Kenmore 116.3172 Owner's Manual page 2

Before Using Your New Vacuum ....... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .., 2
Important Safety Instructions ............. 3
Parts and Features ........................ 4
Assembly Instructions .................. 5-6
Operating Instructions
................... 7
Pile Height Selection and Setting .......... 7
Releasing the Handle ................... 8
ON/OFF Switch ......................... 8
Attachments .......................... 9-10
Attachment Use Chart ................. 10
Vacuuming Tips ..................... 11
Performance Features .................. 11
Vacuum Cleaner Care ...................... 12
Vacuum Storage ...................... 12
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...... 12
Dust Bin Cleaning ................ 13-14
Secondary Filter Cleaning ................. 14
Filter Changing/Cleaning .................... 15
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning • 16-t7
Clog Removal ........................ t8
Motor Protector ...................... 18
Light Bulb Changing .................... 19
Agitator Servicing .................. 20
Agitator Assembly ...................... 20
Troubleshooting ......................... 21
Requesting Assistance Or Service ... 22
Please read this guide It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in
the safest and most effective way.
For more information about the care and operation, call your nearest Sears store. You will
need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information° Your vacuum'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.
Model Noo
Serial Noo
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM 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 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