Kenmore 116.3172 manuale d’uso

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. CO1ZBJBODUOO-8191917 Printed in UoSAo[...]

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 ................... 7 Pile Height Selection and Setting .......... 7 Releasing the Handle ................... 8 O[...]

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 pre- cautions including the following: Read this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner. Use your cleaner only as described in this manual. Use only with Sears recom- mended att[...]

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. Part No. In U.S. In Canada Primary Filter 20-50722 Exhaust Filter 20-86889 Headlight Bulb 20-5240 Belt 20-5275 20-50722C 20-86889C 2O-40600 20-40096 Power Hose Holder Cord Hook Handle Brush Wand Ho[...]

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 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 [...]

CAUTION Do not overtighten. Overtightening could strip the screw holes. Do not operate the cleaner without the screw in place. Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw, CORD ASSEMBLY Make sure the quick release cord hook is in the upright position, Remove the wire tie from the power cord. Lock the cord into place by forcing it into the locking notch [...]

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, NOTE: To reduce t[...]

Release the handle by placing your footon the foot restand pull back on the handle untilit releases from its upright position, Foot Rest For 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, Handle Release Pedal To start the vacuum cleaner, step on the [...]

! WARNING Personal Injury Hazard and Property Hazard DO NOT place hands or feet under- neath the unit at any time. When using attachments, the agitator con- tinues 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 furni- ture, the fringed ar[...]

CAUTION 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. DO NOT use the hoses when the cleaner is above the level of the user's feet. ii iii i i q iiiiiiii iii, 1111111 iiiiii EXTENSION HOSE: SOME MODELS Some models include an[...]

Personal Injury Hazard Use care if vacuum cleaner is placed on stairs, if it falls, personal injury or property damage could result. Carpet edges. Guide either side or the front of the nozzle along a baseboard, The full length brushes help remove trapped dirt at carpet edge& Stairs. Put handle in full upright position. Use the crevice tool or d[...]

Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. 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 personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. Gather the power cord and wrap it loosely [...]

Always empty the dust bin when dirt level reaches the "MAX FILL" line. TO REMOVE DUST BIN: Always unplug power cord from electrical outlet before performing any service on vacuum. Lift dust bin hart- DustBin Release die located at the Handle top of the dust bin_ Dust Pull the handle forward and lift dust bin up and out of the vacu- um cle[...]

TO REPLACE DUST BIN: Turn This Direction Open To Close For Usage (For Emptying) Closed (For Usage) Replace dust bin lid assembly by placing back on dust bin with the marks on the lid aligned as shown under cpen (For Emptying) on the back of the dust bin, Rotate lid clockwise while pressing down- ward so marks align as shown above Close (For Usage).[...]

! WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug power cord from electrical outlet. Do not operate the cleaner without the primary or exhaust fil- ters. Be sure the filters are properly installed to prevent motor failure and/or electrical shock. PRIMARY FILTER The filter CANNOT be washed as it wilt lose its dust trapping ability. Check primary filter frequ[...]

! • 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, Frequently check and remove hair, string and lint build-up in the brush area° If build- up becomes excessive, foIIow the [...]

Remove the agitator to check for string and hair build-up NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacu- um, the agitator must be cleaned every t!me the be!t is changed° The agitator must also be cleaned accord- ing to the following schedule: Vacuum Use HEAVY - (used daily) MODERATE - (used 2-3 times!week) LIGH[...]

! • 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° Always foltow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. If the cleaner does not seem to have[...]

SOME MODELS 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. Disconnect electrical supply_ To access the light bulb, remove the screw which secures the light lens to the vacuum., Remove[...]

Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from clean- er suddenly starting. TO CHECK AGITATOR: Turn the vacuum over to check for worn brushes. When brushes are worn to the level of the base belt guard, Base Belt [...]

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 Electrical Shock Hazard I Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit, Failure to do so could [...]

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