Kenmore ASPIRADORA 116.36722, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...llow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product CUIDADO Lea y siguetodas las instrucciones de operaci6n y seguridadantes del uso de este producto Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com Impreso en China Part No C01ZCUY20U00 KCO1ZCUYZOUO Printed in China ...

Page 2: ...t Changing and Agitator Cleaning 18 20 Clog Removal 21 Light Bulb Changing 22 Agitator Servicing 23 Troubleshooting 24 Requesting Assistance Or Service Back Page Please read this guide It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner 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...

Page 3: ...r other than its intended purpose 6 Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents 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 Customer s sole and exclusi...

Page 4: ...s Do not use withany 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 Turn off all controls before unplugging Usa extra care when cleaning on stairs Do not put on chairs tables etc Keep on floor Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up flamma ble or combustibleliquids gasoline cl...

Page 5: ...ight Bulb Belt Style No EF 2 DCF 1 UB 1 Part No in USA 20 86880 20 82720 20 5248 20 5275 Part No in Canada 20 40320 20 40319 20 40096 Handle _ HandI Mate Jr Dust Bin Release Handle Primary Filter Inside _ Dust Dusting Brush Hose Exhaust Filter Carry Height Adjustment _ Power Cord Tool Handle Release Wands Furniture Guard Base Belt Underneath Numbers _ Agitator Underneath ...

Page 6: ... list to verify that you have received all the components of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner HANDLE Remove the screw located just below the top edge of the back of the vacuum cleaner Slide the handle into the opening at the top of the vacuum cleaner Insert the screw so it passes through the handle into the vacuum cleaner Handie Begin to tighten the screw with your fin gers It may be nec essary to ...

Page 7: ...t of the storage compartment OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Push the power cord into the cord locking notch on the back of the handle Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor notch 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 ...

Page 8: ...obs easier such as scatter rugs and longer pile carpets Suggested settings are HIGH shag carpet long pile plush scatter rugs MED medium to long pile LOW short to medium pile BARE FLOOR very low pile 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 J Handle Release Pedal To start the vacuum cleaner push the On Off ...

Page 9: ...using attachments or when clean ing new carpet due to reduced airflow by the attachments themselves or by new carpet fuzz filling the dust bin quickly See the TROUBLESHOOTING section The attachments will fit on the hose or the wand In addition the dusting brush will also fit on the crevice tool The hose can be pulled off the wand by grasping the cuff and twisting while pulling up The attachments c...

Page 10: ...gitator brushes help remove dirt at carpet edges Stairs Put handle in full upright position Use the crevice tool or fabric brush Set the On Off switch to ON kWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Use care if vacuum cleaner is placed on stairs If it falls personal injury or property damage could result For best cleaning results keep the airflow passage clear Occasionally check each of the areas indicated ...

Page 11: ... vacuum cleaner in and turn back on to see if the motor protector has reset The motor protector will net reset if the vacuum cleaner is net turned off even if the vacuum cleaner has cooled down Motor Protector This vacuum cleaner has a motor protector Motor 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...

Page 12: ...cleaner suddenly starting 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 c eaning DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner Wash attachments in warm soapy water rinse and air dry Do not clean in dish washer CAUTION Do not use attachments if they are wet Attachments used in dirty area...

Page 13: ...id counter clockwise from the locked position to the unlocked position as shown j Y j j 7 Lid 13 Lid Dust Bin Separate the lid from the dust bin by lifting it straight off Empty con tents into a trash con tainer Dust Tr sh l I C ntainer I TO REPLACE DUST BIN LID Lid UnIo ck Place dust bin lid assembly back onto top of dust bin Align marks with bin marks as shown Rotate lid clockwise while pressing...

Page 14: ... filter Primary Filter Filter traps dirt and debris that is picked up by the suction motor Filter Screen The filter screen traps larger particles of dirt and debris from reaching the filter Dust Bin Captures dirt and debris picked up from the suction motor 14 ...

Page 15: ... hours Rinse with water only do not use detergent or soap Allow filter to dry 24 hours before putting it back into the dust bin When the cleaning of the filter no longer restores vacuum cleaner suction to full power you need to replace the filter Before replacing the primary filter it is a good idea to clean the inside of the dust bin and lid area AIIgnment Rotate filter clockwise until slots lock...

Page 16: ...The secondary filter screen protects the motor Always check filter screen when cleaning dust bin If dirty or clogged remove debris from filter screen Secondary Filter_ 16 ...

Page 17: ...egularly 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 Pull out on both sides of the exhaust filter cover and pull out to _ _ ___ remove from vacuum cleaner _ Pull Here _ _ Exhaust er Cover Exhaust Filte Remove the exhaust filter cartridge Push only on filter Exhaust cartridge frame not on...

Page 18: ...facing upward Locking Tabs Locate the two latches and the two lock ing tabs which secure the base plate To remove the base plate press the two latches inward Push in on the locking tabs toward the center of the vacuum creaner Rotate the base plate away from the noz zle housing The sides of the base plate need to be pulled slightly outward to clear the wheels The agitator and belt are now exposed C...

Page 19: ...belt path area or in the agitator area Agitator Assembly TO REPLACE BELT NOTE See PARTS AND FEATURES for belt number Loop the new belt on the motor shaft Loop the end of the new belt on the agitator Insert the agitator by placing the rounded portion of the end cap down into the slot in the nozzle base Motor Shaft Belt Groove I NOTE Care must be taken due to the belt tension during reassembly BELT ...

Page 20: ...bs As the base is lowered the inner areas will brush against the dust compartment wheels Locking Tabs A gentle pull outward may assist in reassem bly Press the base plate down until the two lock ing tabs snap into place Slide the right latch to the right and the left latch to the left to secure Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright position before plugging into the electrical outlet 20 ...

Page 21: ...r twisting and pulling straight out Plug in the vacuum cleaner and turn it on Stretch the hose to maximum length and then allow the hose to return to its storage length Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug the vacuum cleaner Visually inspect the hose and the base area into which the hose is inserted Remove any visible clog Reassemble the stretch hose to the exten sion wand _Stretch If the dust b...

Page 22: ... surrounding plastic parts Do not plug in or turn on until the vacu I um cleaner is completely reassembled I Ensure ON OFF switch is OFF Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet Press handle release pedal and rotate the handle down so the vacuum cleaner is lay ing flat on the floor Pry out light lens at slots Remove old bulb from the socket by pulling from socket Replace burb by pressing into ...

Page 23: ...R Base Plate Belt Guard Turn the vacuum cleaner over to check for worn brushes When brushes are worn to the level of the base belt guard replace the agita tor TO REPLACE AGITATOR Remove the nozzle cover agitator cover and agitator assembly See BELT CHANG ING AND AGITATOR CLEANING Replace the agitator assembly with a new one Reassemble the belt agitator agitator cover and nozzle cover See To replac...

Page 24: ...t 5 Clogged hose 6 Hole in hose 7 Broken misplaced belt 8 Hose not inserted fully g Motor protection system activated 10 Dirty filters 1 Pluginfirmly pushon offswitchto on 2 Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse 3 Push on off switch to on 4 Reset thermal protector 1 Clean dust bin 2 Adjust setting 3 Replace agitator 4 Check CLOG REMOVAL 5 Check for clogs 6 Replace hose 7 Replacelfixbelt 8 Insert h...

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