BeforeUsingYourNew Vacuum....................... 2
KenmoreVacuumCleanerWarranty ................ 2
ImportantSafetyInstructions............................ 3
PartsandFeatures............................................. 4
AssemblyInstructions ....................................... 5
OperatingInstructions ....................................... 6
CordRelease.................................................... 6
Pileheight setting............................................. 7
HandleReleaseandPositions.......................... 8
On/Off Switch.................................................... 8
Attachments ...................................................... 8
AttachmentsUseChart................................... 10
VacuumingTips .............................................. 10
PerformanceFeatures.................................... 11
Vacuum Cleaner Care ....................................... 12
Vacuum Storage .............................................
12
Oleaning Exterior and Attachments ................ 12
Dust Bag Changing .......................................... 13
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ........................... 14
Exhaust Filter Cleaning and Replacement ..... 14
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning ............... 15
Agitator Servicing ............................................ 17
Agitator Assembly ........................................... 17
Clog Removal .................................................
18
Light Bulb Changing ....................................... 19
Troubleshooting
............................................... 20
Master Protection Agreements ........................ 21
Service ................................................ Back Cover
Please read this guide. It wil! help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in the
safest and most effective way.
For more information about the care and operation, call your nearest Sears store.
You witt need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information.
Your vacuum'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.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
ON KENMORE VACUUM
CLEANER
When assembled, operated and maintained according to the Use and Care Guide, 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 OR SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER FOR FREE REPAIR (or replacement if
repair proves impossible).
This warranty is void if this vacuum cleaner is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty excludes vacuum bags, belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are expendable parts that can
wear out from normal use before the end of the warranty year.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship.
Sears will NOT pay for:
1. An on-site service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
2. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
3. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the Installation
Instructions and Use and Care Guide.
4. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended
purpose.
5. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils
other than those recommended in the Use and Care Guide.
6. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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