Kenmore 116.30912 manual

116.30912 116.31912 116.31913 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com C01ZBAZ30U_0-8175058[...]

Before Using Your New Vacuum ........ 2 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ,, • 2 Important Safety Instructions ............ 3 Upright Vacuum Cleaner Parts and Features ................................ 4 Assembly Instructions ................. 5-6 Operating Instructions ................. 6 Releasing the Handle ..................... 7 ON/OFF Switch .[...]

WARNING Your safety is important to us, To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow 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- me[...]

It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's 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 Dust Bag .... 20-50690 20-50690C Headlight Bulb 20-5240 20-40600 Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C MotorSa!ety Filter 20-8'6884 I 20-868B4C Bag Cover Quick Re[...]

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 or injury° i i ii iNil,,,ll ii 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 compone[...]

Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw. Do not overtighten. Overtightening could strip the screw holes. Do not operate the cleaner without the screw in place, CORD ASSEMBLY Make sure the quick release upper 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 o[...]

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. Note: The agitator will not rotate if the vacu- um cleaner is in the upright position. Handle Release Pedal HANDLE MOUNTED SOME MODELS To start the vacuum cleaner, slide the On/Off switch from the OFF position to th[...]

OFF Position: Step on the back half of the pedal to turn off the agitator for use on bare floors.. In the OFF position, the agitator does not rotate_This setting should be used for cleaning hardwood and tile floors Note: The light will remain on when vacu- uming with the agitator in the OFF Position, provided the vacuum is not fully upright. ON Pos[...]

The attached hose swivels to make cleaning swivel- easier in every direction. Remove the Hose hose from the clip hose clip by pulling straight out, TELESCOPING WAND WITH SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE SOME MODELS Crevice Tool Remove the telescoping -Telescoping wand from Wand itS storage position_ Remove the crevice tool from its storage position in the wan[...]

TO STORE ATTACHMENTS Remove dusting brush or combination brush, Snap into appropriate storage loca- tion, Remove crevice tool from the wand by twist- ing. Lay aside, Remove the extension wand from the hose Twist the wand to the left and pull from the hose end,, Upper Wand Unlock the wand by turning the wand lock- ing ring to the UNLOCK position,, S[...]

CLEANING AREA ATTACHMENT DUSTING BRUSH CREVICE TOOL S CC IINATION BRUSH Hanc -Mate ® Jr. Furniture* Between Cushions* Drapes* x X x x X x X x Stairs *Always clean attachments before using on fabrics Walls X Pivoting Brushes Carpet edges Guide either side or the front of the noz- zle along a base- board. The pivoting brushes help remove dirt at car[...]

MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM Motor Protector This vacuum has a motor protector by-pass valve which automatically opens to provide cooling air to the suction motor when a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor. If the by-pass valve opens to prevent motor overheating and possible damage to the vacuum, you will notice a change of sound as air ru[...]

DIRT SENSOR SOME MODELS The electronic dirt sensor is a feature which will detect particles as they pass through the vacuum cleaner. The dirt sensor indicators and sensor sensitivity switch are located on the front of the switch cover A red light indicates dirt is being picked up by the cleaner. A green light indicates most of the dirt has been pic[...]

Always follow all safety precautions when cieaning 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 cord and wrap it loosely around[...]

TO REMOVE DUST BAG TO REPLACE DUST BAG Pull out on the bag cover release located near the top of the bag cover, Grasp the dust bag collar and pull gently, carefully removing the dust bag° Throw away the used dust bag. Do not reuse. Pull the bag cover forward and lift up. Remove and lay aside. - Bag Holder Check the bag holder and the r caviW motor[...]

Check motor safety filter frequently and change when dirty WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug power cord from electrical outlet. 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 electrical shock. Remove the dust bag as outlined in the DUST BAG CHANGING s[...]

WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the uniL Failure to do so could result in elec- trical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. ii ii ii iiiii i TO REMOVE LIGHT BULB Disconnect power cord from electrical out- let. Pry light lens out at slot in rear as shown[...]

Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner_, ! 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. iii ,1111111 i i,i, iii I[...]

Review this chart to find do.it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems, Any serv}ce needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed by an autho- rized service representative, ...................................................... i i iiiiiii WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard I Disconnect electrical suppl[...]

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