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owner's
manual
MODEL NO,
680.88973
Save This Manual For
Future Reference.
CAUTION:
operation
carefu Ily.
Read
and
rules for safe
instructions
Sold by SEARS,
SHAMPOOER/
POLISHER
• Assembly
• Operation
• Repair Parts
ROEBUCK
AND CO.,
Chicago,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This Rug shampooer/floor
polisher is for household use only.
When using electrical Rug shampooer/floor
polisher, basic precautions
Including the following.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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BEFORE
USING
J
should
be followed.
THIS APPLIANCE
WARNING
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To reduce risk of fire,electric
shock,or
injury
•
DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS,SUCH AS GASOLINE,OR USE IN
AREAS WHERE THEY MAY BE PRESENT.
•
Do not leave this appliance when plugged in.
•
To reduce the risk of electric shock-Use indoors only.
•
This appliance is provided with doble insulated.Use
only identical replacement parts.See
instructions for servicing of double:insulated
appliances.
•
Do not inmerse. To reduce the risk of electric shockUse only carpet moistened by
cleaning process.
•
To reduce the risk of fire, use only commecially available floor cleaners and waxes intended
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for machine aplication.
•
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
•
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necesary when used by or near children.
,
Use only as described in this manual.Use only manufacturer's
recomended attachments
•
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped damaged,left outdoors or dropped into water, retum it to a service center before using.
•
Do not pull or carry by cord,use cord as a hand e,close a door on cord, or pull a cord aroun_i
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 handle plug with wet hands.
•
Do not put any object into openings. 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 attach or remove brushes with electric cord plugged in.
•
Turnoff before unplugging.
•
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
•
Never fill dispenser without removing it from the appliance.
•
Never turn the appliance an with the handle in the upright position. Make sure handle is in
operating position.
Disassembly of this unit can be hazardous.
Do not leave the appliance turned on when it is not in motion.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICING
OF DOUBLE,INSULATED
APPLIANCES
A double-insulated
appliance is marked With one or more of the _ following:
"'DOUBLE INSULATION" or "'DOUBLE INSULATED" or the double insulation
The words
symbol (square
within a square.)
In a double-insulated appliance,two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding.
No
grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding
be added tothe
appliance. Servicing a double-insulated
appliance requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel.
Replacement.
parts for a double-insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace.
Polarization Intructions:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this 3ppliance 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 still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way.
owner's
manual
Dear Homemaker:
You have just invested in a fine Kenmore Rug Shampooer-Floor
Polisher.
Before using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and
carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and
care for your machine.Specific
instructions
are given on rug shampooing,
scrubbing,polishing,attaching
and cleaning brushes,etc.
This will help you
obtain the best performance
and avoid unnecessary
service expense for
conditions
beyond our control.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
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Whenused for privatehouseholdpurposes,ifwithinone year from the date of
purchese,this ShampooedPolisher
fails due to defectsin materialor
workntanship,RETURNIT TO THENEARESTSEARSSERVICECENTER
IN THEUNITEDSTATES,andSearswill repair it,freeof charge.
Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,andyoumay alsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears,RoebuckandCo.,Dept.698/731A,
SearsTower,
Chicago,lL.60684
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WHERE TO FIND IT
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Warranty.....................................................................................................
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Assembly. ..................................................................................................
4
Dispenser. ..................................................................................................
Operation ...................................................................................................
Parts Ust.....................................................................................................
Accessories,Service .....................................................................................
5
6-7
6-11
12
DO NOT PLUG IN ELECTRIC CORD UNTIL
BRUSHES OR OTHER ACCESORIES HAVE
BEEN ATTACHED AND SWITCH HAS BEEN
PLACED IN THE "OFF"POSITIQN.
HANDLE,
SWITCH BOX AND
.
Assembly
Instructions
CORD
Place lower handle tube (Fig.l)into
handle
tube socket"A"
(FIG.2).
Fasten using bolt
"'B" and internally threaded nut "C" (FIG.3)
provided in the hardware package.
B o=" ,_
If the handle tube is difucult to assemble
(tight), insert blade of screwdriver
into slot
(FIG.4) at rear of handle tube socket and
twist screwdriver gently while inserting handle tube.
2. Place upperhalf
handle tube (FIG.l) over
lower half.Aling holes and fasten with remaining bolt "B': and internally threaded nut "'C".
'=_ C
TUBE
FIG. 2
UPPER
_2JHANDLE
TUBE
FIG.1
FIG. 3
Attach switch box to rear of upper handle
tube.Palce switch box tab (no hole) into rectangular hole (FIG.5).
Position box against
handle tube. Fasten using the small screw
provided in the hardware package. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
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The motor cord, which goes from the switch
box to the bottom of the unit, is attached in
two (2) locations behind the dispenser at top
and bottom. The upper part of the motor cord
is snapped into place alongside the upper
cord hook on the dispenser top (FIG:6).
The lower part of the motor cord is snapped
into place between the two lower cord hooks.
They are located on the dispenser base (FIG.
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FIG. 4
E
FIG. 5
7).
.
6.
Attach lower plastic hose to rear of unit by
inserting the fitting on the end of hose into
hole located midway at rear of unit (FIG.8).
The electric cord is wound around
hooks as illustrated in (FIG.9).
FIG. 6
cord
NOTE:
All moving parts requiring lubrication have been
permanently lubricated at the factory.
FIG.
8
FIG. 9
DISPENSING
SYSTEM MUST BE THOROUGHLY
CLEANED IMMEDIATELYAFTER
EACH USE. DO
NOT STORE LIOUlD IN DISPENSER.
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Remove dispenser
from unit and empty. Rinse
thoroughly
with warm water. The dispensing
system must be flushed
immediately
after use.
Partially fill dispenser
with warm water, mount
on unit and then dispense
all the water into a
receptacle
placed under the unit.
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FIG. 11
CF_
-- G
BRUSHES
ELECTRIC CORD PLUG SHOULD ALWAYS BE
DISCONNECTED
FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE
ATTACHING,
REMOVING
OR
CHANGING BRUSHES.
FIG. "10
FIG. 12
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Lay the polisher flat exposing the underside
of the unit (FIG. 12). Using a rotating motion
push the brush on the spindle as far as it will
go.
DISPENS'ER
1. Raise dispenser top "A" (FIG. 10). Position
dispenser "F" in base "B".
2. Press top dispenser
firmly
against
the
handle "tube "G" Valve stem "C" must be
above valve lifter ':D" (FIG. 11).
3. Slide dispenser
top "A" down so that it
engages the dispenser and holds it securely
in position.
To dispense
the liquid,
pull trigger
"E"
momentarily
and intermittently.
Liquid will flow
as long as the trigger is raised
Note: If the dispenser fails to discharge
liquid
when the trigger is raised all the way, tilt the
dispenser away from the handle tube. Take a
pair of long-nosed pliers and grasp the valve
lifter "D".
Bend the two projections
(tabs) at the same
time upward until a dime fits snugly between
the bottom of the valve stem "C" and the top of
the yalve lifter "D" (FIG. 11).
If liquid continues to flow when the trigger is
released,
grasp the valve lifter close to the
handle and bend the two projections downward
until a dime fits snugly between the bottom of
the valve stem and the top of the valve lifter.
2. After
pull.
each
use remove
brushes
with
a slight
3. Wash in warm soapy water after each use.
Shake out excess water. Stand bristles on
paper towel to dry.
DO NOT USE HOT WATER.
DO NOT FORCE DRYING BY USING
OR RADIATOR HEAT.
AN OVEN
4. Remove brushes from the machine when
in use to extend the life of the brush.
not
PADS
THE ELECTRIC CORD PLUG SHOULD ALWAYS
BE DISCONNECTED
FROM THE ELECTRICAL
OUTLET BEFORE ATTACHING,
REMOVING OR
CHANGING
PADS.
,
To attach pads on Shampooer/Polisher:
Push
the ends of the adapters
(provided
in the
hardware package) through the holes in the
pads, then snap adapters on to the Scrubbing
Brushes.
DO NOT attach
to Shampoo
Brushes.
2, Pads may be cleaned if desired in warm soapy
water. Rinse thoroughly.
Stretch out to shape
and allow to dry.
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WOOD FLOORS CARE
HARD SURFACE FLOOR CARE
(VINYL, LINOLEUM,ASPHALT
FLOOR)
I.
Be sure to consult floor manufacturer for proper
maintenance.
Never use water based products on wood floors.Only
use solvent based product on wood floors.
TILE AND NO WAX
SCRUBBING
(FLOOR STRIPPING
AND
CLEANING)
DISCONNECT
CORD FROM ELECTRICAL
OUTLE. DO NOT USE MACHINE
TO SCRUB
WOOD FLOORS.
CLEANING
Follow instructions
II.
WAXING
Follow instructions on wood floor wax found on
Sears Wood Floor Care Kit, or similar product.
II1. PdLISHING
DISCONNECT CORD FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
Attach the tan polishing pads.
Make sure wax is dry before polishing,
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
Lower handle into operating position.Turn
appliance on.
Guide unit with forward and backwards strokes,
following the direclJon of the grain until the desired
finish is achieved.
Do not apply pressure,the weight of the machine is
sufficient.
Disconnect appliance remove and wash pads
THE FINISH
IV. BUFFING
To renew the finish of your just cleaned floors, you
may use a protective floor finfsh.
Ill.PERIODIC
on wood floor cleaner found on
Sears Wood Floor Care Kit, or similar product,
Attach scrubbing
brushes (for scrubbing
floors
with an irregular surface) or nylon scrubbing pads *
(for scrubbing floors with a smooth surface).
RemoVe dispenser tank and fill with, a stripper
and cleaner, diluted as indicated on container.
It is recommended to put the water in first to
avoid foaminq.
Do not overfill tank.Allow at least one inch air space
to avoid spilling.
Attach dispenser.
plug cord into eleclrical outlet.
Lower handle into operalJng position.
Turn swich to proper speed as indicated on the
switch box label.
Clean floor using small circular strokes,dispensing
liquid as needed.
Do not dispense liquid close to the baseboards to
avoid splashing walls.
Wipe up suds with a sponge or cloth.
Disconnect appliance. Remove and wash pads and
brushes.
I1. RENEWING
mstru
Operation
ions
DISCONNECT CORD FROM ELECTRICAL
OUTLET.
Attach the felt buffing pads* or the lambs wool high
luster pads.
Plug cord into electrical outlet. Lower handle into
MAINTENANCE
Sweep or vacuum floor frequently.
Damp mop weekly
operating position.Buffing
will leave your floors
truly lustrous.
Disconnect appliance, remove and wash pads.
* NOTE'.
NYLON PADS( # 53871) AND BUFFING PADS (# 53471)NOT INCLUDED
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REFER TO PAGE 12,TO ORDER.
V. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Sweep,dust or vacuum floor regularly.
Do not overfill the tank.Allow
at least one inch air space
to avoid spilling.
Buff floors as needed,following
the directions
above.
Attach
dispenser
Plug cord into electrical
To remove scuff marks on heavy traffic areas, follow
the polishing directions above
operating
indicated
position.
floors often will prolong the
time between waxing.
Turn swich
on the switch
Clean small
Polishing and:buffing
outlet.Lower
handle
to proper
into
speed
as
box label:
areas of 3 X 3 feet at a time using small,
circular and overlapping
strokes.Dispense
liquid until a
small uniform film of foam appears.
AVOID SOAKING.
CARPET CARE
Mildewing
or discoloration
may
occur.
SHAMPOOING
Continue to shampoo
DISCONNECT CORD FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
proceed to another area.
until the foam disappears,then
Do not apply pressure.Light
tach the shampoo brushes.
contact
with
the rug is
sufficient for thorough cleaning.
Vacuum the carpet first to remove any loose dirt.
Remove all furniture from room,or protect its legs with a
heavy plastic or aluminum
Test the color
fastness of
foil.
you can
to be refilled. Always
unplug
the shapooer
and
remove the dispenser before refilling. At this time it may
your
carpet by applying a
small undiluted amount of shampoo dereotly to the carpet
with a
When shampooing a large area,the container may need
be convenient to check the brushes
and remove any
carpet fibers with a comb.
sponge on a small hidden area.If the color holds,
proceed to shampoo
the rest of your carpet.
After
shampooing_
outlet. Remove
Remove dispenser tank and fill with a carpet
dispensing
and
disconnect
wash
cord from electrical
brushes,
and flush the
system.
shampoo, d_luted as indicated on tl_e container
It is recommended
to put the water in first to
Allow carpeting to dry thoroughly, preferably
Ventilating the room or using a fan
overnight.
may reduce drying
avoid foaming
time.If you need to walk over wet carpet, protect it with a
white cloth or towel.
Vacuum carpet to remove any dirt freed by shampooing
REPAIR
PARTS
LIST
FOR
MODEL
EXTERNAL
KENMORE
FLOOR
POLISHER
680 88973
MACHINE
PARTS
14
12
27
26
3
48
49
37
r!
I , 5-22-23-52-54
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REPAIR
PARTS LIST FOR KENMORE
MODEL
EXTERNAL
Key
1
2
3
PartNo.
PartName
FLOOR
POLISHER
680 88973
MACHINE
PARTS
Key
Parl No.
PartName
100099
130950
010536
Une Cord
Switch box
Self-tapping screw No. 6-20 x 3/4.
Phillips oval head (2 Req)
30
31
32
130068
130948
010154
Valve cover
Container base
010063
Self-lapping screw No. 6-20 x 1/2
Phillipsfillister head
Switch3 speed
Switch box cover
33
34
35
36
37
120096
130582
130076
130065
130715
Container base seal
Hose-tank connector
Hose
Elbow hose connector
38
O52692
Clip
39
04-0444
Yoke retainer (2 req.)
40
461846
Yoke socket assembly (lreq,)
47
48
49
50
50
51
51
51
51
53
54
130374
120054
171892
53071
53271
53471
53871
53971
53671
130949
081728
190153
Cover(Chrome)
Furnitureguard
Headlabel
Shampoobrush(2 Req)
Scrubbrush(2 Req)
Feltbuffingpad(2 Req)
Nylonscrubbingpads(2 Req)
Tanpolishingpad (2 Req)
Lambswoolhighlusterpad(2req)
Containertop
Potyetylanebag
Manual
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
110083
130951
171724
130952
100049
130947
230257
060463
250661
240158
010063
17
18
19
2O
21
060464
090811
052197
052223
010063
24
25
26
27
28
29
052710
130064
171890
450169
461675
040136
Boxlabel 3 speed
Switchknob
Motor cableAssy
Handle (2 Req)
Upperhandle tube
Control lever support
Spiral pin 3/32
Valve spring
Self-tapping screw No. 6-20 x 1/2
Phillips _llister head
Dispenserlever
Dispenserrod
Valve hook
Valvehook spacer
Self-tapping screw No, 6-20 x 1/2
Phillips fillister head
Lower handle tube
Tankcap
Container top label
144 Oz. TankAssy
Hardware Pks.
Ruberwasher
ACCESSORIESINCLUDED:
53071
53271
53671
53971
REPLACEMENTPARTS --
NOTE
--
Shampoo Brushes (1 pair)
Scrubbing Brushes (1 pair)
LambswoolPads (1 pair)
Polishing Pads (1 pair)
WHEN SERVICINGUSE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT
PARTS.REPLACEDAMAGE CORDS.
FOR INSTRUCTIONSON "HOW TO ORDER
REPAIRPARTS"SEE PAGE 12
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REPAIR
PARTS
LIST
FOR
MODEL
INTERNAL
KENMORE
FLOOR
POLISHER
680 88973
MACHINE
PARTS
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15
6
17-B
18
5
4-A
REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR KENMORE FLOOR POLISHER
MODEL 680 88973
INTERNAL MACHINE PARTS
I key PartNo.
Part.Name
1
2
3
131418
280267
011489
4
5
5-A
6
7
051085
250059
250060
260001
011490
8
9
10
12
14
15
050607
260026
120133
280324
280263
011483
16
17-A
17-B
18
19
20
051119
230462
230461
370133
230330
020016
Motorcover
Field 3 speed
Self-tappingscrewNo,8-18X 1/2
type B,Hex,Washerhead (4 Req),
Field support(2 Req)
Push plate (3 Req)
Push plate(3 Req)
Thrustball (2 Req)
Self-tappingscrewNo,8X 5/16type
B,Hexwasher head(2 Req)
BearingClamp (2 Req)
Armaturebearing(2 Req)
aring armatureseal (2 Req)
BrushHolderAssy
Armature
Self-tappingscrewNo,6X 3/8 Hex,
Washerhead (11Req)
Connectorsupport
Gearcasecover conmutator(1 Req)
Gear CaseCoverfan (1 Req)
Gasket(2 Req)
Motorframe Assy
3/8" hex,nut (2 Req)
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
NOTE
Key
Part No,
Part. Name
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
420012
420011
250849
250640
040018
040238
130058
130167
130758
230499
240244
130551
461610
130216
010154
37
40
130059
011492
42
011492
Bronzegear L
Bronze gear R
Spindle(2 Req)
SpindleKey (2 Req)
Washer(4 Req)
Spindleretainer (2 req)
Frameinsulator(2 Req)
MotorSupport (3 Req)
Base insulator
BasePlate assembly(1 Req)
Spring.yoke!ors!on,(1req)
crew Jnsu=a[or
{J _eq_
Spindlecap insulatorp_g (2 Req)
Tray
Self-tappingscrewNo,6X 5/6 type B
Hex,washerhead(2 Req)
Frame spacer
Self-tappingscrew No,8X 1/2 type B
Hex,washerhead(4 Req).
Self-tappingscrew No,8× 1/2 type B
Hex,washerhead(3 Req)
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT
PARTS .REPLACE DAMAGED CORDS.
FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON "HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS"
SEE PAGE 12
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For the repair or replacement
parts you need
Call 7 am-7 pm, 7 days a week
1-800-366-PART
(1-800-366-7278)
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in your area
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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a
Sears Maintenance Agreement
or to inquire
" Agreeme n t
about an existing
Call 9 am-5 pm, Monday-Saturday
1-800-827-6655
Model / Serial
Number
Model and Serial Number
may be found on the number plate on the BO'FI-OMOF
THESHAMPOOER/POLISHER
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nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians... Professional technicians specially
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AND CO., Chicago,
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