Table Of Contents; Before Using Your New Vacuum Cleaner; Packing List - Kenmore 116.30613C Use & Care Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line . . . . . . . . . 3
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty 3-4
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 5
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attachment Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Releasing the Handle . . . . . . . . . . . .11
OFF/FLOOR/CARPET Switch . . . . . 11
Pile Height Selection . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUM CLEANER

Please read this 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 your nearest Sears
Parts and Repair Center or the Vacuum Cleaner Help Line listed on the cover of this guide.
You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vac-
uum cleaner'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 cleaner.
Model No.____________________________________________
Serial No. ____________________________________________
Date of Purchase ______________________________________
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.

PACKING LIST

Your KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and compo-
nents assembled separately in the carton:
1 Upright Vacuum Cleaner
1 Handle
1 Crevice Tool
1 Combination Brush
Each of the above assemblies are shown in detail inside the Repair Parts List.
Attachment Use Table . . . . . . . . . . 14
Vacuuming Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Performance/Safety Features . . . . 15-16
Vacuum Cleaner Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vacuum Cleaner Storage . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments .17
Dust Cup Emptying . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Dust Cup Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Pre-Filter Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Primary Filter Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .21
Exhaust Filter Replacement . . . . . .22
Agitator Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Clog Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Requesting Assistance
Or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back page
1 Pet Handi Mate
TM
1 Telescoping Wand
1 Use & Care Guide
1 Repair Parts List
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