Kenmore 116.21513001 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Vacuum Cleaner
Model 116.20512
116.21513
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product,
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, 1L60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Part No. CO1ZAXV30U_O-8175162 Printed in U.SoA.
Before Using Your New Vacuum ....... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Parts and Features ................. 4-5
Assembly Instructions ........... 6-7
Use ............................. 8
How to Start .............................. 8
Vacuuming Tips .................... g
Suggested Pile Height Settings ......... 9
Attachments .................... 10
Attachment Use Chart .................. 10
Performance Features .............. 11
How Your Vacuum Works ............ 12
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in
the safest and most effective way.
For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears stere.
You will need the complete modet and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacu-
um's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate,
Canister Care .................. 12
Bag Changing .................. 12
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments , 13
Motor Safety Filter Changing ........ 13
Exhaust Filter Changing ............ 14
Power-Mate _Care ..................... 14
Light Bulb Changing ................. 15
Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning , 15-16
Brush Servicing ................... 17
Brush Assembly ................. !7
Troubleshooting ..................... I8
Requesting Assistance Or Service .. 19
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore
vacuum_
Model No.
Serial Noo
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 expendaNe 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
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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 electricai shock or brush
suddenly starting
Always turn cleaner off before connecting or
disconnecting the hose or Power-Mate ®.
Always turn cfeaner off before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not 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
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
cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not leave cleaner when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
Do not handleplug or cleaner with wet
WARNING
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, iint, 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 _irflow 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 presenl. 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 not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
hands,,
Do not operate without exhaust filter or
Do not put any objects into openings.
exhaust filter cover installed.
SAVE THESE
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your cleaner
is intended only for household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefulfy 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_
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INSTRUCTIONS
it is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and safe
use_ Review these before using your cleaner,
Cord and
Plug Holder
Upper
Wand
Cord and
Cord Holder
Power.Mate _
Power Cord
Wand Swivel
-- Handle Quick
Release
(SomeModels)
_------- Upper
Wand
Belt
In UoS, #20-5285
In Canada #40110
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Some Models)
Power.Mate _
Model/Serial Numbers
(On Bottom) /
Handle
Release/
Pedal "/
/
Pile Height Pedal
(Some Models)
POWER-MATE®
Pile Height Indicator
(Some Models)
Headlight and Lens
(Some Models)
Bulb
In UoS. #20_5240
In Canada #596181
Light Cover
Models)
Cleaner
(Not Shown)
Overload Protector
(Reset Button)
HOSE
ATTACHMENTS
3.Way On/Off Switch
Off/Floor/Carpet
(Some Models)
_Handle
i
Hose Swivel
Crevice
Tool
Brush
Combination _
Brush --------_
Floor _
HOTE: All models have one set of
attachments in the canister. Some
models have an additional set,
which can be kept in the accessory
Dag for garage use,
Power-Mate Jr, _
(Some Models)
!
Handi-Mate Jr. _
(Some Models)
CANISTER
PeFfOrmance
Indicator
(Some Models)
Hood
Release
A ttachment
Canister
Bag Holder
Storage
Cover
On/Off
Switch
D=_st Bag
Inu.s,#2o.5o558I
In Canada #20.50555J
Exhaust Filter Cover
(Exha ust Filter Inside)
Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)
Power
Cord
5
. WARNJ.G
Electrical Shock itazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply
until assembly is complete, Failure
to do so could result in electrical
shock or injury,
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.
WANDS
Slide wands
together until
wand button
snaps into place.
Turn wand button
to the slotted area
of the wand swiv-
el.
The swivel allows
you to turn the
handfe to the left
side to reach far-
ther under low
furniture.
Swivel --
Wand
Cord
Holder /
Handle
Handle
Buttot
Wand
Swivel
POWER-MATE
1. Insert wands into Power-Mate _ until the
wand buttons snaps into place.
.... Raised Mate_plug and
_-_'_ " a cord as shown,
DO NOT force,
Raised area of
toward hand,
3. Secure cord into
_tm'_ lug must be
To remove: Disconnect cord and step on
wand release pedal, then pull up on wands,
cord holder on
wand swivel_
POWER-
MATEe
Wand
Release Pedal
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