HOW TO START

1. Turn the

JF ,,ok quick release

", Releasl_ok cord hook to either side and down to release the power cord,

2.Release the power cord plug from the power cord and pull the cord off the quick release cord hook° Check to be sure the power cord is still locked into the locking notch in the quick release cord hook,

NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug, one blade is wider than the other,, This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way, If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, con- tact a qualified technician to install the prop- er outletr DO not change the plug in any way_

!WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard

DO NOT plug in if switch is in the

ON position. Personal injury or dam- age could result.

DO NOT use outlets above coun-

ters. Damage to items in surrounding area could occur.

3.Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor.

SOME MODELS

To select a pile height setting:

Turn off cleaner. Select a pile height setting by tilting the cleaner back until front wheels are lifted slightly off the floor as illustrated,

Slide the adjustment lever to the correct setting,,

Models with no selector adjust automatically for varying carpet heights_

SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS

You may need to raise the height to make some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and longer pile carpets. Suggested settings are:

Models with two (2) positions:

HIGH: medium to long pile.

LOW: short to medium pile_

Models with four (4) positions:

HIGH: shag carpet, long pile, plush, scatter rugs

MED: medium to long pile.

LOW: short to medium pileo

EX LOW: very low pile.

Place unit in "HIGH" when using attach- ments to prevent possible floor damage.

A'R'ENTION: Special care is required when vacuuming certain types of carpet of floor covering.. Always check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before vacuuming,,

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Kenmore 116.31721 owner manual Some Models, To select a pile height setting, Suggested Pile Height Settings