Kenmore 116.22614 Use & Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
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Models/Moddos:
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Vacuum Cleaner Help Line:
1-877-531-7321
8:00am-5:00pm EST, M-F
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
www.kmart.com
Before Using Your New Vacuum Cleaner .............................................................................. 2
Packing List .......................................................................................................................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .................................................................................... 3
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................ 4
Parts and Features ............................................................................................................ 5=7
Assembly Instructions ........................................................................................................ 8=9
Operating Instructions ........................................................................................................ 10
Canister Care ...................................................................................................................... 16
PowerMate Care .................................................................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 24=25
Master Protection Agreements ............................................................................................ 26
Notes .................................................................................................................................. 27
Requesting Assistance Or Service .......................................................................... Back Cover
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner 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 vacuum cleaner'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 cleaner.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
Your I<ENMORE VACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and
components assembled separately in the carton:
* Canister Vacuum Cleaner
- PowerMate ®
* Hose & Handle Assembly
* Pet PowerMate ®
Telescoping Wand
* Tool Caddy
" Crevice Tool
" Dusting Brush
* Use & Care Guide
* Repair Parts List
Each of the above assemblies are shown in detail inside the repair parts list.
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KenmoreOne Year Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions,if this
appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the
date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.
If this vacuum cleaner is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship and will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to
filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product assembly, operation or
maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not assembled, operated or maintained
according to all instructions supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for
other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners,
chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with
the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications
made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product
repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or
fitnessfor a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed
by law. Sears shalt not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states
and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this vacuum cleaner is used 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 Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Read all instructions in this guide before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
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
precautions including the fallowing:
Use your vacuum cleaner only as described
in thisguide. Use only with Sears
recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicingor cleaning out the brush area.
Failure to do socould result in brush
unexpectedly starting causing personal
injuryfrom moving parts.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before performing maintenance.
Toreduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not useoutdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
Do not use with a damaged cord or plug.
If vacuum cleaner is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped in water, return it to a
Sears Service Center.
Do not pullor carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with
wet hands.
Do not put any objects into openings.
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
moving parts.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on
floor.
Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline,
cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or use in
areas where they may be present. The
fumes from these substances can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
Do not pick up anything that isburning or
smoking,suchas cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust cup
and//or filters in place.
Always empty the dust cup after
vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener,
powders, and fine dust. These products
clog the dust cup, reduce airflow and can
cause the bag to burst. Failure to empty
the dust cup could cause permanent
damage to the vacuum cleaner.
Do not usethe vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects,small toys, pins,paper
clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum
cleaner.
Do not operature the vacuum cleaner
without the exhaust filter or filter door in
place.
The hose contains electrical wires. Do not
use when damaged, cut, or punctured.
Replace if cut or worn. Do not pick up
sharpobjects.
Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner
before connecting or disconnecting either
hose, wand, Pet PowerMate, or PowerMate.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
SAVE THESEiNSTRUCTiONS
Proper assembly and safe use ofyour vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your vacuum
cleaner is intended for Householduse. Read this Use & Care Guide carefully for important
use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and
caution symbols.
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itisimportant to know your vacuum cleaner'sparts and features to ensure itsproper and safe
use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner.
Handle & Hose
Assembly_
Attachments &
Caddy__
Telescoping
Wand_
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part No. PartNo.
Item StyleNo. in USA in Canada
Belt CB-3 20-5218 20-40118
Headlight Bulb ..... 20-5248 20-40601
Exhaust Filter EF-9 20-53296 20-40195
Primary Filter ..... KC44KDSCZO00 _ KC44KDSCZO00 _
AvaUable through Sears Service Centers.
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TELESCOPING WAND & ATTACHMENTS
HandSe Quick
POWERMATE
Belt Reset
Headlic
Furniture
Guard
Wand Length
Adjust
Pile Height
Wand
Pet PowerMate
pic
-Handle Release
Pedal
Pedal
_uick
Release Pedal
Belt
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HANDLE & HOSE ASSEMBLY
3-Way On/Off Switch
Off/Floe /Carpet
CANISTER
Carrying
Cord Rewind
Filter
(Inside)
Dust Cup
Hose Swivel
Cord
Hose Port
HEPA Media
Exhaust Filter
(Inside)
Tray
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Pleasepay special attentionto thesehazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions
given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers asfire, electric shock, burns
and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to suchdangers as personal
injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply until
assembly iscomplete. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or injury.
Before assembling vacuum cleaner, check
the PACKING LiST (page 2). Use this list
to verify that you have received all the
components of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
POWERMATE
Insert telescoping wand into PowerMate
until the wand button snaps into place. A
noticabte "click" should be heard.
To remove: Press wand quick release
pedal and pull telescoping wand out of
PowerMate.
HANDLE
Insert handle into telescoping wand until
lock button snaps in place. Be sure hose is
not twisted.
To remove: Press handle quick release
button and pull up on handle.
To store: Disconnect hose from
telescoping wand and canister to prevent
stress on hose during storage, Store hose
in a loosely coiled position so the hose
covering is not stressed,
Handle J-:___
Button _
Handle _ [_J
Quick _,
Release
Button--
Wand Length
Adjust Button--
m
m
--Telescoping
Wand
--Wand
Button
_'_/-Wand Quick
PowerMate® __ Release Pedal
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HOSE
Align the hose latch tab and notch in
canister hood and insert hose into
canister until it snaps in ptace.
Hose Latch ,_
Tab__
• _ Notch
To remove:
Press hose latch
tab inward and
pull out on hose.
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Hose
Latch
CADDY
Align the tab on the telescoping wand
with the slot in the caddy.
Press the caddy onto the telescoping
wand and snap the caddy into place.
Cadd'
Tab_
ATTACHMENTS
Install the crevice tool and dusting brush
into the caddy as shown.
Crevice
Crevice
Tool_
Brush
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CAUTION
Moving parts! To reduce the riskof personal injury, DO
NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is on.
Contacting the agitator whlle it is rotating can cut,
bruise or cause other injuries. Always turn off and
unplug from electrical outlet before servicing.
Use caution when operating near children.
HOW TO START
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet under
the vacuum cleaner at any time.
DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injury or property
damage could result.
The cord moves rapidly when rewind=
ing. Keep children away=rid provide a
clear path when rewinding the cord to
prevent personal injury.
DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage from cord to items in sur=
rounding area could occur.
When any abnormality/failure occurs,
stop using the product immediately
and disconnect the power plug.
1. Pull cord out of canister to desired length.
The cord will not rewind until the cord
rewind button is pushed.
2. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug;
one blade iswider than the other. This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, re-
verse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to installthe proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
To rewind: Unplug the vacuum cleaner. Hold
the plug while rewinding to prevent damage
or injury from the moving cord. Push cord
rewind button.
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3. Lower handle from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal.
Handle
4. Select a pile height setting by pressing
the small pedal on the rear of the
PowerMate. The pile height setting shows
on the indicator.
SUGGESTED PiLE HEIGHT
SETTINGS:
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 off. Suggested settings are:
HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rags.
MED - Medium to deep pile.
LO - Low to medium pile.
XLO - Mast carpets and bare floors.
Attention: Refer to your carpet
manufacturers cleaning recommendations.
Some more delicate carpets may require
that they be vacuumed with the PowerMate
agitator turned off to prevent carpet
damage.
_CAUTION
DO NOT leave the PowerMate running
in one spot in the upright position for
any length of time. Damage to carpet
may occur.
5. Select a switch position on the handle.
OFF - turns off
both the canister
and the
PowerMate motors.
FLOOR - turns on
the canister motor
only.
CARPET - turns on
both the canister
and the
PowerMate motors.
NOTE - When this
switch is in the
FLOOR position,
the headlight
DOES NOT
function since no
electricity flows to
the PowerMate.
OFF
FLOOR
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TELESCOPING WAND
The telescoping wand length is adjustable
and requires no assembly. To adjust,
simply push down on the wand adjust
button and slide the upper portion of the
telescoping wand to the desired height.
NOTE: When adjusting the telescoping
wand length you may have to hold the
PowerMate with your hand or foot.
m
m
m
-- Keep Hand
AboveThis
Tab
m
m
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VACUUMING TiPS
WARNING
Personal injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT run over power cord with
PowerMate. Personal injury or product
damage could result.
DO NOT pull plug from wall by
the power cord. if there is damage to
the cord or plug, personal injury or
property damage could result.
_CAUTION
Product Damage Hazard
Use care if the PowerMate and wand is
left in the upright position as it may tip
over easily. Property damage can occur if
tipped.
Suggested sweeping pattern.
For best cleaning action, the PowerMate
should be pushed straight away from you
and pulled straight back. At the end of
each pull stroke, the direction of the
PowerMate should be changed to point into
the next section to be cleaned. This pattern
should be continued across the carpet with
slow, gliding motions.
NOTE: Fast,
jerky strokes
do not provide
complete
cleaning.
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.
WARNING
Personal injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on stairs, it
may fall, causing personal injury or
property damage.
CAUTION
Product Damage Hazard
Do not pull on the hose to move the
canister from one stair to the next. When
finished cleaning in one area use the
handle grip on the canister to move the
vacuum cleaner to a new location for
further cleaning.
Suction
Control
Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed
regularly. For best cleaning results, fully
close the suction control.
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow
passage open. Check each assembly area
in REMOVING CLOGS(page 16)
occasionally for clogs. Turnoff and unplug
vacuum cleaner from outlet before
checking.
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ATTACHMENTS
CAUTION
DO NOT attach or remove handle or
telescoping wand while vacuum cleaner is
ON. This could cause sparking and
damage the electrical contacts.
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the
PowerMate is Lock
attached, turn off Button
and unplug Handle
vacuum cleaner Quick
before removing Release
handle from Button--
telesoping wand.
1. Press handle
quick release
button and pull up
on handle.
2. Slide attachments firmly on handle as
needed. See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
(page 14).
ATTACHMENTS ON
TELESCOPING WAND
1. To remove telescoping wand from
PowerMate, lock telescoping wand in
straight-up position.
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/
2. Presswand quick release pedal with foot
and pull the telescoping wand straight up
and out of PowerMate.
_-----_ Telescoping
U Wand
i
_/-Wand Quick
PowerM_Release Pedal
3. Put attachments on telescoping wand as
needed. See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
(page 14).
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ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
CLEANING AREA
Between Bare Carpeted
ATTACHMENT Fu,nlturo ] Cushions] Drapes 1 Stairs FI.... Floors/Rugs Wails
Crevice fool _ _ _
brush _ _ _ _Dusting
PowerMate
Pet PowerMate 3 _ _
1. Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
2. 3-way switch should be in FLOOR position.
3. Pet PowerMate attachment instructions are included with the product.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
WARNING
Personal injury Hazard
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before cleaning the agitator area
as agitator may suddenly restart. Failure
to do so can result in personal injury.
THERMAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to
protect the vacuum cleaner from
overheating. If a clog prevents the normal
flow of air to the motor, the thermal
protector turns the motor off
automatically. This allows the motor to
cool in order to prevent possible damage
to the vacuum cleaner.
To correct problem: Turn the vacuum
cleaner off and unplug the power cord
from the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector
to reset. Check for and remove clogs, if
necessary. Also check and replace any
clogged filters. Wait approximately fifty
(50) minutes and plug the vacuum
cleaner in and turn back on to see if the
motor protector has reset.
MOTOR PROTECTOR
This vacuum cleaner
also has a motor
protector by-pass
valve which prevents
motor overheating
and damage. The
valve opens to
provide cooling air
when a clog prevents
normal air flow to the
Motor
Protector
Dust
Cup
vacuum cleaner suction motor. You will
notice a change of sound as air rushes
through the valve opening.
To correct problem: Empty the dust cup and
clean the primary filter and pre-filter. Check
for and remove clogs, and empty dust cup if
necessary. See CLOG REMOVAL (page 16).
NOTE: Do not block motor protector.
NOTE: The motor protector may open when
using attachments or when cleaning new
carpet due to reduced airflow caused by
the attachments themselves or by new
carpet.
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BELT RESET
The PowerMate has built-in protection
against motor and belt damage should the
agitator jam. If the agitator slows down or
stops, the belt reset shuts off the
PowerMate. The canister motor will continue
to run.
Be.Re,e, / /_t
Rug Button_ _/-/
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press BELT RESET button.
if the problem persists, have the vacuum
cleaner serviced by' a Sears or other
qualified service agent.
EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge cleaners are on both
sides of the PowerMate. Guide either side
of the PowerMate along base-boards or
next to furniture to help remove dirt trapped
at carpet edges.
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction control allows you to change the
vacuum suction for different fabrics and
carpet weights.
Opening the
control decreases
suction for
draperies and
lightweight rugs,
while closing the
control increases
suction for
upholsteries and
carpets.
Suction Suction
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REMOVING CLOGS
The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the dirt to
the dust bag through the airflow passages. The dust bag Jetsthe air pass through, while it
traps the dirt.
For best cleaning results, keep the
airflow passage open. Check the
starred areas occasionally for clogs.
Turnoff and unplug vacuum
cleaner from outlet before Tele,cop_c
checking.
PowerMate
TO CHECK FOR CLOGS:
Check dust cup and empty if full. See
EMPTYING DUST CUP (page 17).
Check pre-fi!ter, primary filter and
exhaust filter and clean/replace if dirty.
See PRE-FILTERCLEANING (page 18),
PRIMARY FILTERCLEANING (page 19)
and EXHAUST FILTERCHANGING
(page 20).
Check PowerMate for any dirt or debris
in the belt path area or in the agitator
area. Carefully remove any string or
debris located on the agitator or end
caps. See "TO CLEAN AGITATOR" in
BELTCHANGING AND AGITATOR
CLEANING (page 21-22).
Primary
If the vacuum cleaner still has poor
suction, do the following:
Connect the hose to the canister and
turn vacuum cleaner on. Check the end
of the hose for suction, if there is good
suction on the hose handle, there is no
clog in the hose. If the suction is bad,
remove any dirt or debris in the hose
and handle.
2. Connect hose handte to wand. Check
the end of the wand for suction. If
there is good suction at the end of the
wand, there is no clog in the wand. If
the suction is bad, remove any dirt or
debris in the wand.
3. Check PowerMate swivel. Remove any
dirt or debris.
CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS
1.Turnoff and unplug vacuum cleaner. DO
NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner.
2. To clean exterior, or to reduce static elec-
tricity and dust build-up, wipe outer surface
of vacuum cleaner and attachments. Use a
clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a
solution of mild liquid detergent and water,
then wrung dry. Wipe dry after cleaning.
_i_ CAUTION
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.
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EMPTYING DUST CUP
TO EMPTY DUST CUPTO REMOVE DUST CUP
I. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner.
'2. Lift dust cup handle located at the top
of the dust cup.
Handle
Cup
3. Pull the handle up and lift dust cup up
and out of the vacuum cleaner.
4. Remove any clogs that might be
located in the suction port or filter port
area.
Port
;uction
Port
1. Rotate dust
cup handle to
the vertical
position.
2. Hold dust cup
over a trash
container.
Dust Cup
Handle
Cup
LDust Cup
Latch
3. Pressthe dust
cup latch slightly
outwards and
downward to
release the door.
The door witl swing open and the debris
will fall into the trash container.
4. Shake the dust cup to release any
debris that might hang in the pre-filter.
5. After the dust cup
is empty of debris,
firmly close the door.
Make sure you hear
a "click" sound to
indicate that the AIb
door is fully latched.
TO REPLACE DUST CUP
1. Place dust cup
back into vacuum
cleaner by inserting
the bottom first and
tilting back with the
dust cup handle
raised.
2. Lower the dust
cup handle to
lock dust cup in
place.
A noticeable
"click" should be
heard.
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