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 ............... 6
Pile Height Selection and Setting ........ 7
Carpet]Bare FloorSelector ............ 7
Releasing the Handle ................. 8
ON/OFF Switch ..................... 8
Attachments ..................... 8-10
Attachment Use Chart ............... 10
Vacuuming Tips .................... 11
Performance Features ............. 11-12
Vacuum Cleaner Care ............... 13
Vacuum Storage ................... 13
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 13
Dust Bin Cleaning .................. 14
Filter Changing/Cleaning ........... 15-16
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning . . 17-19
Clog Removal ..................... 20
Light BulbChanging ................. 21
Agitator Servicing ................... 22
Agitator Assembly .................. 22
Troubleshooting .................... 23
Requesting Assistance Or Service ... 24
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in
the safest and most effective way.
For more intormationabout 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 Plale.
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore
vacuum.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
When used for private householdpurposes,if withinone year from the date ofpurchase, this
vacuum cleaner fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, RETURN ITTO THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTEPJDEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears
will repair it free of charge.
This wananty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rightswhichvary
t_omstate to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179