Kenmore Central Vacuum System Owner's Manual page 2

I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T S S A A F F E E G G U U A A R R D D S S
W W h h e e n n u u s s i i n n g g a a n n e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a p p p p l l i i a a n n c c e e , , b b a a s s i i c c p p r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s s s h h o o u u l l d d a a l l w w a a y y s s b b e e f f o o l l l l o o w w e e d d , ,
R R E E A A D D A A L L L L I I N N S S T T R R U U C C T T I I O O N N S S B B E E F F O O R R E E U U S S I I N N G G T T H H I I S S V V A A C C U U U U M M C C L L E E A A N N E E R R . .
T T o o r r e e d d u u c c e e t t h h e e r r i i s s k k o o f f f f i i r r e e , , e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c s s h h o o c c k k o o r r i i n n j j u u r r y y : :
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not block the motor hood ventilation openings
and duct on the top of the power unit. Lack of
ventilation airflow will cause the motor to overheat.
• Do not locate the power unit in a high temperature
area or where it is inaccessible, for example, an
attic or crawl space.
• Mount Unit at least 12 inches from floor, ceiling
and corner sidewall to insure adequate ventilation
for motor.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum
cleaner is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only
(refer to Grounding Instructions).
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with
inadequate current carrying capacity.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
G G R R O O U U N N D D I I N N G G I I N N S S T T R R U U C C T T I I O O N N S S
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment -grounding
conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
i i n n c c l l u u d d i i n n g g t t h h e e f f o o l l l l o o w w i i n n g g : :
W W A A R R N N I I N N G G
S S A A V V E E T T H H E E S S E E I I N N S S T T R R U U C C T T I I O O N N S S
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner 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 airflow.
• This vacuum cleaner creates suction. Keep hair,
loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away
from openings and moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without filter in place.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not pick up flammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where
they may be present.
• Keep your work area well lighted.
• Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming
them.
• Only Use Manufacturer's Supplied Cord Set,
Part # 100346.
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