Kenmore V-4200HTU Owner's manual

Brand: Kenmore

Model: V-4200HTU

Category: Vacuum cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

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Manual del Propietario

Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo 721.23195

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,lL 60179 U.S.A

www. sears, corn

PART No.: 3828Fi3763V Printed in KOREA

Before Using Your New Vacuum ......................2

KenmoreVacuum Cleaner Wa_anty ...............2

Im_an,t Safety Instructions ..................................3

Par_ and Features...........................................4

Assembly _ 5

Use and Care .......................................................6

HowYour Vacuum Works ..................................6

Howto Sta_ YourVacuum ...................................6

Attachments ............................................................................7

A_tachmentsU_ Chart......................................7

VacuumingTip .................................................8

Pedormar_e Features ...........................................8

C_ngi_ The Dust:Bag ..................................................9

Qeaning Motor Safety Filler ...................................9

CleaningExterior ar_ Attachments ..................10

Storing Your Vacuum ......................................t0

CleaningAir-Turbine Br_h NozzJe..................11

Beltchanging and _ush cleaning....................11

Trouble Shooting ......................................... t 3

Parts List ...................................................t4_16

Es_5oJ 17

Se_ice ................................................_ck Cover

Please read this guide, it will help you assemble and operate your r.,ewKenmore vacuum inthe

_fest a_ most:effective 'way.

For more info_ation a_ut vacuum _re and o_ration, call your Ilea[est Sears store,

You will need _e complete model and seria_humors when requesting information°

Your vacuums model and seria_num_rs are located on the Model and _rial Num_r Plate..

Usethe space belowItore_rd the model!num_r and serial numbe_of your _w Kenmorevacuum,

M_el No.

SeriaUNo

Date of Purcha_

Keep this _.ok and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.

LIMITED ONE Y_R WARRANTY ON KENIMORE VACUUM CLEANER:

This warran_ is for one year from the date of purchase., and includes only _ivate household

vacuum clieaner use.. Dudng the warranty year, _en this vacuum cleaner is operated and

maintained according to _e owner's manuaJ instructions,Sears will repair any defects in

material! or workmanship free of charge,

This warran_ excludes vacuum bags, belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are ex_n, da_:4e

parts and _come worn during normaJ ,use,

For warranty service, return this. vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in

the United States.

This warranty applies only whi_ethis product is in use in the United S_ateso

This warranty g_ves you specific legaJrights, and you may aUsohave other rights 'which vary

from stste to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co,, D/817W& Hoffman Estates, !L _179,

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WARNING

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:

Readthis manual beforeassembling or using

your vacuumcleaner.

Useyourcleaneronlyas describedinthis

manual.Useonlywith suppliedattachments.

To reducethe riskof electricalshock - Do not

use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

Disconnect electrical supply beforeservicing

orcleaning out brusharea. Failureto do so

could resultin electrical shockor brush

suddenlystarting.

Always turn cleaner off beforeconnecting or

disconnectingthe hose.

Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.

Do not unplug by pullingon cord.To unplug,

graspthe plug, notthe cord.

Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.

Do not allow plug towhip when rewinding.

Do not usewith damaged cord or plug. If

cleaner is not working as itshould, has been

dropped, damaged, leftoutdoors, or dropped

intowater.

Do not pullor carryby cord,usecordas a

handle,closedoor oncord,or pullcord around

sharpedgesorcorners.Donotrun cleanerover

cord.Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.

Do not leavecleanerwhenpluggedin. Unplug

fromoutletwhen notin useand beforeservicing.

Donotallowtobe usedas atoy.Closeattention

is necessarywhenusedbyor nearchildren.

Do not handleplug orcleaner with wet hands.

Do not operatethecleaner with a punctured

hose. Replaceifcut orworn. Avoid vacuuming

sharpobjects.

Do not usewith anyopening blocked;keep

freeof dust, lint, hair and anything that may

reduce airflow.

Keep hair, looseclothing, fingers, and all parts

of body awayfrom openings and movingparts.

Do not use cleanerwithout dust bagand/or

filtersin place.

Always change the dust bag aftervacuuming

carpet cleaners or freshener, powders and fine

dust. These products clogthe bag, reduce

airflowand can cause the bagto burst. Failure

to changebag could cause permanent damage

tothe cleaner.

Do not usethe cleaner to pick upsharp hard

objects,small toys, pins, paper,etc. They may

damagethe cleaner or dust bag.

Do not pickupanythingthat isburningorsmoking,

suchascigarettes,matches,or hotashes.

Do not usevacuumcleaner

to pickupflammableor combustibleliquids

(gasoline,cleaningfluids,perfumes,etc.),or use

in areaswherethey maybepresent.Thefumes

fromthese substancescan createa fire hazard

orexplosion.

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not

puton chairs,tables, etc. Keepon floor.

You are responsiblefor makingsure that your

vacuumcleaner is not used by anyoneunable

to operateit properly.

SAVErHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your

cleaner is intended only for household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for

important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning

and caution symbols. Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any

instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electrical

shock, burns and serious personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as

moderate personal injury and/or property damage.

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it is impo_ant to know your vacuum cleaneCs parts and features to assure its proper and safe

use, Review these before using your cleaner,

Slide Sw_ch

Hose

Handle Butto,n

iPedoirma_e Indicator

F_tling Hook

Reel

Bu_on

Cord

(Not Shown)

Floor Noffle

Brush/CreviceiTool Up,holstery Nozzle Ac_s_ry Holder

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Before assembling your vacuum cleaner,

sure you have all the pa_s shown in PARTS

AND, FEATURES..

TELESiCOPIC WAND

Hold spring latch

and pull out or push

in wand to

required length.

Latch

AIR-TURBINE BRUSH NOZZLE

1. in_ w_ds

into the Air-

Turbine Brush

Nozzle.

2. Slide the PHeAdius_ent to the right for long

pile aM to the left for sho_ pile_

Long Pile Sho_ Pile

Qamp Accessory Holder around Telescopic

Wand as shown,

Accessories can _ stored in the holder.

1. O_n the canister hood.

2. C_k to _ _at _e dust bag is #o_dy

[n_lled. S_ CHANGING THE DUST BAG

f_ inactions.

3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is:

properly installed. S_ CLEANING

MOTOR SAFETY FILTER for instructions.

1. Insert hose into, canister until it snaps into,

place.

To remove hose: Push hose fi_ing hook

down and p,uHout.

2. inse_ wand into handle until lock b_on

sna_ into #ace.

To remove handle: Press lock bu_on in

and _]1 up on handle.

L_k B_o,n

5 !

The vacuum cleaner creates suction that

picks up di_, Rapidly moving air carries

the dirt to the dust bag _rough the air

flow passages:, The dui_ bag lets the air

pass through, while it traps the diR For

best c_eaning results, keep the airflow

passage o_n. Check the starred areas

occasionally for clogs. Unplug from

outlet _fore checking.

NOTE: Do not stand canister _dy on its

end while operating or you will bbck the

exhaust vents.

Personal Injury a_ Pr_uct Damage

, DO NOT plug in if switch is,in ON

_sition. Per_nal injury or damage

could result,

• De cord moves,ra_dly when rewinding.,

Keep _ildren away and provide a clear

_th when rewinding the _,rd to prev_t

_r_nal injury,

, DO NOT use outl_s a_ve _unters.

Damage to items in surrounding area

could occur,

1. Pull out the power cord to the desired

_ength,_

NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock,

• is vacuum cleaner has a polarized p4ug;

one blade is wider than the other. This plug

will fit in a _larized outlet only one way. if

the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,

reverse the #ug, If it still does not fiL _nta_

a qualified electrician to install the proper

outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

2. Plug the _lariz_ _wer cord into a 120

Volt outlet iocat_ near the floor,

To rewind: Unplug the cleaner, Hold the

plug while rewinding to prevent damage or

injury from the moving cord. Press on the

cord ree! _J_on to rewind the oord,

3. To start, _sh slide switch down toward

MAX To _op, raise slide up to OFF.

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ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE

1. Press hand_,e _tto, n on w_d and remove

it from Ihandl!e

Button

21Push new attachment too_,onto handle.

A_ACHMENTS ON WANDS

Put on attachments as

needed.

See cha_ below.

Between Bare Carpeted

Furniture* Cushions_ Stairs Floors Walls

BRUSH/

CREVICETOOL

UPHOLSTERY :_

NOZZLE

FLOOR

NOZZLE X X X

AIR-TURBINE

BRUSH NOZZLE""_ X X

* Always clean attachments before using o,n fabrics.

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Suggested sweeping pa_ern

For _st cleaning action, the Air-Turbine

Brush Nozzle should _ pushed straight

away from you and pulled straight back.

This pattern should be _ntinued across the

rug with sbw, gliding motions..

NOTE: Fast, jerky strokes do not provide

complete cleaning.

Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed

regularly For best cleaning results, put tlhe

slide, switch on MAX.

For best cleaning results, keep the airflow

passage o_n. Ch_k ,oc_sionally for clogs.

See HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS

section Unplug from outlet before

ONE-TOUCH CONTROL

The length of wand can be changed by one

touch quickJy and easily.

Adjust the length of wand as shown,

Spring Latch

SUCTION CONTROL

The handle slide switch allows you to change

the vacuum suction for different fabric and

carpet weights.

Adjust the suction _wer with slide switch in

the handle.

HOSE SWIVEL

me hose swivel

_events the hose

from twisting,

_is: is helpful for

cleaning in small

areas,

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

When the unit is:

Indicator

_nning, the indicator Window

windows will be

green ifthere :are

no dogs°

When the indicator

window turns

_mpletely red,

check if the dust bag

is full o,r if other areas are clogged.

See HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS.

NOTE: indicator window may turn red when

using attachments o,rwhen cleaning new

carpet, This is;due to reduced aiff!ow caused

by the vacuum seal between attachment and

surface, or new car_t fuzz filling the bag

quickly. Restore a_ff!ow by raising

attachment slightly from surface you are

cleaning, ,or replace bag iflitis full,

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For best cleaning result, the dust bag

should _ _ang_ often.

1. Unplug cord from w_] outlet.

2. Pull lid release out and up,

then lift _nister hood.

3. Press back the bag mount latch

Bag Moua_ La_ch

NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very fine

materials, such as carpet freshener,

f_e powder, fine dust, plaster, soot,

new carpet lint, etc, can clog the bag

and cause it to burst before it is full.

Change bag more often when

vacuuming the_ materials.

Remove the bag and throw it away,

To insert new dust bag:

Press, back the, bag mount latch.

Fit bottom edge d bag mount tab,

onto bag mount ledge.

Pull bag mount tab flush with suction

inlet ho_e,

Release bag mount latch over top edge of

bag mount tab to secure bag in canister.

(Dust Bag No. 20-51195)

Bag Mount Tab

Bag Mount Ledge

6. C]o_ and latch canister hood.

NOTE: The vacuum is fitted with a safety

device which prevents _ou from c_osing the

canister hood if the bag is no'[ fitted _rrect]y,.

7, Plug cord into wail outliet,

WARNING

E!_trical Shock: Ha_rd

Do not:operate the cleaner without the

motor safety filter. Be sure the filter is

dry and properly inCa!led to prevent

motor failure andlor electrical _ock.

,Check motor safety fi_er occasionally

and clean 'when di_y.

1. Unplug _rd from w_] outlet and

remove bag,

2. Pull out safety fiiter as shown°

3. Wash filter in warm soapy water, rinse,

then dry. Do not clean in dishwasher or

install while damp.

4. insert filter back into canister_

5. Insert bag.

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1. Unplug cord from wall outlet. DO NOT

drip water on cleaner.

2. Clean vacuum exterior using a clean, so_

cloth that has _en dipp_ in c_ean water,

then wrung out. Wipe dry after cleaning.

NOTE: Regular cleaning helps to reduce

static electrici_ and dust buildup on outer

surfaces of cleaner and attachments.

DO NOT u_ a_achm_ts if they are

wet. Dam_e to dust bag and motor

may occur:

Attachments u_ in ,dirty areas, such

as under a refrigerator, should not be

used on other surfaces until they are

wash_ since they could leave marks.

When not in use, a_ach wand assem_y to canister by inse_ing wand storage clip holder into

ho_e in canister bo_y as shown Fig. 1 or insert nozzle clip into storage clip holder as shown

in Fig. 2. Attach hose storage clip to h_dle. Store in upright position only.

Here

Wa_

Clip

Fig. 1 Fig. 2:

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i_ Press the button on the rear side of the

vaccum nozzle to separate air cover.

Air Cover

2. Use the brush/crevice tool a_a,chment to

vacuum dean the _ush and fan.

Brush

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet, Ch_k and remove hair, string and lint build-up

frequently in the Air-Tubine Brush Nozzle Brush and brush sup_rt areas. If r_ii]d-up

_comes emcessive, dis_nnect Air-Tubine Brush Nozzle from Te]es_p,ic wand,

TO REMOVE BELT:

! Turn Air-Tubine Brush Nozzle upside

down.

2. Unscrew the four AiroTubine Brush Nozzle

cover screws

3. Turn Air-Tubine Brush Nozzle rear side up

and tilt cover fo_ard from back until front

snaps free.

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4, Carefully insert and _i_scr_driver at each

brush support to free brush from base.

Base

Suppo_

5. Remove worn belt.

6. Slide brush supports off to check and

clean brush suppo_ areas. See PARTS

LIST for picture of compliete brush

assembly.

TO REPLACE BELT:

i. install brush supers onto br_i

Brustl su_o_

2. lnstalli new belt in belt groove on the

brush, then over the fan shaft. IBesure belt

is be_een the belt guards.

Fan Sha_

BeR Groove

3. _nse_ each sup_rt into its base slot.

4. Push cover and base together.

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Review this chart to find do-it-yourselif solutions for minor _dormance p,rob]ems. Any otiher

service needed should _ performed by a Sears or other qualified service representative,

[l_rical Shock Hazard

Di_o, nnect electrical supply before _vicing ,orcleaning the unit.

Failure to do so could resiu]t in electrical shock or personal injury.

POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Cleaner won't sta_.

P_,r job of di_ 1

pick-up. 2

Cleaner starts

but cuts off.

Air-Turbine Brush

Nozzle 'will not run

iwhen att_hed

Cleaner picks up

movable rugs_o,r

no=le pushes t_

hard,

Power cord won't

rewind,

1, Unplugged at wa_ outlet,

2. Tripped circuit breakedb_own _se at

househoid service panel

3 Loose hose electrica_connections,

Full or clogged dust bag,

Clogged aid_owpassages

3, Di_y fi_ter,

4, Slide switch is on MINo

5 Hole in hose

6 Canister hood o_n,

1. Hose or h,_d elec#ical conn_tions

2, Trippedoverload prote_or in canister

1 Worn or broken belt

2 Di_y brush or brush suppo_s.

1. Fui! or clogged dust bag,

2. Dirty fil_er.

3. Clogged airflow passage,

1 Suction too strong,

1. Dirty power cord,

2 Power c_ordj_med

1, Plug in fi_ly,

push the handle s_ideswitch

2, Reset ci_uit breaker or

3. Re_nn_t hose ends (p..5)

1. Change bag (p 9}.

2. Clear aidlow passages (F 6}.

3. Change filter (p. 9)

4. Adiust control (p 8).

5. Replace hose.

6. Close and I_ch hood.

Check conne_ions, reconnect hose

ends (p. 5).

Ch_ge dust bag, clear aidtow

N_kage (p. 6, 9}.

Unplug cord from wail outlet and wait

20_25 minutes for motor to cool and

automatica!ly reset.

1. Check brush area for excessive lint

build-up or jamming.

2. Clean brush and brush supports

(p_l,_2)

1, Change bag (p, 9},

2, Change fiiter (p, 9),

3, Clear bi_kage from airtiow' passage

(p 6}.

1. Adjust con2ol (p 8)

1, Clean the power cord,

2, Pull out power cord and rewind,

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VACUUM CLEANER PARTS

For M_el _72123195200

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17--111

19, 20

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DE_RPTION

VACUUM CLEANER PARTS

For Model ' 72! ,23i9520,0

1 3S0FI1551K Fiil_erCover

2 4036F_4074.A IndicatorSeal

3 3W_01% Indicator

4 3£_0F_3307G IndicatorCover

5 ITPiL0302818 Scr_ 3M2

6 4970Fi42@A LatchSpring

7 4026Fi32_A La_ch

8 3070F!1110N

9 4766F!3251A Felt

10 3940F!3252A Exhaust_nge

11 5_0FI35_A ExhaustFi_e_

12 4!Z0024A Butt® Spring

13 _20F_32_N Cord R_ Button

14 3_,0F!2'132N Handle

15 3920F1'11'15A Dus[ Sea_Pa@dng

16 31£_0048 FillerSetl#_gHook

llltJs, Part

N,o, No. _RPTION

17 4i_017A

18 %..51195 DustBag

19 31_009L

ITPL0402818 Scre_w4M2

21 3i_03_ TerminalP_te

35%Fi1113D F_ontCover

23 4036Fi3036A TerminalP_ki_

24 4441F!3605J CasterAssy

25 4!2_i7F Ro!br

26 1TPL040_Y318 Screv_4_

27 4_F_1114D Wh_l Body

28 4,_F_3238N Wh_! Cover

30@F_11'11D _y Base

30 68/1FX213,0C

31 5230FI324_ Motor Safe_yFiRer

32 6411FH0'71W Go_dR_t

illus. Pad,

No., Noi. _SCRIP_ON

33 3920F_3600B _to_ _unt

3.4- 4-_7FI237_ I_tor

35 3940F_364_

:36 4_Fi370_

37 _40F_2449A _und Ruiner

Following Pads Not II!_strated

3828FI3763V Manual,Ow_e_s

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*Avail,abbA[_qy Sea_s

R_aii or Caal_ Store.

52'14FI'14_3R

4_0F!3431A

3_0F!361,6X

1TPL0302416

3550F!!377X

3_0FI14_JC

HOSE AND A ACHMENTS PARTS,

DE_RPTIOt_I

SlideKn_

SwRchIBoa£d

Scr_ 3_8

Handb Cove_

G@ Handle

H_u& Pa_

N,o, No.

7 4932F_2360C

8 5_0F_2357G

9' 4!_3028A

10 3!_013P

1I 3550F!2358F

12 5_lF_2475A

_RIPT_ON

Hose

HookSpring

FiPi_ Cover

13 5249FH26_

1.4 5248F!225_

15 3_2_,05N

i,6 4930F_2378B

_SCRIIP_ON

F_r Nozz!e

Uphobt_y Nozz!e

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AIR-TURBINE BRUSH NO_LE PARTS

For M_el' 72123195200

1 %40FI1502A

2 35_FII637A

3 4940F!3736A

4 5290FI2#92A

5 1K_FI3OO1A

6 4930FI2452A

7' _IFI_O1A

DESCRiPTiON

Nozz_ Base

Noz,z_ Cove_

S_[ioi_ Pi_

Key

S_io# Pi_ Holde_

8 4280FI3003A

9 4_lFI3001A

10 4370Ft3_gA

11 4_IFt3002A

12 4370Ft3670A

1:3 3550FI2_OA

14 _?OFI_99A

DE_R_ON

Siaf[

C©verFI_

Nozzb Bum_

iHu& Pa_

_. No. DE_RIPTIION

15 5P_2FI_OIA

16 47_FI3709A Fe_t_

17 3£_FI37'12A

18 3740FI3711A

19 42%FI3004A BearingBaH

_73FI2001A Br_slh

21 _OFI3349A Be}

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