Kenmore 116.24614 User Manual
Owner's Manual
Kenntore
Vacuum Cleaner
Model, Modelo
116.24614
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CAUTION:
Read and follow ail
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y siga todas las
instrucciones de operación
y seguridad antes dei uso de
este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Part No. C01ZCNR00U00-KC01ZCNRZ0U0
Printed in U.S.A.
Impreso en EUA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Using Your New Vacuum
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2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty . . . 2
Important Safety Instructions
Parts and Features
Assembly instructions
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Power-Mate Jr.* Storage
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4-5
6-7
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3
7
Use...........................................................8
How to Start.................................................8
Vacuuming Tips...........................................9
Suggested Pile Height Settings
Attachments...............................................10
Attachment Use Chart
Performance Features
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How Your Vacuum Works
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11-12
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10
11
13
Canister Care ...............................................13
Bag Changing
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments
Motor Safety Filter Changing
Exhaust Filter Changing
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14
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15
Power-Mate* Care .................................i5
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning 16-17
Light Bulb Changing
Agitator Servicing......................................18
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18
Troubleshooting....................................19
Requesting Assistance
Or Service ..................................Back Cover
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUM
Piease 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 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.
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CLEANER WARRANTY
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 friis 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 norma! 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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WARNING
Your safety Is Important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injuiy to persons or damage when usinjg your vacuum cleaner, follow basic
safety precautions including the following:
Read all intstructions in this manual before
assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only as described In this
manual. Use only with Sears recommended
attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning out brush area.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or brush suddenly starting.
Do not leave cleaner when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not In use and
before 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 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 Centre.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, dose door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or comers. Do not run
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 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 dothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings arul
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 cleaner to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids (gasoline, deaning
fluids, 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 is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not use cleaner without dust bag and/or
filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after
vacuuming carpet deaners or freshener,
powders and fine dust. These products dog
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 deaner to pick up sharp
hard objects, small toys, pins, paper dips,
etc. They may damage the deaner or dust
bag.
Do not operate cleaner without the exhaust
filter or exhaust fitter door in place (If
applicable).
The hose contains electrical wires. Do not
use when damaged, cut or punctured.
Replace if cut or worn. Do not pick up
sharp objects.
Always turn off and unplug the deaner
before connecting or disconnecting either
hose, Handi-Mate Jr.® (if applicable), or
nozzle.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum deaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities.
Your cleaner is intended for household use. Read this Owner's Manual carehilly 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 dangers as
fire, electrical shock, bums and personal Injury. CAUTION statements alerfyou to
such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage.
PARTS AND FEATURES
!t 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
Headlight Bulb
Belt
Power-Mate^
Part No.
In U.S.
20-5240
Part No.
In Canada
596181
20-5218 20-5218C
Telescoping
Wand -
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Handle
Quick
Release
Button
Wand
Length
A<Hust
Button
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Not Shown)
Pile
Height Pedal
Handle
Release Pedal
Power-Hate'
Uodei/Serlal Numb»
(On Bottom)
Flange,
Headlight and Lens
Pile Height Indicator
Overload
Protector
Reset Button
'Edge Cleaner
(Not Shown)
HOSE
3-Way On/Off Switch
Off/Floor/Carpet
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CANISTER
Item
Dust Bag 20-50557
Exhaust Filter
Motor Safety Filter
Part No.
In U.S.
20-86889 20-86889C
20-86883 20-86883C
Part No.
In Canada
20-50557C
Power-Mate Jr.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
A
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 ail 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.
WAND -TELESCOPING
The wand length
is adjustable
and requires no
assembly. To
adjust, simply
push down on
the wand adjust
button and slide
the upper wand
to the desired
height.
The swivel,
located on the
Power-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 hold the Power-Mate* with your hand
or foot.
Wand
Swivel
POWER-MATE®
Insert wand into Power-Mate* until the wand
button snaps into place.
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.
A 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.
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.
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 STORAGE
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).
Power'-Mate Jr*
Storage Cover
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