Kenmore 116.25914 User Manual [en, es]
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietorio
Kenmore
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.25914
116.25915
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 Table
Performance Features
How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works
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Canister Care
Bag Changing ............................................15
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments
Motor Safety Filter Changing
Exhaust Filter Changing
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Power-Mate* Care ....................................17
Dirt Sensor
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. 18-19
Light Bulb Changing
Agitator Servicing
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Troubleshooting.......................................21
Requesting Assistance
Or Service
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Back Cover
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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 wananty 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
A WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injuiv to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic
safet
'ety 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, dose 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 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, 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 cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
ciips, 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 responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate It properiy.
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
Headlight Bulb
Belt
Power-Mate®
Part No.
In U.S.
20-5240
Part No.
In Canada
20-40600
20-5218 20-40118
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Not Shown)
Pile
Height Pedal
Handle
Release Pedal
Poww-Mate*'
Model^enal Number
(On Bottom)
Headlight and Lens
Pile Height Indicator
Overload
Protector/Belt
Reset Button
‘ Edge Cleaner
(Not Shown)
Dirt Sensor
HOSE
Electronic Touch Control
Hose Swivel
CANISTER
Item
Dust Bag
Exhaust Filter
Motor Safety Filter
Part No.
In U.S.
20-50557
20-86889
20-86883 20-40321
Part No.
In Canada
20-50404
20-40324
Power-Mate Jr.*
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, bums
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and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as persona!
injury and/or property damage.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Awarning
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 sep
arate 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
nZd height.
Above
This
Tab
The swivel,
located on the
Power-Mate®,
allows you to turn
the handle to the left
side to reach farther wand
under tow furniture, swivet
When adjusting the
wand length you
may have to hold the
Power-Mate® with
your hand or foot.
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 CHANGING for instructions.
HOOD ANDTOOL 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.
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.
Notch
2. Insert han
dle into wand
until lock but
ton snaps in
place. Be
sure hose is
not twisted.
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.
POWER-MATE JR ® STORAGE
This canister is equipped with an on-board
storage area for a Power-Mate Jr. ® attach
ment.
To Install:
To remove:
Press handle
quick release
button and
pull up on
handle.
To store: Disconnect hose from wand 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
Open the Power-Mate Jr.® storage cover.
Insert the Power-Mate Jr.®, press down into
place, and close the iid 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).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOWTO START
WARNING
A
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT plug in if sviritch 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
couid occur.
Cord
Rewind
Button
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.
1. Pul! cord out
of canister to
desired length.
The cord will
not rewind until
the cord rewind
button is
pushed.
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 setfing 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.
Attention: Refer to your carpet manufec-
turers cleaning recommendations. Some
more delicate carpets may require that they
be vacuumed with the Power-Mate® agitator
turned off to prevent carpet damage.
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.
ELECTRONIC TOUCH CONTROL
CARPET HIGH - turns on both the canister
and the Power-Mate* motors for HIGH power
and cleaning of most carpets.
In order to get MEDIUM or LOW power level
for carpet cleaning, you must press CARPET
High button first, then press the desired
lower power level.
BARE FLOOR - turns on the canister motor
only for HIGH power and cleaning of bare
floors.
Power Level MEDIUM - reduces the
power of the canister motor only to the
MEDIUM level for attachment cleaning of
upholstery.
Power Level LOW - reduces the power of
the canister motor only to the LOW level
for attachment cleaning of curtains, blinds,
etc.
OFF - turns off canister and Power-Mate*
motors.
NOTE - When the BARE FLOOR button is
pressed, the headlight, wand light and dirt
sensor (some models) 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
pull 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.
Carpeted stairs
need to be
vacuumed
regulariy. For
best cleaning
results, fully
close the suction
control.
Awarning
Personal injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on stairs.
It may fall, 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 to a new location for further
cleaning.
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.
WARNING
A
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
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 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
A CAUTION
DO NOT attach or remove handle or
wands while cleaner is ON. This could
cause sparking and damage the electri
cal contacts.
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the
Power-Mate* is
attached, turn
vacuum clean
er off before
removing han
dle from wand.
1. Press han
dle quick
release button
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.
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.
Dusting
Brush
Fabric
Brush
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.
3. Put attach
ments on
wands as need
ed. See
ATTACHMENT
USE TABLE.
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ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT
Dusting ^
Combination
brush
Crevice tool
Floor brush ...-R—>
Power-Mate®
Handi-Mate Jr.*
(Some Models)***
Power-Mate Jr*
(Some Models)***
‘Always dean attachmente before using on fabrics. ** Use BARE FLOOR setting on Bectronic Toudi Control.
*“ Handi-Mate Jr..* and Power-Mate Jr.* attachment instructions are induded with the products.
brush H
Fabric Jr
brush
Furniture*
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✓
✓
✓
✓
Between
Cushions* □rapes*
✓
✓
✓
Stairs
✓
✓
✓
Bare
Roors
✓
Carpeted
Floors/Rugs Walls
✓
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 belt reset button. A ball point pen
may be required.
Overload Protector/
Belt 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.
✓
✓
If the problem persists, have the
vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or
other qualified service agent
Awarning
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.
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PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
POWER-MATE® STORAGE
Performance
Indicator
becomes blocked. If that occurs, check
the disposable dust bag, motor safety filter
and other possible clog locations shown in
When the unit
is running with
normal air flow,
the light on the
performance
indicator is off.
The light
comes on
whenever the
airflow
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.
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 unit is
rotated 25"
from horizontal
into a vertical
position in order for the canister to rest on
stairs.
WAND LIGHT
This unit is equipped with a
light on the extension wand.
This light will operate only
when the unit is In CARPET
mode (see HOW TO
START). The light will
operate when attached or not
attached to the Power
Mate®.
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 flie 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
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.
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 the
motor protector has reset
The light can be used for lighting hard to
reach locations.
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DIRT SENSOR
dirt on it, dirt will be picked up by the vacuum
and the red lights might stay on.
The dirt sensor
light system is
mounted on the
Power-Mate*
nozzle near the
Dirt Sensor
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.
reset button.
INITIAL START UP
When the Power-Mate* is first started, the fol
lowing iight 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* nozzle is placed in use.
NOTE: If the nozzle is on a surface that has
IN OPERATION
When frie Power-Mate* is being moved bad<
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 sur^ce still needs cleaning.
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.
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.
For best cleaning results, keep the air
flow passage open. Check the
stamed areas occasionally for
clogs. Unplug from outlet before
checking.
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