Owner's Manual _® Vacuum Cleaner Model 116.31720 116.31721 CAUTION: Read and follow att 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.
Before Using Your New Vacuum ....... Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty Important Safety Instructions ............. Parts and Features ........................ Assembly Instructions .................. Vacuum 2 .., 2 3 4 5-6 Operating Instructions ................... 7 Pile Height Selection and Setting .......... 7 Releasing the Handle ................... 8 ON/OFF Switch ......................... 8 Attachments .......................... 9-10 Attachment Use Chart ................. 10 Vacuuming Tips .....
Your safety is important to us, To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, foI!ow basic safety precautions including the following: Do not use with any opening blocked; Read this manual before assembling or keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything using your vacuum cleaner. that may reduce air flow. Use your cleaner only as described in this manual. Use only with Sears recomKeep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all mended attachments.
It is important to know your vacuum cleaner parts and features to assure its proper and safe use° Review these before using your cleaner. Item Part No. In U.S. Part No. In Canada Filter 20-50722 20-50722C Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C Headlight 20-5240 2O-40600 20-5275 20-40096 Primary Bulb Belt Hose Holder Cord Hook Power Brush Handle Hose Wand Suction Inlet Retainer/ Carry Handle Crevice Toot On/Off Switch Primary Filter Cleaning Knob Motor Protector Handle_ \ \.
Before assembling vacuum, check the PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate Repair Parts List_ Use this list to verify that you have received all the components of your new Kenmore vacuum. R Position the handle as shown in the illustration below, While holding the power cord out of the way, slide the handle into the opening at the top of the vacuum° WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Do not plug into the electrical supply until the assembly is complete.
ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY CAUTION After the handle has been assembled Do not overtighten. Overtightening could strip the screw holes. Do not operate the cleaner without the screw in place. to the body and the power cord has been wrapped around the cord hooks, the attachments can be assembled. 1. Snap the suction inlet end of the hose into the back of the vacuum cleaner. 2. Place the hose behind the handle and over the hose holder_ Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw, 3.
HOW TO START JF ", ,,ok Releasl_ok 1. Turn the quick release cord hook to either side and down to release the power cord, 2. Release the power cord plug from the power cord and pull the cord off the quick release cord hook° Check to be sure the power cord is still locked into the locking notch in the quick release cord hook, ! • WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard • DO NOT plug in if switch is in the ON position. Personal injury or damage could result.
Releasethe handleby placingyourfooton thefootrestandpullbackonthe handle untilit releasesfromitsuprightposition, SOME MODELS 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, Foot Rest For Handle Release Pedal To start the vacuum cleaner, step on the ON/OFF switch located on the back of the vacuum° To stop the vacuum cleaner, step on the switch a second time° On/Off Switch
! WARNING Personal Hazard Injury Hazard and Property DO NOT place hands or feet underneath the unit at any time. When using attachments, the agitator continues rotating. Do not allow the cleaner to remain in just one place for a period of time as the agitator may damage the floor surface. Avoid placing the cleaner on furniture, the fringed area of rugs, deep pile carpeting, or carpeted stairs.
FLOOR BRUSH AND WAND: CAUTION SOME Some models have an extra brush and wand for cleaning bare floors. Twist one end of the adaptor into the floor brush and the other end into the straight wand. Connect the straight wand to the telescopic wand and then to the vacuum hose or extension hose, When using the regular hose or with the extension hose attached, the cleaner should be on a solid surface on the same level or below the level of the user's feet.
Carpet edges. Guide either side or the front of the nozzle Personal Injury Hazard along a baseboard, The full length brushes help remove trapped dirt at carpet edge& Use care if vacuum cleaner is Stairs. placed on stairs, if it falls, personal injury or property damage could result. Put handle in full upright position. Use the crevice tool or dusting brush.
Always follow all safety precautions cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. when WARNING Electrical Hazard Shock And Personal Injury Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. Gather the power cord and wrap it loosely around the quick release cord hook and lower cord retainer.
TO EMPTY DUST BIN: Always empty the dust bin when dirt level reaches the "MAX FILL" line. Turn This Direction To Open For Emptying TO REMOVE DUST BIN: Closed (For Usage) Always unplug power cord from electrical outlet before performing any service on vacuum.
TO REPLACE DUST BIN: Turn This Direction To Close For Usage Place dust bin Open (For Emptying) _l\_ back into vacuum ll,;am cleaner by insert__,_ ing the bottom first /_]_'_Lv and tilt back with f _//_,_[-]l the dust bin han- ---/_ Dust Bin Release Handle -- tl 1_ _i \_ _ltll Lower the dust bin handle to lock dust bin in place.
! WARNING Electrical __ Shock Hazard L_ Unplug power cord from electrical outlet. Do not operate the cleaner without the primary or exhaust filters. Be sure the filters are properly installed to prevent motor failure and/or electrical shock. PRIMARY FILTER The filter CANNOT TO REMOVE ability.
! • Carefully remove any residue that may exist in the belt area_ WARNING ! Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in elec- • WARNING ...... Personal Injury Hazard Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before cleaning the brush area as agitator may suddenly restart.
Remove the agitator to check for string and hair build-up Insert the agitator by placing the rounded portion of the end cap down into the slot in the nozzle base_ NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacuum, the agitator must be cleaned every t!me the be!t is changed° Cap The agitator must also be cleaned according to the following schedule: Vacuum Use Clean Agitator HEAVY every week Slot Agitator - Nozzle Base (used daily) MODERATE - every month Press
! • WARNING Electrical Hazard Shock Or Personal injury Hose Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting° Tabs Inlet Always foltow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner.
!• SOME MODELS cAuTI0" Do not use a bulb rated over 130 V AC-15 W. During extended use, heat from the bulb could overheat sur- Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard rounding plastic parts. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. Disconnect electrical supply_ To access the light bulb, remove the screw which secures the light lens to the vacuum.
TO REPLACE AGITATOR: Remove the nozzle cover and agitator° See BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING. Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Replace agitator with a new one° Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. Reassemble the belt, agitator and nozzle cover, See BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING° TO CHECK AGITATOR: over to check for 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 a Sears authorized service representative. WARNING I Disconnect Electrical electrical Shock Hazard supply before servicing to do so could result in electrical Cleaner won't run. shock or personal 1. Unplugged at wall outlet. 2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown at household service panel Poor job of dirt pick-up.
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