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Page 1: ...odel 116 31722 116 31732 CAUTION Read and follow all safety and operating instructionsbefore 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 S A ...

Page 2: ...m in the safest and most effective way For more intormationabout the 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 Plale Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore vacuum Model No Serial No Dat...

Page 3: ... air flow Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts Do not use cleaner without dust bin and or filters in place Always clean the dust bin after vacuum ing carpet cleaners or freshener powders and fine dust These products clog the fil ters reduce airflow and can cause dam age to the cleaner Failure to clean the dust bin could cause permanent damage t...

Page 4: ... _ Tool Telescoping Brush _ Brush Combination Handle Release F Pedal ModeUSeHal Numbers Primary Filter Cleaning Knob Dust Bin Release Ptinaary Filter inside Dirt Sensor Some Models Indicator Some Models Nozzle Cover Height Adjustment Lever Nozzle Ready to Use Swivel Hose Stretch Hose Agitator Underneath Dust Inside Floor Selector Cover Latch Base Headlight Underneath Spare Belt Underneath Nozzle C...

Page 5: ...er be sure you have all the parts as shown in PARTS AND FEATURES Remove the screw located just below the top edge of the back of the vacuum Position the handle as shown in the illustra tion below Slide the handle into the opening at the top of tile vacuurn Insert the screw so it passes through the handle into the vacuum Begin to tighten the screw with your fingers It may be necessary to adjust the...

Page 6: ...upper cord hook to either side and down to release the power cord Release the power cord plug from the power cord and pull the cord off the quick release upper cord hook Check to be sure the power cord is still locked into the lock in the quick release upper cord hook 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...

Page 7: ...ntilit locks 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 wilLturn When carpets are being cleaned the selec tor should be in this position Attention Refer ...

Page 8: ...OR SELECTOR seclion When returning the bare lioor selector to the carpet setting use caution as the selec tor can move quickly to that setting due to tension created by the belt Remove the lower end of the stretch hose from the cleaner by grasping the hose co1 lar twisting and pulling straight out The attachments can now be added to the hose NOTE The motor protector may open when using attachments...

Page 9: ...e J slots in the hose Push the wand into the hose and twist to the right to lock To achieve maximum reach with the attach ments add the crevice tool to tile end of Ihe wand by Hose inserting and twist Suction Control ing slightly Slide Wand Tool TO OPERATE SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE Telescoping Wand When using attachments for cleaning draperies small rugs with low pile and other delicate items twistthe...

Page 10: ...se which connects to the stretch hose on the vacuum for a longer cleaning reach Unit Hose _ Extension Hose Insert the two tabs on the end of the extension hose into the two J shaped slots on the unit hose and twist to connect All attachments and the telescopingwand can be attached to the open end of the hose FLOOR BRUSH AND WAND SOME MODELS Some models have an extra brush and wand for cleaning bar...

Page 11: ...damage to the vacuum During this time the headlight remains on To correct problem If this occurs turn the vacuum off and unplug the power cord from the outlet to allow the vacuum to cool and the thermal protector to reset Check for and remove clogs if necessary Also check and clean replace any clogged filters Wait approximately thirty 30 minutes and plug the vacuum in and turn back on to see if th...

Page 12: ...ing new carpets Even with the sensor switch in the LO position the dirt sensor will detect carpet fuzz especially on new carpet which may cause the red lightto remain on longer than expected ensor _ _ Sensitivity Switch WARNING Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit Failure to do so could result in elec trical shock or persona...

Page 13: ... Wrapping the cord too tightly puts stress on 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 cleaner Clean exterior using a clean soft cloth that has been dipped in a solutionof mild liquid detergent and water then wrung dry Wipe dry after cleaning To reduce static electrici...

Page 14: ...ning per formance SecondaF_ _ _Fi ter_ Remove any clogs that might be located in the dust bin port or the secondary ill te TO EMPTY DUST BIN Rotate dust bin lid counterclockwise and lift off Pour dust bin contents into a trash container TO REPLACE DUST BIN Tab On Back Replace dust bin lid by placing back on dust bin with the tab on the lid aligned with the word OPEN on the back of the dust bin Rot...

Page 15: ...bin and dust bin lid as out lined in the DUST BIN CLEANING section Remove filter cover by pushing in at tabs located beneath han dle hinges and lifting off Cover Tab Opposite Side Also Filter Handle Grasp filter handle and lift out Clean primary filter by gently tapping over a trash container TO REPLACE PRIMARY FILTER Replace filter and Slots rotate it until han _ _ _ _ die drops into the slots Ch...

Page 16: ... on filter car tridge frame not on filter itself Replace the exhaust filler cover by placing tabs in slots and pushing in until cover snaps into place SECONDARY FILTER FOAM Check secondary filter frequently and change when dirty 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...

Page 17: ...er f _ Tabs I I L Agitator Cover_ f_ Depress tabs on rear of agitator cover and rotate forward to release from the nozzle body The lightbulb socket assembly does not have to be removed Lay the agitator cover over to the side out of the way Belt Position hands on the agitator If the belt is still attached to the agitator there will be tension on the agitator Carefully lift the right end of the agit...

Page 18: ...tator shaft End Cap Replace the end caps See the exploded view for correct assembly TO REPLACE BELT Make sure that the carpet bare floor selec tor is in the carpet position Loop the new belt on the motor shaft Motor Shaft Carpet Bare Floor Belt Selector Shaft Pulley Belt BELT ROUTING Correct Routitlg of Belt Selector hi CalpotPo_ltloz_ Agl Motor Carpet Bare Floor Shaft Selector Shaft Incorrect Rou...

Page 19: ...rn the agitator with your fingers to see that it turns freely To re attach Locking the agitator _ cover insert the six 6 tabs into the six slots along the front edge of Tabs the nozzle Slots base Lower the agitator cover to its original posi tion After positioning the agitator cover push forward on the two 2 locking tabs in order to ensure that they are securely in place Re fasten Ihe lurniture gu...

Page 20: ...lug In the vacuum and turn it on Stretch the hose to max imum length and then allow the hose to return to its storage Hose In length and Out Turn the unit off and unplug the unit Visually inspect the hose and the base area into which the hose is inserted Homove uny visible clot Re insert the hose into the opening on the lower body from which it was removed Press firmly to assure connection Ho o Ho...

Page 21: ...uum fiat __ lide latches outward and remove nozzle Nozzle _ cover CAUTION Do not use a bulb rated over 15W During extended use heat from the bulb could overheat surrounding plastic parts Remove the light bulb by pushing the bulb in while turningcoun terclockwise to release from the slot Then pull the light bulb straight out To replace the light bulb care fully insert and turn clockwise to securely...

Page 22: ...es When brushes are worn to the _ level of tho base replace the agita Base Plate Be r Guard tor TO REPLACE AGITATOR Remove the nozzle cover agitator cover and agitator See BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING Remove the end caps and bearing covers Replace the agitator with a new one Replace the bearing covers and end caps Reassemble the belt agitator agitator cover and nozzle cover See To replace b...

Page 23: ...selector in bare floor setting 3 Belt installed incorrectly 1 Full or cl0gged dust bin 2 Dirty filters 3 Clogged airflow passage 4 Certain attachment tools 1 Attachment use restricts air flow 2 New carpet fuzz clogged air path 1 Belt rubbing on carpet bare floor selector shaft 1 Plug in firmly push onibff switch Io on g Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse 3 Push on off swilcb to on 4 Reset therm...

Page 24: ...ay or night www sears com For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PsrtsDirect MI 1 800 366 PART 6_ m 11pm CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week www sears com partsdirect To p Lrchaso or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 am 5 p m CST Men Sat Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio Au Canada pour service en fran_ais...

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