Kenmore 116.23205C Use & Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
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www.seors.co
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Packing List...................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .. 3-4
important Safety instructions .......... 5
Parts and Features ................ 6-8
Assembly instructions ............. 9-10
Operating instructions ............... 11
How to Start .................. 11-12
Vacuuming Tips ............... 13-14
Suggested Pile Height Settings ...... 14
Attachments .................. 15-17
Attachment Use Table ............ 17
Attachment Storage ............... 18
Performance Features ............. 19
Canister Care ..................... 20
Removing Clogs ................. 20
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments.. 20
Bag Changing ................... 21
Motor Safety Filter Changing ...... 22
Exhaust Filter Changing ........... 23
PowerMate ® Care .................. 24
Belt Changing and Agitator
Cleaning .................... 24-25
Bulb Changing .................. 26
Agitator Servicing ............... 26
Troubleshooting ................ 27-28
RequestingAssistance
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 Num-
ber Plate.
Usethe 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.
PACKING LiST !
Your I<ENMORE VACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and
components assembled separately in the carton:
1 Canister Vacuum Cleaner 1 Pet Tool_
1 PowerMate® 1 Pet PowerMate®
1 Hose & Handle Assembly 1 Upper Wand
1 Floor Brush_ 1 Lower Wand
1 Crevice Tool_ 1 Use & Care Guide
1 Combination Brush 1 Repair Parts List
Each of the above assemblies are shown in detail inside the Repair Parts List.
_These items are found under the Tool Cover.
_These items are found on the hose & handle assembly.
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Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Limited Warranty
General: All models of I<enmore Vacuum Cleaners, with the exception of central
vacuum systems, which shall be subject to different warranty provisions, are warranted
to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period as set-
out below (the "Warranty Period"). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a
I<enmore Vacuum Cleaner only and are non-transferable. Purchases made through an
online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded. The
relevant Warranty Period commences on the original date of purchase. Within this
period, Sears Canada, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or replace any products or
components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no
charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be
responsible for any transportation
Exclusions: This warranty does not cover failures due to normal wear, abuse, misuse,
neglect, improper maintenance or failure to follow maintenance guidelines and/or
instructions, failure to operate the product in accordance with the owner's manual or
any additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or in
subsequent communications with the original purchaser, accident or unauthorized
alterations or repairs made or attempted by others. Also excluded from warranty
coverage are the following:
1. "Wear Items", which are parts that will need replacement under normal usage,
including but not limited to: filters, belts, light bulbs and bags and brush roll
assemblies and brush strips
2. Service-related telephone calls or technician visits relating to a user's requirements
for instructions involving the correct product installation, operation or regular
maintenance to the product i.e. cleaning filters, brush roll assembly, hose
obstructions and the like
3. Maintenance, adjustments, and cleaning inquiries or service calls
4. Damage or failure when installation, operation and maintenance instructions
provided are not followed
5. Damage or failure resulting from accident, abuse, misuse, negligence or use for other
than an intended purpose
6. Damage or failure caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils
other than those recommended in any instructions, service bulletins or otherwise by
Sears
7. Damage or failure resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Any product missing the model and/or serial number identification label will be
disqualified from coverage under this warranty.cost.
Repairs conducted within the Warranty Period will be warranted until the end
of the original Warranty Period.
Disclaimers: THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LiEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN (OTHER
THAN AS STATED HEREIN), AND WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE. THiS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY
VARY FROM ONE JURISDICTION TO ANOTHER.
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iN NO EVENT SHALL SEARS BE LIABLE FOR ANY iNCiDENTAL, SPECIAL, iNDiRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR
iNABiLiTY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS iN THE PRODUCT. THE
EXCLUSIONS iN THiS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY iN JURISDICATIONS WHERE
APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OF iNCiDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. iN SUCH JURiSDiCTiONS, THiS PARAGRAPH SHALL
NOT APPLY, BUT THE REMAiNiNG PROViSiONS OF THiS DOCUMENT SHALL REMAIN
VALID.
Sears retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of
the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BEYOUR SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
Customer Responsibilities: In additional to complying with all suggested maintenance
guidelines and instructions, customers' obligations shall include but shall not be limited
to: operating the product in accordance with the owner's manual or any additional
instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent
communications to the purchaser from time to time, exhibit reasonable care in the use,
operation, maintenance, general upkeep and storage of the product. Failure to comply
with these requirements will void any applicable warranty.
Procedures: Warranty service is available by calling 1-800-469-4663.
Listof Applicable Warranty Periods: The following list contains the applicable
Warranty Period for your Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner:
1. For one year from date of purchase, the cost of parts and labour for this product
will be covered, free of charge if defective in material or workmanship.
2. if this appliance is ever used for other than private family/residential purposes, this
warranty only applies for 30 days from the date of purchase.
Service Type: Kenmore Vacuum Cleaners are serviced on a "carry-in" basis, whereby
customer brings the unit to a Sears Retail or Product Repair Centre location. These
include: l<enmore canister, upright, and shampooer vacuums.
Proof of Purchase!Documentation: Warranty coverage is conditioned upon the original
purchaser furnishing Sears Canada or itsauthorized third party service provider if
applicable, with the original sales receipt or other adequate written proof of the
original purchase date and identification of the product, in the event that the original
purchaser isunable to provide a copy of the original sales receipt, Sears Canada inc.
reserves the right to determine in itssole discretion what other written proof of the
original purchase date and identification of the product isacceptable.
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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 following:
Use your vacuum cleaner only as described
in this guide. Use only with Sears
recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicingor cleaning out the brush area.
Failureto do so could result in the electrical
shock or brush suddenlystarting.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before performing servicing.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors 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 usewith a damaged cord or plug.
If vacuum cleaner isnot workingas it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors,or dropped in water, return it to a
Sears Service Center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, usecord as a
handle, close a door on cord, or pullcord
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 intoopenings.
Do not usewith 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 usevacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids
(gasoline, cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.),
or use in areas where they may be
present. Thefumes from thesesubstances
can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Do not pick up anythingthat isburning or
smoking, such ascigarettes, matches, or hc
ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust
bag and/or filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after
vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener,
powders, and fine dust. These products
clog the filters, reduce airflow and can
cause damage to the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to chage the bag could cause
permanent damage to the vacuum cleaner.
Do not use the 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.
Thehosecontains electrical wires.Do not
usewhen damaged, cut, or punctured.
Replace if cut or worn. Do not pick up
sharp objects.
Always turn off and unplug before
connecting or disconnecting either hose,
wand, PowerMate, or PetPowerMate.
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.
It is important to know yourvacuumcleaner's parts and features to ensure its proper and safe
use.Review these before using your vacuum cleaner.
Handme &
HoseAssembmy
Canister
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part No. Part No.
Object Style No. in USA in Canada
Belt CB-3 20-5218 20-40118
Headlight Bulb ..... 20-5248 20-40601
Dust Bag C 20-50558 20-50403
Exhaust Filter EF-1 20-86889 20-40324
Motor Safety Filter CF-1 20-86883 20-40321
PowerMate & Wands
Overload
Protector/Beff
-- Lower
Wand
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HANDLE & HOSE ASSEMBLY
3-Way On/Off Switch
Emectronlc
Suction
C Tool
Cornblnatlon
Brush
CANISTER
Pet
Tool
Floor
Brush
Pet PowerMate
Storage Cover
(Pet PowerMate
inside) _
Tool Storage Cover \
(Attachment
storage inside)-_
Cord Rewind
Button
Zover
(Exhaust Fiffer inside)
Cord
Motor Safety Filter
Carry Handme
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Please pay speclal attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instruc-
tions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric shock,
burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as per-
sonal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into elecfrlcal supply until
assembly is complete. 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 and iden-
tified all the components of your new
I<enmore vacuum cleaner.
POWERMATE
Insert wand onto Pow-
erMate until the wand
locks into place.
CANISTER
1. Open the canister hood.
2. Check to see that the dust bag is
properly installed. See BAG CHANGING
(page 21) for instructions.
3. Check to see that the motor safety filter
is properly installed. See MOTOR SAFETY
FILTER CHANGING (page 22) for
instructions.
HOOD AND TOOL STORAGE
COVER
It isnormal for the canister hood and tool
storage cover to come off when opened
further than needed. Line up the hinge
slots, insertthe hinges into the slots, and
close the hood and tool storage cover to
reinstall.
CAUTION
Never open canister hood with the fool
storage cover open. This will help to
prevent damage from occurring to the
canister hood and/or tool storage cover.
HOSE
Lineup the hose latchtab and notch in
canisterhood and inserthose intocanister
untilitsnaps intoplace.
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Hose
Latch
To remove: Do not open hood before
removing hose. With hood closed, depress
hose latch tab. Pull upward on hose.
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WANDS
1. Insert upper
wand into lower
wand until lock
button snaps in
place.
To remove:
Press wand lock
button and pull
wands apart.
Area
O
@
_'_ Upper
m Wand
j Lock
Button
t_ _ Cord
Holder
m I 14--- Lower
m _ Wand
2. Insert the plug of
the PowerMate cord
into the plug holder
as shown. DO NOT
force.
Raised area of the
plug must be towards
hand.
3. Secure the cord
into the cord holder
on the back of the
wand.
HANDLE
Insert wand into handle until lock button
snaps in place. Be sure hose is not twisted.
To remove: Press wand release button and
pull up on handle.
The combination brush can be stored on
the hose handle by placing on hose handle
before attaching wand.
To store: Disconnect hose from wand and
canister to prevent stress on hose during
storage. Store hose in a loosely coiled
position so the hose covering is not
stressed.
Release
_/d_--- Combination
grush
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CAUTION
Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the agitator when
vacuum cleaner is on. Contacting the agitator while 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 plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injury or property
damage could result.
The cord moves rapidly when
rewinding. 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.
When any abnormality/failure occurs,
stop using the product immediately and
disconnect the power plug.
Card
Rewind
Button
"_ 1. Pull cord out of
canister to desired
length. The cord
will not rewind
until the cord
rewind button is
pushed.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug;
one blade is wider than the other. This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper 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: Turn off
and unplug the
vacuum cleaner.
Hold the plug while
rewinding to
prevent damage or
injury from the
moving cord. Push
cord rewind button.
3. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal.
Pile Height
Indicator
Pile
Height Pedal
4. Select a pile height setting by pressing
the HEIGHT ADJUST pedal on the rear of
the PowerMate. The pile height setting
shows on the indicator. See SUGGESTED
PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS (page ]4).
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.
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5.Selectapositiononthehandlethree-
wayOn/Offswitch.
CARPET - turns on
both the canister and
the PowerMate
motors. Headlight
and agitator will
come on.
FLOOR - turns on the
canister motor only.
OFF - Turns vacuum
cleaner off.
CARpET
OFLOOR
NOTE - When this switch is in the FLOOR
position the nozzle headlight DOES NOT
function since no electricity flows to the
PowerMate.
m
I CAUTION
| DO NOT _eave the PowerMate running in
one spot for any length of time. Damage
to carpet may occur.
ELECTRONIC SUCTION CONTROL
The electronic suction control allows you
to change the power of the vacuum
cleaner suction motor.
Increase suction
SUCTION for upholsteries
CONTROL Increase and carpets.
__ Suction
n Decrease suction
for draperies and
Decrease lightweight rugs.
Suction
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VACUUMING TIPS
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 or
floor with slow, gliding motions.
NOTE: Fast,
random strokes
do not provide
complete
cleaning.
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.
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.
STAIRS
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.
STAIR GRIP
The stair grip located on the caster will aid
in preventing the canister from slipping
when used on stairs. During normal
operation while the canister is in the
horizontal position, the caster wheel rotates
freely 360 °.
In order to prevent
the canister from
slipping on stairs,
the STAIR GRiP
feature
automatically locks
the caster wheel in
position when the
canister isplaced on
residential stairs.
NOTE: Be sure the canister is resting
securely on the stairs and the caster is in a
locked position before using.
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EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the
PowerMate. Guide
either side of the
PowerMate along the
wall or next to
furniture to help
remove dirt trapped
at carpet edges.
HOSE SWIVEL
The 360 ° hose swivel
allows the hose to turn
without moving the
canister. This ishelpful
for cleaning in small
areas. Check hose for
twisting before pulling
canister.
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 rugs.
MED - Medium to deep pile.
LO - Low to medium pile.
XLO - Most carpets and bare floors.
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ATTACHMENTS
CAUTION
DO NOT attach or remove handle or
wands wh_le vacuum cleaner is ON. This
could cause sparking and damage the
electrical contacts or electronic controls.
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the ,_LIlI_/L__wa
PowerMate is
attached, turn
vacuum cleaner
off before
removing handle nd
from wand. Remease
1. Press wand _
release button
and pull up on
handle.
2. Slide attachments firmly on handle as
needed. See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
(page 16).
ombinalion
Brush
Pet Tool
Handle
Crevice
Tool
Floor
Pet PowerMate
NOTE:
To remove combination brush, press the
brush release button and slide off.
Brush
NOTE:
Toremove floor brush and/or Pet Power-
Mate, press the wand release button and
slide off.
Wand
Release-_
Wand
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ATTACHMENTS ON WAND
1. To remove
wand from
PowerMate, lock
wand
in straight-up po-
sition.
2. Press wand quick release pedal with foot
and puli the wand straight up and out of
PowerMate.
3. Put attachments on wand as needed. See
ATTACHMENTUSETABLE(page 17).
Pet Tool
Crevice ._"'/S
Floor
Brush
Pet PowerMate
NOTE:
To remove combination brush, press the tool
release button and slide off.
Brush
Release
NOTE:
To remove floor brush and/or Pet Power-
Mate, press the tool release button and
slide off.
Tool J
Tool J,,,_
Relea_
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COMBINATION BRUSH
The combination brush usestwo tools, the
dusting brush and the pet tool. Each isfor
useon various surfaces. See ATTACHMENT
USETABLE(page17).
To remove dusting
brush or pet tool,
release by
pressing tab and
lifting off the
holder.
Tob_
To attachninsert
tab on holder
intosloton
dusting brush or
pet tool and
press until tab
snaps into place.
CREVICE TOOL
Attach the crevice tool to the handle
storage locations as shown.
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
ATTACHMENT
Combination Brush (_F
PetTool_
CreviceTool
FloorBrush
PowerMale
PetPowerMale4
CLEANING AREA
Between Bare
Furniture_ Cushlons_ Drapes_ Stairs Floors
Carpeted
Floors/Rugs Walls
1. Always clean attachments before usingon fabrics.
2. Use the pet tool to remove pet hair from delicate surfaces,such as upholstery and drapes.
DO NOT use on a pet.
3. 3-way On/Off switch should be inFLOOR position.
4. Some Models: Pet PowerMate attachment instructionsare includedwith the products.
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