Kenmore 24195 - Magic Canister Vacuum User manual

Owner's Manual
Manual del Propietario
Canister Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo 721.24195S
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
www. sears, corn
Part No.: 3828FI3849S Printed in CHINA

BeforeUsing Your NewVacuum ............................2
KenmoreApplianceWarranty..................................2
ImportantSafety Instructions..................................3
Parts and Features....................................................4
Assembly...................................................................6
Useand Care .............................................................6
HowYourVacuum Works ........................................6
How to StartYour Vacuum.......................................6
Attachments..............................................................7
AttachmentsUseChart ............................................7
VacuumingTips ........................................................8
PerformanceFeatures............................................8
ChangingThe Dust Bag.........................................9
Cleaning Motor Safety Filter..................................9
Cleaning Exteriorand Attachments....................10
Storing YourVacuum............................................10
CleaningAir-Turbine BrushNozzle.....................11
Belt changingand brush cleaning ......................11
Troubleshooting....................................................13
Parts List..........................................................14-16
Master ProtectionAgreements............................17
Service....................................................BackCover
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 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 thespace below to recordthe modelnumberand serialnumberofyournew Kenmorevacuum.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book andyour sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
When assembled,operatedandmaintainedaccordingto allinstructionssuppliedwiththeproduct,ifthisappliance
fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return itto any
Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair Center or other Kenmore outlet for
free repair.
Ifthis appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from
the date of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship, Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limitedtofilters, belts, lightbulbs,
and bags.
2.A service technician to instruct the user in correct product assembly, operation or maintenance.
3.A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damaqeto or failureofthis product if it is notassembled operated or maintained accordingto allinstructions
suppl _d w th the product.
5. Damage to or failureof this product resultingfrom accident, abuse, misuse or use for otherthan itsintended
purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of thisproduct caused by the use ofdetergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other
than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customeris soleand exclusive remedy under this limitedwarrantyshall beproduct repairas provided herein.
Impliedwarranties,includingwarrantiesofmerchantabilityor fitnessfor aparticularpurpose,arelimitedto oneyear
or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages.
Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or
limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
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WARNING
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 precautions
including the following:
Readthis manualbeforeassemblingor using
yourvacuumcleaner.
Useyourcleaneronlyasdescribedinthis
manual.Useonlywithsuppliedattachments.
To reducethe riskofelectricalshock- Do not
useoutdoorsor on wetsurfaces.
Disconnect electricalsupply beforeservicing
or cleaningout brusharea. Failureto doso
couldresultin electricalshock or brush
suddenlystarting.
Always turn cleaneroff beforeconnectingor
disconnectingthe hose.
Always turn cleaneroff beforeunplugging.
Do not unplugby pullingoncord.To unplug,
graspthe plug, notthe cord.
Hold plugwhen rewindingontocordreel.
Do not allow plugto whipwhen rewinding.
Do not usewith damagedcord or plug.If
cleaneris notworkingasit should,has been
dropped,damaged,left outdoors,ordropped
intowater.
Do not pull orcarrybycord,usecordasa
handle,closedooroncord,or pullcordaround
sharpedgesor corners.Donot runcleanerover
cord.Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
Do not leavecleanerwhenpluggedin. Unplug
fromoutletwhennot in useandbeforeservicing.
Do not allowtobeusedasatoy.Closeattention
isnecessarywhenusedbyor nearchildren.
Do not handleplug or cleanerwith wet hands.
Do not operatethe cleanerwith a punctured
hose.Replaceif cutor worn.Avoidvacuuming
sharp objects.
Do not usewith any openingblocked;keep
free ofdust, lint,hair andanythingthat may
reduceair flow.
Keep hair,looseclothing,fingers, andall parts
of bodyawayfromopenings andmovingparts.
Do not usecleaner withoutdust bagand/or
filters in place.
Always changethe dust bag aftervacuuming
carpet cleanersor freshener,powdersandfine
dust.These productsclogthe bag,reduce
airflowand cancause the bagto burst. Failure
to changebag couldcausepermanentdamage
to the cleaner.
Do not usethe cleanerto pick upsharp hard
objects,smalltoys,pins, paper,etc. Theymay
damagethe cleaneror dust bag.
Donot pickupanythingthatisburningorsmoking,
suchascigarettes,matches,or hotashes.
Do not usevacuumcleaner
topick upflammableor combustibleliquids
(gasoline,cleaningfluids,perfumes,etc.),oruse
in areaswheretheymaybe present.Thefumes
fromthesesubstancescancreateafire hazard
orexplosion.
Use extra care whencleaningon stairs. Donot
puton chairs,tables,etc. Keeponfloor.
You are responsiblefor makingsurethat your
vacuumcleaner is notused byanyoneunable
to operateit 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 hazards as fire, electrical
shock, burns and serious personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as
moderate personal injury and/or property damage.

Itisimportanttoknowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe
use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner.
Slide Switch ___ Hose
N
Handle Button /_/ ...................Fitting Hook
Cord Reel
._ ButtonPerformance In _ PowerCord
Telescopic _ /_ (Not Shown)
Wand / / "/
// Lid Release [ ....,
// Suction
Wand /_/
Button
Pile Adjustment
...........Air-Turbine Brush Nozzle
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice Tool Dusting/
Upholstery Tool
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Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be
sure you have all the parts shown in PARTS
AND FEATURES.
TELESCOPIC WAND
Hold spring latch
and pull out or push
in wand to
required length.
Spring Latch
AIR-TURBINE BRUSH NOZZLE
1. Insert wands
into the Air- \
Turbine Brush
Nozzle until the
wand button
snaps into place
in the hole of
the tool.
2. Slidethe Pile Adjustment to the right for long
pileand to the left for short pile.
djus
Long Pile Short Pile
ATTACHMENTS
Open the accessory cover and pullout
accessory you want.
For proper useof accessory and best cleaning
results, see ATTACHMENT USECHART.
CANISTER
1. Open the canister hood.
2. Checkto seethat the dust bagis properly
installed.See CHANGINGTHE DUSTBAG
forinstructions.
3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is
properly installed. See CLEANING
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER for instructions.
Motor
Safety _, i
Filter ;_ i '
HOSE
Fitting
1. Insert hose into canister until it snaps into
place.
To remove hose: Push hose fitting hook
down and pull out.
2. Insert wand into handle until lock button
snaps into place.
To remove handle: Press lock button in
turn the pipe and pull up on handle.
Handle........
®
Lock Button
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USE AND CARE
The vacuum cleaner creates suction that
picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries
the dirt to the dust bag through the air
flow passages. The dust bag lets the air
pass through, while it traps the dirt. For
best cleaning results, keep the airflow
passage open. Check the starred areas
occasionally for clogs. Unplug from
outlet before checking.
NOTE: Do not stand canister body on its
end while operating or you will block the
exhaust vents.
_I_ WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard!
•DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injury or damage
could result.
•The cord moves rapidly when rewinding.
Keepchildren away and provide a clear
path when rewinding the cord to prevent
personal injury.
•DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage to items in surrounding area
could occur.
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 electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
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1. Pull out the power cord to the desired
length.
2. Plug power cord into a 120 Volt outlet
located near the floor.
Note: To rewind the cord when finished
vacuuming, first unplug the cleaner. Hold
the plug while rewinding to prevent
damage or injury from the moving cord.
Press on the cord reel button to rewind the
cord.
3. To start, push slide switch down toward
MAX. To stop, raise slide up to OFF.
OFF
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ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
1. Press handle button on wand and remove it
from handle.
2. Push crevice tool onto handle.
3. Dusting/Upholstery tool will fit onto extension
wand only.
ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS
The crevice tool and dusting/upholstery tool do
not have locking holes.
Put on attachments as needed.
See chart below.
The dusting/upholstery tool has two options.
When the brush is removed the remaining part
can be used as an upholstery tool.
Upholstery_
Brush
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT Furniture* Between Drapes* Stairs Bare Carpeted Walls
Cushions* Floors Floors/Rugs
_/9 X X X X
Crevice Tool
Dusting /
Upholstery
Tool
Air-Turbine
Brush Nozzle
X X
X X
X
X
X X
X
*Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.

Suggestedsweeping pattern
For best cleaning action, the Air-Turbine
Brush Nozzle should be pushed straight
forward from you and pulled straight back.
This pattern should be continued across the
rug with slow, gliding motions.
NOTE: Fast, jerky strokes do not provide
complete cleaning.
Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed
regularly. For best cleaning results, put the
slide switch on MAX.
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow
passage open. Check occasionally for clogs.
See HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS
section. Unplug from outlet before
checking.
ONE-TOUCH CONTROL
The length of wand can be changed by one
touch quickly and easily.
Adjust the length of wand as shown.
SUCTION CONTROL
The handle slide switch allows you to change
the vacuum suction for different fabric and
carpet weights.
Adjust the suction power with slide switch in
the handle.
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The motor has an overload protector.
If the cleaner starts but cuts off, unplug cord
from wall outlet and wait 20-25 minutes for
motor to cool and automatically reset.
HOSE SWIVEL
The hose swivel
prevents the hose
from twisting.
This is helpful for
cleaning in small
areas.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
When the unit is
running, the indicator
windows will be
green if there are
no clogs.
When the indicator
window turns
completely red,
check if the dust bag
IndicatorWindow
is full or if other areas are clogged.
See HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS.
NOTE: Indicator window may turn red when
using attachments or when cleaning new
carpet. This is due to reduced airflow caused
by the vacuum seal between attachment and
surface, or new carpet fuzz filling the bag
quickly. Restore airflow by raising
attachment slightly from surface you are
cleaning, or replace bag if it is full.
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For best cleaning results, the dust bag
should be changed before it gets full. Use
dust bag no. 5231FI2390J
1. Unplug cord from wall outlet.
2. Pull lid release latch out and up,
then lift canister hood.
3. Press back the bag mount hook.
i_\ Lid Release
Bag Mount {_ _ _ '( //
Hook_
_!_ CAUTION
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very fine
materials, such as carpet freshener,
face powder, fine dust, plaster, soot,
new carpet lint, etc., can clog the bag
and cause it to burst before it is full.
Change bag more often when
vacuuming these materials.
4. Remove used bag and throw it away.
5. To insert new dust bag:
• Press back the bag mount hook.
• Fit bottom edge of bag mount tab
onto bag mount ledge.
• Pull bag mount tab flush with suction
inlet hole.
• Secure bag mount hook over top edge of
bag mount tab.
Bag Mount Tab
6. Close and latch canister hood.
NOTE: The vacuum is fitted with a safety
device which prevents you from closing the
canister hood if the bag is not fitted correctly.
7. Plug cord into wall outlet.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
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.
Check motor safety filter occasionally
and clean when dirty.
1. Unplug cord from wall outlet and lift
canister hood.
2. Pull out the dust bag and motor safety
filter as shown.
3. Wash filter in warm soapy water, rinse,
then dr,!. Do not clean in dishwasher or
install while damp.
4. Insert motor safety filter back into canister.
5. Insert dust bag and close the hood.

1. Unplug cord from wall outlet. DO NOT
drip water on cleaner.
2. Clean vacuum exterior using a clean, soft
cloth that has been dipped in clean water,
then wrung out. Wipe dry after cleaning.
NOTE: Regular cleaning helps to reduce
static electricity and dust buildup on outer
surfaces of cleaner and attachments.
_I_ CAUTION
DO NOT use attachments if they are
wet. Damage to dust bag and motor
may occur.
Attachments used in dirty areas, such
as under a refrigerator, should not be
used on other surfaces until they are
washed since they could leave marks.
When not in use, attach wand assembly to canister by inserting nozzle clip into either the
bottom or back storage clip holder. See Fig.1 and Fig.2. Attach hose storage clip to handle.
Store wand assembly in upright position only.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
7 NozzleClip
BackStorage
Clip Holder
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