Amana Aco1180ac Owner's Manual
Owner'sManual
ManualDelPropietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.26313
116.26312 (//_
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructionsbefore first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y siga todas Pas
instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto,
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Printed in Mexico
Part No. CO1ZCZKOOUOO-KCO1ZCZKZOUO Impreso en M6xico
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Parts and Features ................. 4-5
Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7
Operating Instructions ............... 8
How to Start ........................ 8
Vacuuming Tips ..................... 9
Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ lg
Attachments ....................... 10
Attachment Use Table ............... 11
Performance Features ............. 11-12
How YourVacuum Cleaner Works ....... 12
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner in the safest and most effective way.
For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears store.
You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information.Your vacu-
um cleaner's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Canister Care ...................... 13
Sag Changing ..................... 13
Cleaning ExteriorandAttachments ..... 13
MotorSafety FilterChanging .......... 14
ExhaustFilter Changing .............. 14
Power-Mate ®Care .................. 15
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. 15-16
Light Bulb Changing ................. 17
Agitator Servicing ................... 17
Troubleshooting .................... 18
Requesting Assistance
Or Service .................. Back Cover
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER
This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and includes only private household
vacuum cleaner use. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated and
maintained according to the owner's manual instructions, Sears will repair any defects in
material or workmanship free of charge.
This warranty excludes vacuum cleaner bags, belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are
expendable parts and become worn during normal use.
For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in
the United States.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
2
WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons or damage when us,ng your vacuum cleaner, follow basic
safety precautions including the following:
Read all instructions in this manual before
assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this manual. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicingor cleaning out brush area.
Failure todo so could resultin electrical
shock or brush suddenly starting.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before servicing.
To reduce the riskof electrical shock - Do
not use outdoorsor on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
De not use with damaged cord or plug. If
vacuum cleaner isnot working as itshould,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, return it to a Sears
Service Center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close 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 airflow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openingsand
moving parts.
Turn off ell controlsbefore 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 fluids, 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 ls burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust
bag 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 airflowand can cause the
bag to burst. Failure to change bag could
cause permanent damage tothe 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 or dust bag.
Do not operate vacuum cleaner without the
exhaust filter or exhaust filter door in place
(If applicable).
The hose contains electrical wires. Do not
usawhen damaged, cut, or punctured.
Replace if cut or worn. Do not pick up
sharp objects.
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or disconnecting
either hose, Handi-Mata Jr.® (if applicable),
or nozzle.
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.
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 Owner's Manual
carefully for important use and safety information. This guide contains safety
statements under warning and caution symbols.
It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and safe
use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner.
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Headlight Bulb 20-5240 20-40600
Belt 20-5201 20-40979
POWER-MATE®
Cord
_ _-- Plug
I Holder
_ "_ Handle
Quick
Release
•_ Upper
Wand
wer.Mate ®
Power Cord
o
Belt
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
Pile Height Pedal
Pile Height Indicator
Edge Cleaner
(Not Shown)
Reset Button
Model/Serial Numbers
(On Bottom)
4
HOSE
3.Way On/Off Switch
Off/Floor/Carpet
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice
Tool
Brush
Combination
Handle
Floor
Handi-Mate Jr.®
Brush _
CANISTER
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Dust Bag 20-50558 20-50403
Exhaust Filter 20-86880 2040320
Motor Safey Filter 20-86883 20-40321
Attachment Cover
Storage
Canister
On/Off Exhaust Filter Cover
Switch
Power
Cord
Hood
Release
Bag Holder
Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)
Dust Bag
5
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Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes and follow any instruc- I
tions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric
shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers
as persona] injury and/or property damage.
I
I
kWARNING
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 on the cover of the
separate REPAIR PARTS LIST. Use this list
to verify that you have received all the
components of your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner.
WANDS
Slide wands together
until wand button
snaps into place.Turn
wand button to the
slotted area of the
wand swivel.
Handle
Lock
Button
Upper
Wand
The swivel allows you
to turn the handle to
the left side to reach
farther under low
furniture.
Holder /
POWER-MATE ®
1. Insert wands into Power-Mate ®until the
wand button snaps into place.
2. Connect Power-
Mate*plug and cord
Area
To remove: Step on wand quick release
pedal, then pull up on wands.
as shown. DO NOT
force. Raised area
of plug must be
toward hand.
3. Secure cord into
cord holder on wand
swivel.
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