78017_Kenmore vac_EN_final
Switch Operation
Your vacuum cleaner features a
multi-speed motor that allows you to
adjust suction power for a variety of
cleaning tasks.
To turn on the vacuum cleaner:
1. Plug the power cord into a proper
outlet.
2. With the handle in the upright
position, press the ON/OFF
button. The Hi power level
indicator will light and the main motor
will run on high speed. The agitator
will start and the CARPET indicator
will light when the handle is tilted
down.
3. Press the power button
to select the power level.
Pressing the button
repeatedly will cycle through
the power levels.
Handle Tilt Release Operation
1. Press the left foot pedal to
release the handle to tilt back to a
comfortable position for floor
cleaning. For best cleaning, push
the vacuum cleaner forward and
pull backward in slow, even strokes.
2. To lock the handle in the upright
position for using attachments, raise
the handle until it is in a fully upright
position, and it will lock into place.
NOTE: The agitator will not run with the
handle in the upright position.
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Carpet
Floor
OPERATION
Carpet
ON
Floor
OFF
POWER
Carpet
ON
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Floor
OFF
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
POWER
Hi
Carpet
ON
Med
Floor
Lo
OFF
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
POWER
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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Hi
Carpet
ON
Med
Floor
Lo
OFF
Hi
ON
Med
Carpet
Lo
OFF
Floor
Hi
Med
Lo
POWER
Agitator
POWER
ON/OFF
Recommended settings:
Low: drapes, hard surfaces
Medium: furniture, upholstery,
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Hi
area rugs
Med
Lo
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
High: shag carpet, long pile, etc.
4. When the vacuum cleaner
ON/OFF button is pressed,
the agitator is set to come on
automatically when the handle is tilted
down. For bare floors, press the
Carpet/Floor button to turn off the
agitator.
NOTE: The Carpet (Agitator ON/OFF)
light will not come on and the agitator
will not run with the handle in the
upright position.
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Hi
ON
Med
Lo
OFF
POWER
Carpet
Floor
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Hi
ON
Med
Lo
OFF
POWER