Kenmore 11625813505, 11625813504, 11625813502, 11625813501, 11625813500 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Manual

Manual Dei Propietario

Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo 116.25812

116.25813

IMPORTANT

Before returning this product-

_acement parts=p!ease contact:

Sears Parts and Repair Center

(1-800-488-1222)

Anytime, day or night

(U.S.A_only)

F__oranyother issue, please contact;

Vacuum Cleaner 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 operaciSn

y seguridad antes del uso de este productoo

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

Part No. CO IZCYR20UOO-KCL_1ZCYRZOU_

Printed in Mexico

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Before Using Your New

Vacuum Cleaner .................. 2

Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty , _ 3

Important Safety Instructions ........ 4

Parts and Features ................. 5-6

Assembly Instructions ......... 7-8

Power-Mate Jr3 Storage ............ 8

Operating Instructions ................ 9

How to Start ..................... 9

Vacuuming Tips ............... 10

Suggested Pile Height Settings ......... 11

Attachments ....................... 11

Altachment Use Table ............... 12

Performance Features ............. 12-14

How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works ...... 14

Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum

cteaner in the safest and most effective way,

For mere information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears store°

You wilt 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,

Canister Care ..................... 15

Bag Changing ................... 15

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ........ 15

Motor Safety Filter Changing ........ 16

Exhaust Fiiter Changing ................ !7

Power-Mate ®Care ................... 17

Dirt Sensor ......................... 18

Beit Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. t8-19

Light Bulb Changing ............ 20

Agitator Servicing ................... 20

Troubleshooting .................. 21

Requesting Assistance

Or Service ................ Back Cover

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.

OneYearLimitedWarranty Whenassembled,operatedandmaintainedaccordingtoall instructionssuppliedwith

theproduct,if thisvacuumcleanerfailsdueto adefectin materialorworkmanshipwithin oneyearfromthedateof purchase,returnitto anySearsstore,SearsParts& Repair CenterorotherKenmoreoutletforfreerepair.

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 will 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 instrucl 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 producL

5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting 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.

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 incidental 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 MSB 2B8

WARNING

Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic

safely 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 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 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 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 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 responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone

unable to operate it properly,.

SAVE THE STRUCTiONS

orOperassembly and safe use of your vacuum cIeaner are your responsibilities.

ur vacuum cleaner is intended f6r Household use, Reaa this Owner's Manual

carefully for important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols.

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-Mate@

Style No.

CB-3

Telescoping Wand

Flange

Part No,

in USA

Part No,

in Canada

20-5240 20-40600

20-5218 20-40118

Quick

Release Button

Wand Length

Adjust Button

Wand Quick

Release Pedal

(Net Shown)

Pile Height Peda!.

Handle Release Pedal

Power-Mate _

Model/Serial Number (On Bottom)

Wand Light

Be;t

Protector/Belt Reset Button

(Not Shown)

HOSE

ATTACHMENTS

3_Way On/Off Switch

Off/Floor!Carpet

Suct/on

CANISTER

Hose Swivel

Crevice

Tool _

Brush Floor

Power.Mate Jr. ®

I .................

Combination : _ _ Dusting

Brush _ _j _ urusn

i_l_---Fabrlc

_u Brush

L ................. E

Object

Dust Bag

Exhaust Filter

Motor Safety Filter

Tool Storage Cover

(Attachment Storage inside)

Canister

Hood Release

Bag Holder

Style No.

EF-1

CF-1

Cord

Rewind

Button ._._ _

Part Noo

in USA

20-50557 20-86889

20-86883

Power.Mate Jr__

Storage cover

Part No.

in Canada

20-50410 20_40324

20-4032!

Exhaust Filter Cover

Shown)

Cord

Dust Bag

Motor Safety Filter (B ehind Bus tBag)

Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instruc- tions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric shock, burns and personal injury CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personar injury and/or property damage.

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.

Loci{

Button _-

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

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

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

Hand

Above

This Tab

Handle

Q_tick

Release *

Button _

Telescoping Wand

-- Wand Length

_ Wand

Adjust Button

Button

Wand Quick

POWER-MATE ®

Insert wand into Power-Mate e until the wand button snaps into place

To remove: Step on wand release pedal, then pull Lip on wands,

elease Pedal

CANISTER

1. Open the canister hood

2. Check to see that the dust bag is proper- lyinstalled. 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 close

the hood and toot storage cover to reinstall,,

kCAUTION

Never open canister hood with the tool storage cover open. This will help to

prevent damage from occurring to the canister hood and/or toot 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,

Lock

Handle

Quick Press handle

Release_,,.,._ quick release

Hose Latch

Tab

Notch

2. Insert handle into wand until lock button

snaps in place, Be sure hose

=a To remove:

is not twisted,

button and pull up on handle,

This canister is equipped with an on-board storage area for a Power-Mate ,Jr, e attachment°

To Install:

Open the Power-Mate Jr2 storage cover,

insert the Power-Mate Jr,e, 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,

Power-Mate Jr,® Storage Cover

OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS

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WARNING

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

Rewind

I. Pull cord out

of canister to desired length,

The cord will not rewind until the cord rewind button is

pushed

Pile Height ,(_

Pedal-.,_

Pedal----_-

Indicator

3. Lower wand from upright position by pressing on the handle release pedal,

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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.

mlm,m,I' 'N I .................... I

4, Select a pile height setting by pressing the small pedal on the rear of the Power- Mate + The pile heighl setting shows on the

indicator, See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT

SETTINGS.

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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 De 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- turers cleaning recommendations, Some

more delicate carpets may require that they be vacuumed with the Power+Mate ° agitator

turned off to

3revent carpet damage,

5, Select a switch posi-

ff,--_.\

+ ;

-- +

+ -- •

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 and dirt sensor DO

NOT function since no electricity flows to the Power-Mate+o

tion on the handle

For best cleaning action, the Power-Mate e 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 for cleaning in "_

small areas Check hose for twisting

before pulling canister

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CAUTION

Product Damage Hazard Use care if the Power-Mate s and wand is

left in the upright position as it may tip

over easily. Property damage can occur

if tipped.

WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard

DO NOT run over power cord with Power-Mate ®. Personal injury or

product damage could result. DO NOT pul! plug from wall by

the power cord. If there is damage to

the cord or plug, personal injury or

property damage could result,

iii iii ,

Carpeted stairs need to be

vacuumed regularly For best cleaning

results, use Power Level HIGH and

fulfy close the suction control.

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Suction

Control

kWARNING

Personal injury Hazard Use care if canister is placed on

stairs. It may fall, causing personal injury or property damage.

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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.

The stair grip tocated 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 HOWYOUR VACUUM CLEANER 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 ofL Suggested settings are:

DO NOT attach or remove handle or

wands while vacuum cleaner is ON.

This could cause sparking and damage the electrical contacts.

i ................................

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 HANDLE

NOTE: If the Power-Mate s is

attached, turn

vacuum cleaner Button---*

off before Handle removing handle Quick

from wands. Release.-*-

1. Press handle

quick release button and pull

up on handler

NOTE: To assemble

dusting brush insert the fabric

brush into the dusting brush

nozzle and press into place.

Lock

2. Slide attachments firmly on handle as

needed See ATTACH- MENT USE TABLE,

Dusting

Brush

Fabric Brush

ATTACHMENTS ON WAND

1.To remove

wand from Power- Mate s, lock

wand in straight-up

position

Wand

Quick

Release Pedal

3. Put attach- ments on wand

as needed. See ATTACHMENT USETABLE

2. Press wand quick release pedal with foot

and pull the wand straight up and out of

Power-Mate_.

ATTACHMENT

Carpeted

FIoorsfRugs Walls

bDUst]ng {_

Combination brush

Crevice tool

Floor brush Power-Mate _

Handi-Mate Jn®2

Power-Mate Jro_3, 4 ,_ _'

1. Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.

2. 3-way On/Off switch should be in FLOOR position & 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.

rush

Fabric

brush ........I_

................ =

i,,' v"

v, 2

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The Power-Mate s has built-in

protection against motor and belt

damage shouid 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 BELT RESET button. A bail point

pen may be required.

Overload Protector/

Belt Reset Button

If the problem persists, have the vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or other qualified service agent,

Personal Injury Hazard Always unplug the vacuum cleaner

before cleaning the agitator area as agitator may suddenly restart. Failure to

do so can result in personal injury.

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 \ I

suction

the vacuum . I suction for Decrease

you to change / Increase different fabrics suction

and carpet weights, LOW POWER decreases suction

for draperies and lightweight rugs, while HIGH increases suction for upholsteries and

carpets.

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

When the vacuum cleaner ts running Indicator

with normal airflow, the light on the

performance indicator is off, The

light comes on "--.. whenever the

airflow becomes btocked_ If that occurs, check the disposable dust bag, motor safety filter and other possible clog

locations shown in HOW YOUR VACUUM

CLEANER WOR KS.

To correct problem: See the TROUBLE. SHOOTING table°

NOTE: The light may come on when using certain attachments, due to reduced airflow

through attachment.

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 ff 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 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 s, 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 will 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 vacL!um

cleaner is

rotated 250

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

CARPET mode (see HOW

l vacuum cleaneris in

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.

DIRT SENSOR

IN OPERATION

The dirt sensor light system is

mounted on the Power-Mate '_ nozzle near the reset button.

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.

INITIAL START UP

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 e nozzle 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.

When the Power-Mate e 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.

When the green lights stay on as the Power-

Mate s 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.

The vacuum cleaner creates suction that

picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the f/f/_...._

dirt to the dust bag through the airflow pas- //) _ sages. Tile dust bag lets the air pass _/" ' It

through, while it traps the dirt° /_

For best cleaning results, keep the air- _' flow passage open. Check the starred z4",7 areas occasionally for clog& Unplug ./_#// Motor

from outlet before checking° _._i'e._/ Safety _haust

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