LG 31160 User Guide

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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
When assembled, operated, and maintained according to all instructions supplied with this product, if the
appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return
it to any Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair Center, or other Kenmore outlet for repair.
If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from
the date of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. 
Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product assembly, operation, or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not assembled, operated, or maintained according to all
instructions supplied with this product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse, or use for other than its
intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals, or utensils
other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with this product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies:
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided
herein. Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the
shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some
states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or
limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state or province to province.
Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY
Kenmore Vacuum 
Cleaner Warranty ............................2
Before Using Your New 
Vacuum Cleaner ..............................3
Important Safety Instructions ....3, 4
Parts and Features  ........................5
Assembly......................................6–8
Unpacking the Vacuum Cleaner ......6
Installing the Hose ............................6
Attaching the Wand/Handle ..............7
Cord Storage ....................................8
Accessory Storage ............................8
Operation....................................9–14
Switch Operation ..............................9
Handle Tilt Release Operation ..........9
Adjusting the Nozzle Height............10
Tips and Tricks ................................11
Attachments and Use Chart ............11
Using the Wand or Wand Handle ..12
Installing Attachments ....................13
Agitator Motor Overload 
Protection ........................................14
Thermal Overload Protection ..........14
LED Headlight ................................14
Care and Cleaning ..................15–21
Storing the Vacuum Cleaner ..........15
Dust Bin Components ....................15
Emptying the Dust Bin ....................16
Cleaning the Dust Bin and 
Screen Filter....................................16
Cleaning the Foam Pre-Filter..........17
Replacing the HEPA Filter ..............17
Pet Handi Mate
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..............................18
Agitator Maintenance ................18, 19
Replacing the Agitator Belt..............19
Removing Clogs..............................20
Cleaning the Exterior of the 
Vacuum Cleaner..............................21
Troubleshooting ......................21, 22
Master Protection Agreements ....23
Customer Service ..........Back Cover
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