Kenmore 401.39000 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
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1. securely attached to hose wand base 2 Dust bin not installed correctly 2 Review dust bin removal and replacement Pg 10 3 Empty dust bin Pg 10 3 Dust bin ful 4 Brushroll worn 5 Broken or worn belt 5 Replace belt Pg 12 6 One or both filters clogged 6 Remove filters and clean Pg 11 7 Carpet height setting is incorrect Dust escaping from cleaner 4 Replace brushroll Pg 12 7 Set carpet height adjust lever to appropriate setting for carpet being cleaned Pg 9 1 Dust bin full 1 Empty dust bin Pg 10 2 Dust bin not installed correctly 2 Review dust bin removal and replacement Pg 10 4 Exhaust filter clogged 4 Replace exhaust filter 5 Ensure that filter assembly is positioned properly 6 Motor filter clogged 6 Clean motor filter 1 Hose clogged pick up Cleaner tools won t 1 Check inlets hose and dust bin for obstructions remove lf clog persists take vacuum cleaner to a sears or other qualified service dealer 3 Hose not installed correctly 3 Review hose placement Pg 7 2 Dust bin full 2 Empty dust bin Pg 10 3 One or both filters clogged 3 Remove filters and clean Pg 11 5 Filter assembly not positioned properly Headlight not 1 Bulb burnt out 1 Repiace bulb Pg 13 working 2 Loose electrical wires 2 Take to sears service center 1 Carpet height setting is Cleaner is difficult to push incorrect 2 Broken or worn b2. 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 vacuum 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 KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER When installed operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase return it to any Sears store Sears Parts 4 Repair Service Center or other Kenmore outlet for free repair If this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for 1 Expendable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts light bulbs and bags 2 A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 3 A service technician to clean or maintain this product 4 Damage to or failure of this product if i
3. MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your safety is important to us To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner follow basic safety WARNING precautions including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR USING YOUR VACUUM CLEANER Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces Electrical shock could occur 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 Only use attachments designed for this vacuum Do not use with damaged cord or plug If appliance is not working as it should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water return it to a Sears or other qualified service center for inspection Do not pull or carry by cord use cord as handie close a door on a cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run appliance over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not leave appliance when plugged in Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands Do not put any objects into openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair and anything that may reduce air flow Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving par
4. Use amp Care Guide Manual Del Propietario Manuel Du Propri taire Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Aspiradora Aspirateur Model Modelo Mod le 401 39000 U S CAUTION Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product CUIDADO Lea y sigue todas las instrucciones de operacion y seguridad antes del uso de este producto ATTENTION Veuillez lire toutes les consignes de s curit et le mode d emploi avant d utiliser ce produit Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Printed in Korea www sears com Impreso en Korea Imprim en Korea Before Using Your New Vacuum Vacuum Cleaner Care 10 13 Cleaner A eee 2 Dust Bin Removal and Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Rep acemenl eaa a 10 Warana 3 Motor Filter Removal and Important Safety Instructions 4 5 Replacement a 11 Parts and Features ccccccscsssees 6 la a Removal and 44 eplacement rrr Assembly Instructions 7 8 Beror brusha Removal ard Operating InstructionS 8 9 Replacement 12 Power Cord nrinn 8 Light Bulb Replacement 13 Floor Carpet Cleaning 9 Troubleshooting coononmmmmmm mm o 14 Master Protection Agreements 15 Requesting Service back page 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
5. acuum body If there is a gap continue to push firmly until the handle is flush 3 Tighten securely with a screwdriver ZN caution Do not overtighten Overtightening could strip the screw holes Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the screws in place ide dee 1 Align tabs on end of hose with slots in edge of hose attachment hole on back of vacuum Push hose end in and turn clockwise to lock into place 2 Slide the end of the hose wand onto the hose wand base Note The vacuum will not operate properly unless the hose wand is firmly attached 3 Snap the hose into the hose clip on the back of the vacuum handle 4 Attach the lower cord wrap by lining up the tab on the base with the corresponding notch on the back of the vacuum and turn it clockwise as shown EXTENSION WAND PLACEMENT Place the crevice tool A in the top of the extension wand Place the extension wand B in the wand holder on the side of the vacuum cleaner OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS POWER CORD 1 The power switch is located on the 2 Unclip the power cord plug from the side of the vacuum Push the rocker switch ON to vacuum and OFF when cleaning is complete To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the power cord Place the power cord into the cord clip on the bod
6. d in cold water with dust bin If the filters become dirty mild detergent Rinse well and air dry remove and clean them thoroughly before re installing EXHAUST FILTER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Z WARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting Remove exhaust filter from cover Hold exhaust filter under running water to wash Allow exhaust filter to dry for at least 24 hours Note Inspect the exhaust filter regularly for dust accumulation and clean if necessary Grasp tab on exhaust filter cover and Return exhaust filter to cover and pivot forward to remove reattach to cleaner BELT OR BRUSHROLL REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT TO REPLACE BELT OR ZN WARNING BRUSHROLL Electrical Shock and Personal Injury ET ETTEILHI PA Motor 5 Disconnect electrical supply before Shaft SS servicing or cleaning the unit Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting TO REMOVE BELT expose nozzle base Base should lay flat and face up To remove nozzle guard remove 6 screws With new belt in place pull and slide brushroll into nozzle making sure that the brushroll end caps are in the correct orientation Rotate brushroll manually to make sure belt is properly ali
7. elt 2 Replace belt Pg 12 14 1 Set carpet height adjust lever to appropriate setting for carpet being cleaned Pg 9 MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENT Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes Y Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use not just defects Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty No deductibles no functional failure excluded from coverage real protection Y Expert service by a force of more than 10 000 authorized Sears service technicians which means someone you can trust will be working on your product Y Unlimited service calls and nationwide service as often as you want us when ever you want us Y No lemon guarantee replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months Y Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed Y Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request no extra charge Y Fast help by phone we call it Rapid Resolution phone support from a Sears representative o
8. gned Reposition brush cover and 6 screws Tighten screws securely Lift and remove brushroll Dispose of old belt 12 LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB A N WARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting 1 Using a screwdriver remove a screw as shown and lift off the lens 2 Remove the bulb from the socket by grasping bulb and pulling straight out 3 Install the new bulb by pushing it gently into the socket until the bulb snaps into place a screw 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Review this table to find do it yourself solutions for minor performance problems Any service needed other than maintenance described in this Use amp Care Guide should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service agent Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the WARNING unit Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury PROBLEM Cleaner won t run POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Power cord not firmly plugged 1 Plug unit in firmly into outlet 2 Blown house fuse or tripped 2 Check fuse or breaker in home house circult breaker replace fuse reset breaker 1 Make sure that hose wand Is Cleaner won t pick up or low suction 1 Hose wand not firmly attached to hose wand base
9. most household floor cleaning tasks 3 Low Cleaning With the vacuum in normal cleaning position press handle release pedal again Use for reaching under low furniture such as tables chairs or beds CARRY HANDLE DUST BIN HANDLE Use the dust bin handle to carry from Carry Handle Dust Bin Handle VACUUM CLEANER CARE DUST BIN REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Z WARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting _ Cyclone Grille if the suction is weak although the dust bin is empty open the cover and clean the cyclone grille After emptying dust bin ensure that dust bin is attached to body properly To remove the dust bin from the cleaner body push the dust bin release button After emptying dirt fit the groove located on the lower front side of the dust bin to the hook located on the cleaner body Hold dust bin over waste receptacle and push down on thumb button to release E o contents Attach the hook located on the dust bin handle to the vacuum body 10 MOTOR FILTER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT filter are located underneath the may be hand washe
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12. roper and safe use Review these before using your vacuum cleaner ICC Headlight DJ47 00004A Accessories Crevice Tool ey Dust Brush Extension Upholstery Tool Wand Handle Hose Clip IRA Vacuum Quick Release Hose Upper Cord 2 Wrap a Crevice E Tool Carry Handle ES g Cord ds Extension Power ul Switch 7 Combination a Dust Brush Upholstery Tool e _ Lower Cord Wrap Exhaust Filter Handle Exhaust Filter Release is located behind ae Pedal Base Power Nozzle Height Adjustment Knob instructions given WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire electric shock burns and personal injury CAUTION statements alert you to such dangerous personal injury and or property damage Piease pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes and follow any ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS N WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Do not plug into the electrical supply until the assembly is complete Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury Before assembling the vacuum cleaner check the PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate REPAIR PARTS LIST or on the carton Use this list to verify that you have received all the components of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner HANDLE ASSEMBLY the base of the handle firmly into the grooves at the top of the vacuum body 2 Check to be sure the handle is fitted to the v
13. t is not installed operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with the product 5 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 6 Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so these exciusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 I
14. ts Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes Do not use without Dust Bin and filters in place Turn off all controls before unplugging Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present Keep the vacuum cleaner on the floor Do not use on stairs Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum cleaner Store the vacuum cleaner indoors Put vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent tripping accidents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Using improper voltage may result WARNING The cords wires and in damage to the motor and or cables supplied with this product possible injury to the user Proper contains chemicals including voltage is listed on the cleaner lead or lead compounds known plate to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after using SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities Your vacuum cleaner is intended only for Household use Read this Use amp Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given PARTS AND FEATURES It is important to know your vacuum cleaner s parts and features to assure its p
15. y as shown This helps keep the power cord out from under the vacuum cleaner nozzle Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor To store cord turn upper cord wrap to the up position then wrap cord N WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard DO NOT plug in if switch is in the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way ON position Personal injury or damage could result DO NOT use outlets above counters Damage from cord to items in surrounding area could occur FLOOR CARPET CLEANING HEIGHT ADJUST KNOB The power nozzle brushroll can be adjusted to clean several floor surfaces Note For optimal cleaning performance adjust to the lowest practical setting If your cleaner is difficult to push adjust to the next higher setting 1 Turn Height Adjustment Knob to desired setting Lowest Setting For bare floors intermediate Setting For short and medium pile carpets Highest Setting For plush pile carpet Press the handle release pedal located on the lower left side of the vacuum with your foot to place your vacuum into one of three cleaning positions 1 Upright For storage and above floor cleaning with tools 2 Normal Cleaning Press handle release pedal once Position used for
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