Kenmore 116.22513202, 116.225122 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Vacuum Cleaner

Model 116,22512

116.22513

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
safety and operating

instructionsbefore first
use of this product°

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

www.sears.com

Part No. CO1ZBPKOOUO_-8192043

Printed in U.S_A.

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

KenmoreVacuum 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 ........................ 10

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

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

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,

Canister Care ....................... 12

Bag Changing ..................... t2

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... t3

Motor Safety Filter Changing .......... 13

Exhaust Filter Changing .................. 14

Power-Mate ®Care ................... 14

Light Bulb Changing .................... 15

Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning ..... 15-t6

Brush Servicing .................. 17

Brush Assembly .................... 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 Noo

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 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 Coo, D1817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNIN

Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury
to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, foltow 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 unptug by puffing 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, dose 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 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 flowo
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

_ters 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,
etco 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.

Do not operate without exhaust filter or

exhaust filter cover installed.

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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 CAU.

TION statements alert you to such dangers as personal iniurv a£d/or property dama.qe_...............

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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.

;_4-- Cord and

Upper

Wand Swivel

Cord Holder

Belt

tn UoS,#20.5285
tn Canada #40110

Cord and
Cord Holder

_-- Power.Mate ®

Power Cord

Plug Holder

Wand

o

o

Wand Quick

Release Pedal
(Some Models)

Power.Mate ®
Model/Serial Numbers

(On Bottom) 1t!

Handle
Release//

Pedal "

/

Pile Height Pedal
(Some Models)

Pile Height Indicator
(Some Models)

OverloadProtector
(ResetButton)

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POWER-MATEs

Headlight and Lens

Bulb

In U.S, #20.5240

(Some Models)

In Canada #596181

. LlghtCover

Cleaner

(Not Shown)

HOSE

ATTACHMENTS

Speed
Control

(Some

Models)

3-Way On/Off Switch

Off/Bare Floor/Carpet

(Some Models)

Handle

Hose Swivel

Crevice

Toot

Combination
Brush

Floor

Brush

Power-Mate Jr,=

(Some Models)

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t

Handi_Mate 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

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models)

Hood

Release

Attachment

Canlster

Bag HoMer

Storage

Cord Rewind

Button

Dust Bag

In U.S, #20-50558 ]

in Canada #20.50555 _

Exhaust Filter Cover

(Exhaust Filter Inside)

Cord

Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)

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WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply

until assembly is complete, Failure

to do so could result in electrical

shock or injury.

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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-

elr

Handle

The swivel allows
you to turn the

handle to the left
side to reach far-

Swivel --

Wand

Cord
Holder f

ther under low
furniture.

POWER-MATE ®

1. insert wands into Power-Mate ®until the
wand buttons snaps into place.

2. Connect Power-

Raised

Area

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.

Wand

Swivel

Wand

o_ Wand

__j Button

To remove; Disconnect cord and step on
wand release pedal, then pull up on wands.

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