Before Using Your New Vacuum ....... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Parts and Features ................. 4-5
Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7
Use ................................ 8
Howto Start ........................ 8
Vacuuming Tips ..................... 9
Suggested Pile Height Settings ......... 9
Dirt Sensor ....................... 10
Attachments ....................... 11
Attachment Use Chart ............... 12
Performance Features ............. 12-13
How Your Vacuum Works ............ 14
Canister Care ...................... 14
Bag Changing ..................... 14
CleaningExterior and Attachments ..... 15
MotorSafety FilterChanging .......... 15
ExhaustFilterChanging .............. 16
Power-Mate" Care .................. 16
BeltChanging and Agitator Cleaning .. 17-18
LightBulbChanging ................. 18
AgitatorServicing ................... 19
Troubleshooting .................... 20
Requesting Assistance
Or Service .................. BackCover
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 vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears store.
You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacu-
um'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 No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
LIMITED ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER
Thiswarranty is for one year from the date ofpurchase, and includes only private household
vacuumcleaner use. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated and
maintainedaccordingto the owner's manual instructions,Sears will repair any defects in
materialor workmanshipfree ofcharge.
This warranty excludes vacuum bags, belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are expendable parts
and become worn during normaluse.
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 inuse in the United States. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights,and you mayalso have other rightswhich vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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