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Owner's Manual Vacuum Cleaner Model 116.31722 116.31732 CAUTION: Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com PART NO. CO1ZBFE1_IUa(_-8191585 Printed in U.
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 .
VV, 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 pre- cautions including the following: Read this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
It isimportant toknow your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and safe use. Review these before using your cleaner. Item Part No.
WARNING 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, HANDLE ASSEMBLY Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be sure you have all the parts as shown in PARTS AND FEATURES.
Using a screw- driver, tighten the screw. CAUTION 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 hook is in the upright position, Remove the wire tie from the power cord.
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.
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 SOME MODELS To start the vacuum cleaner, slide the On/Off switch trorn the OFF positiof'L to the ON position.
The attached hose swivels to make cleaning easier in every swivel- direction. Remove the hose from Ihe hose clip by pulling straight out. TELESCOPING WAND WITH SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE SOME MODELS - Crevice Tool Remove the telescoping Telescoping wand from Wand its storage position.
TO STORE ATTACHMENTS: Remove dusting brush or combination brush. Snap into appropriate storage roca- tion. 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 from the hose end.
Carpet edges. Guide either side or the front of the nozzle along a baseboard. The full length 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.
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.
Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. I WARNING , i Electrical Shock And Personal Injury I Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in elec- i trical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting.
Always empty the dust bin when dirt level reaches the "MAX" line. TO REMOVE DUST BiN: WARNING I Always unplug power cord from I electrical outlet before performing any service on vacuum. Lift dust bin han- Oust Bin ,4J_)_ die located at the Release Handle -_ Pull the handle forward and lift duet bin up and out of the vacu- um cleaner.
! • WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug power cord from electrical outlet. Do not operate the cleaner without the primary filter. Be sure the filter is properly installed to pre- vent motor failure and/or electrical shock. PRIMARY FILTER The filter CANNOT be washed as it will lose its dust trapping ability.
EXHAUST FILTER HEn 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. wARNING not operate without exhaust r. I NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for the exhaust tilter #.
! '.f l WARNING Electrical SIlock 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, Frequently check and remove hair, string and lint build-up in the brush area.
TO CLEAN AGITATOR: NOTE: in order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacu- um, the aoitator must be cleaned every time the belt is changed. The agitator must also be cleaned every 7 to 10 uses. Remove any dirt or debris in the belt path area or in the agitator area.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for belt #. 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.
Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. E ,I 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.
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.
I = 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 CHECK AGITATOR: Turn the vacuum over to check for I worn brushes.
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 autbo- dzed service representative. _or cleaning the unit, Failure I to d_lt in electrical shock or personal injury.
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