Kenmore 116.25915503 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
ManualDe/Propietafio
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.25914
116.25915
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructionsbefore first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Leay siga todaslas
instruccionesde operaci6n
y seguridadantesdel usode
este producto.
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty . .. 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
Vacuuming Tips .................... 10
Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ 11
Attachments ....................... 11
Attachment Use Table ............... 12
Performance Features ............. 12-14
How YourVacuum Cleaner Works ....... 14
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 sedal numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Canister Care ...................... 15
Bag Changing ..................... 15
Cleaning ExteriorandAttachments ..... 15
MotorSafety FilterChanging .......... 16
ExhaustFilter Changing .............. 17
Power-Mate* Care .................. 17
Dirt Sensor ........................ 18
Belt ChangingandAgitatorCleaning .. 18-19
LightBulbChanging ................. 20
AgitatorServicing ................... 20
Troubleshooting .................... 21
Requesting Assistance
Or Service .................. Back Cover
Use the space belowto record the model numberand 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.
LIMITED ONEYEARWARRANTY 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
A WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock,
injury to persons or damage when usin.g your vacuum cleaner, follow basic
safety precautions including the following:
Read all instructionsin this manual before
assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your vacuum cleaner onlyas
described in this manual. Use onlywith
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning out brusharea.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock orbrush suddenly starting.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when notin
use and before servicing.
To reduce the riskof electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allowto 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 notworking as itshould,
has been dropped, damaged, leftoutdoors,
or dropped into water, return itto a Sears
Service Center.
Do not pull orcarry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, or pullcord
around sharp edges or comers. Do notrun
vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pullingon 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 openingblocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may
reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing,fingers, and all
_arts 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
foor.
Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustibleliquids (gasoline,
cleaningfluids, 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 upanything 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 dustbag 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 pickup
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 doorin place
(If applicable).
The hose containselectrical wires. Do not
use when damaged, cot, or punctured.
Replace if cut or worn. Do not pickup
sharp objects.
Always tum oft and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or disconnecting
either hose, Handi-Mata 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
yourvacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
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
Itis 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. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Headlight Bulb 20-5240 2040600
Belt 20-5218 20-40118
Power-Mate®
Quick
Release
Button
Telescoping
Wand
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Not Shown)
Pile
Height Pedal.
Handle
Release PedaJ
Power-Mate ®
Model/Serial Number
(OnBottom)
Flange
Wand Length
Adjust Button
Belt
Protector/Belt
Reset Button
Cleaner
(Not Shown)
4
HOSE
ATTACHMENTS
Electronic Touch Con_ol
CANISTER
Handle
Hose Swivel
Crevice
Tool -_---_ _7
_'ush-----_ _ _
Po_r-Ma_ Jr.8
't _ _ Dusting
Combination ', p.__ Brush
Brush-_ I
i_FabHc
, _-_ Brush
L ---I
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Dust Bag 20-50557 20-50404
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 2040324
Motor Safety Filter 20-86883 2040321
Cord
Rewind
Tool Storage Cover
Canister
Hood
Bag
Power-Mate Jr.•
Storage cover
Exhaust Filter Cover
Cord
DustBag
Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)
Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions
A
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/o_ 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.
Before assembling vacuum cleaner, check
the PACKING LIST on the cover of the sep-
arate Repair Parts List. Use this list to vedfy
that you have received all the components
of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner.
WAND -TELESCOPING
Lock
Quick
Handle
Release
I
The wand length is adjustable and requires
no assembly. To adjust, simply push down
on the wand
and slide the
" upper wand to
!_ adjust button
,__ the desired
Wand
Length
Adjust
Button
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.
Keep
Hand
Above
This
Tab
,_ The swivel,
height.
located on the
Power-Mate ®,
Wand
Telescoping
Wand-----,.-._
AdjustButton
Button
WandQu_k
POWER-MATE ®
Insert wand into Power-Mate* until the wand
button snaps into place.
e_asePedel
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 close
the hood and tool storage cover to reinstall.
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.
HOSE
t. 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 Press handle
Quick quick release
Release_ button and
Hose
Latch
Tab
Noah
2. Insert han-
dle into wand
until lock but-
ton snaps in
place. Be
sure hose is
not twisted.
To remove:
pull up on
handle.
m
This canister is equipped with an on-board
storage area for a Power-Mate Jr. ®attach-
ment.
To Install:
Open the Power-Mate Jr.e 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 A'I-rACHMENTS and A'I-rACH-
MENT USE TABLE).
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 covedng is not
stressed.
Power-Mate Jr.a
Storage Cover
7
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