Kenmore 116.25812 User Manual [en, es]
Owner’s Manual
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Kenmore
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner
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Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty
Important Safety Instructions . ,
Parts and Features ...........................
Assembly Instructions .....................
Power-Mate Jr.® Storage..................
Operating Instructions
How to Start
Vacuuming Tips
Suggested Pile Height Settings
Attachments . -. .
Attachment Use Table
Performance Features , ...................
How Your Vacuum CSeansr Works , .
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Canister Care
Bag Changing ...............................
Gleaning Exterior and Attachments ,
Motor Safety Filter Changing ,,
Exhaust Filter Changing
Power-Mate* Care
Dirt Sensor
Beit Changing and Agitator Cleaning .
Light Bulb Changing
Agitator Servicing
Troubleshooting
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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUIVl 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 PlateUse the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
Model No,
Serial NoDate of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY
One Year Limited Warranty
When assembied, operated and maintained according to a!i instructions supplied with
the product, if this vacuum cleaner fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within
one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair
Center or other Kenmore outlet for free repair.
If this vacuum cleaner Is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears wiil NOT
pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to
filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to Instruct the user In correct product assembly, operation or
maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not assembled, operated or maintained
according to all instructions supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resuiltng from accident, abuse, misuse or use for
other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners,
chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with
the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications
made to this product.
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Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair
as provided herein, implied warranties, Including warranties of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incldentai or consequential damages,
or limitations on the duration of Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this vacuum cleaner is used in the United States and
Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada iVISB 2B8
A WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injuiy to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic
safely precautions including the following:
Read all instnjcibns 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 eiectricai
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 eiectricai shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy Cióse
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 puli cord
around sharp edges or comers. 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 with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may
reduce airflow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and alt
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 liquias (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 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 to burst. Failure to change bag could
cause permanent damage to the vacuum
cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum
cleaner or dust bag.
Do not operate vacuum cleaner without the
exhaust filter or exhaust filler 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 Jc® (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 cleaner 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 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 vacuum cleaner.
Object
Headlight Bulb
Belt
Power-Mated)
Style No.
CB-3
Part No.
In USA
20-5240
20-5218
Part No,
in Canada
20-40600
20-40118
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HOSE
3-^Way On/Off Switch
Hose Swivel
CANISTER
Object
Dus! Bag
Exhaust Filler
Motor Safely Filter
Style No.
Q
EF'1
Pari No.
in USA
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20"86889
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Power-'IWate Jr/'
Part No,
in Canada
20-50410
20-40324
20-40321
Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instruc
tions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as lire, electric
A
shock, burns and personal injury, CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers
as personal injury and/or property damage.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
A 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.
Before assembling 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
components of your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner.
WAND»TELESCOPING
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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.
Wand
Swivel
-Keep
Hand
Above
Wand
Length
Adjust
Button
The swivel, located
on the Power-Mate®,
allows you to turn
the handle to the left
side to reach farther
under low furniture,
When adjusting the
wand length you
may have to hold the
Power-Mate* with
your hand or foot
This
Tab
POWER-IVIATE®
Insert wand into Power-Mate® until the wand
button snaps into place
To remove: Step on wand release pedal,
then pull up on wands.
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 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 cióse
the hood and tool storage cover to reinstall.
A CAUHON
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 iatch tab
upward and pul! up
on hose.
Handt&
Lock
Button
Handte
Quick
i?eteas©x,
Hose
Latch
Tab
Notch
2, Insert handle
into wand until
lock button
snaps in place,
Be sure hose
is not twisted.
To remove:
Press handle
quick release
button and puli
up on handle,
POWER-MATE JR.® STORAGE
This canister is equipped with an on-board
storage area for a Power-Mate Jr. ®
attarhmpnt
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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
attachment use TABLE).
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.
Powar-Mata
Storage Cover
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO START
Awarning
Personal injury and Product Damage
Hazard
» DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injury or property
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
1. Pu!l cord out
of canister to
desired length.
The cord will
not rewind until
the cord rewind
button is
pushed
P/Í0
Height
Pedal
Handle
Release
Pedal
Pile Height
Indicator
3. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal pjl”
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 smail 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 piug 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 carpel 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.
5. Select a switch posi
tion on the handle
OF
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 and dirt sensor DO
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
puil 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 lor cleaning in
small areas Check
hose for twisting
before pulling canister.
Carpeted stairs
need to be
vacuumed regularly
For best cleaning
results, use Power
Level HIGH and
fully close the
suction control.
Suction
Control
A WARNING
Personal injury Hazard
Use care If canister is placed on
stairs. It may fail, causing personal
injury or property damage.
A 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 cleaner to a new
location for further cleaning.
A CAUTION
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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.
A WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT run over power cord with
Power-Mate®. Personal injury or
UOmIvI I
* 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.
»'notila
The stair grip located
on the caster will aid
in preventing the
canister from
slipping when used
on stairs (see
PERFORMANCE
FEATURES)
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 CLEANER
WORKS occasionally for clogs Unplug
from outlet before checking.
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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
P AIJTinM
A
DO NOT attach or remove handle or
wands while vacuum cleaner is ON.
This could cause sparking and damage
the electrical contacts.
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ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the
Power-Mate® is
attached, turn
vacuum cleaner
off before
removing handle
from wands.
1. Press handle
quick release
button and pui!
up on handle.
Lock
Button
HandlB
Quick
Release-
V
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.
ATTACHMENTS ON WAND
I.To
remove
wand from
Power
Mate®, lock
wand in
straight-up
position
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NOTE:
To assemble
dusting brush
insert the fabric
brush into the
dusting brush
nozzle and press
into place.
2. Slide attachments
firmly on handle as
needed See
MENT USE TABLE.
Brush
ATTACH
Dusting
3. Put attach
ments on wand
as needed. See
ATTACHMENT
USE TABLE
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Wand
Quick
Release
Pedal
2* Press wand quick
release pedal with foot
and puli the wand
straight up and out of
Power-Mate®.
ATTAGHMENT USE TABLE
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT
Dusting ^
Combination
brush
Crevice tool
Floor brush r—Q=a
Power-S/late®
Handl-S/late Jr.*^
Powe r-M ate J r.® 3,4
brush H
Fabric
brush Ij
Furniture t
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✓
✓ ✓
✓
Between
Cushions^
Drapes^
✓
Stairs
✓
✓
✓
Bare
Floors
t/
^2
Carpeted
Fioors/Rugs Walts
✓
✓
1. Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
2. 3-way On/Off switch should be in FLOOR position,
3. Some Models; Handi-mate Jr.® and Power-mate Jr,® attachment Instructions are included
with the products
4. Power-Mate Jr.® can only be used on hose handle.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The Power-Mate*
has built-in
protection against
motor and beit
damage should the
agitator jam., If the
agitator stows 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 belt reset button. A bail point
pen may be required.
If the problem persists, have the
vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or
other qualified service agent.
Overload Protector/
Beit Reset Button
,WARNING
jPersonal Injury Hazard
lAlways unplug the vacuum cleaner
jbefore cleaning the agitator area as
[agitator may suddenly restart. Failure to
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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.
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SUCTION CONTROL
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
suction for
different fabrics
and carpet
weights, LOW POWER decreases suction
for draperies and lightweight rugs, while
HIGH increases suction for upholsteries and
carpets.
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Suction
Decrease
Suction
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
When the vacuum
cleaner is running
with normal airflow,
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 come on when using
certain attachments, due to reduced airflow
through attachment.
Performance
indicator
THERiVIAL 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. Walt approximately
thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum
cleaner In and turn back on to see if the
motor protector has reset.
POWER-MATE® STORAGE
The wand has a “U” shaped
flange that slides into
the “U” shaped slot on
the canister.
The flange allows the
wands and PowerMate®io 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 fiat 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 wiil slide into the slot as it is
lowered for storage.
STAIR GRIP
During normal operation while the canister 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 vacuum
cleaner Is
rotated 25"
from horizontal Into a vertical position in
order for the canister to rest on stairs.
WAND LIGHT
This vacuum cleaner Is
equipped with a light on the
extension wand. This light
will operate only when the
vacuum cleaner is in
CARPET mode (see HOW
TO START), The light will
operate when attached or not
attached to the Power
Mate®.
The light can be used for lighting hard to
reach locations.
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DIRT SENSOR
The dirt sensor
light system is
mounted on the
Power-Mate*
nozzle near the
reset button.
IN operation
When the Power-Mate® is being moved back
and forth on the floor, the lights will change
from one configuration to another as dirt is
being vacuumed. As long as the red lights are
on, dirt is passing through the wand to Indicate
that the surface still needs cleaning.
it consists of a series of two red lights and two
green lights. The lights give you an indication
of the amount of dirt particles that are passing
through the sensor on its way to the dust bag.
yp
When the Power-Mate® is first started, the fol
lowing light sequence occurs in a two second
time frame:
1. Two reds come on.
2. Two greens are on and will remain on until
the Power-Mate® nozzie is placed in use.
NOTE: if the nozzle is on a surface that has
dirt on it, dirt will be picked up by the vacuum
cleaner and the red lights might stay on.
The vacuum cleaner creates suction that
picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the
dirt to the dust bag through the airflow pas
sages. The dust bag lets the air pass
through, while it traps the dirt.
When the green lights stay on as the Power
Mate® is moved back and forth over an area,
the sensor is not seeing enough dirt to warrant
further cleaning of that area.
NOTE: Dirt sensor lights DO NOT function in
the FLOOR setting.
For best cleaning results, keep the air
flow passage open. Check the starred
areas occasionally for clogs. Unplug
from outlet before checking.
Motor
SaMy
Filter ^haust
Filter
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