Kenmore 116.20112, 116.21212 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Vacuum Cleaner
Model 116.20112
116.21212
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Part No. CO1ZAXW2QUOa-8175189 Printed in U.S.A.
Before Using Your New Vacuum ....... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Parts and Features ................. 4-6
Assembly ........................ 6-7
Use ................................ 8
Howto Start ........................ 8
VacuumingTips ..................... 9
SuggestedPileHeightSettings ......... 9
Attachments....................... 10
AttachmentUseChart ............... 10
PerformanceFeatures ............... 11
How Your Vacuum Works ............ 12
Canister Care ...................... 12
Bag Changing ..................... 12
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 13
Motor Safety Filter Changing .......... 13
Exhaust Filter Changing .............. 14
Power-Mate TM Care .................. 15
Light Bulb Changing ................. 15
Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning ... 15-16
Brush Servicing .................... 17
Brush Assembly .................... 17
Troubleshooting .................... 18
Requesting Assistance Or Service ... 19
Please read this guide. Itwill help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in
the safest and most effective way.
For more information about the care and operation, call your nearest Sears store. Youwill
need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information.Your vacuum's
model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore
vacuum.
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 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/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WARNING
Your safety is important to us.To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precau-
tions including the following:
Read this manual before assembling or
using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only as described in this
manual. Use only with Sears recommended
attachments.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Disconnect electrical supply before servic-
ing or cleaning out brush area. Failure to do
so could result in electrical shock or brush
suddenly starting.
Always turn cleaner off before connecting or
disconnecting the hose or POWER-MATETM.
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.
Do not unplugby pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, net the cord.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allow plugto whip when rewinding.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
cleaner is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a Sears Service
Centre/Department.
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
cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not leavecleaner when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
Do not allowto be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
Do not handleplug orcleaner with wet
hands.
Do not putany objects into openings.
Do not operate the cleaner with a punctured
hose. The hose contains electrical wires.
Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up
sharp objects.
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 mov-
ing parts.
Do not use cleaner without dust bag and/or
filters in place.
Always change the dust bagafter vacuum-
ing carpet cleaners or freshener, powders
and fine dust.These products clog the bag,
reduce airflow and can cause the bag to
burst. Failure to change bag could cause
permanent damage to the cleaner.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard
objects, small toys, pins, paper clips, etc.
They may damage the cleaner or dust bag.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
Do not use 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 sub-
stances can create a fire hazard or explo-
sion.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do
not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is net used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
Do not operate without exhaust filter or
exhaust filter cover installed.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Yourcleaner
is intended only 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.
Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given. WARNING
statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns and personal injury.CAU-
TION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage.
Itisimportanttoknowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe
use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner.
Item PartNo. PartNo.
InU.S. InCanada
HeadlightBulb 20-5240 596181
Belt 20-5285 40110
HALF LIGHT
POWER-MATE TM
Cord
Holder --
POWER-MATE TM
Power Cord
Belt
(Underneath)l I
Cord_ Lj
Holder
Cord and
Cord Holder
Wand
HOSE
Handle
ON!OFF Switch
(Some Models)
Suction Control
t
Hose Latch Tab
Headlight and Lens
Light Cover
(Some Models)
POWER-MATE T_
Belt Model!Serial Numbers
(Underneath) (On Bottom)
Light Cover
(Some Models)
POWER-MATE T
Model!Serial
Numbers
(On Bottom)
Handle
Release
Pedal
Pile Height Pedal
(Some Models)
Cleaner
(Not Shown)
Pile Height Pedal
(Some Models)
5t and Lens
)
(Reset Button)
Pile Height Indicator
(Some Models)
Edge Cleaner (Not Shown)
Overload Protector
(Reset Button)
Pile Height Indicator
(Some Models)
FULL LIGHT
POWER-MATETM
ATTACHMENTS
T
Combination
Crevice Tool Brush Fabric Brush Floor Brush Floor Brush
(Some Models) (Some Models) (Some Models) (Some Models) (Some Models)
POWER-MATE TM Jr.
(Some Models)
HANDhMATE TM Jr.
(Some Models)
NOTE: All models have one set of attachments in the canister. Some models have an
additional set, which can be kept in the accessory bag for garage use.
CANISTER
On!Off Exhaust Filter Cover
Attachment Cover Switch (Exhaust Filter Inside)
Storage j
Canister
Performance
Indicator
(Some Models
Power
Cord
Hood
Release
Bag Holder
Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)
Dust Bag
In U.S. #20-50558 ]
In Canada #20-50555]
Before assembling vacuum, check the
PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate
Repair Parts List. Use this list to verify that
you have received allthe components of
your new Kenmore vacuum.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply
until assembly is complete. Failure
to do so could result in electrical
shock or injury.
WANDS
Slide wands
together until
wand button
snaps into
place.
Cord
Holder
Cord
Holder
POWER-IVlATE TM
1. Insert wands into POWER-MATETMuntil
the wand button snaps into place.
Area
2. Connect
POWER-MATE TM
plug and cord as
shown. DO NOT
force. Raised area
of plug must be
toward hand.
3. Secure cord into
cord holder on
wand and
POWER-MATE TM.
To remove: Disconnect cord, steady
POWER-MATE TMwith foot and turn wands
until the button disappears, then pull wands
out of POWER-MATE TM.
Handle_
Cord
Holder --
Wand_
POWER-
MATETM
Wand
Button -_
Cord
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