Kenmore 116.31675 User manual

Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
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Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo 116.31675
116.31722
116.31723
116.31732
116.32732
116.32733
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 seguridad antes del uso de
este producto,
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Part No. CO1ZBLD60UOO-8191703 Printed in U°SrAo

Before Using Your New Vacuum ...... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ,, •2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Parts and Features ................. 4
Assembly Instructions ................. 5-6
Operating Instructions ............. 6
Pile Height Selection and Setting .......... 7
Carpet/Bare Floor Selector ............ 7
Releasing the Handle ................. 8
ONtOFF Switch ................... 8
Attachments ....................... 8-10
Attachment Use Chart .............. 11
Vacuuming Tips ..................... 11
Performance Features ............ 12q3
Vacuum Cleaner Care ..................... 14
Vacuum Storage ....................... 14
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...... 14
Dust Bin Cleaning ...................... 15-16
Secondary Filter Cleaning ............. 16
Fiiter Changing/Cleaning ................... 17
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning 18-20
Clog Removal .......................... 21
Light Bulb Changing .................... 22
Agitator Servicing .................... 23
Agitator Assembly ..................... 23
Troubleshooting ............................ 24
Requesting Assistance Or Service ..... 25
Please read this guide.. It willhelp you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in
the safest and most effective way.
For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears store.
You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacu-
um's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore
vacuum°
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference..
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER
This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and includes only private household
vacuum cleaner use. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated and
maintained according to the owner's manual instructions, Sears will repair any defects in
material or workmanship free of charge.
This warranty excludes vacuum bags, belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are expendable parts
and become worn during normal use.
For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in
the United States.
This warranty applies only whilethis product is in use in the United States. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state..
Sears, Roebuck and Co., I)/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING
safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury
rsons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety
autions 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 recom-
mended attachments.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock -
Do not use outdoors or on wet sur-
faces.
Disconnect electrical supply before any
servicing or cleaning, Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or per-
sonal injury.
Always turn cleaner off before unplug-
ging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
If cleaner is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to
a Sears Service Center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord
as a handle, close door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or 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 by or
near children.
Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet
hands.
Do not put any objects into openings>
Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything
that may reduce air flow.,
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
Do not use cleaner without dust bin
and/or filters in place°
Always clean the dust bin after vacuum-
ing carpet cleaners or freshener, pow-
ders and fine dust. These products clog
the filters, reduce airflow and can cause
damage to the cleaner, Failure to clean
the dust bin could cause permanent
damage to the cleaner.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp
hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the clean-
er or dust bin
Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, match-
es, or hot ashes°
Do not use cleaner to pick up flamma-
ble or combustible liquids (gasoline,
cleaning fluids, perfumes, etco), or use
in areas where they may be present.
The fumes from these substances can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not put on chairs, tables, etc Keep
on floor.
You are responsible for making sure
that your vacuum cleaner is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly°
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your
cleaner is intended only for household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for
important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under
warning and caution symbols. Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow
any instructions given° WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, elec-
trical shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dan-
gers as personal injury and/or property damage.

Itisimportanttoknowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturesto assureitsproperandsafe
use_Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner.
Item
Primary Filter
Exhaust Filter
Headlight Bulb
Belt
Part No.
In U.S.
20-50722
'"2'0-86889
'2'0-5240
20-5275
Part No.
In Canada
20-50722C
20-86889C
20-40600
20-40096
Switch
Quick Release
Power
Primary Filter
Cleaning Knob
Dust Bin_
Release
Primary
Filter I
(Inside) !
Dust j
Nozzle Bin _
Cover
(Some Models)
Performance
Intdicator
(Some Models)
(inside)
Lower
Cord Hooks
Carry
Crevice
Tool
Telescoping
Wan
Combination
Brush
Handle
Release
Model/Serial
Numbers
He_ht
Ready.to-Use
Swivel Hose
Stretch Hose
Motor
Protector
Agitator
(Underneath)
Headlight
Floor Selector
Nozzle
Cover
Latch
Vozzle
Base
(Underneath)
Spare Belt
(Underneath Nozzle Cover,
Behind Height Adjust Assembly)
EXTENSION HOSE KITS
SOME MODELS
Extension Hose
SOME MODELS
__ Flo _-_- Adaptor
or BrushWand
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!WARNING ........................I
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not plug into the electrical sup-
ply until the assembly is complete.
Failure to do so could result in elec-
trical shock or injury.
Before assembling vacuum, check the
PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate
Repair Parts List° Use this list to verify that
you have received all the components of
your new Kenmore vacuum,
Remove the tape located below the dust
cover/filter cover on the motor case,
Tape
Attach
stretch
hose end to
nozzle as
shown.
#
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw located just below the
top edge of the back of the vacuum.
Position the handle as shown in the illustra-
tion below.
Slide the handle into the opening at the top
of the vacuum
Handle
Handle
Insert the screw so it passes through the
handle into the vacuum°
Begin to tighten the screw with your fingers.
It may be necessary to adjust the handle
slightly.

Usinga
screw-
driver,
tighten
the
screw.
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw
holes.
Do not operate the cleaner without
the screw in place.
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CORD ASSEMBLY
Make sure the quick release upper cord
hook is in the upright position, Remove the
wire tie from the power cord,
Lock the cord into
place by forcing it
into the locking
notch on the body of
the quick release
upper cord hook as
shown° This helps
keep the power cord
out from under the
vacuum cleaner agi _
tator_
Power
Wrap the power cord around the upper and
lower cord hooks and lock the power cord
plug onto the power cord.
Quick Reteas_
Upper Cord
Hook
Power
Cord
Lower
Cord
Hooks
HOW TO START
Quick Release
per Cord
k
Turn the quick
release upper
cord hook to
either side
and down to
release the
power cord.
Release the power cord plug from the
power cord and pull the cord off the quick
release upper cord hook, Check to be sure
the power cord is still locked into the lock in
the quick release upper cord hook.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug,
one blade is wider than the other.
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way, If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug,. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified technician to install the
proper outlet,. Do not change the plug in any
way.
Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor,
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
•DO NOT plug in if switch is in the
ON position. Personal injury or dam-
age could result.
°DO NOT use outlets above coun-
ters, Damage from cord to items in
surrounding area could occur.

To select a pile height setting:
Turn off cleaner. Select a pile height setting
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 settings are:
HIGH: shag carpet, long pile, plush, scatter
rugs.
MED: medium to long pileo
LOW: short to medium pile.
EX LOW: very low pile,
SOME MODELS
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet
underneath the unit when chang-
ing from the bare floor to the car-
pet pile height setting, The agita-
tor begins to revolve rapidly when
the vacuum is turned on and is in
the carpet setting.
Bare floor setting: Slide the carpet/bare
floor selector all the way back and down
toward the bottom of the nozzle until it locks
into place°
In this position the brush assembly does not
revolve° This setting should be used for
cleaning hardwood and tile floors and when
any attachments (tools) are used_
Carpet setting: Slide the selector all the
way forward and up to the carpet
position.
In this position the brush assembly will turn,.
When carpets are being cleaned the selec-
tor should be in this position°
Attention: Refer to your carpet manufac-
turers cleaning recommendations, Some
more delicate carpets may require that they
be vacuumed with the agitator turned off, to
prevent carpet damage.
CAUTION
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to
remain in one spot for any length of
time when the agitator is turning.
Damage to carpet may occur.
NOTE: For longer belt life, turn vacuum off
before moving selector. Failure to do so can
cause the belt to rub on the selector shaft
and may result in the belt becoming hot and
creating a burning rubber smell
Carpet!Bare
Floor Selector
\
To Bare Floor
Position
To Carpet
Position

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 MOUNTED
Ha
Release
Pedal
To start the vacuum cleaner, slide the
On/Off switch from the OFF position to the
ON position_ To stop the vacuum cleaner,
slide the On/Off switch to the OFF position.
Crevice
TooI.._,,,,.,,,_
Telescoping
Wand __._
Dusting
Brush
Combination
Brush J
Identify each of the attachments shown
above.
TO USE ATTACHMENTS
Place the carpet/bare floor selector in the
bare floor setting by rotating the selector
back and down to the bare floor setting°
See CARPET/BARE FLOOR SELECTOR
section.
When returning the bare floor selector to
the carpet setting, use caution as the selec-
tor can move quickly to that setting due to
tension created by the belt.
Remove the lower end of the stretch hose
from the cleaner by grasping the hose col-
lar, twisting and pulling straight out. The
attachments can now be added to the hose.
NOTE: The motor protector may open
when using attachments or when cleaning
new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the
attachments themselves or by new carpet
fuzz filling the dust bin quickly. See the
TROUBLESHOOTING section.
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.
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The attached
hose swivels to
make cleaning
easier in every
direction° Swivel
Remove the
hose from the
hose clip by
pulling
straight out.
TELESCOPING WAND WITH
SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE
SOME MODELS
Remove the
Crevice telescoping
Tool wand from
its storage
Telescoping position.
Wand
Remove the crevice tool from its storage
position in the wand°Turn the locking ring to
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.
Suction
Control Slide
Wand
,_Upper
Wand
Align the tabs on the extension wand with
the "J" slots in the hose. Push the wand into
the hose and twist to the right to lock.
To achieve maximum reach
with the attachments, Hose-
add the crevice tool to
the end of the suction
wand by inserting Control
and twisting
Wand_
The dusting
brush or the
combination
brush may be
attached
directly to the
wand or
placed on the
end of the crevice toot.
TO OPERATE SUCTION
CONTROL SLIDE
Telescoping Wand
When using attachments for cleaning
draperies, small rugs with tow pile and other
delicate items, twist the suction control slide
to the open position, This will reduce suction
for ease of cleaning, suction
Control
The slide is Slide
located on the
telescoping wand,
close to the hose.
NOTE: Return suction control slide to the
closed position for normal cleaning,.
;AUTION
When using attachments, be careful
not to overextend the stretch hose
when reaching. Trying to reach
beyond the hose stretch capability
could cause the cleaner to tip over.
Make sure the carpet/bare floor selec-
tor is in the bare floor position.
Damage to the floor surface may
occur if the carpet setting is used.
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TO STORE ATTACHMENTS
Remove dusting brush or combination
brush, Snap into appropriate storage Ioca-
tiono
Remove crevice tool from the wand by twist-
ing_ Lay aside°
Remove the extension wand from the hose.
Twist the wand to the left and pull it away
from the hose en&
Upper
Wand
Unlock the wand by turning the wand lock-
ing ring to the UNLOCK position,
Slide the lowerwand into the upper wand.
Turn the wand locking ring to the LOCK
position.
Place the crevice tool down into the com-
pressed wand° Snap into the appropriate
storage location.
Reinsert the hose fully into the opening on
the nozzle base from which it was removed,
Press firmly to assure connection.
DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner
around the room by the hose.
Property damage could result.
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EXTENSION HOSE
SOME MODELS
Some models include an extra hose which
connects to the stretch hose on the vacuum
for a longer cleaning reach.
Unit Hose _Extension Hose
Insert the two tabs on the end of the
extension hose into the two "J" shaped slots
on the unit hose and twist to connect,,
At! attachments and the telescoping wand
can be attached to the open end of the
hose_
FLOOR BRUSH AND WAND
SOME MODELS
Some models have an extra brush and wand
for cleaning bare floors,. Twist one end of the
adaptor into the floor brush and the other
end into the straight wan& Connect the
straight wand to the telescopic wand and
then to the vacuum hose or extension hose.
Floor Brush -----_
0_ _____J
Wand -_ Adaptor _
When using the regular hose or with
the extension hose attached, the
cleaner should be on a solid surface
on the same level or below the level
of the user's feet. DO NOT use the
hoses when the cleaner is above the
level of the user's feet.
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CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT Furniture*
DUSTING BRUSH <_
CREVICE TOOL ¢;_
COMBINATION BRUSH
Handi-Mate Jr.® _ x
*Always clean attachments before using on fabrics,
X
X
X
Between
Cushions*
x
Drapes*
X
X
Stairs
X
X
x
Walls
X
Carpet edges
Guide either side or the front of the nozzle
along a baseboard. The full width agitator
brushes help remove dirt at carpet edges,
Stairs
Put handle in full upright position. Place the
carpet/bare floor selector in the bare floor
position° Use the crevice tool or fabric
brush, Set the On/Off switch to ON.
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if vacuum cleaner is
placed on stairs. If it falls, personal
injury or property damage could
result.
For best clean-
ing results, keep
the airflow pas-
sage clear,,
Occasionally,
check each of
the areas indi-
cated for clogs.
Unplug the
cleaner from the
outlet before
checking.
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MOTOR PROTECTION
SYSTEM
Thermal Protector
This vacuum has a thermal protector which
automatically trips to protect the vacuum
from overheating. If a clog prevents the
normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal
protector turns the motor off automatically to
allow the motor to cool in order to prevent
possible damage to the vacuum During this
time the headlight remains ono
To correct problem: If this occurs, turn the
vacuum off and unplug the power cord from
the outlet to allow the vacuum to cool and
the thermal protector to reset° Check for
and remove clogs, if necessary. Also
check and clean/replace any clogged
filters. Wait approximately thirty (30)
minutes and plug the vacuum in and turn
back on to see if the motor protector has
reset.The motor protector will not reset if
the vacuum is not turned off even if the
vacuum has cooled down.
Motor Protector
This vacuum has a motor protector by-
pass valve which automatically opens to
provide cooling air to the motor when a
clog prevents the normal
flow of air to the motor. If
the by-pass valve opens
to prevent motor
overheating and possible
damage to the vacuum,
you will notice a change
of sound as air rushes
through the valve
opening. Motor
Protector
NOTE: Do not block motor protector.
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING chart_
NOTE: The motor protector may open
when using attachments or when cleaning
new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the
attachments themselves or by new carpet
fuzz filling the dust bin quickly_ See the
TROUBLESHOOTING section.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
SOME MODELS
When the unit is running with normal air
flow, the light on the performance indicator
is off. The light comes on whenever the
airflow becomes blocked. If that occurs,
check the dust bin, clean/replace clogged
filters, and check other possible clog
locations shown in CLOG REMOVAL°
To correct
problem:
See the
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
chart
NOTE: The
light may
also come on
when using
attachments,
due to
reduced
airflow
through the
attachment.
NOTE: In some cases, the performance
indicator light may not come on if the
motor protector has opened_
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DIRT SENSOR
SOME MODELS
The electronic dirt sensor is a feature which
will detect particles as they pass through the
vacuum cleaner.
The dirt sensor indicators and sensor
sensitivity switch are located on the front of
the switch cover.
A red light indicates dirt is being picked up
by the cleaner° A green light indicates most
of the dirt has been picked up by the
cleaner.
OPERATION
As you vacuum, the red indicator light wilt
come on and stay on as long as the sensor
detects a high concentration of particles
passing through the cleaner.
The green light indicates that most of the
cleaning is complete.
The sensor switch allows you to select the
sensitivity of the dirt sensor. The switch can
be set to HI (+) or LO (-) sensitivity
Set the sensor switch to the HI (+) position
when:
• Cleaning bare floors°
° Cleaning carpet with low pile height.
Set the sensor switch to the LO (-) position
when:
•Cleaning heavily soiled areas.
•Cleaning carpet with deep pile.
• Cleaning new carpets.
Even with the sensor switch in the LO (-)
position, the dirt sensor will detect carpet
fuzz, especially on new carpet, which may
cause the red light to remain on longer than
expected.
Sensor
Sensitivity
Switch
/
!WARNING
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.
TO CLEAN DIRT SENSOR OPTICS
The dirt sensor optics consist of two optic
celts located inside the dust bin port.
Occasionally, it may become necessary to
clean the two optic cells to assure
maximum performance. It is
recommended the optic cells be cleaned:
•When the red light stays on
continuously°
•When the green light stays on
continuously.
• When dirt or dust adheres to the
optic cells.
• Whenever the dust bin is cleaned,
To clean the sensor, wipe the optic cells with
a soft, dry cloth. Never use cleaners or
liquids as they can help speed the recoating
of the optic cells and make it necessary to
clean them much sooner than normal. The
dirt sensor area can be reached by
removing the dust bin.
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Always follow all safety precautions when
cleaning and servicing the vacuum
cleaner. . WARNING
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.
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Gather the cord and wrap it loosely around
the upper and lower cord hooks.
Store the cleaner
in a dry, indoor
area, on the floor
with the handle
locked in the
upright
position°
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Wrapping the cord too tightly puts
stress on the cord and can cause
cord damage. A damaged cord is an
electrical shock hazard and could
ilcause Personal injury or damage.
Unplug cord from wall outlet.
Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that
has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid
detergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe
dry after cleaning. DO NOT drip water on
cleaner.
Wash attachments in warm soapy water,
rinse and air dry. Do not clean in dish-
washer.
CAUTION
Do not use attachments if they wet.
Attachments used in dirty areas,
such as under a refrigerator, should
not be used on other surfaces until
they are washed.They could leave
marks.
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Always empty the dust bin when dirt
level reaches the "MAX FILL" line.
TO REMOVE DUST BIN:
wARNING ...................
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Always unplug power cord from elec-
trical outlet before performing any
service on vacuum.
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Lift dust bin Release _-_-_/
release handle Handle _'_._ .....
located at the top --_ 3
of the dust bin. Dust _
Bin
Pull the handle
forward and lift
dust bin up and
out of the vacu-
um cleaner..
Every time dust bin
is removed, rotate
cleaning knob on
top of dust bin at
least two complete
revolutions to clean
filter and maintain
cleaning perfor-
manGe.
Cleaning
Port __ lI [II
Filter_____._._
Remove any
clogs that
might be
located in the
dust bin port
or the sec-
ondary filter_
TO EMPTY DUST BIN:
Turn This Direction Closed
To Open For Emptying (For Use)
Open
(For Emptying)
Rotate dust bin lid assembly counterclock-
wise as indicated on the lid and lift off.
Pour dust bin contents
into a trash container.
TO CLEAN PRE-FILTER:
Certain types
of household
dirt may stick
to the pre-
filter. For
maximum
performance,
remove any
build-up on the
pre-filter_
_,_F Filter
Cover
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TO REPLACE DUST BIN:
Turn This Direction Open
To Close For Use (For Emptying)
Closed
(For Use)
Replace dust bin lid assembly by placing
back on dust bin with the marks on the lid
aligned as shown under Open (For
Emptying) on the back of the dust bin.
Rotate lid clockwise while pressing down-
ward so marks align as shown above Close
(For Use) as above.
Check secondary filter frequently and clean
when dirty.
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Place dust bin "'=" "-"_=__'__-_
back into vacuum
cleaner by insert-
ing the bottom first
and tilt back with
the dust bin han-
dle raised.
Dust Bin
Release
Handle --
Dust
Bin--
Lower the dust
bin handle to lock
dust bin in place_
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate the cleaner without
the motor safety filter. Be sure the
filter is properly installed to prevent
motor failure and/or electrical
shock.
Always unplug power cord from
electrical outlet before performing
any service on vacuum.
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SECONDARY FILTER
FOAM
Remove the dust bin as outlined in the
DUST BiN CLEANING section.
Remove secondary filter from vacuum
cleaner.
Secondary I
Filter
Wash the secondary filter in warm soapy
water, rinse and dry thoroughly by squeez-
ing the filter in your hand and letting it air
dry,
DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.
DO NOT install damp.
Replace dry secondary filter. Ensure filter is
properly installed over filter opening.
Replace the dust bin as outined in the
DUST BiN CLEANING section°
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug power cord from electrical
outlet. Do not operate the cleaner
without the primary or exhaust fil-
ters. Be sure the filters are properly
installed to prevent motor failure
and/or electrical shock.
PRIMARY FILTER
The filter CANNOT be washed as it will
lose its dust trapping ability.
Check primary filter frequently and clean
when dirty°
TO REMOVE PRIMARY FILTER:
Remove the dust bin and dust bin lid
assembly as outlined in the DUST BIN
CLEANING section.
Remove fit-
ter cover
by pushing
in at tabs
located
beneath
handle
hinges,
and lifting
off_
__ Filter
Cover
Tab
DUST BIN LID ASSEMBLY
Filter
Handle
Filter
TO REPLACE PRI-
MARY FILTER
Replace filter and
rotate it until handle
drops into the slots.
Check sliders and
remove any obstruc-
tions
Grasp filter handle
and lift ouL
Clean primary filter
by gently tapping
over a trash con-
tainer.
Slots
/ Filter
Cover Replace dust bin
lid by snapping
into place with
handle hinges
aligned to tabs,
Replace the dust bin as outined in the
DUST BIN CLEANING section.
EXHAUST FILTER
HEPA
The exhaust filter cartridge must be
replaced when dirty, It should be replaced
regularly depending on use conditions_ The
filter CANNOT be washed as it will lose
its dust trapping ability.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for the
exhaust filter part number
Press inward on
each side of
exhaust filter
cover and pull
out to remove
from vacuum
cleaner.
Exhaust
Press
Inward
Exhaust Remove the
exhaust filter car-
tridge.
Replace the exhaust filter
cartridge, carefully posi-
tioning it so that it fits into
the motor cover. The grey
edge of the filter should
be facing away from the
operator. Push only on fil-
ter cartridge frame, not on
filter itself.
Replace the exhaust filter cover by placing
tabs in slots and pushing in until cover
snaps into place°
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F, wARNING ..............
Electrical Shock Or 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.
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Frequently check and remove hair, string
and tint build-up in the brush area_ If build-
up becomes excessive, follow the steps
below.
TO REMOVE BELT
Disconnect power cord from electrical out-
let.
Carpet/Bare
Floor Selector Place the
carpet/bare
floor selec-
tor in the
carpet posi-
_To Carpet tion and
Position lower han-
dle to tay
_, vacuum flat.
Latches
Slide latches
outward and
remove noz- Nozzk
zle cover. Cover
Agitator
Cover
Furniture
Guard
Retainer
Unfasten the
furniture
guard retain-
ers from the
posts on both
sides of the
agitator
cover,
Depress tabs on
rear of agitator
cover and rotate
forward to
release from the
nozzle body
The light bulb socket assembly does not
have to be removed. Lay the agitator cover
over to the side out of the way.
Belt Spare
Belt
Position hands on the agitator. If the belt is
still attached to the agitator, there will be
tension on the agitator. Carefully lift the right
end of the agitator and then the left end°
NOTE: It may be necessary to pull the edge
of the furniture guard out of the way to allow
the ends of the agitator to be removed easily
Remove the belt from the motor drive shaft.
A spare belt is provided. See above illustra-
tion for location of spare belt. You may keep
a spare belt in this location any time.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Be careful when removing the agita-
tor as the belt tension is high.
Failure to do so could result in per-
sonal injury from the agitator releas-
ing quickly and snapping away.
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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
the belt is chan eged.
The agitator must be cleaned according to
the following schedule:
Vacuum Use
HEAVY
(used daily)
MODERATE
(used 2-3 times/week)
Clean Agitator
every week
every month
LIGHT
(used 1 time/week) every 2 months
Remove any dirt or debris in the belt path
area or in the agitator area.
Exploded View -Agitator
Assembly
End l
Cap Belt End
Pulley Cap
(
End Cap
Carefully remove
the brush end
caps and remove
any string or
debris located on
the agitator
assembly, end
caps or agitator
shaft.
NOTE: Replace the end caps. See the
exploded view for correct assembly.
TO REPLACE BELT
Make sure that the carpet/bare floor selec-
tor is in the carpet position.
Loop the new belt on the motor shaft°
II Motor
Shaft
Belt New
Pulley Belt
Carpet/Bare Floor
Selector Shaft
BELT ROUTING
Correct Routing of Belt
(Selector in Carpet Position)
Agit_'_-M_Ti:r Fl°orPeda'
Carpet/Bare Floor Shaft
Selector Shaft
Incorrect Routing of Belt
(Belt on Selector Shaft)
Incorrect Routing of Belt
(Selector in Bare Floor Position)
/" " , Carpet/Bare
I' \, ['}Floor Pedal
f"k
Agitator Belt Carpet/Bare Floor
Selector Shaft
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NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
belt number.
Loop the other end of the belt on the belt
pulley on the agitator.
Insert the agitator by placing the rounded
portion of the end cap down into the slot in
the nozzle base.
NOTE: It may be necessary to hold the fur-
niture guard out of the way in order to allow
proper insertion of the agitator into the noz-
zle base,,
Agitator Nozzle
Base
Furniture End Base
Guard Cap Slot
NOTE: Care must be taken due to the belt
tension during reassembly.
Press firmly,
checking to
see that
each end is
completely
inserted.
Check to see that the belt is centered on
the belt pulley, Turn the agitator with your
fingers to see that it turns freely.
To re-attach
the agitator
cover, insert
the six (6)
tabs into the
six slots
along the
front edge of
the nozzle
base_ Tabs/
Slots
Lower the agitator cover to its original posi-
tion. After positioning the agitator cover,
push forward on the two (2) locking tabs in
order to ensure that they are securely in
place.
Re-fasten the
furniture
guard retain-
ers to the
posts on both
sides of the
agitator
cover, Agitator
Cover
Furniture
Guard
Retainer
NOTE: If the agitator cover is not installed
correctly, you may experience a loss of per-
formance and possible agitator vibration,
et&
Headlight _
Wire t =___
_/ Lock Tabs _*
I _ Securely In
Make sure the headlight wires are hJcked
securely in place_
Replace
the nozzle
cover and
secure the
latches,
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