Kenmore ASPIRADORA 116.36722 manual

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    Owner's Manual Manual Del Propietario Vacuum Cleaner Aspiradora Model, Modelo 116.36722 CAUTION: Read and 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. w[...]

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    Before Using Your New Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 3 Important Safety Instructions ......... 4 Parts and Features .................. 5 Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7 Operating Instructions ............... 7 How To Start ....................... 7 Pile Height Selection and Setting ........ 8 Relea[...]

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    One Year Limited Warranty When assembled, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this vacuum cleaner fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair Center or other Kenmore outlet for free repair. If this v[...]

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    kWARNING 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 precautions including the following: Read all instructions in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner. Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in this manual. Use[...]

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    It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assureits proper andsafe use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner. Object Exhaust Filter Primary Filter Headlight Bulb Belt Style No. EF-2 DCF-1 UB-1 Part No. in USA 20-86880 20-82720 20-5248 20-5275 Part No. in Canada 20-40320 20-40319 20-40096 Handle ---_ HandI.Mat[...]

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    I A Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Do not plug into the electrical supp[...]

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    ATTACHMENTS DUSTING BRUSH Place the dusting brush into the back of the handle in the storage location as shown. HANDI-MATE JR.® For operation of Handi- Mate Jr.® see seperate owners manual. TO INSERT HANDI-MATE JR ® Place Handi-Mate Jr.® into the storage compartment. Push the Handi-Mate Jr. ® down until it snaps into place. Handi-Mat® Jr.® T[...]

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    To select a pile height setting: Turn off vacuum cleaner. Select a pile height setting by tilting the vacuum cleaner back until front wheels are lifted slightly off the floor as illustrated. Slide the adjustment lever to the correct setting. SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS You may need to raise the height to make some jobs easier, such as scatter ru[...]

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    Dusting Brush. =te Jr.® Hose e Tool Wands Identi_ each of the attachments shown above. IbCAUTION When using attachments, be careful not to overextend the stretch hose when reaching. Trying to reach beyond the hose stretch capability could cause the vacuum cleaner to tip over. CAUTION Attachments used in dirty areas, such as under refrigerator, sho[...]

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    CLEANING AREA ATTACHMENT Dusting Brush Crevice Tool Handi-iate Jr. ® _ *Always clean attachments before using on fabrics. Furniture* Y Y 4 Between Cushions* 4 Drapes* 4 Stairs 4 / Walls 4 Carpet edges Guide either side or the front of the nozzle along a baseboard. The full width agitator brushes help remove dirt at carpet edges. Stairs Put handle [...]

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    MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM 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 motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum c[...]

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    VACUUM CLEANER CARE 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 vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Unplug [...]

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    CAUTION Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Always unplug power cord from electri- cal outlet before performing any service on vacuum cleaner. TO REMOVE DUST BIN Remove dust bin assembly from vacuum cleaner by lift- ing the release ]ever as shown. Lever TO EMPTY DUST BIN Remove dust bin from vacu- um cleaner by tilting out as shown. Hold [...]

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    Pr/mary Filter Screen Dust Bin _..__ Lid The Lid houses the filter. Primary Filter Filter traps dirt and debris that is picked up by the suction motor. Filter Screen The filter screen traps larger particles of dirt and debris from reaching the filter. Dust Bin Captures dirt and debris picked up from the suction motor. 14[...]

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    Check primary filter frequently and clean when dirty. Remove the dust bin assembly as outlined in the DUST BIN CLEANING section and empty contents of dust bin. Make sure dust bin is empty before filter is removed. Grasp filter screen, rotate counter-clockwise and lift out. - Primary Filter Filter Screen Grasp primary filter, rotate counter- clockwi[...]

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    The secondary filter screen protects the motor. Always check filter screen when cleaning dust bin. If dirty or clogged, remove debris from filter screen. Secondary Filter_ 16[...]

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    IbWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug power cord from electrical out- let. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the primary or exhaust filters. Be sure the filters are properly installed to prevent motor failure and/or electri- cal shock. EXHAUST FILTER The exhaust filter must be replaced when dirty. It should be replaced regularly dependin[...]

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    kWARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting, CLEANING AGITATOR To clean agitator turn vacuum cleaner over, cut off any carpet pile and lint entangled around [...]

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    TO CLEAN AGITATOR NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacuum cleaner, the aqitator must be cleaned every time the belt is changed. The agitator must also be cleaned accord- ing to the following schedule: Vacuum Cleaner Use Clean Agitator HEAVY - (used daily) MODERATE - (used 2-3 times/week) LIGHT - (used 1 [...]

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    To re-attach the base plate, insert the tabs into the slots along the front edge of the base. Place the vacuum cleaner in full upright position. Lower the base plate to its original position. Tabs As the base is lowered the inner areas will brush against the dust compartment wheels. -Locking Tabs A gentle pull outward may assist in reassem- bly. Pr[...]

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    Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. IbWARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting, If the vacuum cleaner does[...]

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    kWARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before ser- vicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electri- cal shock or personal injury from vacu- um cleaner suddenly starting. CAUTION Do not use a bulb rated over 13 V AC- 9W. During extended use, heat from the bulb could overheat s[...]

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    WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before ser- vicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electri- cal shock or personal injury from vacu- um cleaner suddenly starting, TO CHECK AGITATOR Base Plate Belt Guard Turn the vacuum cleaner over to check for worn brushes. When brushe[...]

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    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. IbWARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cle[...]

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