Kenmore 116.25512506 Owner's Manual
Owner'sManual
ManualDe/Propietafio
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.25512
116.25513
IMPORTANT
Before returning this product-
For replacement parts, please contact:
Sears Parts and Repair Center
(1-800-488-1222)
Anytime, day or night
(U.S.A. only)
For any other issue, please contact:
Vacuum Help Line
(1-877-531-732t)
7:30am-4:00pmEST, M-F
(U.S.A.and Canada)
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructionsbefore first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y sigatodaslas
instruccionesdeoperaci6n
y seguridadantes del usede
este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Printed in U.S.A.
Part No. C131ZCPJOOUOO-KCO1ZCPJZOUO Impresoen EUA
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum CleanerWarranty ... 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Parts and Features ................. 4-5
Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7
Power-Mate Jr.®Storage .............. 7
Operating Instructions ............... 8
How to Start ........................ 8
VacuumingTips ..................... 9
Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ 10
Attachments ....................... 10
Attachment Use Chart ............... 11
PerformanceFeatures ............. 11-12
HowYourVacuum Cleaner Works ....... 13
Canister Care ...................... 13
Bag Changing ..................... 13
CleaningExteriorand Attachments ..... 14
Motor Safety Filter Changing .......... 14
Exhaust Filter Changing .............. 15
Power-Mate" Care .................. 16
Belt Changingand AgitatorCleaning.. 16-17
LightBulbChanging ................. 17
AgitatorServicing ................... 18
Troubleshooting .................... 19
Requesting Assistance
Or Service .................. Back Cover
Please read thisguide. Itwillhelp you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner in the safest and most effectiveway.
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 cleaner'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 cleaner.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and yoursales 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., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Yoursafety is important to us.To reducethe risk offire, electrical shock,
injury to persons or damagewhen using your vacuum cleaner,follow basic
safety precautions including thefollowing:
Read all instructionsin this manual before
assembling or usingyour vacuum cleaner.
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in thismanual. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicingor cleaning out brush area.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shookor brush suddenly starting.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outletwhen not in
use and before servicing.
To reduce the dsk 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 withdamaged cord or plug. If
vacuum cleaner is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped intowater, return it to a Sears
Service Center.
Do not pull or cam] bycord, use cord as a
handle, close dooron cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or comers. Do not run
vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pullingon cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, notthe cord.
Do not handle plug or vacuum 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, looseclothing, 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 use vacuum 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.
Do not pick up anything that is buming or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot 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 productsclog
the bag, reduce airflow and can cause the
beg toburst. Failure to change bag could
cause permanent damage to the cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the cleaner or
dust bag.
Do not operate vacuum cleaner without the
exhaust filter or exhaust filter 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 vacuum
cleaner before connecting or disconnecting
either hose, Handi-Mate Jr.® (if applicable),
or nozzle.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cordreel.
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 itproperly.
SAVE THESE
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities.
Your vacuum cleaner is intended 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.
INSTRUCTIONS
It is important to knowyour vacuum cleaner's parts and features to ensure itsproper and safe
use. Review these before using yourcleaner.
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Headlight Bulb 20-5240 20-40600
Belt 20-5218 20-40118
_--Cord and
Power-Mate®
Cord
Holder_
Cord and !
Upper
Wand --------_
Wand
Swivel __
Plug Holder
-- Handle Quick
Release
--Upper Wand
Cord Holder
Flange
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Not Shown)
Pile
Height Pedal.
Handle
Release Pedal
Power.Mate B
Model/Serial Number
(OnBottom)
Power Cord
Belt
"....
Pile Height Indicator
Protector
Reset Button
• Cleaner
(Not Shown)
HOSE
ATTACHMENTS
3-Way On/Off Switch
Off/Floor/Carpet
Handle
Hose Swivel
Crevice
Tool --_ _7
Floor _ "_f*-
Brush _ _
Power-Mate Jr.e
I _ <--- Dusting
Combination : p Brush
Brush _ i
!_Fabric
, _JJ Brush
CANISTER
Item
Dust Bag
Exhaust Filter
Motor Safety Filter
Tool Storage Cover
(Attachment Storage inside)
Hood
Can_ter
Pan No.
In U.S.
20-50557
20-86889
20-86883
Pan No.
In Canada
20-50404
20-40324
20-40321
Cord
Rewind
Button ._
Power-Mate Jr."
Storage cover
Exhaust Filter Cover
Cord
Bag HoideJ
5
Dust Bag
Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)
given. WARNING statementsalert you tosuch dangers as fire, electric shock,burns
I_ Please pay special attentionto these hazard alert boxes,and follow any instructionsI
and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personalI
njury and/or property damage. J
Electrical Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply
until assembly is complete. Failure
to do so could result in electrical
i shock or injury,
Lock
Before assemblingthe vacuum cleaner,
checkthe PACKING LIST onthe coverof
the separate Repair Parts List.Use thislist
to verifythat you have received all the com-
ponents of your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner.
WANDS
Slide wands together
untilwand button
snaps intoplace.Turn
wand buttonto the
slottedarea of the
wand swivel.
The swivel allows you
to turn the handle to
the left side to reach
farther under low fur-
niture.
Power-Mate ®
1. Insert wands into Power-Mate" until the
wand button snaps into place.
2. Connect Power-
Raised
Area
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.
Upper
Wand --
_ Button
mm Wand
m
_Wand Quick
Swivel
Lower
Wand
Wand
Button
To remove: Step on wand quickrelease
pedal, then pullup on wands.
elease Pedal
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