Kenmore 116.22312, 116.22313 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.22312
116.22313
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructionsbefore first
use of this product.
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
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
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.
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-
SAV E
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.
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, etectricaI shock, burns and personal injury.CAU
TION Statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury a_nd/orp[oPerty darnag e_
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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
Holder
Power.Mate ®
Power Cord
Power=Mates
Model/Serial Numbers
(On Bottom)_...,
Belt
(Underneath)
Cord \\_
Holder
Cord and
Cord Holder
Upper
Wand
_- Cord and
Plug
HoMer
-- Handle
Quick
Release
(Some
Models)
Upper
Wand
POWER-MATE
Headlight and Lens
(Some Models)
Light Cover
(Some Models)
Handle
Release
Pedal
Pile Heig
(SomeModels)
Edge Cleaner
(Not Shown)
Overload Protector
(Reset Button)
Pile Height indicator
(Some Models)
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HOSE
2-Way On/Off Switch
Bare FloorlCarpet
(Some Models)
Handle
Hose Swivel
Crevice
Toot
Combination
Brush
Floor
Brush
ATTACHMENTS
Power-Mate Jr. _
(Some Models)
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
On/Off
Switch
Exhaust Filter Cover
(Exhaust Filter Inside)
Power
Cord
Hood
Release
Bag Holder
Dust Bag
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,,
WANDS
Slide wands
together until
wand button
snaps into place.
\
m
m
Cord
Hol
POWER-MATE
1. Insert wands into Power-Mate _ until the
wand buttons snaps into place.
Area
2. Connect Power-
Mate _plug and
cord as shown,
DO NOT force,
Raised area of
plug must be
toward hand,
3. Secure cord into
cord holder on
wand swivel.
To remove: Disconnect cord and step on
wand release pedal, then pul! up on wands,
Handle
Handle
Button
Cord
Holder
Wand
Wand
Button
Cord
CANISTER
1. Open the canister hood.
2. Check to see that the dust bag is proper-
ly installed. See BAG CHANGING for
instructions.
3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is
properly installe& See MOTOR SAFETY
FILTER CLEANING for instructions°
HOOD
It is normal for the canister hood to come off
when opened further than needed° Line up
the hinge slots, insert them, and close the
hood to replace it.
HOSE
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,
Handle
Handle
Handle
Quick
Release
(Some
Models)
2. Insert handle into wand until lock
button snaps in place. Be sure hose is
not twisted.
To remove: Press handle release but-
ton and pull up on handle.
To store: Disconnect hose from wands
and canister to prevent stress on hose
during storage. Store hose in a loosely
coiled position so the hose covering is
not stressed.
Hose
Cover
Hood
Release
Dust Bag
Attaehment
Storage
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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 from cord to
items in surrounding area
could occur.
,,1..................
L_ 1. Pull cord out of
canister to desired
length,
2. Snap cord into
grip to prevent
accidental
rewinding.
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, con-
tact a qualified electrician to install the prop-
er 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
Han .d_
Rele.,s
Pedal 1
Pile Height
_ fle Height Indicator
(Some Models)
_edal
(Some Models)
4. To lower wands, hold Power-Mate ®down
with foot and pull back on wands°
cAuTi0N .........
DO NOT leave the Power-Mate ®
running in one spot in the upright
position for any length of time.
Damage to carpet may occur.
5. Select a pile height setting by rotating the
pile height control The pile height setting is
shown on the control. See SUGGESTED
PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS°
Attention: Refer to your carpet manufac-
turers cleaning recommendations, Some
more delicate carpets may require that they
be vacuumed with the Power-Mate _ agitator
turned off, to prevent carpet damage.
ON/OFF
Switch
\
.__ 6, To turn unit on,
step on the
• ON/OFF switch.
SOME MODELS
To turn on Power-
Mate `_,move the
FLOOR/CARPET
switch to the
CARPET position_
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For best cleaning action, the Power-Mate s
should be pushed straight away from you
and pulled straight back. At the end of each
pull stroke, the direction of the Power-Mate ®
should be changed to point into the next
section to be cleaned. This pattern should
be continued across the rug with slow, glid-
ing motions.
NOTE: Fast,
jerky strokes do
not provide
complete clean-
ing.
The hose swivel
allows the hose to
turn without moving
the canister° This is
helpful for cleaning
in small areas.
Check hose for
twisting before
pulling canister°
Suction
Controt
\
Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed
regularly. For best cleaning results, fully
close the suction control.
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on
stairs. If it falls, personal injury
or property damage could result,
For best cleaning results, keep the air-
flow passage open, Check each assem-
bly area in HOW YOUR VACUUM
WORKS occasionally for clogs. Unplug
from outlet before checking.
CAUTION .............................
To prevent tip over, never leave
Power-Mate _ on or in the upright
position. Turning the handle to one
side will make the Power-Mate _ more
stable and less likely to tip over,
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For best deep down cleaning, use the XLO
setting° However, you may need to raise the
height to make some jobs easier, such as
scatter rugs and some deep pile carpets,
and to prevent the vacuum cleaner from
shutting of[ Suggested settings are:
H! - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs,
MED - Medium to deep pile.
LO - Low to medium pile.
XLO - Most carpets and bare floors.
DONOTattach or remove handle or
wands while cleaner is ON. This
could cause sparking and damage
the electrical contacts,
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
Lock
Butt°n-_l J
NOTE: tf the
Power-Mate s is
attached, turn
cleaner off
before removing
handle from
wands.
1. Press lock
,_ button, then pull
,,,,,,, reel
to remove hen-
Upper die from wand
Wand t If your model
has the optional feature of a handle release,
press it in similarly
2. Slide attachments firm-
ly on handle as needed
See chart below °
1. To remove
wands from Power-
Mate d lock wands
in straight-up posi-
tion
L_ _ _;*
/ t tltt
//;
t q
2. Remove Power-Mated plug
and cord from holders
3. Disconnect cord
and steady Power
Mate e with foot and
turn wands until lock
button disappears
then pull wands out
of Power-Mate°
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4. Put attachment on
wands as needed See
chart.
CLEANING AREA
Between Bare Carpeted
ATTACHMENT Furniture* Cushions* Drapes* Stairs Floors Floors/Rugs Walls
Combination Brush _
(Some Models) X X X X
Crevice Tool
......(Some Models) X X
Floor Brush
(Some Models) X X X
Power.Mate •
(Some Models) X*** X
Handi-Mate Jr2 _ .......... X .................... X ...........
Power-Mate Jr2
(Some Models)** X
Always cleanattachmenls before using on fabrics, "* 3-way On/Off switch should be in FLOOR position
**" Handi-Mate Jr? and Power-Mate Jr? attachment instructions are included with the products *** (Some Models)
Power-Mate®switch should be tnOFF position.
NOTE: When separating wands, depress lock button completely before pullingwands apart If
wand lock button is difficult to depress, push the two wands more tightly together to ine up
the lock button with the hole. Depress lock button and then pull wan_s aparL
lO
EDGE CLEANER
/
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the Power,.
Mate _'.Guide either
side of the Power:
Mate _'along base-
boards or next to
furniture to help
remove dirt trapped at
carpet edges.
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The Power-Mate _'has
built-in protection against
motor and belt damage
should the brush jam° If
the brush slows down or
stops, the overload
protector button pops up
and shuts off the Power-
Mate_LThe canister motor
will continue to run°
To correct problem: See
TROUBLESHOOTING.
To reset: Push in the overload protector
button°
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
Suction Suction suction for
different fabric
and carpet weights. Opening the control
decreases suction for draperies and
lightweight rugs, while closing the control
increases suction for upholsteries and
carpets.
WARNING ................
Personal Injury Hazard
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner
before cleaning the brush area as
brush may suddenly restart. Failure
to do so can result in personal
injury.
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PERFORMANCE
INDICATOR
SOME MODELS
if the performance indi-
cator turns entirely red
check for a full dust bag, or a clog in the
vacuum° See HOW YOUR VACUUM
WORKS.
NOTE: The performance indicator may
turn red when using attachments or when
cleaning new carpet, due to reduced air-
flow by the attachments themselves or
new carpet fuzz filling the bag quickly°
POWER-MATE STORAGE
SOME MODELS
The lower wand has a "U" shaped flange in
the area where the power cord attaches,
The base has a "U" shaped slot near the
front caster,
The slot allows the
wands and Power-
Mate _ to be stored
with the canister to
conserve storage
space. The canister
must be stored on
end for this feature
to be used.
The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lift-
ed up for use and wilt slide into the slot as it
is lowered for storage
THERMAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum has a thermal protector which
automatically trips to protect the vacuum
from overheating. The thermal protector
turns the motor off automatically to allow the
motor to cool in order to prevent possible
damage to the vacuum.
To reset: Turn off and unplug the vacuum
from the outlet to allow the vacuum to cool,
Check for and remove any clogs, Also
check and replace anyclogged filters.
Wait approximately 50 minutes and plug
the vacuum in and turn back on to see if
the thermal protector has reset. In some
cases, the unit may suddenly restart. DO
NOT leave unattended.
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