Kenmore 116.36622, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product CUIDADO Lea y sigue todas las instrucciones de operaci6n y seguridad antes del uso de este producto Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com Printed in Mexico Part No CO1ZCRD1OUO_ KCO1ZCRDZ_UO Impreso en Mexico ...

Page 2: ... when requesting information Your vacu um cleaner 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 Kenmore vacuum cleaner Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Keep this book and your sales check receipt in a safe place for future reference ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER This war...

Page 3: ...cts 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 moving parts Turn off all controls before unplugging Use extra care when cleaning on stairs Do not put on chairs tables etc Keep on floor Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible li...

Page 4: ...Headlight Bulb 20 5248 Exhaust Filter 20 86889 20 40324 Dust Bag 20 50690 20 50510 Belt 20 5275 20 40096 Touch Control Handi Mate Jr _ Handle Upper Cord Hook Telescopic Wand Combination Brush Carrying Handle Upper Hose Extension Hose Tool Cover Filter Inside Release Pedal Extension Release Lever Motor Protector Behind Hose Furniture Guard Wand Holder Carpet Bare Floor Selector ...

Page 5: ...dle screw from the body of the vacuum cleaner Position the handle assembly as shown in the illustration below When installing the handle firmly press the handle onto the body Secure with handle screw provided Begin to tighten the screw with your fin gers It may be necessary to adjust the handle slightly Using a screwdriver tighten handle screw Reinstall combination brush Electrical Connection Asse...

Page 6: ...ade is wider than the other The 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 technician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way 2 Detach the Lockinl _ower cord plug Notch from the power cord and pull the cord off the quick release upper cord hook Power Be sure the p...

Page 7: ...or cleaning of most carpets and rugs In order to get MEDIUM and LOW suction levels for cleaning press the SUCTION button to cycle the vacuum cleaner motor through MEDIUM LOW and HIGH suction levels respectively SUCTION Changes the suction level of the vacuum cleaner motor If the unit is OFF pressing the SUCTION button turns ON the vacuum cleaner motor to HIGH suction level for cleaning of most car...

Page 8: ...cks into place in this position the brush assembly does not revolve This setting should be used for cleaning hardwood and tile floors and when any attachments tools are used Carpet setting Slide the selector all the way forward and up to the carpet position in this position the brush assembly will turn When carpets are being cleaned the selec tor should be in this position Attention Refer to your ...

Page 9: ...mum reach is needed IbWARNING Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before ser vicing or cleaning the unit Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting TELESCOPIC WAND WITH SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE 1 Remove the lower end of the extension hose from the wand holder by grasping the hose collar twisting and p...

Page 10: ...nd other delicate items twist the suction con trol slide to the open position This slide is located on the telescopic wand close to the hose Suction Control This will reduce suction for ease of cleaning 10 Note Return suction control slide to the closed position for normal cleaning CAUTION When using attachments be careful not to overextend the stretch hose when reaching Trying to reach beyond the...

Page 11: ...on Use the crevice tool or com bination brush Unit Tipping When using the attachments keep the extension hose release lever in the locked position when possible This helps to keep the vacuum cleaner from tipping over when stretching the hose If additional hose is needed then unlock the release lever and pull out additional hose Use caution not to tip over vacuum cleaner Place the carpet bare floor...

Page 12: ...Hose new carpet lint filling the dust bag quickly Note Do not block motor protector Check for and remove clogs replace bag if necessary See page 19 CLOG REMOVAL section Also check and replace any clogged filters Thermal Protector This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum cleaner from overheating if a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the moto...

Page 13: ...e on and stay on as long as the sensor detects a high concentration of particles passing through the vacuum cleaner TO CLEAN DIRT SENSOR OPTICS The dirt sensor optics consist of two optic cells located inside the dust bag port 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 cont...

Page 14: ...d Personal Injury Hazard Wrapping the cord too tightly puts stress an the cord and can cause cord damage A damaged cord is an electrical shock hazard and could cause personal injury or damage Unplug cord from wall outlet DO NOT drip water on vacuum 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 cle...

Page 15: ... when vacuuming these materials Note Always check motor safety filter for clogs See MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING SECTION page 16 TO REPLACE DUST BAG Unfold the Dust new dust bag Bag Fold the safety seal tab on the Safety new dust bag Seal Ta away from the opening that fits on the bag holder Note See PARTS AND FEATURES for Bag number _ nsert the dust bag onto the bag collar complete ly by holding t...

Page 16: ... foam filter by sliding it back into place under the ribs in the dust cover cavity Replace the dust bag as outlined in the DUST BAG REPLACEMENT section The HEPA exhaust filter 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 Remove e...

Page 17: ...s Locking tabs Lockin 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 17 Push in on the locking tabs toward the center of the vacuum cleaner 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 expose...

Page 18: ...he end of the new belt on the agitator Floor Selector _ _ _ _ _ _1_ Shaft t_ Belt Groove Align the square extension on each end cap with the slots in the frame of the nozzle Press firmly checking to see that each end is completely inserted NOTE Care must be taken due to the belt tension during reassembly BELT ROUTING Correct Routing of Belt Selector in CarpetPosition Floor Pedal Motor Carpet Bare ...

Page 19: ...he base is lowered the inner areas will brush against the dust compartment wheels A gentle pull outward may assist in reassem bly Press the base plate down until the two lock ing tabs snap into place Latches_ _ _ _ Locking 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 19 ...

Page 20: ...ht lens out at slots as shown on both sides Rotate lens up and lift _eadfight off Lens CAUTION Do not use a bulb rated over 9W 13V During extended use heat from the bulb could overheat surrounding plas tic parts 4 Remove the light bulb by pulling straight out 5 To replace the light bulb carefully insert fully into slot Note See PARTS AND FEATURES for bulb number I O OT O I Do not plug in or turn o...

Page 21: ...se Remove the lower end of the extension hose from the wand holder by grasping the hose collar twisting and pulling straight up Plug in the vacuum cleaner and turn it on Stretch the extension hose to maximum length and then allow the hose to return to its natural length Hose Storage Position Hose Collar Re insert the hose into the opening on the body from which it was removed Press firmly to assur...

Page 22: ...w vacuum cleaner to cool then reset thermal protector 4 Check with a good appliance lamp have properly serviced 1 Change bag 2 Adjust setting 3 Replace agitator 4 Check CLOG REMOVAL 5 Check for clogs 6 Replace hose 7 Replace fix belt 8 Insert hose fully 9 Check for clogs 10 Clean or change motor safety filter and exhaust filter Vacuum Cleaner picks up 1 Wrong pile height setting 1 Adjust setting m...

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