Kenmore 11622413200, 11622412200 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

Manual Dei Propietario

Vacuum Cleaner

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CAUTION:

Read andfollow all

safety and operating

instructions beforefirst
use of this product,

CUIDADO:
Leay siga todaslas

instruccionesde operaci6n

y seguridadantesdel usode
este producto.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com

116.22412

116.22413

Part No. CO1ZBRFOOUOO-8192346

Printed in U.S.A.
Impresoen EUA

Before UsingYour NewVacuum ....... 2

KenmoreVacuum CleanerWarranty . .. 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 ....................... 10

Attachment Use Chart ............... 10

Performance Features ............... 11

How'(our 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 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.

Canister Care ....................... t2

Cieaning Exterior and Attachments ..... t2

Dust Bin Cleaning .................. 13

Filter Changing/Cleaning ........... 14-16

Power-Mate ®Care .................. 16

Light Bulb Changing ................. 17

Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning ... 17-18

Brush Servicing .................... 19

Brush Assembly .................... 19

Troubleshooting .................... 20

Requesting Assistance

Or Service .................. Back Cover

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.

LIMITED ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON KENMOREVACUUM CLEANER

This warranty isfor one yearfrom thedate of purchase, and includes only private household
vacuum cleaner use. During the warranty year,when this vacuum cleaner isoperated and

maintained according to theowner's manual instructions,Sears will repair any defectsin
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, tL 60179

WARNING

Your safety is important to us.To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,injury
to persons or damage when usingyour vacuumcleaner, follow basic safety pre-

cautions including the following:
Readthismanualbeforeassemblingor

usingyourvacuumcleaner.
Useyourcleaneronlyasdescribedinthis

manual.Use ontywithSears recommended
attachments.

Toreducethe risk of electricalshock- Do
not useoutdoorsor onwet surfaces.

Disconnectelectricalsupply beforeservic-
ingor cleaningoutbrush area. Failureto
dosocouldresult inelectricalshockor

brushsuddenlystarting.
Alwaysturn cleaneroffbeforeconnecting

ordisconnectingthehoseorPower-Mate®.
Alwaysturn cleaneroff beforeunplugging.

Do not unplugby pullingoncord.To
unplug,graspthe plug,notthecord.

Holdplugwhenrewindingontocordreel.

Donotallowplugtowhipwhenrewinding.

Do not usewithdamagedcordor plug.tf
cleanerisnot workingasit should,has

beendropped,damaged,left outdoors,or

droppedintowater,returnittoa Sears

ServiceCenter.

Donot pulIorcarryby cord,usecordasa
handle,closedooron cord,or pul!cord

aroundsharp edgesorcorners. Donot run
cleanerovercord.Keepcordawayfrom

heatedsurfaces.
Do not leavecleaner whenplugged in,

Unplugfromoutlet when not in useand
beforeservicing.

Donot allowto be usedas atoy, Close
attentionisnecessary when used by or
nearchildren.

Do not handleplug or cleanerwithwet
hands.

Do not put anyobjectsinto openings.

SAVETHESE

Do notoperatethe cleanerwitha punc-
turedhose. Thehose containselectrical

wires. Replaceif cut or worn. Avoidpicking
up sharpobjects.

Do not usewith any openingblocked;keep
freeof dust, lint,hair and anythingthat may

reduceairflow.

Keephair, looseclothing,fingers,andall
partsofbodyawayfrom openings and mov-

ing parts.
Do not usecleanerwithoutdust bin andlor

filters in place.

Alwaysemptythe dust bin aftervacuuming
carpetcleanersorfreshener,powdersand

fine dust.

Donot usethecleanerto pick upsharp
hardobjects,smalltoys,pins,paperclips,

etc. They maydamage the cleaner,

Donot pickupanythingthat is burningor

smoking,suchas cigarettes,matches, or

hotashes.

Donot usecleanerto pick up flammableor

combustibleliquids(gasoline,cleaningflu-

ids,perfumes,etc.),or use in areaswhere

they maybe present, The fumesfromthese
substancescan createafire hazardor

explosion.

Useextra carewhen cleaningonstairs.Do
notputon chairs,tables,etc. Keeponfloor.

You are responsiblefor making surethat
yourvacuumcleaneris not usedby anyone

unableto operateit properly.

NSTRUCTIONS

Properassemblyand safe useof yourvacuumcleanerare your responsibilities.Yourcleaner
isintendedonly for householduse,Readthis Owner'sManualcarefullyforimportantuse and

safetyinformation.This guidecontainssafetystatementsunderwarning and cautionsymbols.

Pleasepayspecialattentiontothese boxesandfollowanyinstructionsgiven.WARNING
statementsalertyouto suchdangersas fire, eEectricalshock,burnsand personalinjury.
CAUTIONstatementsalert youto such dangersas personalinjuryandlorpropertydamage.

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it is important to know your vacuumcleaner's parts andfeatures to assure its properand safe
use. Review these before using your cleaner.

Item Part NO,

In U.S.

Headlight Bulb 20-5240
Belt 20-5285

--Wand

GordHolde_

Part No.

In Canada

596181

40110

Cord and
Plug Holder

Power-Ma_ _
PowerCord

Light
(Some Models)

I In U, So#20-5240

In Canada #596181

_-- Cord and

Plug Holder

-- Handle Quick

Release

(Some Models)

-- Upper

Wand

Pile Height
Adjuster

Overload Protector
(Reset Button)

Edge Cleaner

(Not Shown)

POWER-MATE ®

HOSE

ATTACHMENTS

2-Way On/Off Switch

Bare Floor/Carpet

(Some Models)

CANISTER

Handle

Crevice
Tool

Brush

Combination

Brush _tJ
Floor __

NOTE:All models haveoneset of
attachments inthe canister.Some

models have an additional set,
whichcan be kept in the accessory
bagfor garage use.

Power-Mate Jr,e
(Some Models)

Handi.Mato Jr._
(Some Models)

item Part NO.

In U.S.

Exhaust Filter 20-86889

Exhaust Filter

Attachment

Storage

Part No.

In Canada

20-86889C

Cord Rewind

Button

(not shown)

l

PowePMato ®

Cord

Switch

Bin

I IWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply

until assembly is complete. Failure

to do so could result in electrical
shock or injury,

Handle

Before assembling vacuum, check the
PACKING LIST on the cover ofthe separate

Repair Parts List. Use this list to verify that
you have receivedall the components of
your new Kenmore vacuum.

WANDS

Slide wands

together until
wand button Cord

snaps into place. Holder

POWER-MATE ®

1. Insert wandsinto Power-Mate_until the

wand buttons snaps intoplace.

2. Connect Power-

Raised

Mate®plug and
cord as shown.

DO NOT force.
Raised area of
plug must be

toward hand,

3. Secure cord into
cord holder on
wandswivel.

Lock
Button

Wand-_-_

Wand

BUttOn

Cord
Holder --

To remove: Disconnect cord, steady
Power-Mates with foot and turn wands until

the button disappears, then pull wands out
of Power-Mate®.

HOSE

1. Line upthe hose latchtab withnotch in

canister and insert hose intocanisteruntil it
snaps in place.
To remove: Press hose latch tab and pull

hose out.

Hose

Latch

Tab

\,

Notch

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 preventstress on hose
during storage. Store hose ina loosely

coiled position so the hose material is
not stressed.

Hose

Latch Tab

Cover

Attachment

Storage

HOW TO START

• WARNING '

Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard

- DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injuryor
damage could result.

• The cord moves rapidly when
rewinding. Press cord rewind

with foot only. 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.

Pile Height

Adjuster

3.To lower wands, hold Power-Mate_down

with foot and pull back on wands.

Overload Protector

(Reset Button)

15C,OT,O.

DO NOT leavethe Power-Mate®
running in one spot inthe upright
position for any lengthof time.

Damage to carpet may occur.

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Rewind
Button

_ Cord

1. Pull cord out of canister to desired length.
The cord wit] not rewind until the cord

rewind button is pushed.

NOTE:To reduce the risk of electricshock,

this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug;
one blade is wider than the other.This plug

will fit in a polarized outlet only oneway. If
the plug does not fit futty inthe outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, con-

tacta qualified electrician to install the prop-
er outlet. Do not change the plug inany

way,

2. 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. Push cord
rewind button,

4. Select a pile heightsetting by rotating the
pile height control. The pile heightsetting is

shown on thecontrol. See SUGGESTED

PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS.

• CAUTION

Referto your carpet manufacturers

cleaning recommendations. Some
more delicate carpets may require
that they be vacuumedwith the

Power-Mate®agitator turned off, to
prevent carpet damage.

ON/OFF /

Switch

HANDLE SWITCH

Mate®, move the
FLOOR!CARPET

switch to the carpet

omoower

position.

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step on the
ON/OFF switch.

5.To turn unit on,

Suggested sweeping pattern.
Forbestcleaningaction,the Power-Mate®

shouldbepushedstraightaway from you
and pulledstraightback.Atthe end of each

pullstroke, thedirectionof the Power-Mate_
shouldbe changedto pointintothe next
sectionto be cleaned.Thispatternshould

be continuedacrossthe rug withslow,glid-

ing motions.

NOTE: Fast,

jerky strokes do

not provide
complete clean-

ing.

Suction
Control

Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed
regularly.For best cleaning results,fully

closethe suction control.

For best cleaning results, keepthe air-

flow passage open. Check each assem-

bly area in HOWYOUR VACUUM

WORKS occasionally for clogs. Unplug

from outlet before checking.

CAUTION

! WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on

stairs. If it falls, personal injury
or property damage could result.

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For best deep down cleaning, usethe LO
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 off.Suggested settings are:

HI- Shag,deep pile,or scatter rugs.
MED- Medium to deep pile.
LO- Lowto medium pi!e.

CAUTION

DO NOT attach or remove handle or
wands while cleaner is ON. This

could cause sparking and damage
the electrical contacts.

ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE

NOTE: If the

Power-Mates is

Lock attached, turn

=== ==. button,then pull

Upper dle from wand.

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Ifyour modet has the optional feature of a

handle release, press it

2, Slide attachments firm-
ly on handle as needed.

in similarly. __
See chart below.

cleaner off
before removing

handle from
wands.

1, Press lock

to remove han-

ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS

1.To remove

wands from Power-
Mate®, lock wands
in straight-up posi-

tion.

2. Remove Power-Mate®plug
andcord from holders.

3, Disconnect cord

and steady Power-

Mate®with foot and

turn wands until lock

button disappears,
then pull wands out
of Power-Mate _.

4, Put attachment on
wands as needed. See

chart.

CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT Furniture*Cushions* Drapes* Stairs Floors :loors/Rugs Walls

Combination Brush &(Some Models) X X X X

CreviceTool

(Some Models) -""-_----,_"

Floor Brush

!_Some Models) X X X

Power-Mate®

(Some Models) X*** X

Handi-Mate Jr.®

(Some Models)**

Power-Mate Jr.®

ISomoModel,l" , x x i

*Alwaysclean attachments before using on fabrics, ** 2-way On/Off switchshould be in ON position,
*** Handi-Mate Jr.= and Power-MateJr.®attachment instructionsare inctuded with the products, *_ (Some Models)
Power-Mate switchshould bein OFF position.

Between Bare Carpeted

X X

X

X

NOTE: Whenseparatingwands,depress lockbutton completelybefore pullingwandsapart. If

wand lock button is difficultto aepress:push the two wandsmore tightly togernerto lineup
the lockbutton withthe hole. uepress Iock bu_on and thenpullwanas apart,

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EDGE CLEANER

AUTO-CLEANING SYSTEM

cleaners are on both
sides ofthe Power-

Mate®.Guide either

side ofthe Power-

1_ ctive brush edge

Mate®along base-
boardsor 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

Shouldthe brushjam. If
the brush slowsdown or

stops, the overload
protector button pops up

and shuts off the Power-
Mate®.The 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 suctionfor

differentfabric

and carpetweights.Openingthe control
decreases suction fordraperiesand

lightweightrugs,while closingthecontrol
increasessuction for upholsteriesand
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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This vacuumisequippedwith aauto-cleaning
system. Eachtimethepowercordisextended

a cleaningcam locatedinsidethe dustbin

rotatesand cleansthefilter.

POWER-MATE ®STORAGE

SOME MODELS

The lowerwand has
a"U" shapedflange

in the area where
the power cord

attaches.The canis-
ter hasa "U"

shaped slot near the
rear ofthe canister,

The slotallowsthe wandsand Power-Mate®
to be stored with the canister to conserve

storage space.
The wand will slip out of the slot as itis lift-

ed up for use and will slide into the slot as it
is lowered for storage.

THERMAL PROTECTOR

This vacuumhas a thermalprotector which
automatically tripsto protectthe vacuum

from overheating. The thermal protector
turns the motor off automatically to allow the

motor tocool in orderto preventpossible
damage to the vacuum.

To reset: Turn off and unplug the vacuum
from the outlet to allow the vacuum to coo[.

Check for and remove any clogs. Also
check and replace any clogged filters.

Wait approximately 30 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 while plugged in.

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The vacuum cteaner creates suction that
picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries

the dirt to the dust bin through the [ ._--_'______
airflow passages. The dust bin lets /._,ij_
the air pass throughl while it traps z_,_,f"

the dirt. ,/_/

For best cleaning results, keep ._/z

the airflow passage open. ._7"

Check the starred areas _z_/_,/

occasionally for clogs. ,4_"

Unplugfrom outlet /_'t.7"

before check_

1. Unpiug cord from wall outlet;

2. Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth
that has been dipped in a solution of mild

{iquid detergent and water, then wrung dry.
Wipe dry after cleaning. DO NOT drip
water on cleaner.

3. To reduce static electricity and dust build-
up, wipe outer surface of cleaner and

attachments.

• CAUTION "

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Do not use attachments if they
are wet, Attachments used in

dirty areas, such as under a
refrigerator, should not be used

on other surfaces until they are
washed.They could leave marks.

Dust

Bin

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