Kenmore 116.32923 User manual

Owner's Manual

Manual Del Propietario

Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo 116.33922

116.32923

CAUTION:

Road and followall

safety and operating

instructionsbefore first

use of this product.

CUIDADO:

Lea y siguo todas las

instruccionos de operaci6n

y seguridad antes del uso do

este producto.

Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.seam.com

Part No. CO1ZCDBOOUOO-KCO1ZCDBZ(_U_ Printed in U.S.A.

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Before Using Your New Vacuum ...... 2

Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty.., 2

Important Safety Instructions ......... 3

Upright Vacuum Cleaner Parts and

Features ........................... 4

Assembly Instructions ............. 5-8

Operating Instructions ............... 6

Releasingthe Handle ................. 7

ON/OFF Switch ..................... 7

Pile HeightSelectionand Setting ........ 7

AgitatorOn/Off Selector .............. 8

Attachments ..................... 8-10

AttachmentUse Chart ............... 11

Vacuuming Tips ................... 11

Performance/Safety Features .... 12-13

Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 14

Vacuum Storage .................... 14

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...... 14

Dust Bag Changing ................. 15

Filter Changing .................... 16

Light Bulb Changing ................. 17

Agitator Cleaning ................... 17

Clog Removal ..................... 18

Troubleshooting .................... 19

RequesSng Assistance Or Sen/ice. back page

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Please read this guide. It will help 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 vacuum'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 Kenmere

vacuum.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Keep thisbook and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for futurereference.

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 while this 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., DI817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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 precau-

tions 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 surfaces.

Disconnect electrical supply before any

servicing or cleaning. Failure to do so

could result in elecmcal shock or person-

al injury.

Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.

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 outdoors, or

dropped into water, return it to a Sears

Servnce 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 notin use ano

Demre 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

movmg parts.

The hose contains electrical wires. Do

not use when damaged or punctured.

Avoid picking up sharp objects.

Always turn off appliance before con-

necting or disconnecting either hose or

motorized nozzle.

Do not use cleaner without dust bag

and/or filters in place.

Always change the dust bag after vacu-

uming carpet cleaners or freshener, pow-

ders and fine dust. These products clog

the bag, reduce airflow and can cause

the bag to burst. Failure to change bag

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 cleaner

or dust bag.

Do not pick up anything that is buming

or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,

or hot ashes.

Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable

or combustible liquids (gasoline cleaning

fluids, perfumes, etc.), 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 any-

one 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 warn-

ing and caution symbols. Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any

instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electrical

shock, bums and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as

)ersonal injury and/or property damage.

Itis important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and safe

use. Review these before using your cleaner.

Item Part No. Part No.

In U.S. In Canada

Dust Bag 20-50690 20-50690C

Headlight Bulb 20-5248 20-5248C

Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C

Motor Safety Filter 20-86884 20-86884C

Bag Cover

Quick Release

Upper

Power-Mate Jr.® Cord

BaG

Exhaust

Filter Cover

Re/ease

F-.xheustRl_r

Switch

Dirt Sensor

(Some

ModeL,)

Per_ance

Indicator

(Some

Models)

Agitator

On/Off

Selector

Lower

Carry

Crevice

Tool

Telescoping

Headlight

Release

Pedal

Dusting

Comblna tion

Brosh

Handle

Release

Peda

Model/Serial

Numbers

-Stretch Hose

Motor

Protector

Agitator

(Underneath)

EXTENSION HOSE KITS

SOME MODELS

Bonus Hose

SOME

MODELS

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iWARNING

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.

_ emove the

tape located

below the dust

covedfilter cover

on the motor

case,

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.

Slide the handle into the opening at the top

of the vacuum.

Handle

Screw

Hole

Insert the screw so it passes through the

handle into the vacuum. 1

Begin to tighten the screw with your fingers.

It may be necessary to adjust the handle

slightly.

Using a screwdriver

tighten the screw.

Do not overtighten.

Overtightening could strip the screw

holes.

Do not operate the cleaner without

the screw in place.

CORD ASSEMBLY

Make sure the quick release upper cord

hock 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

agitator.

Locldn;

Power

UpperCord

Hook

Cord

Lower

Cord

Hook_

Wrap the power cord around the upper and

lower cord hooks and lock the power cord

plug onto the power cord.

POWER-MATE JR.@

For operation of Power-Mate Jr.@ see

seperate owners manual

Power-Ma

Tab

Latch

-Caddy

TO INSERT POWER-MATE JR ®

Place the rear of the Power-Mate Jr®into

the caddy.

Rotate the Power-Mate Jr.® back until it

snaps into place.

TO REMOVE POWER-MATE JR. ®

Lift up on the latch and rotote Power-

Mate Jr.®out of the caddy.

HOW TO START

Re_ase

Upper Cord

Hook

1. Turn the

quick release

upper cord

hook clock-

wise to

release the

power cord.

2. 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.

3. Check to see if the cleaner has bag

installed. See DUST BAG CHANGING.

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 aqualified technician to install the

proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any

way.

4. Plug the potadzed power cord into a120

Volt outlet located near the floor.

5. To replace cord,turn upper hookcounter-

clockwise pointingup, then wrap cord.

WARNING I

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.

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 will not rotate if the vacu-

um cleaner is in the upright position. Handle

Re/ease

Pedal

HANDLE MOUNTED

SOME MODELS

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.

Note: This switch operates the suction

motor only. For the agitator to rotate, the

agitator On/Off selector must be in the ON

position and the handle must be released

from the upright position.

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.

Slide the adjustment lever to the correct set-

ting.

There are four (4) pile height settings on the

vacuum. Use the LOW setting for most car-

pets and bare floor cleaning (with agitator

OFF), and the HIGH setting for very long

pile carpets like shag carpet, scatter rugs,

etc. Use the other settings as needed for

carpet heights in-between.

Height

Adjustment

Lever

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.

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OFF Position: Step on the back half of the

pedal to tum off the agitator for use on bare

floors.

In the OFF position, the agitator does not

rotate. This setting should be used for

cleaning hardwood and tile floors.

Note: The light will remain on when vacu-

uming with the agitator in the OFF Position.

provided the vacuum is not fully upright.

ON Position: Step on the front half of the

pedal to turn on the agitator for use on car-

peting.

In the ON position, the agitator 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.

Personal Injury Hazard

DO NOT place hands or feet under-

neath the unit when changing the

Agitator On/Off Selector to the On

position. The agitator begins to

revolve rapidly.

Cr_vlce

Tool

Dust/ng

Combination

Hose

Collar

Identify each of the attachments shown

above.

TO USE ATTACHMENTS

Remove the lower end of the stretch hose

from the cleaner by grasping the hose col-

lar, press release button and pull 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 attach-

ments themselves or by new carpet fuzz fill-

ing the bag quickly. See the

TROUBLESHOOTING section.

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.

The attached

hose swivels to

make cleaning

easier in every Hoee

direction, ctlp

Remove the

hose from the

hose clip by

pulling straight

out.

TELESCOPING WAND WITH

SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE

SOME MODELS

-CteW=e Remove

Tool the tele-

scoping

wand from

Wand its storage

position

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.

Lower_ Su_on

k _'_\ coc_Jng_ng I

'_nlock "_-_ 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, add the

crevice tool to the end of the

wand by inserting and

twisting slightly. Hose-

Suction

Control

Wand,

Crevice

Tool

•Raised U

When using the dusting brush or the com-

bination brush, they may be attached

directly to the wand or placed on the end of

the crevice tool.

DusUng Brush Wand

(Some Models)

Comblna_on _t,_ I1_

Br_h (Some \ I l

Models) _.J Brush

TO OPERATE SUCTION CON-

TROL SLIDE

Telescoping Wand

When usingattachments for cleaning

draperies, small rugs with low pileand other

delicate items, twist the suction control slide

to the open position. This lever is located on

the telescoping wand, close to the hose.

This will reduce suction for ease of cleaning.

Note: Return

suction control

slide to the closed

position for

normal cleaning.

Suet/on

Control

Slide

CAUTION

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.

TO STORE ATTACHMENTS

Remove dusting brush or combination

brush. Snap into appropriate storage location.

Remove crevice tool from the wand by

twisting. Lay aside.

Remove the extension wand from the hose.

Twist the wand to the left and pull from the

hose end.

Upper

Wand

Unlock the wand by turning the wand lock-

ing ring to the UNLOCK position.

Slide the lower wand 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 lower body from which it was removed.

Press firmly to assure connection.

ECAUTION

DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner

around the room by the hose.

Property damage could result.

EXTENSION HOSE

SOME MODELS

Some models include an extra hose which

connects to the stretch hose on the vacuum

for a longer cleaning reach.

Bonus

Release

Electrical

Connection

Hose

Connect bonus hose to extension hose by

pressing together. Make sure electrical

connections are pressed firmly together.

To disconnect press release button on

hose and pull apart.

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.

POWER-MATE JR.®

When attaching Power-Mate Jr.® to

extension hose press together and align

electrical connections.

Power-Mate Jr.® __:_

Releasi__

_-- Electrical

Connectors

To disconnect press release button on

hose and pull apart.

lCAUTION

DO NOT connect Power-Mate Jr.® to

electrified hose with power to vacu-

um ON. ALWAYS unplug before con-

necting powered attachments.

CAUTION

DO NOT leave the Power-Mate Jr.®

running in one spot for any length

of time. Damage to carpet may

occur.

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CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT

DUSTING BRUSH <_

CREVICE TOOL

COMBINATION BRUSH _lb

Power-Mate Jr.®

Furniture*

Between

Cushions* Drapes*

Stairs

x x

*Always clean attachmentsbefore usingon fabrics.

For best clean-

Walls

Pivoting

Brushes

Carpet edges

Guide either side or

the front of the noz-

zle along abase-

board. The pivoting

brushes help

remove dirt at car-

pet edges.

Stairs

Put handle in full upright position. Agitator

stops rotating. Use the crevice tool or fabric

brush. Set the On/Off switch to ON and

move the Agitator On/Off selector to the

OFF position.

Personal Injury Hazard

Use care if vacuum cleaner is

placed on stairs, If it falls, personal

injury or property damage could

result.

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.

MOTOR PROTECTION

SYSTEM

Motor Protector

This vacuum has a motor protector by-pass

valve which automatically opens to provide

cooling air to the suction 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.

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

bag quickly. See the

TROUBLESHOOTING

section.

Motor

Protector

Note: Do not block motor protector.

Thermal Protector

This vacuum has a thermal protector which

automatically tdps 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 on.

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 reseL Check for

and remove clogs, if necessary. Also

check and 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.

AGITATOR OVERLOAD

PROTECTOR

The agitator has

built-in protection

against motor

damage should the

agitator jam. If the

agitator slows down

or stops, the agitator

overload protector

shuts off the agitator.

The suction motor

will continue to run.

Agitator Over/oad

Reset Button

To correct problem: Tum off and unplug

vacuum, remove obstruction, then press

reset button.

To reset: Push in the agitator overload

protector button.

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 disposable dust bag, motor safety

filter and 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.

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 will

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.

!TV."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

cells located inside the bag holder.

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 bag is changed.

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 cover and the dust bag.

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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

up, .u.t

positron.

EWARNING

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

cause personal injury or damage.

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Unplug cord from wall outlet. DO NOT drip

water on cleaner.

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.

To reduce static electricity and dust build-

up, wipe outer surface of cleaner and

attachments.

Wash attachments in warm soapy water,

rinse and air dry. Do not clean in dish-

washer.

Do not use attachments if they are

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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TO REMOVE DUST BAG

!r._._WARNING

Always unplug power cord from

electrical outlet before performing

any service on vacuum.

Pull out on the

bag cover release

located near the

top of the bag

cover.

Bag Cover

Bag

Grasp the dust bag

collar and pull gently,

carefully removing .J_

the dust bag. /

Throw away the used

dust bag.

Pull the bag

cover forward

and lift up.

Remove and lay

aside.

Dust

Bag

Do not reuse.

-ll=e/./o/de. Check the bag

holder and the

motor safety fil-

ter. If either is

blocked, check

_f_e/ TROUBLE-

R_=- SHOOTING

i CAUTION

NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very

fine materials, such as carpet fresh°

ener, face powder, fine dust, plaster,

soot, etc. can clog the bag and

cause it to burst before it is full.

Change bag more often when vacu-

uming these materials.

TO REPLACE DUST BAG

Unfold the new

dust bag. Fold

the safety seal

tab on the new

dust bag away

from the open-

ing that tits on

the bag holder.

NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for

bag number.

Insert the dust bag

_t onto the bag holder

completely by hold-

ing the bag collar.

t Place the dust bag

collar into position.

Tuck the bag

behind each of the Bag

four bag retention Re_o,

Corner

comer flaps shown Ft_

here. Be sure the

bottom and sides

of the dust bag are

completely within

bag cavity prior to

replacing the bag

cover.

Position the bag

cover so its posi-

tioning tabs fit

into the body

positioning tab

slots.

Close the bag

Cover.

You will hear a

distinct snap

when cover is

securely closed.

Check to see that the dust bag is fully

enclosed in the bag cover,

Check motor safety filter frequently and

change when dirty.

IWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug power cord from electrical

outlet, 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,

Remove the dust bag as outlined in the

DUST BAG CHANGING section.

MOTOR SAFETY FILTER

ELECTROSTATIC

1. The filter must be

replaced when dirty.

It should be replaced Motor

regularly depending

on use conditions.

The filter CANNOT

be washed as it will

lose its dust trap-

ping ability.

Note: See PARTS AND FEATURES for

motor safety filter number.

Motor

2. If the filter, locat-

ed in the bottom of

the bag cavity, is

dirty, remove it by

pulling forward out

from under the

ribs.

3. Replace the

filter, smooth

side up, by slid-

ing it back into Motor

place under the

fibs in the bag

cavity.

Replace the bag as outlined in the DUST

BAG CHANGING section.

EXHAUST FILTER

HEPA

IWARNING

Do not operate without exhaust

filter.

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 number.

Slide the

exhaust filter

cover release

down. Pull out

on exhaust filter

cover to remove

from bag cover.

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II II/

F__=u=t Plll\ll I

Bag

Exhaust

Remove the

exhaust filter car-

tridge from the bag

cover.

Replace the exhaust

filter cartridge, care- Bag

COVe'---=

fully positioning it so

that it fits into the bag Exhaust

cover. The grey edge FIA_-

of the filter should

be facing away from

the operator. Push

only on filter cartridge

frame, not on filter itseff.

Exhaust F//tor

Cover, Replace the

exhaust filter

cover and

secure the

latch by push-

ing it upward.

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._1 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.

TO REMOVE LIGHT BULB

Disconnect power cord from electrical out-

let.

Pry light lens

out at slot in

rear as shown

on both sides.

Rotate lens up

and lift off.

Slots

CAUTION

Do not use a bulb rated over 9W

(13V). During extended use, heat

from the bulb could overheat sur-

rounding plastic parts.

Remove the

light bulb by

pulling

straight out. To Release

To replace

the light bulb,

carefully

insertfully

into slot.

Note: See PARTS AND FEATURES for

bulb number.

._ CAUTION

Do not plug in or turn on until the

vacuum is completely reassembled.

To replace light

lens, place tabs

at front of lens

into slots. Rotate

lens down and

snap into place.

To maintain efficient cleaning, the agitator

must be kept free of carpet pile, stdng, or

hair build-up. After every 7 to 10 uses,

unplug and turn vacuum over and check

agitator for stdng and hair build-up.

Use a scissors to remove any build-up

entangled around the agitator.

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Always follow all safety precautions when

cleaning and servicing the vacuum

cleaner.

EWARNING

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.

If the cleaner does not seem to have ade-

quate suction, first check if the dust bag is

full or if a filter is clogged. See DUST BAG

CHANGING and FILTER CHANGING

If the bag and filter areas are free of clogs,

check the hose area. Remove the lower end

of the stretch hose from the cleaner by

grasping the hose collar, twisting, and

pulling straight out.

Stretch

HoseIn

and Out

Plug in the

vacuum and

turn it on.

Stretch the

hose to max-

imum length

and then

allow the

hose to

retum to its

storage

length.

Re-insert the hose into the opening on the

lower body from which it was removed.

Press firmly to assure connection.

Hose

Collar

WARNING

If the bag and filter areas and the hose

areas are free of clogs, disconnect the hose

from the nozzle pipe and check the nozzle

pipe for clogging. Clean the agitator accord-

ing to the instructions in the AGITATOR

CLEANING section.

Return the cleaner to the upright position

before plugging into an electrical outlet.

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Review this chart to find do-it*yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service

needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed by an

authorized service representative.

to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

Cleaner won't run.

Poor job of dirt

pick-up.

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1. Unpluggedat wall outlet. 1. Plug in firmly, pushOn/Off switchto

2. Trippedcircuit breaker/blown fuse

at householdservice panel•

3. On/Off switch not turned ON

4. Thermal protector tripped

1. Full or clogged dust bag.

2. Wrong pile height setting.

3. Worn agitator,

4. Clogged nozzle or bag holder.

5. Clogged hose.

6. Hole in hose.

Reset circuit breaker er replacefuse.

PushOn/Off switchto ON.

A!low vacuumtocoot,thenreset

Thermalprotector (page 12).

1. Change bag, (page 15).

2. Adjust setting,(page 7).

3. Take to your nearest Sears

Sen/ice Center.

4. CheckCLOG REMOVAL, (page 18)

S. Checkfor clogs, (page 18).

6. Take to your nearest Sears

Service Center

Inserthosefully, (page 10).

Check for clogs,(page 18).

Change filters, (page 16)

7. Hosenot insertedfully. 7.

8. Motor protection systemactivated. 8.

9. Dirty filters. 9.

Cleaner picks up 1. Wrong pile heightsetting. 1. Adjust setting, (page 7).

moveable rugs or

pushes too hard.

Light won't work. 1. Burnedout lightbulb. 1. Change lightbulb, (page 17).

Agitator does not turn. 1. Agitator On/Off selectorin 1. Move selector tothe ON position.

OFF position. (page 8).

2. Handlein full uprightposition. 2. Move handlefrom uprightposition

(page 7),

3Agitator Overload tdpped. 3. ResetAgitator Overload (page 12).

4. Thermal protectorkipped. 4. Allow vacuumto cool,then reset

Thermal protector(page 12),

t. Fullor clnggeddust bag. 1. Change bag, (page 15).

Performance indicator, 2. Dirty filters. 2, Change filters,(page 16).

some models, I= red. 3. Cloggedairflowpassage. 3. Clear clog from airflowpassage,

(page 18).

4. Certainattachmenttools. 4, This isnormal.Lightshouldgo off

whentoolisremoved.

Airflow restricted 1. Attachmentuse restrictsairflow. 1. Check ATTACHMENTS, (page 8)

with attachment use.

Sound changes. 2. New carpet fuzz dogged air path. 2. CheckCLOG REMOVAL and clean

hose, (page 18).

Dirt Sensor, some 1. Dirtyopticcells. 1. Clean opticcells, (page 13).

models, will notwork.

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