Kenmore 116.22823 User Manual

Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario

Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo

CAUTION:

Read and followall
safety and operating

instructionsbefore first
use of this product.

116.22822

116.22823

CUIDADO:
Lea y sigatodaslas

instruccionesdeoperaci6n
yseguridadantesdel usode

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

www.sears.com

Printed in U,S.A.

Part No.COIZBRG20UOO-8192375 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

VacuumingTips .................... 10

Suggested PileHeightSettings ........ 10

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

AttachmentUse Chart ............... 11

PerformanceFeatures ............... 12

HowYourVacuumWorks ............. 13

Canister Care ...................... 13

Cleaning Exteriorand Attachments ..... 13

Dust BinCleaning .................. 14

Filter Changing/Cleaning........... 15-16

Power-Mate ® Care .................. 17

Belt Changingand AgitatorCleaning ,, 17-18

Light Bulb Changing................. 19

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

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

Requesting Service .......... Back Cover

Please read thisguide. It will help you assemble and operate yournew 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 ONEYEARWARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER

This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and includes onlyprivatehousehold

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 warn 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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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 thismanualbeforeassemblingor

usingyourvacuumcleaner,
Useyourcleaneronlyas describedinthis

manual.Use onlywithSears recommended
attachments.

To reducethe riskof electricalshock- Do

not use outdoorsoron 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 operatethecleaner with a punc-
tured hose. The hosecontainselectrical

wires. Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking

up sharpobjects.
Do not usewithanyopeningblocked; keep

free ofdust, lint, hairand anythingthatmay

reduceair flow.

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and mov-

ing parts.

Do not usecleanerwithoutdust bin and/or

filters in place.

Always empty the dust bin aftervacuuming

carpet cleaners or freshener, powdersand

fine dust. ' '_

Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp

hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips,

etc. They may damage the cleaner.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or

smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.

Do not pull or carry by cord,usecord as a

handle, closedoor on cord,or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run

cleaner over cord. Keep cord awayfrom
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 plugor cleanerwithwet
hands.

Do not use cleaner to pick upflammable or
combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning flu-

ids, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where
theymay 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 pmpedy.

Do not put any objects into openings.

SAVE THESE

NSTRUCTIONS

Properassemblyandsafeuse ofyourvacuumcleanerare yourresponsibUities.Yourcleaner
isintendedonlyfor householduse.Read thisOwner's Manualcarefully forimportantuse and

safety information.Thisguidecontainssafety statementsunderwarningandcaution symbols.
Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given.WARNING

statementsalert you to such hazards as fire, electrical shock,,burnsand personal injury.
CAUTION statementsalert youto such hazards as personal Injury and/or property damage.

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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.

Item Part No. Part No,

In U.S. In Canada

Headlight Bulb 20-5240 596181
Belt 20-5201 20-40979

Quick
Release

Button

Telescoping

Wand

Wand

Length
Adjust
Button

Wand Quick

Release Pedal

Power-Mate _
Mode/P3erial Numbers

(OnBottom)

Handle Release

Belt

Flange

POWER.MATE ®

Wand
Swivel

(Some Models)

Protector
ResetButton

(Not Shown)

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HOSE

Electronic Touch Control

ATTACHMENTS

Power.Mate Jr."
(Some Models)

Crevice

Tool

Combination

Brush _

Floor
Brush

t

HendI-Mate Jr.*
(Some Models)

NOTE: All models have one set of

attachments in the canister.Some
models have an additionalset,
whichcan be keptin the accessory

bag for garage use.

CANISTER

Item Part No. Part No.

In U.S. In Canada

Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C

Carrying Handle.

Power-Mate Jr.=/

Handi-Mate Jr.•

Storage (Inside),

Exhaust Filter (Inside)

Attachment

Cord Rewind

Button

(not shown)

Power-Mate"

,_ Storage

Cord

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ElectricalShockHazard

DO NOT plug into electrical supply
until assembly is complete. Failure

to do so could result in electrical
shock or injury.

Before assemblingvacuum, checkthe
PACKING LiST on the cover of the separate

Repair Parts List. Use this listto verifythat

you havereceived allthe componentsof

yournew Kenmorevacuum.

WAND -TELESCOPING

The wand length is

adjustable and
requires no assembly.

To adjust, simply push
down on the wand

adjust button and m
slide the upper

wand to the desired

height.

m

Wand Tab
Length

Adjust m.
Bu_on 1

Lt

Hand

r- Above

This

Handle ._

BU_nl_

Handle

Quick

Handle I

Release
Bu_on

Telescoping
Wand --

1

-- Wand Length

Adjust Button

The swivel,locat-
ed onthe Power-

Wand

Swivel

Mate*, allows you
to turn the handle

to the left side to
reach farther

under low furni-
ture.

When adjusting
the wand length

you may have to
holdthe Power-

Mate®with your
hand or foot.

POWER-MATE ®

Insert wand into Power-Mate* until the wand
button snaps into place,

i
1

,:-_-..-- Wand

..J Button

ReleasePedal
(SomeModels)

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HOSE

1, Line up the hose latch tab with notch in

canister and insert hose into canister until it

snaps in place.
To remove: Press hose latch tab and pull

hose out.

Hose

Latch

Tab

2. Insert handle into wand until lock
button snaps in place. Be sure hose is

not twisted.

HandJe-- _

Handle

Button
Handle

Quick

Release

Models)

(some ..._

Notch

Hose

Hose Latch Tab

Cover

To remove: Press Handle Quick
Release button and pull up on handle.

To store: Disconnecthose from wands
and canister to preventstress on hose

during storage. Store hose in a loosely

coiled positionso the ho_e material is
not stressed.

"DustBin

Attachment

Storage

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1. Pull cord out of canisterto desired length.

The cord will not rewind untilthe cord

rewindbuttonis pushed.

WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard

DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injury or

damage could resulL

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.

Button

Pile Height
Indicator

Handle
Release

Pile HeightPedsJ
(SomeModels)

3. Lower wand from uprightposition by

pressing the handle release pedal.

CAUTION

DO NOT leave the Power-Mate_
running in one spot in the upright

position for any length of time.
Damage to carpet may occur.

4. Select a pile height settingby pressing

the small pedal on the rear of the Power-

Mate". The pile height setting shows on the
indicator. 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 carpetdamage.

NOTE: To reduce the risk of electricshock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug;

one blade iswider thanthe other.This plug
will fitin a polarizedoutlet only one way. If

the plugdoes notfit fully in the outlet,

reversethe plug. If it stilldoes not fit, con-

tact a qualified electrician to installthe prop-

er outlet. Do not change the plug in any way

.2. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.

To rewind: Unplug power cord. Hold the
plug while rewinding to prevent damage to
the cord plug or injury from the moving

cord. Push cord rewind button down to
retract cord.

5. Select an ElectronicTouchControl posi-

tion onthe handle dependingon the type of

vacuumingyouwillbe doing.

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ELECTRONIC TOUCH CONTROL

CARPET High - turns on both the canister
and the Power-Mate_motors for HIGH

powerand cleaningof most carpets.

In order to get MEDIUM or LOW power level

for carpet cleaning, you must press CAR-

PET High button first, then press the
desired lower power level.

BARE FLOOR High - turns on the canister
motor only for HIGH power and cleaning of

bare floors.

Power Level MEDIUM - reducesthe power

of the canistermotor only to the MEDIUM

level for attachment cleaning of upholstery.
Power Level LOW - reduces the power of

the canistermotoronlyto the LOW levelfor
attachmentcleaningof curtains,blinds, etc.

OFF - turns off canister and Power-Mate •
motors.

NOTE - When the BARE FLOOR High but-
ton is pressed, the headlight DOES NOT

function since no electricity flows to the
Power-Mate _.

)

NOTE - When using Power-Mate Jr._ the
vacuum must be started in CARPET High

position, then reduce the power level as
necessary.

Suggested sweeping pattern.

Forbest cleaning action,the Power-Mate _

should be pushedstraightaway 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 strokesdo
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 twistingbefore pulling
canister.

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Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed reg-

ularly.

WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard

• DO NOT run over power cord with

Power-Mate°, Personal Injury
or 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,

Product Damage Hazard
Use care if the Power-Mate®and

wand is left in the upright position as
It may tip over easily. Property
damage can occur If tipped.

Forbestdeep downcleaning,use the XLO

setting.However,you may need to raise the
heightto make somejobs easier, suchas

scatterrugs and some deep pilecarpets,
and to preventthe vacuum cleaner from
shuttingoff.Suggested settings are:

WARNING

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, keepthe airflow
passage open. Check each assemblyarea

in HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS occasion-
ally forclogs. Unplug from outlet before

checking.

HI - Shag, deep pile,or scatterrugs.
MED - Mediumto deep pile.
LO - Low to mediumpile.

XLO - Most carpets and bare floors.

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!

• 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-Mate_ is

Lock

Telescoping

feature of a handle release, press it in simi-

larly.

2. Slide attachments firm- _--_'_
ly on handle as needed.
See chart below.

attached, turn
cleaner off

before removing
handle from

wands.

1. Press lock

button, then pull
to remove han-

dle from wand.

If your model

has the optional

_('_,

ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS

1. To remove

wands from

Power-Mates, ,;;
lockwands in , ,"

straight-up %,,

position.

2. Press wand
quickrelease pedal

withfoot and pull
the wands straight

up out of Power-
Mate®.

The Power-Mate* plug
and cord do not have

to be removed to use
attachmentson the

wands.

,\

3. Put attachmentson _---___ _
wands as needed. See

ATTACHMENT USE.

Is

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CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT Betw.n Carpeted

Combination Brush
(Some Models)

Crevice Tool
(Some Models) _

Floor Brush

(Some Models)
Power.Mate ®

(Some Models)
Handi-Mate Jr?

(Some Models)*** I_

Power-Mate Jr.=

(Some Models)"** '_

*Alwaysdeanattachmentsbeforeusinganfabrics.
*'* Handi-MateJr.=.andPower-MateJr?attachmentinstructionsareincludedwiththeproducts.

Furnlture*

X

X x

X
X

Cushions* Drapes' :loars_ugs Walls

x x

Stain= Floors

x

x x

x

X

*"UseBAREFLOOR/HIGHsetting.

NOTE: When separating wands, depress lock button completely before pullingwands apart.
,wandlockbuttonisdifficut.to depress_push the two wands more tightlytogether to line up

me lock buttonwith the hole. Depress lock buttonand then pullwands apaPt.

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Bare

x**

x

x

If

EDGE CLEANER

Active brush edge

cleaners are on both
sidesof the Power-

Mate_,Guide either
side of the Power-

Mate" along base-
boards or next to

furnituretohelp

removedirt trapped at

carpet edges.

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The Power-

Mate '_has built- Overload Protecfor

in protection Reset Button
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 _.The

canister motor will continue to run.

To correct problem: Removeany itemsthat

maybe caughtorjammed,then reset (See

Troubleshooting).
To reset: Push in the overloadprotector

button.

AUTO-CLEANING SYSTEM

This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a auto-
cleaning system. Each time the power cord is

extended a cleaning cam located inside the
dust bin rotates and cleans the filter.

POWER-MATE ®STORAGE

SOME MODELS

The lower wand has a

"U" shaped flange in

the area where the

power cord attaches.

The canister has a "U"
shaped slot near the

rear of the canister.

The slot allows the
wands and Power-

Mate ®to be stored

with the canister to conserve storage space.
The wand will slide into the slot as it is low-

ered for storage and will slip out of the slot
as it is lifted up for use.

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.

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.

To reset: Turn off and unplug the vacuum

from theoutlet to allow the vacuumto cool.
Check for and remove any dogs. 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 plugged in unattended,

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