Kenmore 11626212601, 11626212600 Owner’s Manual
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
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Before UsingYour New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Parts and Features ................. 4-5
Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7
Operating Instructions ............... 8
How to Start ........................ 8
Vacuuming Tips ..................... 9
Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ 10
Attachments ....................... 10
Attachment Use Table ............... 11
Performance Features ............. 11-12
How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works ....... 12
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.
Canister Care ...................... 13
Bag Changing ..................... 13
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 13
Motor Safety Filter Changing .......... 14
Exhaust Filter Changing .............. 14
Power-Mate ®Care .................. 15
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. 15-I6
Light Bulb Changing ................. 17
Agitator Servicing ................... 17
Troubleshooting .................... 18
Requesting Assistance
Or Service .................. Back Cover
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenrnore
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 ONEYEAR 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 cleaner 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
&, WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the r sk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons or damage when usin.g your vacuum c eaner, follow basic
safety precautions including the follow, ng:
Read all instructionsin this manual before
assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this manual. Use onlywith
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 notin
use and before servicing.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoorsor 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 itshould,
has been dropped, damaged, leftoutdoors,
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 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 openingsand
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 topick up
flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline
cleaning f u ds, 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 pickup 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 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 turnoff 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 itproperly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cteaner 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.
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It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and safe
use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner.
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Headlight Bulb 20-5240 20-40600
Belt 20-5201 20-40979
POWER-MATE®
Cord
Cord
Holder-- ,.
Wand
Power Cord
_ or
"-- Handle
Quick
Release
Upper
Wand
Belt
f
Cord
Pile Height PedaJP°wer'Mate /
Model/Serial Numbers
(On Bottom)
(Not Shown)
=rotector
Reset Button
4
HOSE
2.Way On/Off Switch
Floor/Carpet
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice
Tool
Brush _-
Combination
Brush _-
Floor
Hose SwivaJ
CANISTER
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S, In Canada
Dust Bag 20-50558 20-50403
Exhaust Filter 20-86880 20-40320
Motor $afey Filter 20-86883 20-40321
Attachment Cover Switch (Exhaust Filter Inside)
Storage I l /
Canister _:Tp_ (_ _'_ _- ""o " "
On/Off Exhaust Filter Cover
"_...._ . "_ Motor S_fety Filter
/ _ (Behindou;tBeg)
Bag Holder Dust Bag
Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instruc- I
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 personal injury and/or property damage.
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kWARNING
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.
WANDS
Slide wands
together until
wand button
snaps into place.
Wand I
Bu"on'_--_L_ I _1 r
Cord
Handle
Lock
Button
Wand
Button_
POWER-MATE ®
1. Insert wands into Power-Mate ®until the
wand button snaps into place.
2. Connect Power-
Mate ®plug and cord
Area
To remove: Disconnect cord, steady Power-
Mate ®with foot and turn wands until the
button disappears, then pull wands out of
Power-Mate ®.
as shown. DO NOT
force. Raised area
of plug must be
toward hand.
3. Secure cord into
cord holder on wand
swivel.
Cord
Holder -_l"h _L
Wand
Wand I
Button _ J
Cord
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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
HOSE
Latch
2. Insert
handle into
wand until
lock button
snaps in
place. Be
sure hose
is not twist-
ed,
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
Button
To remove:
Press han-
dle 'release
button and
pull up on
handle.
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 net
stressed.
Handle
Quick
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
kWARNING
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.
1. Pull cord out of
canister to desired
length.
2. Snap cord into
grip to prevent
accidental
rewinding.
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.
3. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
To rewind: Unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Remove cord from grip. Hold the plug while
rewinding to prevent damage or injury from
the moving cord. A slight tug will release the
locking pawls in the cord reel allowing it to
retract.
Fndicator
Release
Pedal
4. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal.
Pile
Height
Pedal
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.
5. 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.
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 prevent carpet damage.
ON/OFF /
6. Toturn vacuum
cleaner on, step on
the ON/OFF switch.
7, To turn on
Power-Mate',
move the
FLOOR/CARPET
switch to the
CARPET position.
I FLOOR
I CARPE"
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
cleaning.
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.
Suction
Control
Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed
regularly. For best cleaning results, fully
close the suction control.
For best cleaning results, keep the
airflow passage open. Check each
assembly area in HOWYOURVACUUM
CLEANER WORKS occasionally for
clogs. Unplug from outlet before
checking.
WARNING
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.
d IbWARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damagt
Hazard
DO NOT run over power cord with
Power-Mate ®. Personal injury or
product 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.
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.
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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:
CAUTION
DO NOT attach or remove handle or
wands while vacuum cleaner is ON.
This could cause sparking and damage
the electrical contacts.
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the
Power-Mate ® is
attached, turn
vacuum cleaner
off before remov-
ing handle from
wands.
1. Press handle
quick release
button and pull
up on handle.
Quick
Release--_
Handle
Upper
Wand --
t /
HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs.
MED - Medium to deep pile.
LO - Low to medium pile.
XLO - Most carpets and bare floors.
ATTACHMENTS ONWANDS
1. To
remove ,_ l I
wands from Power-
Mate ®, lock wands
in straight-up posi-
tion.
2, Remove Power-Mate ®plug
and cord from holders.
3. Disconnect cord
and steady Power-
Mate ®with foot and
turn wands until lock
button disappears,
then pull wands out
of Power-Mate ®.
i
• it
2. Slide attachments firm-
ly on handle as needed.
See ATTACHMENT USE
TABLE.
4. Put attachment on
wands as needed. See
ATTACHMENT USE
TABLE.
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CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT
Combination Brush
Crevice Tool
Floor Brush
Power-Mate ®
Handi'Mate Jr.®***
Power-Mate Jr2***
* Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
** 2-position switch should be in FLOOR position.
*** Some models; Handi-Mate Jr.®and Power-Mate Jr.® attachment instructions are included
with the products.
NOTE: When separating wands, depress lock button completely before pulling wands apart. 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.
Furniture* Cushions* Drapes*
4 ,/
# 4
,/
/
Between
Stairs Floors FloorstRugs
/
4 4
4
4
Bare Carpeted
Walls
#
4
4** 4
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.
If the problem persists, have the
vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or
other qualified service agent,
Overload Protector
WARNING
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 Suction cleaner suction
for different
fabric and carpet weights. Opening the
control decreases suction for draperies and
lightweight rugs, while closing the control
increases suction for upholsteries and
carpets.
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