Table Of Contents; Before Using Your New Vacuum Cleaner; Packing List - Kenmore 116.21714 Use & Care Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty . . . 3
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 4
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Vacuuming Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Suggested Height Adjust Settings . . . 13
Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16
Attachment Use Table . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Attachment Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Performance Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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.
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.

PACKING LIST

Your KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and compo-
nents assembled separately in the carton:
1 Canister Vacuum Cleaner
1 PowerMate®
1 Hose & Handle Assembly
1 Floor Brush*
1 Crevice Tool**
1 Combination Brush
Each of the above assemblies are shown in detail inside the Repair Parts List.
*These items are found under the Tool Storage Cover.
**These items are found on the hose & handle assembly.
Canister Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Removing Clogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments . 20
Dust Bag Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Motor Safety Filter Changing . . . . . . 22
Hood and Tool Storage Cover
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Exhaust Filter Changing . . . . . . . . . . 23
PowerMate Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Belt Changing and Agitator
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
Bulb Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Dirt Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Agitator Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30
Master Protection Agreements . . . . . . . . 31
Requesting Assistance
Or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
1 Pet Tool*
1 Pet PowerMate®
1 Telescoping Wand
1 Use & Care Guide
1 Repair Parts List
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