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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

Kertmore V_cuum C_e_ner Warranty .............2

Impo_ant SaletyInslructions...........................3

Pa_tsand Fea_lures...............................................4

kssembiy ..........................................................5

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

.......................

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

Cleaning E×tedor and Attachments ..................t0

Storing Your V_c_um ........................................ !0

Troubleshooting ........................................... 11

Parts List ................................................... 12-d 3

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.orecord 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 instruc_ionm Sears witl repair any defects in

materia_ or workmanship free of char_.e.

This warranty excfudes vacuum bags, beits_ light bulbs,, and fHters_ which are expendable

_:<_rtsand become worn during normal use.

For warranW service, return this v_u_m cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in

the United States.

This warranty 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, IL60179

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

[)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.

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.

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.

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 upanythingthat is burningor smoking,

such as cigarettes,matches,or hot ashes.

Do not use vacuum cleaner

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

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.

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.

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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

TwoPiece Wand

FiRingHook

Cord Roe

Bu_o#

Power Switch

_ON/O_F)

Power Cord

(Not Show_)

Latch

RugiFioo_"Nozzle

ATTACHMENTS

Dusting Brash UphoisteB_Nozzle Accessory Holder Orevice Tool

Befo_e assembling your vacuum cieaneh be

sure you have all! _he pa_s shown in PARTS

AND FEATUR E$_

TWO P!EOE WAND

Fittogetf_erthetwo wands by =b_istingslightly,

RUG/FLOOR NOZZLE

i. insert wa_td intoruglfloor nozzle.

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,

Bare Floor Carpet

ATTACHMENTS

Clamp Accessory Hoider around upper Wand

as show_,

CANISTER

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,

3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is

properly installe& _e CLEANING MOTOR

SAFETY F!LTER for instructions,

HOSE

Fit_in9 Hook

I. _nsed_hose into cani_steruntil it snaps into

pJAce,

Te remove hose : Press hose fitting hook

arid pullu#wards,

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,edusthi=letstt,e p=ss fy //

through, while it tra:_ the dirt. Flr best ]:// ////

cleaning results: keep the airflov_ passage :/_ ///

open, Check the starred areas / / //

WARNING

Personat Injury and Product DamageHazard!

• DO,NOTpiug in if switchis in ON position,

Personasinjury or product damagecouid resulL:

•The cord mov_ rapidly whenrewinding,

Keepchiidr_nawayan_ ptovi_ a c{ear_athwhen

_e,aindingthe cordto p_'eve_persona;[injury,

, DO NOTuse outlets above eounte_, Daraageto

terns in su_reundin.qarea couldoccur,

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,

,e.d°')_: .......

NOTE: To reduce the risk delee_Hcshock, this

vacuum cte_qcr has a ooislized pGg one b!_de is

wider ban the other, _qis i -_-

pug wili fit in a pola_,_e_.

out e1o_ly o_qeway, if the plug does:_ot fit Miy i_ ti_e

_uJe._,reve;_ethe plug, I1it:sil does _ot fiL co_tac:_

...... Cec_.riei_°:,to inst_.llthe prepe_.... _'_

out_._.Do not:

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_qtdaraage or ihjury

from the moving cord. Press on the cord reel

bu_on to rewindi the cord.

3. To start, press power Power S:witch Knob

switch, To stop,

press power _ Reel

switch a_ain. _

ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE

ti. Remove wand from ha_d]e by twisting

slightly,

ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS

Put on attachments as needied.

See cha_1:below,

ATTACHMENT

DUSTING

UPHOLSTERY _,

NO_LE

CREVICETOOL _'z_ _._

i NOZZLERU:Gi'FLOOR

i .......

i:Fumitule

_stween

Cushiorts_

CLEANING AREA

D_apes*

Stairs

Ba_e

Floo_s

Cap.ted,

Fioo_g-s Walts

X : X

Atways clear_ attachments before usin 9 on fabdes,

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

The handle air ftow regulator al!ows you to

ci_ange the vacuum suction: for d:ifferent fabric

a_ndcar_t weights.

Adiust the suction power with Air Flew

Regulator in tlqe l_andte,

Air Flow Regulator

Open

NOSE SWIVEL

The hose swive:l preyers% 'the hose f_om

tw sting, This: is helpful for clea.ni_ in smali

areas,

PERFORMANCE IND_OATOR

When the unit is running, 1he indicator will be

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

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_Ilidreleaseoutandup,thenli_canisterhood,

3. PuIithedustbinup,

4. Holdthehandleofthewashabtefilterand

pullit outofthedustbin,

Washable Rite_

Hat, die

5, Wash t!le dust bi_ with sponge: or soft cto_h

ul_der colid running waler,

6, Brush is for cleaning the washable fiiter, _tis

on the back of the washabte filter,

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.

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 installedt:o proven1 motor

fail:ure and_r electrical shock,

Check motor safety fitter occasionally and!

dean when di_y,

t. Unplug cord from wall cutter and remove

ba_,

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

3. Wash: filter iinwarm 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.

water on cleaner.

2, C_ean vacuum exterior using: a ciea_, soft

cloth that has been dipped in clean water,

then wrung out. Wipe dry after cleaning.

NOTE: Regular cieaning helps: to reduce static

electricity and dust buildup on outer surfaces ot

cleaner and attschments.

CAUTION

DO' NOT use attachments if they are wet.

Damage to motor may occur,

Attachments used in: dirty areas: such as

under arefr_gerator_ should not be used

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

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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 E o .t,iools.oo..o o,d

Disconnect electrical: supply before servicing or cleaning the unit.

Fai_re to, do so coutd result in electrical shock or personal injury.

PROBLEM

Cleaner won'_

start.

Poor job of dirt

pick-up,

C:te_nor slarts

buI cuts off.

Performance

indicator, some

mede|s_ is red,

Cte_ner picka up

movable rugs,or:

nozzIe pushes

too hard.

POSSIBLE CAUSE ":

Po_M'e_co_d

i _';_:fft rewind.

Unpk_gged at wat_ o_ttet.

Tripped circu:i_ breake_)lown

_use at househoid seevice

panel

3, Hole in hose.

4, Canister' hood open,

5, Fu!l dusl: bin,

Clogged a:iHfow passages° _: 1.

Di_ly fiite,r. 2_

i! 3,

I, Flood eiectdcat eonneotions_

2, Tripped over_oad protecto_ in

canister,

2_ Clogged ai#fow pa_age.

3, Fu_ du_t bin°

1, Suction too stton#.

t. Dhl_i power cord.

2. Power co{d iammed.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

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

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

Ctea_- _rflow passages (page 6)_

Ctean fil_er (page 9),

Replaoe hose,

Close and _atch hood.

Erupt d_st bin,

i, Cheek connections (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

!_ Ctean filter' (pa._e 9},

2_C!ea_ b_ockage from airflow passage (_ge 6),,

3. Empty dust bin.

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

i:, Clean tt_e powe__cord.

2, Pull o,_t Power cord and rewind.

VACUUM CLEANER PARTS

For Modet: 721.23082300

72t .23083300

-t 2:_

iliust,

No. Pa_ Ne.

1 5%0_137810

2 4170924A

3 35_FI!@SD

€ 3550Ft1607j

5 4970R4230B

6 40_TI3675J

7 43_13778J

3.920F_3734A

9 3521FBT03F

_0 46_i_FI2412D

tt 483&=11403A

12 5_lFI4710A

13 5Y._,IFI47'11A

14 444!FO6050

15 3-04&sfi496D

16 3920F14718P

VACUUM CLEANER PARTS

For Model 721.23082300

72! .23083300

DESCRIPT_ON No. Pa_ No. DESCRIP_ON No:, P_ N:o, DESCRIPTION

CordR_I 8_tto#

3utto_Spr!_g

BodyCove_

Fil_erCover

LatchSpr[_

L_tch

Co_ne_r ,__,ir_

IndicatorAs-s'y

W_el

MeshScreen

W_b_e Filier

Cas_er_s'y

BudyBase

D_si:SeatPackisg_

17 3121007N C_evi_Toot

18 4i70098K MotorSafe_:Filet

!9 3920FI3_4,"gAPleie_Sour_liasPa_.,i_t

20 4681FI2373G_ot&

21 39_FI3763B SealPsckiaq

22 4123008B AbsorbingPacking

23 4g_Fi242_ B_.ar.d

24 6_7!FX2t539 PWBAss'y

25 .... _ .... " As_',-,

for72t.2:_82300

25 4_-87FII477:LCo_dR_tAsdy

.,,;I o2308_00

26 4970FI32_A CoiiSpdng

':27 5020FI3783FCo#t_oiB4ton

28 5230FI37_7AExhaustFif-_er

29 52}03F13744ABrush

Following Pafts Not lilus#ated

3828FI2841Qk;lanual,Ow,.,._efs

HOSE AND ATTACHMENTS PARTS

5 6

No. Pa_t No, DESCRIPT_O,N

I 5215FI!3_Q Ho'_ Ass'y

2 5249Fii405J Rug!FioorNozzle

3 5063FI2349ATw*oPieceWand

4 5248F12259AUpholsteryNozzie

5 4930FI24_A Aecesso%,'Hoider

6. 5202FI3474A D_st:in_.Brds#

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