Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Manuel d'entretien et d'utilisation Bagless Upright Vacuum with Hair Eliminator™ Brushroll Aspiradora de pie sin bolsa Con cepillo para pelos Hair Eliminator™ Aspirateur Vertical Sans Sac équipé de Brosse À Rouleau Hair Eliminator™...
Requesting Assistance or Service ..............Back Cover BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUM CLEANER Read this Use & Care Guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner in the safest and most effective way. For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call the Vacuum Cleaner Help Line at 1-877-531-7321 (US) / 1-844-608-3081 (CA).
PARTS AND FEATURES 3-in-1 ® Pet HandiMate Combination Upholstery Tool Tool Handle Suction Control Flexible Hose Upper Handle Cord Release Hook Button Wand On/Off Switch Dust Cup Release Button Carrying Power Handle Cord Dust Cup Lid Release Button Wand Dust Cup Release Accessory Button...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Before assembling the vacuum cleaner, check the PACKING LIST (page 2). Use this list to verify that you have received all the components of your new Kenmore Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner. 1. Insert the handle into the wand until you 3.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Insert the combination tool and the 6. Lock power cord plug onto the power upholstery tool onto the accessory cord. storage posts located on the back of the main body. Power Cord Plug Power Cord WARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Wrapping the cord too tightly with 5.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the brushroll when vacuum is on. Contacting the brushroll while it is rotating can cut, bruise or cause other injuries. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner.
POWER CORD - RELEASE & USE 6. Once you have completed vacuuming, WARNING press the On/Off switch; unplug the power cord plug from the outlet. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard 7. To restore power cord after use, turn Wrapping the cord too tightly puts stress upper cord hook to the upright position.
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OPERATION MODES ABOVE FLOOR MODE CAUTION 1. Place the vacuum cleaner in the upright Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to locked position. remain in one spot for any length of time when the brushroll is turning. Damage 2. Press the wand release button and lift up to carpet may occur.
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OPERATION MODES 4. Choose the desired attachment and CAUTION insert it into the wand. When using attachments, be careful not to over extend the flexible hose when reaching. Trying to reach beyond the hose stretch capability could cause the vacuum cleaner to tip over. CAUTION DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner around the room by the hose.
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OPERATION MODES CAUTION CAUTION When using attachments, be careful not DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner to over extend the stretch hose when around the room by the hose. Property reaching. Trying to reach beyond the damage or personal injury could result. hose stretch capability could cause the vacuum cleaner to tip over.
ATTACHMENTS To return the combination tool to crevice UPHOLSTERY TOOL tool mode, press the release button and The upholstery tool can be attached to the slide the brush tool down the combination end of the handle and the wand. Slide the tool.
PERFORMANCE/SAFETY FEATURES THERMAL PROTECTOR This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum cleaner suction motor. If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off automatically. This allows the Comb Teeth motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner.
PERFORMANCE/SAFETY FEATURES SUCTION CONTROL To assist with push/pull force of the vacuum on surfaces like thick carpet, the suction control valve can be opened to help reduce suction. Note that for best cleaning results, the suction control valve must be fully closed. Suction Control ·...
VACUUM MAINTENANCE AND CARE Always follow all safety precautions when performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. WARNING WARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury The motorized nozzle is equipped with Hazard sharp comb teeth inside. DO NOT touch comb teeth when servicing or cleaning Disconnect electrical supply before the vacuum, which may cause personal servicing or cleaning the vacuum...
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EMPTYING DUST CUP 3. Position dust cup area of vacuum over WARNING a waste receptacle. Press down on the dust release button to open dust cup lid Always unplug power cord from and allow contents to drop into waste electrical outlet before performing any receptacle.
PRE-FILTER CLEANING The pre-filter is located inside the dust cup. 3. Clean pre-filter by gently tapping over a trash container. Tap on several sides to Clean the pre-filter as needed to optimize suction power. ensure best cleaning. 1. Remove the dust cup as outlined in the EMPTYING DUST CUP (page 19).
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FOAM AND FELT FILTERS CLEANING 3. Wash with cold water only. DO NOT 4. Replace foam and felt filters into the vacuum cleaner. use detergent or soap. Squeeze by hand and allow to air dry. Allow all filters to dry 24 hours before putting back into vacuum cleaner.
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HEPA MEDIA EXHAUST FILTER CLEANING 2. Press the release tab and remove the 5. Insert the exhaust filter cover tabs into HEPA media exhaust filter from vacuum the upper slots and lock the exhaust cleaner. filter cover into place by pressing the lower part of the cover until a click is heard.
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