Kenmore 116.22312 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructionsbefore first
use of this product.
116.22312
116.22313
CUIDADO:
Lea y siga todas las
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
Part No. CO1ZBPJ20UO_-8192032
Printed in U.S.A.
Impreso en EUA
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 ...................... 9
Suggested Pile Height Settings .......... 9
Attachments ........................ t0
Attachment Use Chart ................ I0
Performance Features ..................... 11
How Your Vacuum Works ............... 12
Please read this guide° tt 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 store.
You will need the complete model 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 ....................... 't2
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... I3
Motor Safety Filter Changing ............. 13
Exhaust Filter Changing ............... 14
Power-Mate s Care ................... 14
Light Bulb Changing .................. 15
Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning , o,_15-16
Agitator Servicing .................... 17
Agitator Assembiy ................... 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.
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
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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 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-Mate ®.
Always turn cleaner 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_ C]ose
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do not handleplug or cleaner with wet
hands,
Do not put any objects into openings.
Do not operate the cleaner with a punc-
tured 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 airf[ow 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, etco), or use in areas where
they may be present. The fumes from these
substances can create a fire hazard or
exptosion_
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.
Do not operate without exhaust filter or
exhaust filter cover installed.
SAV E
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, etectricaI shock, burns and personal injury.CAU
TION Statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury a_nd/orp[oPerty darnag e_
INSTRUCTIONS
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itisimportantto knowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe
use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner,
item PartNo. Part No,
In U,S. In Canada
Headlight Bulb 20-5240 596181
Belt 20-5285 401 I0
_- Cord and
Plug
HoMer
-- Handle
Cord and
Cord Holder
Quick
Release
(Some
Models)
Power.Mate ®
Power Cord
Power=Mates
Model/Serial Numbers
(On Bottom)_...,
Holder
Cord
Belt
(Underneath)
Cord \\_
Holder
Upper
Wand
Headlight and Lens
(Some Models)
Upper
Wand
POWER-MATE
Light Cover
(Some Models)
Handle
Release
Pedal
Pile Heig
(SomeModels)
Edge Cleaner
(Not Shown)
Overload Protector
(Reset Button)
Pile Height indicator
(Some Models)
4
HOSE
ATTACHMENTS
2-Way On/Off Switch
Bare FloorlCarpet
(Some Models)
Handle
Hose Swivel
Power-Mate Jr. _
(Some Models)
Crevice
Toot
Combination
Brush
Floor
Brush
t
Handi-Ma te 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
Item Part No. Part No.
In U,S, in Canada
Dust Bag 20-50558 20-50555
Exhaust Filter 20-5285 401 I0
Attachment Cover
Storage
Canister
Hood
Release
Bag Holder
On/Off
Switch
Dust Bag
Exhaust Filter Cover
(Exhaust Filter Inside)
Power
Cord
Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)
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
PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate
Repair Parts LisL Use this list to verify that
you have received all the components of
your new Kenmore vacuum,,
\
m
WANDS
m
Handle
Handle
Button
Slide wands
together until
wand button
snaps into place.
Cord
Hol
POWER-MATE
1. Insert wands into Power-Mate _ until the
wand buttons snaps into place.
2. Connect Power-
Mate _plug and
Area
cord as shown,
DO NOT force,
Raised area of
plug must be
toward hand,
3. Secure cord into
cord holder on
wand swivel.
Cord
Holder
Wand
Wand
Button
Cord
To remove: Disconnect cord and step on
wand release pedal, then pul! up on wands,
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