Kenmore 116.23812300 User Manual [en, es]

Owner’s Manual
Manual Del Propietario

KenmorG

Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo

116.23612

116.23613

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product,

CUIDADO:

Lea y siga todas las
instrucciones de operadón
y seguridad antes de! uso de
este producto.

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

Part No. C01ZBZT00U00-KC01ZBZT0U0

Printed in U.S.A,

Impreso en EUA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before Using Your New Vacuum
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2
important Safety Instructions
Parts and Features

Assembly Instructions ...........................6-7

Power-Mate Jr.® Storage...........................7

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Use...................................................8

How to Start
Vacuuming Tips
Suggested Pile Height Settings
Attachments
Attachment Use Chart

Performance Features......................11-12

How Your Vacuum Works .......................13

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Canister Care

Bag Changing

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments.......14

Motor Safety Filter Changing
Exhaust Filter Changing

Power-Mate® Care

Beit Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. 16-17
Light Bulb Changing
Agitator Servicing

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Troubleshooting...........................19

Requesting Assistance

Or Service

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Back Cover

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACÜUÍSfl

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 vacuum’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.

KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARR/^TTY

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 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 Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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 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 servicing
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, Power-Mate*' or

Power-Mate Jr.®

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 puli 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.

WARNING

Do not operate the cleaner with a punctured
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
moving parts.

Do not use 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 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 fluids,
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.

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, bums and personal injury.
CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as personal injury and/or property damage.

PARTS AND FEATURES

It is important to know your vacuum cleaner’s parts and features to ensure its proper and safe
use. Review these before using your cleaner.

Item

Part No.

In U.S.

Headlight Bulb 20-5240
Belt 20-5218

Power-Mate"®

Cord and
Cord

Ho/der<rTTr.

Upper
Wand

Wand

Swivel

Cord Holder

Part No.

In Canada

596181

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Cord and
Plug Holder

Handle Quick
Release

-Upper Wand

Power-Mate*
Power Cord

Flange

Wand Quick

Release Pedal
(Not Shown)

Pile
Haight Pedal

Handle
Release Pedal

Power-Mate'
Model/Serial Number
(On Bottom)

Headlight and Lens

Pile Height Indicahir

Overload
Protector
Reset Button

' Edge Cleaner

(Not Shown)

Dirt Sensor
(Some Models)

HOSE

3-l(Vay On/Off Switch

Off/Floor/Carpet

ATTACHMENTS

Crevice
Tool

Dusting
Brush

Power-Mate Jr.^

CANISTER

item Part No.

In U.S.

Dust Bag 20-50557 20-50557C
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C
Motor Safety Filter 20-86883 20-86883C

Part No.

In Canada

Fabric
Brush

Floor
Brush

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NOTE: AJI 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.

Power-Mate Jr*

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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.

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.

Button

Power-Mate®

1. Insert wands into Power-Mate*’ until the

wand buttons snap
into place.

Upper
Wand-

■ Wand

Button

Wand
Swivel

Lower
Wand

2. Connect Power
Mate* plug and
cord as shown. DO

NOT force. Raised

area of plug must
be toward hand.

3. Secure cord into

the cord holder on

the wand swivel.

To remove: Step on wand quick release
pedal, then pull up on wands.

Wand
Button

Wand Quick

Release Pedal

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 TOOL

STORAGE COVER

It is normal for the canister hood and tool
storage cover to come off when opened fur
ther than needed. Line up the hinge slots,
insert the hinges into the slots, and close
the hood and tool storage cover to reinstall.

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CAUTION

Never open canister hood with the

tool storage cover open. This will

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

hose latch tab and
notch in canister

hood and insert
hose into canister
until it snaps in
place.

To remove: Lift
hose latch tab

on hose.

HOSE

1. Line up the

Hose
Latch

Tab

Notch

upward and pull up

2. Insert han
dle into wand
until lock but
ton snaps in
place. Be
sure hose is
not twisted.

To remove:
Press handle
quick release
button and
pull up on
handle.

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This canister is equipped with an on-board
storage area for a Power-Mate Jr. * attach

ment.

-MATE JR « STORAGE

To Install:

Open the Power-Mate Jr.* storage cover.
Insert the Power-Mate Jr.*, press down into
place, and close the lid securely.

To Remove:

Open the storage cover. Remove Power
Mate Jr.* from the storage area and use as
needed (see ATTACHMENTS and ATTACH
MENT USE).

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.

Power-Mate Jr*
Storage Cover

HOW TO START

USE

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Cord

Rewind
Button

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, con

tact a qualified electrician to install the prop

er outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.

WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard

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

1. Puil cord out
of canister to
desired length.
The cord will
not rewind until
the cord rewind
button is
pushed.

3. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal.

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4. Select a pile height setting by 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 carpet damage.

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.

5. Select a switch
position on the
handle.

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

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

FLOOR - turns on the canister motor only.
CARPET - turns on both the canister and

the Power-Mate* motors.

NOTE - When this switch is in the FLOOR
position, the headlight DOES NOT function
since no electricity flows to the Power
Mate®.

VACUUMING TIPS

Suggested sweeping pattern.
For best cleaning action, the Power-Mate®

should be pushed straight away 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 carpet with slow,
gliding motions.

NOTE: Fast,

jerky strokes do

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 twisting
before pulling canister.

Suction
Control

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WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on

stairs. If it falls, personal injury
or property damage could result.

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 to a new location
for further cleaning.

Carpeted stairs
need to be

vacuumed

regularly. For
best cleaning
results, fully
close the suction
control.

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CAUTION

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.

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.

The stair grip located
on the caster will aid
in preventing the
canister from
slipping when used
on stairs (see

PERFORMANCE
FEATURES).

For best cleaning results, keep Ihe airflow
passage open. Check each assembly area
in HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS
occasionally for clogs. Unplug from outlet
before checking.

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:

ATTACHMENTS

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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

attached, turn

cleaner off

before remov

ing handle
from wands.

1. Press lock

button, then

pull to remove

handle from
wand.

If your model has the optional feature of a

handle release, press it in a similar fashion.

Lock
Button

Upper

leaner

2. Slide attachments
firmly on handle as
needed. See ATTACH
MENT USE.

HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs.
MED - Medium to deep pile.
LO - Low to medium pile.

XLO - Most carpets and bare floors.

ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS

1.To
remove

wands from

Power
Mate*', lock

wands in

straight-up
position.

3. Put attach
ments on
wands as
needed. See

ATTACHMENT

USE.

2. Press wand quick
release pedal with foot

and pull the wands
straight up and out of

Power-Mate*.

The Power-Mate® plug
and cord do not have
to be removed to use
attachments on the
wands.

NOTE:

To assemble
dusting brush

insert the fabric
brush into the

dusting brush

nozzle and
press into place

To remove, press latch and lift out.

Fabric
Brush

Dast/ng

Brush

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ATTACHMENT USE CHART

CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT

Dusting brush
Crevice tool
Fabric brush

Floor brush X X
Power-Mate* X**

Handi-Mate Jr.® ^

(Some Models)"*

Power-Mate Jr.®

(Some Models)“*

'Always clean attachments before using on fabrics. ” 3-way On/Off switch should be in FLOOR position
"* Handi-Male Jr..* and Power-Mate Jr.* attachment instructions are included with the products.

Furniture*

X X
X X
X

X X
X X

Between

Cushions* Drapes* Stairs

X

Bare

Floors

Carpeted

Floors/Rugs

X

Walls

X

X

NOTE: When separating wands, depress lock button completely before pulling wands apart. If

wand lock button is difficult to depress, push the two wands more tightly together to line up
the lock button with the hole. Depress lock button and then pull wands apart.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

EDGE CLEANER

Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the Power

Mate*. Guide either

side of the Power

Mate** along base
boards or next to

furniture to help

remove dirt trapped at

carpet edges.

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The Power-Mate* has

built-in protection

against motor and

belt damage should
the agitator jam. If the
agitator slows down
or stops, the overload
protector shuts off the
Power-Mate*. The
canister motor will continue to run.

To correct problem: Turn off vacuum,
remove obstruction, then press reset button.

To reset: Press the overload protector
button. A ball point pen may be required.

Overload Protector
Reset Buttar

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SUCTION CONTROL

The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
suction for
different fabrics

Decrease
Suction

Increase
Suction

3 loj r,.

and carpet
weights. Opening the control decreases
suction for draperies and lightweight rugs,
while closing the control increases suction
for upholsteries and carpets.

A WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner

before cleaning the agitator area as
brush may suddenly restart. Failure

to do so can result in personal

injury.

POWER-MATE® STORAGE

The lower wand

has a "U” shaped
flange in the area
where the power
cord attaches. The
base has a “U"
shaped slot near
the front.

The flange allows
the wands and Power-Mate'^to be stored
with the canister to conserve storage space.
The canister must be stored on end for this

feature to be used.

ELECTRONIC BAG/HOSE CHECK INDICATOR

Electronic
Bag/Hose
Check Indicator

NOTE: The light may come on when using
certain attachments, due to reduced airflow

through attachment.

The light comes
on whenever
the airflow
becomes
blocked, dust
bag needs
changing or
canister safety
filter needs
cleaning.

To attach the Power-Mate®, it must be in the
flat position as shown in the illustration. Use

the handle release pedal to place it in this
position.

The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lifted
up for use and will slide into the slot as it is
lowered for storage.

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.
To reset: Turn off and unplug the vacuum

from the outlet to allow the vacuum to cool.

Check for artd remove any clogs. Also

check and replace any clogged filters.
Wait approximately 50 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 unattended.

Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING

STAIR GRIP

During normal operation while the vacuum is
in the horizontal position, the caster wheel
rotates freely 360°.

The Stair Grip feature
allows the caster
wheel to lock in
position when
the unit is

rotated 25°

from horizontal

into a vertical
position in order
for the vacuum to rest
on stairs.

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