User manual KENMORE 216.37020

Owner's Manual Manuel Manual Dei Propietario Du Propri_taire Vacuum Cleaner Aspiradora Aspirateur Model, Modelo, ModUle 216.37020 (US) 216,31702 (Canada) CAUTION: Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this producL CUIDADO: Lea y sigue todas las instrucciones de operacibn y seguridad antes del uso de este productoo ATTENTION Veuillez consignes mode ce produit. : les et le d'utiliser lire toutes d'emploi de s6curit6 avant Sears Brands, www.sears.com LLC, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Printed Part # 1-115604-000 Revo 9/07 lmpreso Imprim& in China en China en Chine Before Using Your New Vacuum Cleaner ............... Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .......................... Important Safety instructions Parts and Features Assembly ...................... ............ Vacuum Cleaner Care ................. 10-14 11-12 12 t3 2 3 ..... 4-5 6 7 8-10 8 9 t0 10 Dirt Container and Filter Removal and Replacement ....... Exhaust Filter Removal And Replacement ..................... Belt or Brushroll Removal And Replacement ..................... Light Bulb Replacement Vacuum ................ Cleaner Storage .............. Instructions 14 14 Operating Instructions .......... Power Cord ............................. Floor/Carpet Cleaning ................... .................. Troubleshooting Master Protection ........................ 15 Agreements ....... o_ o 16 Above Floor Cleaning Requesting Service (back page) Pet Handi-Mate ................................. Please read this guide.r It will help you assemble cleaner in the safest and most effective way. and operate your new Kenmore vacuum For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears store. You will need the complete model and sedal numbers when requesting inforrnation. Your vacuum cleaner's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate. Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner. Model No,, Serial No. Date of Purchase Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference. 2 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in matedal and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair Service Center, or other Kenmore outlet for free repair° If this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty NOT pay for: covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will 1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags. 2o A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance. 3, A service technician to clean or maintain this product. 4o Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with the product. 5o Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose° 6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product. 7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product. Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shail be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you° This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 IAIA ID kl I IU £__ mml _ Your safety is important to us. To vvm-t_m_ reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions including the following: Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands. Do not put any objects into READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR USING YOUR VACUUM CLEANER. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Electrical shock could occur. Do not allow Close used attention to be used as a toy. when openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything reduce air flow. Keep hair, loose that may is necessary clothing, by or near children. as described in this fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. Do not burning cigarettes, or pick up anything that or smoking, such as matches, is Use only manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. Do not use with damaged plug_ If appliance cord or hot ashes, is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center for inspection. Call 1-877839-2046 to locate the nearest service centers. Do not use without and filters in place. Turn off all controls dirt container before unplugging. Do not use to pick-up or combustible liquids, gasoline, may be present. flammable such as where they Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on a cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners, Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not plugged leave appliance when ino Unplug from outlet servicing. or use in areas Keep the vacuum cleaner on the floor° Do not use on stairs° Do not use an extension this vacuum cleaner. Store the vacuum cleaner tripping cleaner away accidents. cord with indoors. after use Put vacuum when to prevent not in use and before Using injury listed Hold improper voltage may result and possible voltage is WARNING: cables contains The cords, chemicals, wires, and/or lead or in damage to the motor supplied with this product including to the user. Proper on the cleaner plate. lead compounds, known to the state of California to cause cancer and onto cord when birth defects harm. Wash or other reproductive hands after using. plug when rewinding reel. Do not allow rewinding. Unplug before Handi-Mate. plug to whip connecting Pet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your vacuum cleaner is intended only for Household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols. Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given. III'IIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ' I Your cleaner contains a thermal protective device to shut off the motor to avoid overheating, if this happens, turn switch off and unplug the cleaner. Inspect the exhaust, inlet, and filters for any blockage. Empty the dirt container and clean filters. After approximately 30 minutes the motor will have cooled and the vacuum will be ready to use. Note: The cleaner must remain unplugged during the 30 minute cooling period. It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features safe use, Review these before using your vacuum cleaner,. to assure its proper and Item Part No. Style No. In U.S. DCF-4 ,, |,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, Pleated Filter , ,, , | 301974002 ,, ,,,,,,,,,, ,,, ,,,,L,,, Belt 1-860140-600 UB-11 Pet Handi-Mate Dirt container release latch Handle Dirt container Stretch hose Cord clip Exhaust (exhaust inside) cover filter Headlight Carry handle Power On/Off switch Telescopin Wand Power cord 9 Height adjust knob "_Crevice Tool Bumper Nozzle Hose wand Dust Brush On/Offswitch forbrushroll \ Wheels Automatic cord reel lever J Telescoping wand Crevice tool >D Please pay instructions fire, electric you to such special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any given° WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert dangerous personal injury and/or property damage. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard CAUTION Do not overtighten. Overtightening screw holes. could strip the Do not plug into the electrical supply until the assembly is complete. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury. i , I Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the screws place. in Before assembling the vacuum cleaner, check the PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate REPAIR PARTS LIST or on the carton. Use this list to verify that you have received all the components of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner. EXTENSION WAND/ CREVICE TOOL PLACEMENT Place the holder on Place the holder on extension wand (A) in the wand the side ofthe vacuum cleaner. crevice tool (B) in crevice tool the side of the cleaner. HANDLE ASSEMBLY 4. Attach upper handle to main body of cleaner. B A 2. Push handle plug onto the front of cleaner° Insert the one (1) screw into the back of the handle and tighten, making sure the handle plug is secure. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Holding the power cord by the plug, pull the cord out and plug into outlet° NOTE: The cord must be fully extended from the cleaner to ensure proper functioning. 2. Make sure the power cord is placed into the cord clip on the body as shownoThis helps keep the power cord out from under the vacuum cleaner nozzle. 3. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floOr,r 4. Pressing the lever for automatic cord rewind \ draws in the power cord automatically. NOTE: Unclip cord from cord clip before pressing the lever for automatic cord rewind° NOTE: Hold onto the power cord to prevent the cord from whipping during the automatic cord rewind° w.,.,.. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. iiiii ! WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard . DO NOT plug in if switch is in the ON position. Personal injury or damage could result. . DO NOT use outlets above counters. Damage from cord to items in surrounding area could occur. HEIGHT ADJUST KNOB IMPORTANT: For easiest adjustment, place cleaner in full upright position. Turn the height adjust knob to match the surface being cleaned. Rotate the handle and adjust it to the desired position for (A) storing the upright, (B) operating the cleaner, and (C) to clean under furniture., NOTE: Rotating brush could cause area rug fringe to become tangled within cleaner. Use caution when vacuuming any rugs with fringe. )A B C ON/OFF BUTTON Turn cleaner on by depressing the power on/off switch on the back of the cleaner. CARRY HANDLE Use the carry handle located on the back of the cleaner to carry from room to room. HANDLE RELEASE To release handle, push the handle release pedal located on the lower left side of the cleaner. PET HANDI-MATE CAUTION Brush agitator continues to rotate while hose is removed or in use and at all times while cleaner is on. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from brush area while cleaner is on. Cleaner must be in the upright position to lift the rotating brushroll off the carpet when cleaning above the floor. IIIl!lj I J ! J I I ! I I Attach the Pet Handi-Mate wand or telescoping start automatically° to the hose will wand. Brushroll I Cleaner must be in its upright position to raise brushroll from floor. Remove the hose from the tool caddy° The Pet Handi-Mate can be used for cleaning stairs and upholstery. DEBRIS REMOVAL Slide locking tabs to outward position to unlock. Pivot lower housing and remove clogo Choose any of the handy accessories or use the hose alone, Simply push the attachment firmly onto the end of the wand or hose handle. To remove tool, twist and pull apart gently. To reassemble, align tabs on the lower housing with the slots on the cover and pivot cover back into position on top of lower housing. Rotate locking tabs inward into locking position. If additional length is needed, use the telescoping wand and crevice tool,, Use telescoping wand and crevice tool together or separately. Twist and pull wand to extend. 10 VACUUM CLEANER CARE WARNING Electrical Injury Shock and Personal Hazard PLEATED LID FILTER: Each time the dirt container is emptied, the filter should be cleaned_ Filter will be discolored after use; this will not affect the filter's performance. Do not brush the filter.. Tap the lid on the inside of a garbage can to remove excess dust and dirt from filter° DO NOT APPLY WATER TO PLEATED FILTER! Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Note: For best performance, replace filter a minimum of every 6 months. EMPTY DIRT CONTAINER Press dirt container release button and remove dirt container from cleaner. Return lid to dirt container and lock into place._Align arrow on lid with arrow on dirt con° tainer and twist to "LOCK" position° Return dirt container by latching to base of unit. Empty contents of dirt container into garbage can, NOTE: The bottom of the dirt container must be placed behind the plastic rib on the top of the motor housing_ Failure to properly locate the dirt container will result in a loss of performance and may cause debris to leak from the dirt container while vacuuming, Twist and lift dirt container lid to remove, 1t FOAM FILTER CARE Remove foam filter from dirt container. Return filter to dirt container by placing on top of screen inside dirt container. Hold filter under running water to wash° Ring excess water out of filter. Allow filter to dry for at least 24 hours_ IMPORTANT: Do not return filter to the dirt container before it has completely dried. WARNING Electrical Shock injury Hazard and Personal Remove exhaust filter from cleaner. Tap filter on inside of garbage can to remove excess dust and dirt from filter. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. i Note: For best performance, replace exhaust filter a minimum of every 6 months. Grasp tab on exhaust filter cover and pivot forward to remove. Return exhaust filter to cleaner° Replace exhaust filter cover by inserting the tab on the cover into the slot on the cleaner. Pivot toward cleaner until into place_ cover snaps 12 TO REPLACE BELT WARNING Electrical Injury Shock and Personal Hazard OR BRUSHROLL Place new belt in area of brushroll without bristles. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting, Place brushroll shutoff pedal in "Carpet" position. Slide belt onto motor shaft. Ensure to loop the belt around the belt lifter shafL TO REMOVE BELT Lay cleaner flat and flip cleaner to expose nozzle base. To remove nozzle guard, slide lock A to unlock position, to the left. Then depress lock B to unlock nozzle guard.. \ Rotate/pivot the pull off With new belt in place, pull and slide brushroll into nozzle making sure that the brushrotl end caps are in the correct orientation (see diagram for end cap orientation)_ Rotate brushroll manually to make sure belt is properly aligned. Secure by aligning the three (3) tabs in the base slots. To reattach nozzle guard, rotate/pivot back into position° nozzle guard and Lift and remove brushroll. Dispose of old belt. " guard, push lock B down to/ock position, Slide lock A into lock position, to the right. To secure nozzle 13 J Electrical m WARNING Shock and Personal CAUTION Do not use a bulb rated over 9W (43V). During extended use, heat from the bulb could overheat surrounding plastic parts. Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. 5. Pull bulb out of sockeL Do NOT twist° Gently push replacement bulb into socket to replace, TO REMOVE LIGHT BULB 1, Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet. 2. Press handle release pedal and lay vacuum cleaner back. 3. Remove the two (2) screws from the lens cover, 6, Snap lens cover back into place and secure the headlight lens by replacing the two screws. 4. Insert flat blade of screwdriver into slot at top of the lens. Lift the lens cover to remove. Note: See separate PARTS number_ LIST for bulb Press the automatic cord rewind lever to draw in the power cord. NOTE: Hold onto the power cord to prevent the cord from whipping during the automatic cord rewind. Store the vacuum cleaner in a dry, indoor area, on the floor with the handle locked in the upright position. 14 Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service needed, other than maintenance described in this Owner's Manual, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service agent. WARNING ."O.LE M Cleaner won't run I 1. 2. 3. 4. · POSSIBLE CAUSE plugged t, 2. 3. 4, = Power cord notfirmly into outlet, Plug unit in firmly,, Check fuse or breaker in home fuse/reset breaker. Allow cleaner to coot * Pg 5, Take to Sears Service Center, L , , ,, , Blown fuse or tripped breaker Thermal Protector activated. Needs service, , , ,, , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Replace ,, , ..... Cleaner won't pick up or low suction 1. Dirt container not installed 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Review DIRT CONTAINER REMOVAL AND correctly, 2o Dirt container full 3, Brushroll worn, 4. 5, 6. Beit is broken, worn or slipped out of position, One or both filters clogged Carpet height setting is incorrect., Dirt container full Dirt container not installed correctly Hose not installed correctly. One or both filters not installed completely, REPLACEMENT - Pg, tl, 12. Empty dirt container- Pg 11<, Replace brushrel!- Pg 13, Replace belt- Pg_ 13 Remove filters and clean - Pg 11, 12. Set carpet height adjust lever to appropriate setting for carpet being cleaned - Pgo 9, Empty dirt container- Pg 11, Review DIRT CONTAINER REMOVAl.. REPLACEMENTPg, 11, 12, Review hose placementPg, 6, Review filter removal and replacementPg, 11, 12, Dust escaping from cleaner 1. 2. 3. 4. I. 2. 3, 4, AND Cleaner won't tools Hose ctoggedo 1. ptck-up 2_ Dirt container full 3_ i,,,, ,,i,,, One or both filters clogged, Bulb burnt out. Loose electrical wires, Carpet height setting incorrect., is Check inlets, hose and dirt container for obstructions; remove obstruction,, If clog persists, call 1-877-839-2046, 2. Empty dirt container - Pg, 1 t 3o Clean filters- Pg. 11, 12, 1. 2. 1. 2. Replace bulb - Pg, 14o Take to Sears Service Center, Set carpet height adjust lever to appropriate setting for carpet being cleaned - Pg. 9,, Replace belt-, Pg, 13> Headlight working Cleaner to push not 1, 2. is difficult t. 2. Belt is broken, worn or slipped out of position. For any questions, please call 1-877-839-2046. 15 Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore _ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time° That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. 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