owner'smanual

MODEL NO,680.88973

Save This Manual ForFuture Reference.

CAUTION: Read rules for safeoperation and instructionscarefu Ily.

SHAMPOOER/POLISHER

• Assembly• Operation• Repair Parts

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60179 U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS JThis Rug shampooer/floor polisher is for household use only.When using electrical Rug shampooer/floor polisher, basic precautions should be followed.Including the following.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

I

I WARNING ITo reduce risk of fire,electric shock,or injury• DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS,SUCH AS GASOLINE,OR USE IN

AREAS WHERE THEY MAY BE PRESENT.• Do not leave this appliance when plugged in.• To reduce the risk of electric shock-Use indoors only.• This appliance is provided with doble insulated.Use only identical replacement parts.See

instructions for servicing of double:insulated appliances.• Do not inmerse. To reduce the risk of electric shock- Use only carpet moistened by

cleaning process.• To reduce the risk of fire, use only commecially available floor cleaners and waxes intended

" for machine aplication.• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necesary when used by or near children., Use only as described in this manual.Use only manufacturer's recomended attachments• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been

dropped damaged,left outdoors or dropped into water, retum it to a service center before using.• Do not pull or carry by cord,use cord as a hand e,close a door on cord, or pull a cord aroun_i

sharp edges or corners.Do not run appliance 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 with wet hands.• Do not put any object 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. Do not attach or remove brushes with electric cord plugged in.• Turnoff before unplugging.• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.• Never fill dispenser without removing it from the appliance.• Never turn the appliance an with the handle in the upright position. Make sure handle is in

operating position.Disassembly of this unit can be hazardous.Do not leave the appliance turned on when it is not in motion.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSSERVICING OF DOUBLE,INSULATED APPLIANCES

A double-insulated appliance is marked With one or more of the _ following: The words"'DOUBLE INSULATION" or "'DOUBLE INSULATED" or the double insulation symbol (square

within a square.)

In a double-insulated appliance,two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. Nogrounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for groundingbe added tothe appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care andknowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement.parts for a double-insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace.

Polarization Intructions:To reduce the risk of electric shock, this 3ppliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than theother). 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 still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Donot change the plug in any way.

owner's manual

Dear Homemaker:

You have just invested in a fine Kenmore Rug Shampooer-Floor Polisher.Before using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment andcarefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate andcare for your machine.Specific instructions are given on rug shampooing,scrubbing,polishing,attaching and cleaning brushes,etc. This will help youobtain the best performance and avoid unnecessary service expense forconditions beyond our control.

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTYi =

Whenused for privatehouseholdpurposes,ifwithinoneyear fromthe date ofpurchese,this ShampooedPolisherfailsdue to defectsin materialorworkntanship,RETURNITTOTHENEARESTSEARSSERVICECENTERIN THEUNITEDSTATES,andSearswill repair it,freeof charge.Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,andyoumay alsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.Sears,RoebuckandCo.,Dept.698/731A,SearsTower,Chicago,lL.60684

f

WHERE TO FIND IT PAGE

Warranty..................................................................................................... 3

Assembly. .................................................................................................. 4

Dispenser. .................................................................................................. 5Operation ................................................................................................... 6-7Parts Ust..................................................................................................... 6-11Accessories,Service ..................................................................................... 12

\

DO NOT PLUG IN ELECTRIC CORD UNTILBRUSHES OR OTHER ACCESORIES HAVEBEEN ATTACHED AND SWITCH HAS BEENPLACED IN THE "OFF"POSITIQN.

HANDLE,SWITCH BOX AND CORD

. Place lower handle tube (Fig.l)into handletube socket"A" (FIG.2). Fasten using bolt"'B" and internally threaded nut "C" (FIG.3)provided in the hardware package.

If the handle tube is difucult to assemble(tight), insert blade of screwdriver into slot(FIG.4) at rear of handle tube socket andtwist screwdriver gently while inserting han-dle tube.

2. Place upperhalf handle tube (FIG.l) overlower half.Aling holes and fasten with remai-ning bolt "B': and internally threaded nut "'C".

Attach switch box to rear of upper handletube.Palce switch box tab (no hole) into rec-tangular hole (FIG.5). Position box againsthandle tube. Fasten using the small screwprovided in the hardware package. DO NOTOVERTIGHTEN.

,

.

The motor cord, which goes from the switchbox to the bottom of the unit, is attached intwo (2) locations behind the dispenser at topand bottom. The upper part of the motor cordis snapped into place alongside the uppercord hook on the dispenser top (FIG:6).The lower part of the motor cord is snappedinto place between the two lower cord hooks.They are located on the dispenser base (FIG.7).

Attach lower plastic hose to rear of unit byinserting the fitting on the end of hose intohole located midway at rear of unit (FIG.8).

6. The electric cord is wound around cordhooks as illustrated in (FIG.9).

NOTE:All moving parts requiring lubrication have beenpermanently lubricated at the factory.

AssemblyInstructions

TUBE

UPPER_2JHANDLE

TUBE

FIG.1

FIG. 4

FIG. 6

FIG. 8

B o=" ,_ '=_ C

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

r'-,<

o

Ii E

FIG. 5

FIG. 9

_-Ei

CF_ -- G

FIG. "10

C

I

FIG. 11

FIG. 12

j

DISPENS'ER

1. Raise dispenser top "A" (FIG. 10). Positiondispenser "F" in base "B".

2. Press top dispenser firmly against thehandle "tube "G" Valve stem "C" must beabove valve lifter ':D" (FIG. 11).

3. Slide dispenser top "A" down so that itengages the dispenser and holds it securelyin position.

To dispense the liquid, pull trigger "E"momentarily and intermittently. Liquid will flowas long as the trigger is raised

DISPENSING SYSTEM MUST BE THOROUGHLYCLEANED IMMEDIATELYAFTER EACH USE. DONOT STORE LIOUlD IN DISPENSER.

Remove dispenser from unit and empty. Rinsethoroughly with warm water. The dispensingsystem must be flushed immediately after use.Partially fill dispenser with warm water, mounton unit and then dispense all the water into areceptacle placed under the unit.

BRUSHES

ELECTRIC CORD PLUG SHOULD ALWAYS BEDISCONNECTED FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUT-LET BEFORE ATTACHING, REMOVING ORCHANGING BRUSHES.

o Lay the polisher flat exposing the undersideof the unit (FIG. 12). Using a rotating motionpush the brush on the spindle as far as it willgo.

2. After each use remove brushes with a slightpull.

3. Wash in warm soapy water after each use.Shake out excess water. Stand bristles on

paper towel to dry.

DO NOT USE HOT WATER.DO NOT FORCE DRYING BY USING AN OVENOR RADIATOR HEAT.

4. Remove brushes from the machine when notin use to extend the life of the brush.

PADS

Note: If the dispenser fails to discharge liquidwhen the trigger is raised all the way, tilt thedispenser away from the handle tube. Take apair of long-nosed pliers and grasp the valvelifter "D".

Bend the two projections (tabs) at the sametime upward until a dime fits snugly betweenthe bottom of the valve stem "C" and the top ofthe yalve lifter "D" (FIG. 11).

If liquid continues to flow when the trigger isreleased, grasp the valve lifter close to thehandle and bend the two projections downwarduntil a dime fits snugly between the bottom ofthe valve stem and the top of the valve lifter.

THE ELECTRIC CORD PLUG SHOULD ALWAYSBE DISCONNECTED FROM THE ELECTRICALOUTLET BEFORE ATTACHING, REMOVING ORCHANGING PADS.

, To attach pads on Shampooer/Polisher: Pushthe ends of the adapters (provided in thehardware package) through the holes in thepads, then snap adapters on to the ScrubbingBrushes. DO NOT attach to ShampooBrushes.

2, Pads may be cleaned if desired in warm soapywater. Rinse thoroughly. Stretch out to shapeand allow to dry.

f

I Operationmstru ions

WOOD FLOORS CAREHARD SURFACE FLOOR CARE

(VINYL, LINOLEUM,ASPHALT TILE AND NO WAXFLOOR)

I. SCRUBBING (FLOOR STRIPPING ANDCLEANING)DISCONNECT CORD FROM ELECTRICALOUTLE. DO NOT USE MACHINE TO SCRUBWOOD FLOORS.

Attach scrubbing brushes (for scrubbing floorswith an irregular surface) or nylon scrubbing pads *(for scrubbing floors with a smooth surface).RemoVe dispenser tank and fill with, a stripperand cleaner, diluted as indicated on container.It is recommended to put the water in first toavoid foaminq.Do not overfill tank.Allow at least one inch air spaceto avoid spilling.Attach dispenser.plug cord into eleclrical outlet.Lower handle into operalJng position.Turn swich to proper speed as indicated on theswitch box label.Clean floor using small circular strokes,dispensingliquid as needed.Do not dispense liquid close to the baseboards toavoid splashing walls.Wipe up suds with a sponge or cloth.Disconnect appliance. Remove and wash pads andbrushes.

I1. RENEWING THE FINISH

To renew the finish of your just cleaned floors, youmay use a protective floor finfsh.

Ill.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Sweep or vacuum floor frequently.Damp mop weekly

Be sure to consult floor manufacturer for propermaintenance.

Never use water based products on wood floors.Onlyuse solvent based product on wood floors.

CLEANINGFollow instructions on wood floor cleaner found on

Sears Wood Floor Care Kit, or similar product,

II. WAXING

II1.

Follow instructions on wood floor wax found onSears Wood Floor Care Kit, or similar product.

PdLISHING

DISCONNECT CORD FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

IV.

Attach the tan polishing pads.Make sure wax is dry before polishing,Plug cord into electrical outlet.Lower handle into operating position.Turnappliance on.Guide unit with forward and backwards strokes,following the direclJon of the grain until the desiredfinish is achieved.Do not apply pressure,the weight of the machine issufficient.Disconnect appliance remove and wash pads

BUFFING

DISCONNECT CORD FROM ELECTRICALOUTLET.Attach the felt buffing pads* or the lambs wool highluster pads.Plug cord into electrical outlet. Lower handle into

operating position.Buffing will leave your floorstruly lustrous.Disconnect appliance, remove and wash pads.

* NOTE'.

NYLON PADS( # 53871) AND BUFFING PADS (# 53471)NOT INCLUDED REFER TO PAGE 12,TO ORDER.

6

V. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Sweep,dust or vacuum floor regularly.

Buff floors as needed,following the directions

above.

To remove scuff marks on heavy traffic areas, follow

the polishing directions above

Polishing and:buffing floors often will prolong the

time between waxing.

CARPET CARE

Do not overfill the tank.Allow at least one inch air space

to avoid spilling.

Attach dispenser

Plug cord into electrical outlet.Lower handle into

operating position. Turn swich to proper speed as

indicated on the switch box label:

Clean small areas of 3 X 3 feet at a time using small,

circular and overlapping strokes.Dispense liquid until a

small uniform film of foam appears.

AVOID SOAKING. Mildewing or discoloration may

occur.

SHAMPOOING

DISCONNECT CORD FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

Continue to shampoo until the foam disappears,then

proceed to another area.

tach the shampoo brushes.

Vacuum the carpet first to remove any loose dirt.

Remove all furniture from room,or protect its legs with a

heavy plastic or aluminum foil.

Test the color fastness of your carpet by applying a

small undiluted amount of shampoo dereotly to the carpet

with a sponge on a small hidden area.If the color holds,

you can proceed to shampoo the rest of your carpet.

Remove dispenser tank and fill with a carpet

shampoo, d_luted as indicated on tl_e container

It is recommended to put the water in first to

avoid foaming

Do not apply pressure.Light contact with the rug is

sufficient for thorough cleaning.

When shampooing a large area,the container may need

to be refilled. Always unplug the shapooer and

remove the dispenser before refilling. At this time it may

be convenient to check the brushes and remove any

carpet fibers with a comb.

After shampooing_ disconnect cord from electrical

outlet. Remove and wash brushes, and flush the

dispensing system.

Allow carpeting to dry thoroughly, preferably overnight.

Ventilating the room or using a fan may reduce drying

time.If you need to walk over wet carpet, protect it with a

white cloth or towel.

Vacuum carpet to remove any dirt freed by shampooing

REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR KENMORE FLOOR POLISHER

MODEL 680 88973

EXTERNAL MACHINE PARTS

3

1412 27 26

4837

49

r ]!I , 5-22-23-52-54 iL ...... J

Key

123

678910111213141516

1718192O21

242526272829

PartNo.

100099130950010536

010063

110083130951171724130952100049130947230257060463250661240158010063

060464090811052197052223010063

052710130064171890450169461675040136

REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR KENMORE FLOOR POLISHER

MODEL 680 88973

EXTERNAL MACHINE PARTS

PartName

Une CordSwitch boxSelf-tappingscrew No. 6-20x 3/4.Phillips oval head (2 Req)

Self-lapping screw No.6-20 x 1/2Phillipsfillister headSwitch3 speedSwitch box cover

Boxlabel 3 speedSwitchknob

MotorcableAssyHandle (2 Req)Upperhandle tubeControl lever supportSpiral pin 3/32Valve springSelf-tappingscrew No. 6-20x 1/2Phillips _llisterheadDispenserleverDispenserrodValve hook

Valvehook spacerSelf-tappingscrew No, 6-20x 1/2Phillips fillister headLower handle tube

TankcapContainer top label144 Oz. TankAssyHardwarePks.Ruberwasher

Key Parl No. PartName

30 130068 Valve cover31 130948 Container base32 010154

33 120096 Containerbase seal34 130582 Hose-tank connector35 130076 Hose36 130065 Elbow hose connector37 130715

38 O52692 Clip

39 04-0444 Yoke retainer (2 req.)

40 461846 Yoke socket assembly(lreq,)

47 130374 Cover(Chrome)48 120054 Furnitureguard49 171892 Headlabel50 53071 Shampoobrush(2Req)50 53271 Scrubbrush(2Req)51 53471 Feltbuffingpad(2Req)51 53871 Nylonscrubbingpads(2 Req)51 53971 Tanpolishingpad(2Req)51 53671 Lambswoolhighlusterpad(2req)53 130949 Containertop54 081728 Potyetylanebag

190153 Manual

ACCESSORIESINCLUDED:

53071 Shampoo Brushes(1 pair)53271 Scrubbing Brushes(1 pair)53671 LambswoolPads (1pair)53971 Polishing Pads (1 pair)

I

REPLACEMENTPARTS --

NOTE

WHEN SERVICINGUSE ONLY IDENTICALREPLACEMENTPARTS.REPLACEDAMAGECORDS.

-- FOR INSTRUCTIONSON "HOW TO ORDERREPAIRPARTS"SEEPAGE 12

REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR KENMORE FLOOR POLISHER

MODEL 680 88973

INTERNAL MACHINE PARTS

I

15

6 5 4-A

17-B

18

REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR KENMORE FLOOR POLISHER

MODEL 680 88973

INTERNAL MACHINE PARTS

I key PartNo. Part.Name Key Part No, Part. Name

123

131418280267011489

4 0510855 2500595-A 2500606 2600017 011490

8 0506079 26002610 12013312 28032414 28026315 011483

1617-A17-B181920

051119230462230461370133230330020016

MotorcoverField3 speedSelf-tappingscrewNo,8-18X 1/2type B,Hex,Washerhead (4Req),Fieldsupport(2 Req)Pushplate (3 Req)Pushplate(3 Req)Thrustball (2 Req)Self-tappingscrewNo,8X 5/16typeB,Hexwasher head(2 Req)BearingClamp(2 Req)Armaturebearing(2 Req)

aring armatureseal (2 Req)BrushHolderAssyArmatureSelf-tappingscrewNo,6X 3/8 Hex,Washerhead (11Req)ConnectorsupportGearcasecover conmutator(1 Req)Gear CaseCoverfan(1 Req)Gasket(2 Req)Motorframe Assy3/8" hex,nut (2 Req)

21 42001222 42001123 25084924 25064025 04001826 04023827 13005829 13016730 13075831 23049932 24024433 13055134 46161035 13021636 010154

37 13005940 011492

42 011492

Bronzegear LBronzegear RSpindle(2 Req)SpindleKey (2 Req)Washer(4 Req)Spindleretainer(2 req)Frameinsulator(2 Req)MotorSupport (3 Req)Base insulatorBasePlateassembly(1 Req)Spring.yoke!ors!on,(1req)

crew Jnsu=a[or{J _eq_Spindlecap insulatorp_g (2 Req)TraySelf-tappingscrewNo,6X 5/6 typeBHex,washerhead(2 Req)FramespacerSelf-tappingscrew No,8X 1/2type BHex,washerhead(4 Req).Self-tappingscrew No,8× 1/2type BHex,washerhead(3 Req)

REPLACEMENT PARTS

NOTE

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENTPARTS .REPLACE DAMAGED CORDS.

FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON "HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS"SEE PAGE 12

11

The ServiceSideof Sears.-

MODEL NO.68O.88973

Model / SerialNumber

Model and Serial Number

may be found on the num-ber plate on the BO'FI-OMOFTHESHAMPOOER/POLISHER

You should record bothMOdel and Serial Number

and keep in a safe place forfuture reference.

For the repair or replacement parts you needCall 7 am-7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278)

eo_eeeooee_eeoeoeeeeeeeeoeeeooeeoe

For in-home major brand repair serviceCall 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOME _,(1-800-469'4663)

eeeeoeoeeeeeoseoeeeeeeeeoeooe-eee

For the location of a

Sears Parts and Service Center

in your areaCall 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222(1-800-469-4663)

eeee_eeeeao,oeeoo,oeoo.oeooeeeooeo

For more information on purchasing a

Sears Maintenance Agreement" nor to inquire about an existing Agreeme t

Call 9 am-5 pm, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

YourSears Merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service unitsnationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians... Professional technicians specially

trained on Sears products, having the parts, tools and the equipment to insure that wemeet our pledge to you... We service what we sell.

®Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60179 U.S.A.

19-0153-7 PRINTEDIN MEXICO (_