Kenmore 1163072590C User manual

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Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner
OWNER'SMANUAl.
READTHISMANUAL for important safety,
assembly and operating instructions.
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.....WAR,PANTY .............................. 1
SERVICE ................................. i
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS ....... 2
PARTSAND FEATURES.................... 3
ASSEMBLY................. ..................... 4-5
ATTACHMENTASSEMBLY..................... 5
USE
To Vacuum ;. ............ ,:.. :.. :/ ........ 6
How to Select Proper Height for Cleaning,..., 6
Using Attachments .............. ............ 7
Attachment Use Chart ............. _,,.... 7
VacuumStorage.... ..... ....:.. .... ..,,. _. 8
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VACUUM CARE ;:.._,i_!:i8
Bag Changing .............. :. ........... :r;9--10
Motor Safety FilterCleanlng ............... 10
Belt Changing, Brush Changing
and Brush Cleaning .................... 11-13
C!eaning Exterior and Attachments ......... 13
Light Bulb Changing ..................... 14
Clog Removal .......................... t5
TROUBLESHOOTING..................... 16
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iProper assembly and safe use of your vacuumcleaner are yourresponsibilities. Your cleaneris intend-
ed:only for household use The cleaner should be stored in a d . indoor area " ,_Mnnos
i_ ........ ,.................. ry, . Read this Owner_ ..._.._-
[:alcarefulty for impo#ant use and safety infonnation.
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KENMOREVACUUM CLEANER_
FULLONE"YEARWARRANTY
When used for private household purposes, if within
one Year from the date of purchase, this vacuum
clear_er fails due to a defect in material or workman-
_iship, RETURN ITTO THE NEARESTSEARSSERVICECEN-
TER/DEPARTMENTIN THE UNITEDSTATES,and Sears wilt
repair it free Of charge.
•if this vacuum cleaner is used for commercial or
rental purposes, the above warranty coverage
•applies for only 90days from the date of purchase.
iThis warranty gives you spec f c legal rights, and
:you may also have other rights _shich yarY from
:state to state.
SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA,
Hoffman Estates,IL 60179 .........
Ifyou need serviceor parts,visityournearest Sears
ServiceCenter orthe ServiceDepaffment locatedat
• most Sears RetailStores.They willbe able•to.solve
your problem and supplyany needed replacement
parts.Any Serviceneeded other than'described in
thisOwner's Manual should be done by aSears
authorizedservicerepresentative.
How toOrderRepairParts
-When requestingserviceororderingparts,have the
followinginformationavailable:
EnglishSpeaking:
To Call Toll Free ForService:
::! _ :T::oCallToll Free ForParts:
!. Model number.
2. Serial number.
3. Description of problem.
4. Part number.
5. Name of part.
(T-800.-4-REPAIR)
•(1-800-473-7247)
i (I-800-FON-PART)
(1-800-366-7278)
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EEEEETMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCtiONS
WARNING....
• , . ::?
•To reduce the risk of fire, electricalshock, :injury to persons or damage
vacuum cleaner, follow basic $afety precautions including the following;. '
Read this manual before assembling or using}
your vacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only as described in this
manual. Use only with Sears recommended
attachments.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do not
use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not put any objects into openings. ::,, ,
Do not: use withanyopening blocked; keep
free of dust,lint,hairand anything:that.may
reduce air flow., .... : ,_, _ ::::::
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all :parts
of body away from openings and moving
pads,
.....Disconnect electricalsupply:beforesewicing ,Do not use c!eaner:withoutdustbag inplace.
,or_:cleaningout :brusharea: Failureto do so ::"..Alwayschangethe dustbag aftervacuumlng
._could resultin electricalshock or.brush ::.:i6arp6tcieanersor fresheners,powders and i
'suddenly starting..... fine dust. These products clog the bag, i}_
.....Always turncleaneroffbeforeunplugging.............'reduceairflow and cancause the bag t6 .........
burst.Failureto change bag could cause
Do not unplug by pullingon cord.To unplug,
grasptheplug,notthecord.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
cleaner isnot WOi:kingas itShoula,has been
dropped, damaged, leftoutdoors,ordropped
into water,,return itto a Sears Service
.:iCenteriDepartment,
Do not pull or carry by cord; use cord as a
_handle, close door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp:edgesor corners; Do not run
cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces, •
Do not leave cleaner when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used byor near
children.
Do not handle plug orcleaner with wet hands.
permanent damage to the cleaner,
Do not use the_cleanerto pick"up sharp l_ard..
objects,smalltoys,.Pins;}_.paper,etc.=:Th_ymay
damage thecleanerordustbag.
Do not pick up anything thaf;is_burningor
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches; or
hotasheS.
Do not use cleanerto pick up flammable or
combustibleliquids(gasoline,cleaning:fluids,
perfumes',etc,),:or:use inareas where they....
may be present.The fumes,from these.
substances can create a firehazard.or
explosion.
Use:extracarewhen cleaningon stairs.Do not
puton •chairs;tables,etc.Keep.on floor.
You are responsible for making sure that your:
Vacuum cleaner isnot used by anyone unable
to operate it properly.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities.
Your cleaner isintended only for household use. The cleaner should be stored in a dry, indoor area.
Read this Owner's Manual carefully for important use and safety information.

ANDFEATURES
UPRIGHTVACUUMCLEANER
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itis impoffant to know your vacuum cleaner parts
and features to assure its proper and safe use;
Review these before using your cleanen.
COPY YOUR MODELAND SERIALNUMBERSHERE.
Copy:this information from the bottom of the -
vacuum cleaner into these spaces, Keep these
numbers for future reference. If you need senAce or
call with a question, have this information ready:
Handle
116_
Model Number
D.
Serial Number
Release
Cord Hook
Lower -,
Cord Hook "_
Dusting
Brush. _"
Belt
lln U.S. #2O-5275
tn Canada #20.40096
Holder
Handle
Hose
Dust Cover
(Dust Bag Inside)
Dust Bag
In U.S. #20.50688 IIn Canada #20-50680
Motor Safety
Filter (inside
Dust Cover)
Foot Rest For
Handle Release
Handle --
Screw
Port
Label
'"Warning
Label
Release
Lever ....
(On Some MOdels)
Guard
Headlight and Lens
(On Some Models)
Bulb
t. u.s.-#2o.524o1
ItnCa.a__o_o8ooI
Tool
Short
.Hose
Dusting .-_-_ /_Crevice
Tool
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HANDLEASSEMBLY
Before assembling your vacuumcleaner, be sure you
have all the parts shown on: page3.
WARNING
ElectricalShock Hazard
Donotplugintoelectricalsupply untilassemblyis
complete.Failuretodo socould resultin electrical
shockorInjury.......
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Hand/e
Screw
Remove the handle screw located just below the top
edge of the back of the vacuum, (see illustration
above).
Positionthe handte sothe cord hooks;are toward the
back of the cleaner,
lnsed"the handle
into the opening at
the top of the
vacuum,
Align the handle
screw in the hole in
the handle and the
handle screw hole
in the back of the
vacuum,
Insertthehandle
screw soitpasses
through theback of
the vacuum into
the handle.
Begin to tighten the screw with your fingers. Itmay
be necessary to adjust the handle slightly.
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Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw.
CAUTION
DO NOTovedighten.Ove#ightening couldstdpthe
screwholes.
DO NOToperate the cleaner withoutthe screwin
place.
CHMENT
TO ASSEMBLE "
ATTACHMENTS -
After the handle haSbeen assembied
to the bodYand the power cord has
been wrapped around the cord hooks,
the attachments can be assembled,
CORDASSEMBLY:::
Make sure the quick release upper cord hook isin
,the upright position. -.........
Upper --
Cord Hook
'Hose
Hose Support
1. The hose €'an be routed in front of the handle and
over the hosesupport,
2. The hosecan then be placed _sverfhe end of the
short h()se, twisting as you push down.
3. The wand ca n be placed in the holder infront of the
hose with the brush portion up.
4. The crevice tool can be slipped down into the holder
beside the wand: ......
Remove the
wire tie from
the power
cord._Wrap
the power
cord around
theupperl
and lower
cord hooks,
Hose
-- Crevice "
Toot
5. The dusting brush can be stored in the wand.
Hose
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WARNING........................
:Personallniuryand ProductDamage Hazard
:::_e O0 NOTuseoutletsabove cou lters.Damage to
item insurrounding area couldoccur.
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,Usecare in pluggingin tizevacuum.Thevacuum
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3. Once the cord is
removed, lock the -_-_'_"
cord into place by _=.
Locldng
forcingitintothe _,,_
locklngnotch on the _
body of the cord
hook as shown. t_
4. Plugthe cord into _)..........].......,_.
120voltoutletlocal.......
ed nearthefloor. :::::/i:!i::::::,"i_. / ]
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NOTE:TO reduce the riskof*eleCtricshock,thisvacu-:._:-.,:_
um cleanerhasa po{arizedplug,(one blade,iswider;iLil;!
thanthe other),Thisplug willfit!napolarizedoutlet::;;::;;:
onlyone way__,Ifthe plugdoes not fitfullyintheout-i,::T.:_:_
let,reversefi_eplug.Ifitstilldoes nofflt_:contacta;_!.:::::::./
qualifiedelectriciantoimtalithe properoutlet.DO, ,i.:/;
notchange the plug_!inany........way: :::
#t_"aci_nae_ _.__.,',
mango/:::_i: i: - •
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5. Place your foot on.th e pad afthe left rear of the
cleaner and pult back Onthe handleLUntit it releases
from its upright position,:,: ,.
o. With your left hand reach down and push the "ON-
OFF"switch to the right. The cleaner will now start,
To shut the cleaner "OFF" reach down and push the
switch to the left, Raising the handle up will catch the
handlesupport spring and holdthe handle in.the
upright position. :
PROPERHEIGHT......
:ONSOME!MODE I
Thiscleaner has four heights in which the nozzle can
i,be set up off the floor for the various surfaces you are
L-_itryingto clean, i i_-i:i: ii: ,_i:_'i/_,,__j_
::/Theheight adjust knob isonil,tfienozzleove_ti_e:light.
lens,The settingsare:HI_H, MED, LOW and EX L_W...
move it to the
desired setting.
Adjust cleaner
heights by refer-
ring to,.the chart
.be]o_ tomatch
"the type ofsur-
face tob e. _:_.'
• .cleaned:
HIGH:shag carpet, long pile; plush;scaffer rugs.:
.....MED: medium to long pile.
LOW:short or medium pile.
EXLOW:very low pile .... ..
Place unit in "HIGH" when using attachments to
prevent possible floor damage.
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ATTACHMENTS
DONOTplace handsor!eet undemeath the unit
whenir/_se_ngtheho_e.r lhe brus!!:,a_mbly begins
to mvolve rapidly whenthe vacuum isturned onand
isswitchedtoa carpet height setting.
Place the cleaner on a fiat surface, put the handle in
the upright position and move the height adjustment
to HIGH.
The attachments willfiton the hose orthewand. In
additionthedustingbrushwillalsofiton the crevice
tool.
The hose and wand can be pulled off the short hose
by grasping the cuff twisting and pulling up.
The attachments can be added to the hose ifthe
item to be cleaned isnot far from the cleaner The
!/hOSewUl expandl .....•i: i:::iiii::_ ii.i :i '::: :,_i:i,i_:i:i:i,i::_,i:!
!;iNOTE: When cleaner is_medontheh_ose wii_i.hav_ 0
:tendency to collapse due to suction of the _ie6n:eri::
If more reach isneeded the wand canbe attached
i: to the hose and ,the attachmentS con,be added to
i the wandiill ,:i-.. ; .: :_,:i:':_:__:-:,. _::::;':_:,:.,:..:::._
CAUTION
When.u_ng attachments,be carefulnotto over-
:extendthehose lengthwhenreaching.Tryingto
reach beyond thehose!_ch couldcause the
cleaner to tipover. o
ON SOMEMODELS: ::::
An extra wancl, without tabs, isincluded. Thisextra
wand can be added to the wand with tabs for extra
reach. Insert wand and twista quarter of aturn to
secure fit. _.... ' _ __"
tf the dusting brush Is being used and more distance
isneeded the crevice t0ol can be added to the i
wand and the dusting brush can be added to the
crevice tool. ;' "::,_:./
Ousti_ Brush "_CreviceTool .....................Wand .......
Returnthe hose and wand toitspositionon the short
hose and the attachmentstotheir,holders.
Attachmentsusedindirtyareas(under a
refrigerator)shouldnotbe usedonothersurfaces
untilthey are washed.Theycouldleave marks.
TTACHMENTUSECHART
I ...............
ATTACHMENT
CREVICETOOL
.....J
DUSTINGBRUSH
Between
Furniture* Cushions*
i
X
x
x
Drapes*
x
x
Stairs
X
X
Walls
X
X*Aiwaysclean
attachments
before using
on fabrics,
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Gather the cord,
'an d wrap!Riloosely
':_arOuhd the upper
hooks. ":"":"_iii.....
_"i_a dry,indobr _
, area,onthefloor .
with the handle _:
,:J:i_iprightp.oSitioi_.
EEEEEEEVAOUUMCARE
ALWAYSFOLLOWALLSAFETY
........PRECAUTIONSWHEN CLEANING-AND ._
:: SERVICINGTHEVACUUMCLEANER."_
WARNING
ElectricalShock
Wrappingthecord tOoflgh_flVputsstresson_"c_i
and can causecord damage__A:damagedcordIs
an electrical shock hazord and could .......
PelT,onalilnjun/ordamoge: _,: ::: ':i_ : : _:_i:
._E!_ca!,ShockOrPersonallnjuryHazord .:, . ";
! D!sc°nn_eleCmca! supplybefore_clr_ _ :_.:
Icxeantngme unit. Failure to do.so could resultin, .:_'
|electrical_ock orpersonalinjurylromclem_r t4zd-
denlystarting.

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CHANGING
t
WARNING! I
Unplugpower cord _
from electricaloutlet. I
TO REMOVEBAG:
OustCovet
Re/ease
Squeeze thedust
cover releaseand
pullforwardon the
.topof the dust
cover toremove
the cover.
lay cover
aside.
Cover
Grasp the dust bag
collar and pullgen -'_
-fly, carefully remov-
ing the dust bag.
Throw away the
used dust bag. Do
not reuse.
CAUTION
!:NEVERREUSEA
as carpet fmsheners,face powder, fine
soot,etc, can €!ogthebag and cau,_eitto burst
before itisfulLChar_e bag more often when
vacuumlt_! thesematetlals,
Checkfhe diff
tube and the
motor safety filler.
If either is
blocked, check
the Troubleshooft -
ing chart.
Oitt
TO REPLACEBAG:
Fold the safety
seal tab on the
new dust bag
away from the
opening that fits
on the dirt tube.
(NOTE: See page
3for Dust Bag #.)
Unfoldthe new
dustbag.
Insertthe .dust bag
onto the bag holder
completely by hold-
ing the bag collar
and pushing it onto
the dirt tube.
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