Kenmore 11622085200 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

Manual Del Propietario

Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo

116.22085

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. C_1ZBRA_U_-8192_81

CUlDADO:
Lea y siga todas las

instrucciones de operaciSn
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto.

Printed in U.S,Ao

Irnpreso en EUA

Before Using Your New Vacuum ......... 2

Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty o_ 2

Important Safety Instructions ......... 3

Parts and Features .................... 4

Assembly ............................... 5-6

Use ..................................... 7

How to Start ........................ 7

Attachments ........................ 8

Attachment Use Chart ................. 8

Vacuuming Tips ..................... 9

Performance Features ................ 9

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 the care and operation, cal! your nearest Sears store. You well
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 Platen
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore

vacuum.

How Your Vacuum Works .............. 10

Canister Care ...................... 10

Bag Changing ....................... 10

Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ........... 11

Thermal Protector .................. 11

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 11

"Troubleshooting ....................... 12

Requesting Assistance

Or Service ................... Back Page

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., Dt817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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WAR NG

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 pre-

cautions 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-MATET_
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging°

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cor&

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
CentedDepartmenL

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 handle plug or cleaner with wet
hands_

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 put any objects into openings.
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 flu-
ids, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where

they may be present. The fumes from these
substances can create a fire hazard or

explosion.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 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.

CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage_

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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°

HOSE

Hose

Hose
Latch Tab

ATTACHMENTS

Crevice

Brush

Dusting

Brush

Fabric

Floor Brush

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°

WAND

CANISTER

Lid
Release

Attachment Storage

Bag Holder

Telescoping

Wand

ON/OFF
Switch

Power Cord
(Not Shown)

Motor Safety
Filter

(Behind

Dust Bag)

Dust Bag or Optional
Micron Dust Bag

I In U,So#20-5055 (Std.) #20.50558 (Mic,,)In Canada #20.5055 (Std,) #20.50555 (Mic.)

TELESCOPIC WAND

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, check the PACK-
ING 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.

RUG/FLOOR NOZZLE

1. Insert wand into
the rug/floor nozzle

until the wand but-
ton snaps in place

in the hole of the
tool.

2. Push down on
the tab that will suit

your cleaning
needs, When the

tab is down, that
function is in place.

The wand length
is adjustable and

requires no ===
assembly. To ===

adjust, simply
push down on the

wand handle and
slide the upper _=

wand to the
desired height, '_

CANISTER

1. Open the canister
hood.

Motor

Safety

Filter

CHANGING for instructions_

3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is
properly installed. See MOTOR SAFETY FIL-

TER CLEANING for instructions,

2. Check to see that
the dust bag is proper-

ly installed. See BAG

5

HOOD

The hood has a built in stop in the upright
bag changing position,

Hinged Area

If the hood is moved beyond the upright bag

changing position it is normal for it to come
off the cleaner.

If the hood should come off, it can be

reassembled by first positioning it on the
unit with the lid release in place and the
hinge tabs on the hood aligned with the

hinge holes on the body. The hinge area on
the hood can be pressed, with the heel of

the hand, to snap the hood back into place.

2. Insert handle into
wand until lock button

snaps in place. Be sure

hose is not twisted.

To remove: press han-
dle release button and

pull up on handle_

To store: Disconnect
hose from wand and

canister to prevent
stress on hose during storage, Store hose

in a loosely coiled position so the hose is
not stressed.

ATTACHMENTS

The individual attachments - crevice tool,
dusting brush and fabric brush - are mount-

ed in the canopy cover of the cleaner. The
individual attachments snap out of the

canopy cover by inserting your finger or

thumb into the wand opening and pulling up.

Dusting Brush

Crevice Toot Fabric Brush

HOSE

Hose

Latch

Tab

Notch

1. Line up the
hose latch tab

and notch in
canister hood
and insert hose
into canister until

it snaps in place.
To remove: lift

hose latch tab
upward and pull

up on hose.

The attachments can be stored by snapping
them down into the canopy with the heel of
your hand.

Other attachments - floor brushes, and

HANDI-MATE JR. _- that do not store in the

canopy cover are generally stored in a con-
venient place in the home.

Attachment use is covered in the ATTACH-
MENTS section.

HOW TO START

Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard

• DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON

position. Personal injury or
damage could result.

° The cord moves rapidly when

rewinding. Keep children away
and provide a clear path when

rewinding the cord to prevent
personal injury.

• DO NOT use outlets above

counters. Damage to items in
surrounding area could occur.

1. Pull cord out of
canister to desired

length.

NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug,

one blade is wider than the other. This plug

will fit in a polarized Outlet only one way. If

the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact

a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

3. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.

To rewind: unplug the cleaner. Hold the

plug while rewinding to prevent damage or
injury from the moving cord, A slight tug

will release the locking pawls in the cord

reel allowing it to retracL

ON/OFF Switch

4, Press ONtOFF
switch to ON.

2. Snap cord into
grip to prevent

accidental
rewinding.

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ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE

1. Depress button on
handle or wand and

remove attachment
tool_

2, Push new attachment tool onto handle or
wand until lock button snaps into hole on

the attachment tool, if it has a hole.

The rug/floor

brush and floor
brush have lock-

ing holes. The
crevice tool,
dusting brush

and fabric brush

do not have lock-

ing holes

ATTACHMENTS ON WAND

Put on attachments

as needed. See
chart below.

Put on attach-
ments as need-
ed. See chart
below.

CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT

DUSTING BRUSH
CREVICE TOOL _._

FABRIc'BRusH

FLOOR BRUSH <

(Some Models)

* Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.

Furniture" Cushions*

X x

X x

X x

Between

Drapes'

8

Stairs

X ....... I_

Bare Carpeted

Floors iFIoors.,'Rug._

X X

Walls

X