Kenmore 11623813300, 11623612300 Owner’s Manual
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.23612
116.23613
CAUTION:
Read and followall
safety and operating
instructionsbefore first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y siga todas las
instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Printed in U.S.A,
Part No. CO1ZBZTOOUOO-KCO1ZBZTOUO 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
Power-Mate Jr.®Storage .............. 7
Use ................................ 8
How to Start ........................ 8
VacuumingTips ..................... 9
Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ 10
Attachments ....................... 10
Attachment Use Chart ............... 11
Performance Features ............. 11-12
How Your Vacuum Works ........... 13
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.
Canister Care ...................... 13
Bag Changing ..................... 13
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...... t4
Motor Safety Filter Changing .......... 14
Exhaust Filter Changing .............. 15
Power-Mate ®Care .................. 15
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. 16-17
Light BulbChanging ................. 18
Agitator Servicing ................... 18
Troubleshooting .................... 19
Requesting Assistance
Or Service .................. Back Cover
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 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., DI817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Yoursafetyis importantto us. Toreducethe 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 tum 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 punctured
hose. The hose contains electrical wires.
Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up
sharp objects.
Do net 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.
3
:::::::::t:w£:::::::t_::::x;:::xx::;;:::;x:;::xx: :::_:x:::::x:xx;_x: • • ,: x _;: ;;: :: ;x H, H>_ ,x :_ ::: .; _::, _ ::::::::W:::::::r:r:;::_:_:x::::::_;;:::x:;:;:::x;:::::xx:::::x::r::V:;:;:;:;::2:_::x:r:::
i!iii,d,i!diiiiLiliiLiiiiiliLLiiiiiiiiiL,iiiilLiiiii]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiBiiiiiiiiiii_,_,%_ _,%
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. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Headlight Bulb 20-5240 596181
Belt 20-5218
Power-Mate®
Flange_
Cord and _1
Upper
Wand -_
Wand
Swivel__
Cord Holder --
4
-- Cord and
Plug Holder
-- Handle Quick
Release
--Upper Wand
Power.Mate ®
Power Cord
Belt
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Not Shown)
Pile
Height Pedal.
Handle
Release Pedal
(On BoSom)
Protector
Reset Button
Cleaner
(Not Shown)
(Some Models)
HOSE
3-Way OrdOff Switch
Off/Floor/Carpet
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice
Tool
Handle
Hose Swivel
CANISTER
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Dust Bag 20-50557 20-50557C
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C
Dusting
Brush
FabHc
Brush
Floor
Brush
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.
_" _ Power-Mate Jr._
Motor Safety Filter 20-86883 20-86883C
Power-Mate Jr.°
Storage cover .. Exhaust Filter Cover
C° nd \ F("°tsh°w"
Tool Storage Cover _>'_F_ ! _
(Attachment Storage inside) _.= _ _ _ Power
Canister _ F /_ Cord
Hoo_ j....---_/_ /__'/ A__J//
Dust Bag (Behind Dust Bag)
iliilil ! ii i i i! iiiii i iFiiiiii i i ! i i i i i iiiiiiiiiii ii!iiii iiii!iiiiiiiii iiiiii i i i i iiiii iii;i iii iiiiiiill iiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!il
I!
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.
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 tool storage cover.
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
Button, m To remove:
Handle quick release
Quick
Release button and
(Some pull up on
Hose
Latch
Tab
Notch
2. Insert han-
dle into wand
until lock but-
ton snaps in
place. Be
sure hose is
not twisted.
"" Press handle
handle.
N
U
This canister is equipped with an on-board
storage area for a Power-Mate Jr. * attach-
ment.
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
7
HOW TO START
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,
Cord
Rewind
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.
1. Pull cord out
of canister to
desired length.
The cord will
not rewind until
the cord rewind
button is
pushed.
Indicator
Release
Pedal
Pile Height
Pedal
3. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal.
CAUTION
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 _revent carpet damage.
L/OFF
_p_r
5, Select a switch
position on the
handle.
2. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located
nearthe floor.
To rewind: Unplug
the cleaner. Hold
the plug while
rewinding to prevent
damage or injury
from the moving
cord. Push cord
rewind button.
©
OFF
FLOOR - turns on the canister motor only.
CARPET - tums 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 *.
8
Iiiiiiiii!ii!iii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iliiiiiiii iiliiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiii I
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!il iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
I
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
pul! 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
Carpeted stairs
need to be
vacuumed
regularly. For
best cleaning
results, fully
close the suction
control.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on
stairs. If it falls, personal injury
or property damage could result.
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.
1
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.
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 the airflow
passage open. Check each assembly area
in HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS
occasionally for clogs. Unplug from outlet
before checking.
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.
::::: : ::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::. :: : :. : .. • :: : ::: _:: :_ _ :: _ :_ : : _ _; ::: :::
ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS
CAUTION
1, To
remove
wands from
Power-
Mate _, lock
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.
Upper
2. Slide attachments
firmly on handle as
needed. See ATTACH-
MENT USE.
wands in
straight-up
position.
Wand
,Qu_k
Release
Pedal
==
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.
I
NOTE:
To assemble Busting
dusting brush ===,__Brush
insert the fabric /1_/
brush into the
dusting brush
nozzle and Fabric
press into place
To remove, press latch and lift out.
Brush
10
iiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii7iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii}iii_iiiii_i_i}iii__ ! ii i i !! i i !ii ! i i iii iiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iii}iiiii]
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT
Dusting brush I_
Crevice tool
Fabric brush
Floor brush
Power-Mate®
Handi-Mate Jr.*_
(Some Models)'*" I_
Power-Mate Jr._"
ISome Modelsr**
"Alwaysclean attachments beforeusing on fabrics. ** 3-way On/Off switchshould be in FLOOR position
*** Handi-Mate Jr.._ and Power-Mate Jr." attachment instructions are included with the products,
NOTE: When separating wands, depress lock button completely before pullingwands apart. If
wand lock button is difficult to eepress push the two wanes more tightly together to line up
the ock button w th the hole. Depress lock button and then pull wands apart.
Furn{ture*
x
x
x
x
x
Between
Cushions"
X
Drapes' Stairs Floors
x
x
x x
x
x
Bare
x**
Carpeted
FIoors/Rug=
X
Wafts
X
x
EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the Power-
Mater 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
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
suction for
different fabrics suction
and carpet
weights. Opening the control decreases
suction for draperies and lightweight rugs,
while closing the control increases suction
for upholsteries and carpets.
11
Suction
POWER-MATE ®STORAGE
The lower wand
has a "U" shaped -'_
flange in the area 'i"
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.
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 coot in order to prevent possible
damage to the vacuum.
To reset: Tum off and unplug the vacuum
from the outlet to allow the vacuum to cool.
Check for and 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.
ELECTRONIC BAG/HOSE
CHECK INDICATOR
Electronic The light comes
Bag/Hose on whenever
Check Indicator
NOTE: The light may come on when using
certain attachments, due to reduced airflow
through attachment.
Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING
the airflow
becomes
blocked, dust
bag needs
changing or
canister safety
filter needs
cleaning.
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 ff'_%"
position when
the unit is
rotated 25 °
from horizontal
into a vertical
position in order
for the vacuum to rest
on stairs.
12
Loading...