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

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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.