Kenmore 116.36922 Owner's Manual page 2

Before UsingYour New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Parts and Features .................. 4
Assembly Instructions ............. 5-6
Operating Instructions ............... 6
Cord Release ....................... 6
Releasingthe Handle ................. 7
Touch Control ...................... 7
Gentle Sweep Function ................ 7
Pile Height Selectionand Setting ........ 8
Attachments ..................... 9-10
AttachmentUse Table ............... 11
Vacuuming Tips .................... 11
Performance/Safety Features ....... 12-13
Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 14
Vacuum Cleaner Storage ............. 14
Cleaning Exteriorand Attachments ...... 14
Dust Bin Cleaning .................. 15
Primary FilterRemovaland Cleaning . 16-17
Exhaust Filter Replacement ............ 17
LightBulb Replacement .............. 18
Agitator Cleaning ................... 19
Clog Removal ..................... 19
Troubleshooting .................... 20
Requesting Assistance OrService back page
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 store.
You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacu-
um 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.
LIMITED ONEYEAR FULLWARRANTY ON KENMOREVACUUM CLEANER
This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and includes only private household
vacuum cleaner use. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated and
maintained according to the owner's manual instructions, Sears will repair any defects in
material or workmanship free of charge.
This warranty excludes vacuum cleaner bags, belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are
expendable parts and become worn during normal use.
For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in
the United States.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179