Kenmore 116.22613200, 116.2261200 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Manual Del Propietario

Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo

116.22612

116.22613

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
safety and operating

instructions before first
use of this product.

CUIDADO:
Lea y siga todas las

instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguddad antes del uso de
este productor

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

Part No. C01ZBPW40U00-8192062

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

Dirt Sensor ............................. 10

Attachments ...................... 11

Attachment Use Chart ................... !2

Performance Features ............... 12-13

How Your Vacuum Works ............... 14

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 ...................... I4

Bag Changing ........................... 14

Cteaning Exterior and Attachments .... 15

Motor Safety Filter Changing ......... 15

Exhaust Filter Changing .................. 16

Power-Mate e Care ..................... 16

Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning 17-18

Light Buib Changing ................. 18

Agitator Servicing .................. 19

Agitator Assembly ................... 19

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

Requesting Assistance

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

Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore

vacuum,

Model Noo

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 useADuring 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

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 agitator 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° 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-

lured 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 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 property.

Do not operate without exhaust filter or
exhaust filter cover installed.

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 hazards as fire, electrical shock, burns and personal injury. CAU,

TION,,s,!atements alert you to such hazard s as,,,,persona,!,,,,iniuryan,d!,orproperty dama.qe,

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Itisimportanttoknowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturesto ensureitsproperandsafe

use,Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner,
_em Part No. Part No.

In U.S. In Canada

Headlight Bulb 20-5240 59618 t
Belt 20-5201 20-40979

Wand

Swivel

(Some

Models)

Cord i

Cord and
Cord

Hotder-_

Upper
Wand

Power-Mate Jr,,,_

Caddy

(Some Models)

Power Cord

Belt

_--Cord and

Plug Holder

-- Handle Quick

Release

(Some Models)

Upper Wand

Power-Mates

Wand Quick
Release Pedal

(Some Models) ._

Power.,Matea
Model/Serial Numbers

(On Bottom)

Handle Release

Pile Height Pedal

(Some Models)

Dirt Sensor
(Some Models)

d Lens

(Some Models)

Height Indicator

Protector
Reset Button

Edge Cleaner

(Not Shown)

HOSE

3-Way On/Off Switch

Off/Floor/Carpet

(Some Models)

Handle

Hose Swivel

ATTACHMENTS

Power-Mate Jr.._
(Some Models)

Crevice

Tool

Dusting
Brush

Fabric
Brush

Floor
Brush

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 or other dirty areas°

CANISTER

Item Part No, Part No.

In U.S. In Canada

Dust Bag 20-50557 ......20-50557C

Exhaust Filter '"2086880 20-86880C
Motor safeiy Filter 20-86883 20-86883C

Cover

Attachment

Canister

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models)

Hood

Exhaust

Exhaust
Filter Cover

Cord

Rewind Bar

Bag/Hose Check
(Some Models)

Cord

Bag Holder

Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)

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 List, Use this list to verify that

you have received all the components of
your new Kenmore vacuum,

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WANDS

Slide wands
together until

wand button
snaps into

place, Turn wand
button to the

slotted area of
the wand swivel.

The swivel
allows you to

turn the handle
to the left side to

reach farther
under low furni-

ture°

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Handle

Handle
Button

--Wand

Bu_on

-- Wand

Swivel

Power-Mate

1. Insert wands into Power*Mate _ until the
wand buttons snap into place.

2. Connect Power-

Raised

To remove: Step on wand quick release

pedal, then pull up on wands.

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.

Lower

Wand

Wand
Button

_uick

Release Pedal
(Some Models)

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 installed_ See MOTOR SAFETY
FILTER CLEANING for instructions_

HOOD AND COVER

tt is normal for the canister hood and cover

to come off when opened further than

needed. Line up the hinge slots, insert the
hinges into the slots, and close the hood

and cover to reinstall.

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

Hose

Latch

Tab

Notch

2. Insert
handle into

wand until

lock button
snaps in

place. Be
sure hose is

not twisted.

Never open canister hood with the
cover open. This will help to

prevent damage from occurring to
the canister hood and/or cover.

TO ATTACH CADDY

1. Align the tab

on the wand with
the slot in the

Power-Mate Jr?
caddy,,

2. Press the
caddy onto the

upper wand,,
The caddy will

snap into place

Handle
Quick
Release
(Some

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.

To remove:

Press handle
quick release

button and
pull up on

handle

TO INSERT POWER-MATE JR®

1_ Place the front

of the Power-

Mate Jr. ® into the
caddy_

2. Rotate the
Power-Mate Jr.®

back until it
snaps into place°

TO REMOVE POWER-MATE JR2

t. Press the latch and lift the Power-Mate

Jr2 out of the caddy.