Kenmore 10701 - Pet-Friendly Lightweight HEPA Canister Vacuum Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 PACKING LIST
2 PARTS AND FEATURES
3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5 CANISTER CARE
- 5.1 REMOVING CLOGS
  - 5.1.1 HOSE
  - 5.1.2 TURBINE UNIT
6 CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS
7 TROUBLESHOOTING
8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
9 Documents / Resources
- 9.1 References
- 9.2 Download manual

PACKING LIST

Your KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and components assembled separately in the carton:

1 Canister Vacuum Cleaner
1 Hose & Handle Assembly
1 Telescoping Wand
1 Turbine Unit
1 Floor Brush
1 Combination Tool
1 Use & Care Guide

PARTS AND FEATURES

It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to ensure its proper and safe use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Part	Part No.
Exhaust Filter	KC38KDRDZ000
Secondary Filter	KC37KDRDZ000
Dust Bin Filter	KC30KDRDZ000
To order a replacement part call 1-844-553-6667 or visit www.searspartsdirect.com

NOTE: Detailed illustrations and listings of all vacuum cleaner parts are also available at searspartsdirect.com

HOSE, WAND & ATTACHMENTS

CANISTER

warning Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions given.

statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electric shock, burns and personal injury.

statements alert you to suchhazards as personal injury and/or property damage.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply until assembly is complete. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury.

Before assembling vacuum cleaner, check the PACKING LIST. Use this list to verify that you have received and identified all the components of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner.

HOSE

Insert the hose stopper all the way into the air inlet.

To remove: Press buttons on the hose stopper and pull the hose upward.

WAND (TELESCOPING)

Insert the wand into the handle and press together tightly.

WAND (TELESCOPING)

TURBINE UNIT

Insert the turbine unit into the wand and press together tightly.

FLOOR BRUSH

Insert the floor brush into the wand and press together tightly.

HOW TO ADJUST WAND LENGTH

Adjust the length of the wand while pushing the slider wand adjust button.
HOW TO ADJUST WAND LENGTH - Step 1

Make sure you hear a "click" sound.
When the wand will not easily extend or retract, pull the wand while pushing the slider.

DO NOT place hand on wand extension slider during operation.

Contact slider only when pushing it in to adjust wand length.

COMBINATION TOOL

Store the combination tool on the wand when not in use.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO START

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard

DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON position. Personal injury or property damage could result.
The cord moves rapidly whenrewinding. Keep children away and provide a clear path when rewinding the cord to prevent personal injury.
DO NOT use outlets above counters. Damage from cord to items in surrounding area could occur.
When any abnormality/failure occurs, stop using the product immediately and disconnect the power plug.

Pull cord out of canister to desired length.

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, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor.
Start or stop vacuum cleaner by pushing on the switch.

To rewind: Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Hold the plug while rewinding to prevent damage or injury from the moving cord. Push cord rewind button.

VACUUMING TIPS

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard

DO NOT pull plug from wall by the power cord. If there is damage to the cord or plug, personal injury or property damage could result.

SUGGESTED SWEEPING PATTERN

For best cleaning action, the floor brush should be pushed straight away from you and pulled straight back. At the end of each pull stroke, the direction of the nozzle should be changed to point into the next section to be cleaned. This pattern should be continued across the carpet with slow, gliding motions.

NOTE: Fast, jerky strokes do not provide complete cleaning.

HOSE SWIVEL

The hose swivel allows the hose to turn without moving the canister. This is helpful for cleaning in small areas. Check hose for twisting before pulling canister.

STAIRS

Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on stairs. It may fall, causing personal injury or property damage.

Product Damage Hazard
Do not pull on the hose to move the canister from one stair to the next. When finished cleaning in one area use the handle grip on the canister to move the vacuum cleaner to a new location for further cleaning.

For best cleaning results, keep the airflow passage open. Check each assembly area occasionally for clogs (see REMOVING CLOGS). Turn off and unplug from outlet before checking.

ATTACHMENTS

Slide attachments firmly on handle or wand as needed. See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE below.

NOTE: When using floor brush on bare floors press selector to bare floor position.

COMBINATION TOOL

CREVICE TOOL

For vacuuming edges and gaps.

DUSTING BRUSH

Rotate brush forward to front of combination tool for vacuuming fragile or easily scratched items.

ATTACHMENT USE TABLE

		CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT		Furniture¹	Between Cushions¹	Drapes¹	Stairs	Bare Floors	Carpeted Floors/Rugs	Walls
Turbine Unit
Floor Brush
Combination Tool	Crevice Tool
Combination Tool	Dusting Brush

Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

HOSE STAND

The vacuum cleaner can be stored with the floor nozzle, wand and hose still connected.

NOTE: The wand must be collapsed to the shortest length for hose stand storage.

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard
DO NOT carry the vacuum cleaner while it is in the storage position. Injury or damage may result if the hose or telescoping wand becomes unattached.

Stand the vacuum cleaner up, align the arrows on the wand and turbine unit, and insert the wand holder into the wand holder slot on the underside of the canister body.
Hold the hose and wind it around the wand.

THERMAL PROTECTOR

This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum cleaner from overheating. If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off automatically. This allows the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner.

To correct problem: Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool and the thermal protector to reset. Check for and remove clogs, if necessary. See REMOVING CLOGS. Also check and replace any clogged filters. Wait approximately fifty (50) minutes and plug the vacuum cleaner in and turn back on to check if the thermal protector has reset.

SUCTION CONTROL

The turbine unit suction control allows for adjustment of the force required to push/pull the floor brush.

Opening control decreases suction.
Closing control increases suction.

CANISTER CARE

REMOVING CLOGS

Product Damage Hazard
Do not use the hose without the handle in place. If the hose is used without the handle, the hose will bend excessively, causing it to crack.

HOSE

When the hose is clogged with dust, remove it in the following manner:

Pull out the handle by turning the removal ring in either direction.
Remove any clogs in the handle. Shake the hose to remove any clogs.
Insert the handle in place and return the ring to its original position.
Check the dust filter cover in the dust bin and clean if necessary (See CLEANING DUST BIN).
Check the secondary filter and clean if necessary (See CLEANING SECONDARY FILTER).
Check exhaust filter and replace if necessary (See REPLACING EXHAUST FILTER).

Product Damage Hazard
Do not use the hose without the handle in place. If the hose is used without the handle, the hose will bend excessively, causing it to crack.

HOSE

TURBINE UNIT

The turbine unit has a clean-out port for removing clogs.

Press latches inward and lift off clean-out port cover.
Remove any debris or build-up.
Reinstall cover. Make sure it is completely secured in place. A noticeable "click" should be heard.

CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS

Do not use attachments if they are wet. Attachments used in dirty areas, such as under a refrigerator, should not be used on other surfaces until they are washed.
They could leave marks.

Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner. DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner.
To clean exterior, or to reduce static electricity and dust build-up, wipe outer surface with a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe dry after cleaning.

EMPTYING DUST BIN

Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before emptying the dust bin.

Push the dust bin release button and lift off the dust bin.
Slide the lever back and forth in the direction of the arrows to remove the embedded dust.
Push the filter door release button to pull back the filter door and open the dust bin.
Empty the dust bin into a trash container.
Close filter door and reattach dust bin to vacuum cleaner as shown.

Product Damage Hazard Do not use the vacuum cleaner without filter; otherwise it may damage the motor.

CLEANING DUST BIN FILTER

Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before cleaning the dust bin filter.

Check the dust bin filter frequently and clean when dirty.

Remove the dust bin.
Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the embedded dust.
Push the filter door release button to pull back filter door and open the dust bin.
Take out the cleaning brush (included) to clean the dust filter. Brush loose dirt from the filter folds.
Close filter door and reattach dust bin to vacuum cleaner as shown.

WASHING DUST BIN

Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before washing the dust bin.

NOTE: It is not necessary to wash the dust filter after each vacuum use. Only wash filter when it appears to be very dirty or there is a noticeable reduction in vacuum suction performance.

Remove loose dust (See EMPTYING DUST BIN).
Push the dust filter cover release latch to pull out dust filter cover.
Wash all parts of the dust bin, including the filter. DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.
Allow filter to dry 24 hours before putting back into vacuum cleaner. DO NOT install damp.
- Do no attempt to dry the dust filter with a hair dryer or by placing it in a clothes dryer.
Install the dust filter cover along the inside of locating strip, and make sure you hear a "click." DO NOT operate without filter installed.
Close filter door and reattach dust bin to vacuum cleaner as shown.

NOTES:

If filter is torn or perforated, replace it before using vacuum.
When the cleaning of the filter no longer restores vacuum cleaner suctionto full power, replace the filter.

REPLACING EXHAUST FILTER

Always unplug power cord from electrical outlet before replacing exhaust filter.

Under normal usage, the HEPA media exhaust filter will require replacement once every year. However, vacuuming large amounts of extremely fine dust or similar material over a long period of time may decrease airflow performance through the filter. If this occurs, it may become necessary to replace the HEPA media exhaust filter more often.

To assure the best results, it is recommended to change the filter at least once a year.

Open the Filter filter cover by pressing the release latch at the bottom of the filter cover and lifting out and up.
Remove the HEPA media exhaust filter.
Install a new HEPA media exhaust filter, by inserting tabs on the bottom of the filter into the slots in the canister and pressing into place.

NOTE: Be sure the HEPA media exhaust filter is inserted in the right direction with the seal facing the canister.
Reinstall filter cover by inserting tabs on the top of the filter cover into the slots on the canister. Press into place and be sure release latch snaps into place.

CLEANING SECONDARY FILTER

Always unplug power cord from electrical outlet before cleaning secondary filter.

Remove the dust bin (See CLEANING, DUST BIN).
Remove the secondary filter and rinse with water. DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.
Once the filter is washed clean, squeeze by hand and allow to air dry.
Allow filter to dry 24 hours before putting back into vacuum cleaner. DO NOT install damp.
Reinstall secondary filter. DO NOT operate without filter installed.
Reinstall dust bin.

NOTES:

If filter is torn or perforated, replace it before using vacuum.
When the cleaning of the filter no longer restores vacuum cleaner suction to full power, replace the filter.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any other service needed should be performed by a qualified service agent.

Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Vacuum cleaner won't start.	Unplugged at wall outlet. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse at household service panel.	Plug in firmly, push ON/OFF switch to on. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Poor job of dirt pick-up.	Full or clogged dust bin. Clogged airflow passages. Dirty filters. Hole in hose. Dust bin open.	Empty dust bin. Clear airflow passages. Clean/Change filters. Replace hose. Close dust bin until release button is latched.
Vacuum cleaner starts but shuts off.	Tripped thermal protector in canister.	See PERFORMANCE FEATURES – "Thermal Protector"
Cord won't rewind.	Dirty power cord. Cord jammed.	Clean the power cord. Pull out cord and rewind.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions in this guide before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.

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 precautions including the following:

Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in this guide. Use only with Sears recommended attachments.

Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning out the brush area. Failure to do so could result in brush unexpectedly starting causing personal injury from moving parts.

Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before performing maintenance.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in water, take it to a qualified service dealer for inspection and possible repair.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner 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 handle plug or vacuum cleaner 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 parts.

Turn off all controls before unplugging.

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.

Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where they may be present. The fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust cup and/or filters in place.

Always change the dust bag after vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener, powders, and fine dust. These products clog the bag, reduce airflow and can cause the bag to burst. Failure to change the bag could cause permanent damage to the vacuum cleaner.

Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum cleaner.

Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the exhaust filter or filter door in place.

The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use when damaged, cut, or punctured. Replace if cut or worn. Do not pick up sharp objects.

Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting either hose, wand, Pet PowerMate, or PowerMate.

Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your vacuum cleaner is intended for Household use. Read this Use & Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols.