Kenmore Kenmore 721.24195 User manual

Owner's Manual
Manual del Propietario
Canister Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo 721.24195
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
www. sears, corn
Part No.: 3828Fi3849A Printed in CHINA

BeforeUsingYour New Vacuum ...................2
KenmoreVacuumCleanerWarranty.............2
ImportantSafety Instructions........................3
Partsand Features...........................................4
Assembly .........................................................5
Useand Care ...................................................6
HowYourVacuumWorks .................................6
Howto StartYourVacuum ................................6
Attachments......................................................7
AttachmentsUseChart......................................7
VacuumingTips .................................................8
PerformanceFeatures ......................................8
ChangingTheDustBag ....................................9
CleaningMotorSafetyFilter ..............................9
CleaningExteriorandAttachments.................10
StoringYour Vacuum......................................10
CleaningAir-TurbineBrushNozzle..................11
Beltchangingandbrushcleaning....................11
Troubleshooting ............................................13
PartsList ..................................................14~16
MasterProtectionAgreements ....................17
Service .............................................BackCovet
Please read this guide. Itwill help you assemble andoperate your new Kenmore vacuum inthe
safest and mosteffective 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.
Usethe space belowto recordthe modelnumberand serial numberof yournewKenmorevacuum.
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 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 stste to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to
oersons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions
including the following:
Readthis manualbeforeassemblingor using
yourvacuumcleaner.
Useyourcleaneronlyasdescribedinthis
manual.Useonlywithsuppliedattachments.
To reducethe risk ofelectricalshock- Do not
useoutdoorsor on wetsurfaces.
Disconnectelectricalsupply beforeservicing
or cleaningout brusharea. Failureto doso
couldresultin electricalshock or brush
suddenlystarting.
Always turn cleaneroffbeforeconnectingor
disconnectingthe hose.
Always turn cleaneroffbeforeunplugging.
Donotunplug bypullingoncord.To unplug,
graspthe plug, notthe cord.
Hold plugwhen rewindingontocordreel.
Donotallow plugto whipwhen rewinding.
Do notuse withdamagedcordor plug. If
cleaneris notworkingasit should,hasbeen
dropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,or dropped
intowater.
Donot pullorcarrybycord,usecordasa
handle,closedooroncord,or pullcordaround
sharpedgesorcorners.Donot runcleanerover
cord.Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
Donot leavecleanerwhenpluggedin.Unplug
from outletwhennot in useandbeforeservicing.
Do not allowtobeusedasatoy.Closeattention
isnecessarywhenusedbyor nearchildren.
Donothandle plugor cleanerwith wet hands.
Donotoperatethe cleanerwith apunctured
hose.Replaceifcut or worn.Avoidvacuuming
sharp objects.
Donotusewith any openingblocked;keep
free ofdust,lint,hair andanythingthatmay
reduceairflow.
Keep hair,looseclothing,fingers, andall parts
of bodyawayfromopeningsandmovingparts.
Donotusecleanerwithout dust bagand/or
filters in place.
Always changethe dust bagaftervacuuming
carpetcleanersor freshener,powdersandfine
dust.These productsclogthe bag, reduce
airflowandcancausethe bagto burst.Failure
to changebagcould causepermanentdamage
to the cleaner.
Donotusethe cleanerto pick upsharp hard
objects,smalltoys, pins,paper,etc.Theymay
damagethe cleaneror dust bag.
Donotpickupanythingthatisburningorsmoking,
suchascigarettes,matches,or hotashes.
Donotusevacuumcleaner
to pick upflammableor combustibleliquids
(gasoline,cleaningfluids,perfumes,etc.),or use
in areaswherethey maybe present.Thefumes
fromthesesubstancescancreateafire hazard
orexplosion.
Use extracarewhen cleaningon stairs.Do not
puton chairs,tables,etc. Keeponfloor.
You are responsiblefor makingsurethat your
vacuum cleaneris notused by anyone unable
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.
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It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and safe
use. Review these before using your cleaner.
Slide Switch ___ Hose
M
Handle Button/" __ Fitting Hook
/_ _o mance Indicato
Telescopic _ /
Wand //
// Lid Release Latch
// Suction Inlet
Wand A-,/
Button
Pile Adjustment
Air-Turbine Brush Nozzle
Cord Reel
Button
Power Cord
(Not Shown)
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice Tool Dusting/
Floor Nozzle 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- X
Turbine Brush
Nozzle until the
wand button
snaps into place
in the hole of _ #
the tool.
2. Slide the Pile Adjustment to the right for long
pile and to the leftfor short pile.
,_Pile Adjustment 1 I
Long Pile Short Pile
ATTACHMENTS
Open the accessory cover and pull out
accessory you want.
For proper use of accessory and best cleaning
results, see ATTACHMENT USE CHART.
CANISTER
1. Open the canister hood.
2. Checkto seethatthe dust bag is properly
installed.See CHANGING THE DUST BAG
forinstructions.
3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is
properly installed. See CLEANING
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER for instructions.
MotorSatety /_ _ _
Filter
HOSE
FittingHook
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
and pull up on handle.
Handle
Lock Button
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