Kenmore 116.25513 User Manual [en, es]
Owner’s Manual
Manual Del Propietano
KGnmore
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
(1-877-531-7321)
7:30am-4;00pm EST, M-F
(U.S.A. and Canada)
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y siga todas las
instrucciones de operación
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Part No. C01ZCPJ00U00-KC01ZCPJZ0U0
Printed in U.S.A.
Impreso en EUA
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner
.................................
2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2
Important Safety instructions.............3
Parts and Features
Assembly Instructions
Power-Mate Jr* Storage
Operating Instructions
How to Start
Vacuuming Tips
Suggested Pile Height Settings
Attachments
Attachment Use Chart
Performance Features
How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works
...........................
....................
4-5
6-7
......................
........................
...............................................
.........................................
............
.............................................
............................
.......................
11-12
........
7
8
8
9
10
10
11
13
Canister Care......................................13
Bag Changing .........................................13
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments
Motor Safety Filter Changing ................14
Exhaust Filter Changing.........................15
....
14
Power-Mate* Care .............................16
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. 16-17
Light Bulb Changing
Agitator Servicing
Troubleshooting
..............................
...................................
................................
17
18
19
Requesting Assistance
Or Service ................................Back Cover
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUM CLEANER
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 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 your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
KENMORE VACUUM 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 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
2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A
WARNING
Your safety is importent to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injuiy to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic
safety precautions including the following;
Read all instructions in this manual before
assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your vacuum 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 vacuum 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
vacuum 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
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 into openings.
Do not use vrith 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 use vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline,
cleaning fluids, perftjmes, 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 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 bag, reduce airflow and can cause the
bag 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 cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
You are responsibie for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it property.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
Part No.
In Canada
Headlight Bulb 20-5240 20-40600
Belt
Power-Mate®
20-5218 20-40118
Cord and
Cord
Ho/dercTT^ I
Upper
Wand
Wand
Swivel
Cord Holda-
Cord and
Plug Holder
Handle Quick
Release
-Upper Wand
Power-Mafe”
Power Cord
Flange
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Not Shown)
Pile
Height Pedal
Handle
Release Pedal
Power-Mate"
ModeVSerial Number
(On Bottom)
Headlight and Lens
Pile Height Indicator
Overload
Protector
Reset fiudon
' Edge Cleaner
(Not Shown)
HOSE
ATTACHMENTS
3-l^ay On^Off Switch
Hose Svrivel
Crevice
Tool
-----------
Floor
Brush-
Combinatìon
Brush
---------
.-O
*-■
CANISTER
Item
Part No.
In U.S.
Dust Bag 20-50557 20-50404
Exhaust Filter
Motor Safety Filter
20-86889
20-86883 20-40321
Part No.
In Canada
20-40324
Power-Mate Jr*
A
[
Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions
given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric shock, burns
and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personal
injury and/or property damage.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
A
Before assembling the vacuum cleaner,
check the PACKING LIST on the cover of
the separate Repair Parts List. Use this list
to verify that you have received all the com
ponents of your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner.
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 fur
niture.
Button
I ft
y
Upper
Wand -
Wand
Button
Wand
Smvel
Power-Mate®
1. Insert wands into Power-Mate* until the
wand button snaps into place.
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.
Lower
Wand
_ t--------- Wand
__
I 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 CHANGING for instrucUons.
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 wiil
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 handle into wand until lock button
snaps In place. Be sure hose is not twist
ed.
To remove: Press handle quick release
button and pull up on handle.
Notch
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.
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 TABLE).
Power-Mat0 Jr.^
Storage Cover
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO START
A 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.
Cord
Rewind
Button
1. Pull cord out
of canister to
desired length.
The cord will
not rewind until
the cord rewind
button is
pushed.
■i
IX I
3. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal.
A 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.
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.
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.
2. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
To rewind: Unplug
the vacuum cleaner.
Hold the plug while
rewinding to prevent
damage or injury
from the moving
cord. Push cord
rewind button.
Attention: Refer to your carpet manufac
turer's cleaning recommendations. Some
more delicate carpets may require that they
be vacuumed with the Power-Mate* agitator
turned off to prevent carpet damage.
5. Select a switch
position on the
handle.
OFF
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
puli 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.
A
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.
Suction
Control
A
A
The stair grip located
on the caster will aid
in preventing the
canister from
slipping when used
on stairs (see
PERFORMANCE
FEATURES).
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on
stairs. It may fall, causing
personal injury or proper^
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 to a new location
for further cleaning.
Carpeted stairs
need to be
vacuumed
regularly. For
best cleaning
results, fully
close the suction
control.
A
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.
NOTE; Be sure the canister is resting
securely on the stairs and the caster is in a
locked position before using.
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.
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
A
CAUTION
00 NOT attach or remove handle or
wands while vacuum cleaner Is ON.
This could cause sparking and dam
age the electrical contacts.
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the
Power-Mate* is
attached, turn
vacuum cleaner
off before
removing han
dle from wands.
1. Press handle
quick release
and pull up on
handle.
HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs.
MED - Medium to deep pile.
LO - Low to medium pile.
XLO - Most carpets and bare floors.
To remove,
press latch
and lift out.
Latch
ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS
1. To
remove
wands from
Power
Mate®, lock
wands in
straight-up
position.
NOTE:
To assemble
dusting brush,
insert the fabric
brush into the
dusting brush
and press into
place.
2. Slide attachments
firmly on handle as
needed. See ATTACH
MENT USE CHART.
Dusting
Brush
Fabric
Brush
3. Put attach
ments on
wands as
needed. See
ATTACHMENT
USE TABLE.
10
Wand
Quick
Release
Pedal
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.
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT
Dusting ^
Combination
brush
Crevice tool
Floor brush —1
Power-Mate*
Handi'Mate Jr.*
(Some Models]***
Power-Mate Jr.*
(Some Models)***
*AJways dean attaciiments before using on fabrics. ** 3-way On/Off switch should be in FLOOR position.
*** Handi'Mate Jr..* and Poww-Mate Jr* attachment instructions are included with the products.
brush m
Fabric
brush 1^
Furniture*
✓
✓ ✓
✓
✓
✓
Between
Cushions* Drapes* Stairs
✓ ✓
✓
✓ ✓ ✓
i
... j
✓
1
✓
NOTE: When separating wands, depress lock button completely before pulling wands apart,
Bare
Fioors
Carpeted
Floore/Rugs
✓
Walls
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
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 and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press overload protector reset button. A
ball point pen may be required
If the problem persists, have the
vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or
other qualified service agent.
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.
OvBiload Protector
Reset Button
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.
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
suction for
different fabrics
Decreasi
Suction
and carpet
weights. Opening the control decreases
suction for draperies and lightweight rugs,
while dosing the control increases suction
for upholsteries and carpets.
11
Increase
Suctíon
POWER-MATE® STORAGE
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
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.
To attach the Power-Mate®, it must be in the
flat position as shown in the illusfa'ation. 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.
When the unit
is running with
normal air flow,
the light on the
performance
indicator is off.
The light
comes on
whenever the
airflow
becomes
blocked. If that occurs, check the
disposable dust bag, motor safety filter
and other possible clog locations shown in
HOW YOUR VACUUM CLEANER
WORKS.
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE
SHOOTING table.
Note: The light may also come on when
using attachments, due to reduced airflow
through the attachment.
Perhrmance
Indicator
THERMAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to protect
the vacuum cleaner from overheating. If a
clog prevents the normal flow of air to the
motor, the thermal protector turns the
motor off automatically. This allows the
motor to cool in order to prevent possible
damage to the vacuum cleaner.
To correct problem: Turn the vacuum
cleaner off and unplug the power cord
from the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector
to reset. Check for and remove clogs, if
necessary. Also check and replace any
clogged filters. Wait approximately
thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum
cleaner in and turn back on to see if №e
motor protector has reset.
STAIR GRIP
During normal operation white the vacuum
cleaner 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
cleaner to rest on stairs.
12
Loading...