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Owner's Manual
Manual del Propietario

Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradom
Modeis,

Modeios

721 .=230=82/3

Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U,S,A
www.sears..com

PART No," 3828FI2841Q

Printed in CHINA

BefoTe Using Your New Vacuum .................... 2

Cleaning Motor Safety Filter ............................. t0

Cleaning E×tedor and Attachments ..................t0
Storing Your V_c_um ........................................ !0
Impo_ant SaletyInslructions
...........................
3
Troubleshooting ........................................... 11
Pa_tsand Fea_lures
...............................................
4
Parts List ................................................... 12-d 3
kssembiy ..........................................................
5
Kertmore V_cuum C_e_ner Warranty .............2

Use and Care ...................................................
6
How Your Vacuum Works ...................................6
How to Start Your Vacuum ...................................6
Attachments ...........................................................7
Atlachmeats Use Char_ ............................................
7
Vacuuming Tips......................................................
8
Performar_ce Features ....................................... 8
Cleani_ng The Dust Bin and Washabie FHter ....9
.......................

Please read this guide, it wifl hetp you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in the
safest and most effective way.
For more h_fo[mation about the. care and operation, call your nearest Sears store_
Your wi_fneed the complete model: and sedaI numbers: when requesting irHormaiion.
Your vacuum's mode_ ant{ serial: numbers are _ocaied on the Model arid Seria_ Number Platm
Use the space betow t.o record the model numbe_-and sedat m_mber o! your new Kenmo_'e vacuum.
Model No,,
Serial No
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales ,check (receipt) in a safe place for future relerence.

LI!M_TED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON KENMORE

VACUUM

CLEANER

This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and incKtdes only private househotd
vacuum cleaner use. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated and
maintained according to the owner's manual
materia_ or workmanship free of char_.e.

instruc_ionm

Sears witl repair any defects in

This warranty excfudes vacuum bags, beits_ light bulbs,, and fHters_ which are expendable
_:<_rtsand become worn during normal use.
For warranW service,
the United States.
This warranty

return

this v_u_m

cleaner

to the nearest

Sears Service

Center

applies onty while ti_is product is in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legat rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck

and Co,, D/817WA,

Heffman

Estates,

IL 60179

in

WA

oTo reduce the risk of fire, electdc shock, or injury:

Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of tire, electrical shock, injury to
persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, foltow basic safety precautions
including the following:
Read this manual before assembling or using
your vacuum cleaner.

Do not operate the cleaner with a punctured
hose, Replace if cut or worn. Avoid vacuuming
sharp objects.
Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may
reduce air flow.

Use your cleaner only as described in this
manual. Use only with supplied attachments.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock- Do not
use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

Keep hair; loose clothing, fingers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not use cleaner without dust bag andlor
filters in place.
AJways change the dust bag after vacuuming
carpet cleaners or freshener, powders and fine
dust. These products clog the bag, reduce
airflow and can cause the bag to burst. Failure
to change bag could cause permanent damage
to the cleaner.

Disconnect electrical supply before servicing
or cleaning out brush area. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or brush
suddenly starting.
Always turn cleaner off before connecting or
disconnecting the hose.
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp fhe plug, not the cord.

Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard
objects, small toys, pins, paper, etc. They may
damage the cleaner or dust bag.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes,matches,or hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner

Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. if
cleaner is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return if to a service center.

to pick up flammable or combustible liquids
(gasoline, cleaning fluids, perfumes, etc.), or use
in areas where they may be present. The fumes
from these substances can create a fire hazard

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run cleaner over
cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

or explosion.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not
put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
You are responsible for making sure that your
vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable
to operate it properly.

[)o not leave cleaner when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. CIose attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet hands.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
i:_oper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your
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. WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electrical
shock, burns and serious personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as
moderate personal injury andtor property damage.

-3-

it is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its p_oper and
sate u_. Review thes_beforeusing you_c_nero

FiRing Hook
Cord Roe
Bu_o#
Power Switch

Two Piece Wand

_ON/O_F)
Power Cord
(Not Show_)

Latch

RugiFioo_"Nozzle

ATTACHMENTS

Dusting Brash

UphoisteB_Nozzle

Accessory Holder

4-

Orevice Tool

Befo_e assembling your vacuum cieaneh be

CANISTER

sure you have all! _he pa_s shown in PARTS
AND FEATUR E$_

t_ Open the canister hoe&
2_ Check to see that the dust bi_!_is properly
installed,, See CLEANING THE DUST B_N
AND WASHABLE F_LTER [_orinst_uc_ions,

TWO P!EOE WAND

Fittogetf_er
thetwo wands by =b_isting
slightly, 3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is
properly installe& _e CLEANING MOTOR
SAFETY F!LTER for instructions,

RUG/FLOOR

NOZZLE

i. insert wa_td intoruglfloor nozzle.

HOSE
Fit_in9 Hook

2_ Push floorse{ector swRch back: for bare floor
and forward for carpet. Brushes should be
dov_l br bare floor and up for carpet,
I. _nsed_hose into cani_steruntil it snaps into

Bare Floor

Carpet

pJAce,
Te remove hose : Press hose fitting hook
arid pullu#wards,

ATTACHMENTS
Clamp Accessory Hoider around upper Wand
as show_,

2_ _nsert wand into handle by twistir_g siightty,

/
To remove h:aneie ' Pu!!:up on handle by
twL_ting sli#hI_y.

USE AN

CARE

The vacuum cteaner or'cares sucfon that
picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries

_

the dir_:_0
_ the: dus, bin th,'ough the air flow

_

assag T,edust
°,
hi=letstt,e p=ss

through, while it tra:_ the dirt. Flr best
cleaning results: keep the airflov_ passage
open, Check the starred areas

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WARNING
Personat Injury and Product Damage Hazard!
• DO,NOTpiug in if switch is in ON position,
Personasinjury or product damagecouid resulL:
•The cord mov_ rapidly when rewinding,
Keepchiidr_naway an_ ptovi_ a c{ear_athwhen
_e,aindingthe cordto p_'eve_persona;[injury,
, DO NOT use outlets above eounte_, Daraageto
terns in su_reundin.q
area could occur,
1. Pull out the power cord to. the desired length.
_e_
you unwind the: cord, you wil see a
yeiow and a red mark. The red mark is atthe
very end of the cord, the yelow mark is 28
inches £'om the cord end,

NOTE: To reduce the risk d elee_Hcshock, this
vacuum cte_qcr has a ooislized pGg one b!_de is
wider ban the other, _qis pug
i wili fit in a pola_,_e_.
-_out e1o_ly o_qeway, if the plug does:_ot fit Miy i_ ti_e
_uJe._,reve;_e the plug, I1it:sil does _ot fiL co_tac:_
out_._.Do
not:
...... Cec_.riei_°:,
to i nst_.llthe prepe_....
_'_
change the piug in s_y way,
2, Plug the polarized power cord irate a ! 20 Volt
outlet located near the floor.
To _ewind: Unplug the cleaner, No_d the ptug
while rewinding to preve_qt daraage or ihjury
from the moving cord. Press on the cord reel
bu_on to rewindi the cord.
3. To start, press power
switch, To stop,
press power
switch a_ain.

,e.d°')_ : .......

_

Power S:witch Knob
Reel

_

ATTACHMENTS

ON HANDLE

ATTACHMENTS

ON WANDS

Put on attachments as needied.
See cha_1:below,

ti. Remove wand from ha_d]e by twisting
slightly,

CLEANING

i:

iv

ATTACHMENT

i:Fumitul e
DUSTING

_stween

Stairs

Cushiorts _ D_apes*

X

X

AREA
Ba_e

Floo_s

Cap.ted,
Fioo_g-s

Walts

i;

i;
X:

NO_LE
UPHOLSTERY _,

X

i
!:

CREVICETOOL _'z_

_._

X

X

i NOZZLERU:Gi'FLOOR
i

.......

Atways clear_ attachments before usin 9 on fabdes,

5

i:

X

X

: X

Suggested

sweeping

pattern

For best cieaning action _the rugRloe__nozzle
should be pushed straight away _rom you and
pulled straight back.
TMs pattern shouM be continued acro_s the rug
with slow, gfiding motions.
NOTE: Fast, ierky strokes: do not provide
cemptete cleaning.

Fe_"best cJeani, r_g results_ keep the airflow
passage open_ Cheek occasionalily for =clo#s,
See HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS section,
Unp|ug from out|et before cbeck:ing.

:::::}:

::}::

:}:

:::[:::::::::::

SUC:T_ON CONTROL

PERFORMANCE

The handle air ftow regulator al!ows you to
ci_ange the vacuum suction: for d:ifferent fabric

When the unit is running, 1he indicator will be

a_ndcar_t weights.
Adiust the suction power with Air Flew
Regulator in tlqe l_andte,

IND_OATOR

g[een if there are no dogs,
When the indicator turns compfete_y red, check
!f the dust bin is full or if other areas are
clogged, See HOW 'YOUR VACUUM WORKS,
Indicator

Air Flow Regulator

Open

Z
Close

NOSE SWIVEL
The hose swive:l preyers% 'the hose f_om
tw sting, This: is helpful for clea.ni_ in smali
areas,

NOTE: indicator may turn red when using
attachrnents or when cleaning new carpet. This
is dt_e to reduced aidlow cause_ by the vacuum
seal between attachment and surface, o_ new
carpet fuzz; filiing the didst bin quickly. Restore
aidiow by raising attac_qment slightly f_om
surface you are c_ea_ti_g, or empty dust bin if it
is: fuI!.

Forbestcleaningresults.,
thedustbinshouIdbe
cteanedotten,
t. Unplugcordkomwallout_et.
2. Pu_I
lidrelease
outandup,thenli_canister
hood,
3. PuIithedustbinup,

7. Pu_Ithe mesh screen down it'om
the washabie filter,

Washable Filter

Mesh Screen

& Clean the washabfe fiiter an_dfile mesh
screen with the brush under coldi ru:nnitlg
wa_er,
Do not: use detergent e_'wash filter in
washing machine or dishwasher.

4. Holdthehandleofthewashabtefilterand
pullit outofthe dustbin,
Washable Rite_
Hat, die

5, Wash t!le dust bi_ with sponge: or soft cto_h
ul_der colid running waler,

2

6, Brush is for cleaning the washable fiiter, _tis
on the back of the washabte filter,

9,A!_ow the washable filter to dry in shaded
location for a day,
Do not tumbte or spin dry, nor microwave or
ptace in oven or in path of direct heat. Ensure
the fiker is completely dry before placing [t
back into the vacuum.

2. PuI_ out motor sab_y fl!_teras shown,

WARNING
Electrical

Shock Hazare

De not operate the c|eaner without the
motor safety f_ltero Be sure the fi_e,r is dry
and properly installed
t:o proven1 motor
fail:ure and_r electrical shock,
Check motor safety fitter occasionally
dean when di_y,

and!

t. Unplug cord from wall cutter and remove
ba_,

3. Wash: filter iin warm soapy water, rinse, fl_en
dry_ Do no_ c_ean in dishwasher or ir_taI_
while damp:,
4. Inset1 filter back into canister.
• 5, Place the dusl bin.

1. Un#Iug cord: from wat] ot_!e:t, DO NOT drip
water on cleaner.

CAUTION

2, C_ean vacuum exterior using: a ciea_, soft
cloth that has been dipped in clean water,
then wrung out. Wipe dry after cleaning.

DO' NOT use attachments if they are wet.
Damage to motor may occur,
Attachments used in: dirty areas: such as
under a refr_gerator_ should not be used

NOTE: Regular cieaning helps: to reduce static
electricity and dust buildup on outer surfaces ot
cleaner and attschments.

on other surfaces: until they are washed
since they could leave marks.
I.........................................................

When not in use, store the cleaner in upright
position by inserting nozzle ctip into storage: dip
in ca.nister body as shown,

..No,.zle Clip

-10_

Review this chaJt to find do-it-yourself solutions br minor performance probt:ems, Any other service
needed should be peMormed by a Sears or other qualified service representative,

WARNING
Disconnect
Fai_re

PROBLEM
Cleaner won'_
start.

E o .t,iool
s.oo..o o,d

electrical:

supply before

servicing

to, do so coutd result in electrical

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

":

or cleaning

the unit.

shock or personal

POSSIBLE

injury.

SOLUTION

i, Unpk_gged at wat_ o_ttet.

!_. Pf,_9 in firmty_ press the power switch+

2. Tripped circu:i_ breake_)lown

2. Reset ckcuit b_'eake_ or replace _s:e.

_use at househoid

seevice

panel

Poor job of dirt
pick-up,

Clogged

a:iHfow passages°

_:

2, Di_ly fiite,r.

3, Hole in hose.

1. Ctea_- _rflow

passages (page 6)_

2_ Ctean fil_er (page 9),
i!
il

3,

Replaoe hose,

4_ Close and _atch hood.

4, Canister' hood open,
5, Fu!l dusl: bin,
[:

5. Erupt d_st bin,

i

C:te_nor slarts
buI cuts off.

I, Flood eiectdcat eonneotions_
[

2_ Clogged

2_ C!ea_ b_ockage from airflow passage (_ge

!_ Ctean filter' (pa._e 9},
ai#fow pa_age.

3, Fu_ du_t bin°

Cte_ner picka up 1, Suction too stton#.
movable rugs, or:
nozzIe pushes
too hard.
Po_M'e_co_d
i _';_:fft rewind.
!

(page 6),

%tt_
2. CLan
dust bin, c#ar a_[ftow blockage:
(pa_e 6, 9)_ Unplug co:td f_om Wall outlet and
wail 20--25 mim_ies for motor to c_i and
automatically reseL

Performance
indicator, some
mede|s_ is red,

i, Cheek connections

2, Tripped over_oad protecto_ in ':
canister,
[

3. Empty dust bin.

!. Adjust, Air FIo_: Regufak:_r(page 8),

t. Dhl_i power cord.

i:, Clean tt_e powe__cord.

2. Power co{d iammed.

2, Pull o,_t Power cord and rewind.

6),,

VACUUM CLEANER PARTS
For Modet: 721.23082300
72t .23083300

5
6

29
t6

!:

!3

tl

!5

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VACUUM CLEANER PARTS
For Model 721.23082300
72! .23083300
iliust,
No. Pa_ Ne.
1
2
3
€
5
6
7
9
_0
tt
12
13
14
15
16

DESCRIPT_ON

No.

5%0_137810 CordR_I 8_tto# 17
4170924A 3utto_Spr!_g
18
35_FI!@SD BodyCove_
!9
3550Ft1607j Fil_erCover
20
4970R4230B LatchSpr[_
21
40_TI3675J L_tch
22
43_13778J Co_ne_r ,__,ir_ 23
3.920F_3734A
24
3521FBT03F Indicator
25
Ass'y
46_i_F
I2412D W_el
483&=11403A
25
5_lFI4710A MeshScreen
5Y._,IFI47'11A
W_b_e Filier
26
444!FO6050 Cas_er
':27
_s'y
3-04&sfi496DBudyBase
28
3920F14718PD_si:SeatPackisg_29

Pa_ No.

DESCRIP_ON

No:,

3121007N C_evi_Toot
4i70098K
MotorSafe_:Filet
3920FI3_4,"gA
Pleie_Sour_lias
Pa_.,i_t
4681FI2373G_ot&
39_FI3763B SealPsckiaq
4123008B Absorbing
Packing
4g_Fi242_ B_.ar.d
6_7!FX2t539 PWBAss'y
.... _ .... "
As_',-,
for72t.2:_82300
4_-87FII477:LCo_dR_tAsdy
.,,;I o2308_00
4970FI32_A CoiiSpdng
5020FI3783FCo#t_oi
B4ton
5230FI37_7AExhaustFif-_er
52}03F13744A
Brush

P_ N:o,

DESCRIPTION

Following Pafts Not lilus#ated
3828FI2841Qk;lanual,
Ow,.,._efs

HOSE AND ATTACHMENTS PARTS
No.

I
2
3

Pa_t No,

DESCRIPT_O,N

5215FI!3_Q Ho'_ Ass'y
5249Fii405J Rug!FioorNozzle
5063FI2349A Tw*o
PieceWand

4 5248F12259AUpholsteryNozzie
5 4930FI24_A Aecesso%,'
Hoider
6. 5202FI3474A D_st:in_
.Brds#

2

3

5

6



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