Kenmore 116.34720 Owner's Manual page 7

HOW TO START
1. Turnthe quick
releasecord
hook to either
side and down
to releasethe
power cord.
2. Release the power cord plug from the
power cord and pull the cord off the quick
release cord hook. Check to be sure the
power cord is still locked into the locking
notch in the quick release cord hook.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner 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 it still does not fit, con-
tact a qualified technician to install the prop-
er outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product
Damage Hazard
• DO NOT plug in if switch is in
the ON position. Personal injury
or damage could result.
• DO NOT use outlets above
counters. Damage from cord to
items in surrounding area could
occur.
3. Plug the polarized power cord into a
120 Volt outlet located near the floor.
Models with no selector adjust automatically
for varying carpet heights.
SOME MODELS
To select a pile height setting:
Turn off cleaner. Select a pile height setting
by tilting the cleaner back until front wheels
are lifted slightly off the floor as illustrated.
Slide the adjustment lever to the correct
setting.
SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS
You may need to raise the height to make
some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and
longer pile carpets. Suggested settings are:
Models with two (2) positions:
HIGH: medium to long pile.
LOW: short to medium pile.
Models with four (4) positions:
HIGH: shag carpet, long pile, plush, scatter
rugs
MED: medium to long pile.
LOW: short to medium pile.
EX LOW: very low pile.
Place unit in "HIGH" when using attach-
ments to prevent possible floor damage.
ATTENTION: Special care is required when
vacuuming certain types of carpet or floor
covering. Always check the carpet or floor
covering manufacturer's recommended
cleaning instructions before vacuuming.