in firmly,select the desired set- 1. Unplugged at wall outlet. won't tun. ting on the touch control, 2, Reset dmuit breaker or replace fuse. Tripped circuitbreaker/blown fuse 2. at householdservice panel. 3. Allowvacuumclea
