Kenmore 116.21212001 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

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

How Your Vacuum Works ............ 12

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. You will
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 plug to 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 or cleaner 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 bag after 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. Readthis 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

Cord and
Cord Holder

HOSE

Wand

Handle

ON!OFF Switch
(Some Models)

Holder --

Suction Control

Cord

POWER-MATE TM
Power Cord

Belt

t

Hose Latch Tab

HALF LIGHT

POWER-MATE TM

(Underneath)l I

Cord_ Lj

Holder

Headlight and Lens

Belt Model!Serial Numbers
(Underneath) (On Bottom)

POWER-MATE T
Model!Serial

Numbers

(On Bottom)

Handle
Release
Pedal

POWER-MATE T_

Light Cover
(Some Models)

Pile Height Pedal
(Some Models)

Pile Height Pedal

(Some Models)

5t and Lens

)

Edge Cleaner (Not Shown)

Overload Protector
(Reset Button)

Pile Height Indicator
(Some Models)

Light Cover

(Some Models)

Cleaner

(Not Shown)

(Reset Button)

Pile Height Indicator
(Some Models)

FULL LIGHT
POWER-MATETM

ATTACHMENTS

Crevice Tool Brush Fabric Brush Floor Brush Floor Brush

Combination

(Some Models) (Some Models) (Some Models) (Some Models) (Some Models)

T

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

Attachment Cover Switch (Exhaust Filter Inside)

Storage j

Canister

On!Off Exhaust Filter Cover

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models

Hood

Release

Bag Holder

Power

Cord

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 all the 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

Cord

Holder

place.

Cord

Holder

POWER-IVlATE TM

1. Insert wands into POWER-MATE TMuntil
the wand button snaps into place.

2. Connect
POWER-MATE TM

Area

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.

Handle_

Cord
Holder --

Wand_

POWER-
MATETM

Wand

Button -_

Cord

To remove: Disconnect cord, steady
POWER-MATE TMwith foot and turn wands

until the button disappears, then pull wands
out of POWER-MATE TM.