Kenmore 116.26212690 Owner's Manual

Vacuum Cleaner

OWNER'SMANUAL

READ THIS MANUAL for important safety,

assembly and operating instructions.

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CONTENTS

WARRANTY ........................ 2

SERVICE ......................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS..... 3

PARTSAND FEATURES........... 4-5

ASSEMBLY...................... 6-7

USE ........................ 8

How to Staff ................... 8

Vacuuming Tips ................ 9

Suggested Pile Height Sefttngs ......... 9

Attachments ...................... 10

Aflachment Use Chaff ........... t0

Performance Features ........... t 1

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibililies. Your cleaner is intend-
ed only for household use° The cleaner should be stored in a dry, indoor area. Read this Owner's Manu _

al carefully for important use and safety information,,

HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS ......... 12

CANISTERCARE................. ]2

Bag Changing ........ 12

Motor Safety Filter Cleaning .... t3

Cleaning Ex'fertor and Attachments t3

POWER-MATETM CARE .... 14

Light Bulb Changing ........... 14

Belt Changing and Brush Cteanlng . 14-15

Brush Semiclng ............... t6

Brush Assembly ........ 16

TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 17

WARRANTY

KENMOREVACUUM CLEANER

FULLONE-YEAR WARRANTY

When used for private household purposes, if within
one year from the date of purchase, this vacuum

cleaner fails due to a defect in material ar workmanship,
RETURNIT TO THE NEARESTSEARS SERVICE CENTER/
DEPARTMENT IN THE UNffED STATES,and Sears will

repair it free of charge
If thisvacuum cleaner is used for commercial or rental

purposes, the above warranty coverage applies for
only 90 days from the date of purchase

This watTaniy gives you specific legal rights, and you

may also have other rights which van/from state to slate

SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO,, D/817 WA,

HeRman Estates, IL 60179

if you need service or pars, visit your nearest Sears
Service Center or the Service Department located at

most Sears Retail Stares They wilt be able to sotve

your problem and supply any needed replacement

pads. Any service needed other than described in
this Owner's Manual should be done by a Sears

authored service representative

How to Order Repair Parts

When requesting service or ordering pars, have the
following information available:

1. Canister mode! number and serial number

2_POWER-MATE TM model number and serial number

3. Description of problem

4. Part number

5. Name of part

6. Location of pad - Canister or POWER-MATETM
EngIlsh Speaking:

To Call Tat! Free For Service: (t-800-4-REPAIR)

[1-800-473-7247)

To Call Tott Free For Parts: (1-800-FON-PART)

[1-80G366-727B)

Spanish Speaking:

To Coil Toll Free For Service: 0*800-626-58} i)
To Call Tall Free For PaRs: (1-800-659-7084)

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'..MPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, in}ury to persons or damage when using your
vacuum cleaner, follow basic safely precautions including the following:

Read this manua! before assembling or using

your vacuum cieaner_

Use your cleaner only as described in this
manual, Use oniy with Sears recommended
attachments

Toreduce the riskof electrical shock - Do not
use outdoors or on wet surfaces,

Disconnect electrical supply before servicing
or cleaning out brush area, Failure to do so

could result in electrical shock or brush
suddeniy staffing

Always turn cleaner off before connecting or
disconnecting the hose or POWER-MATETM,

Atways turn cieaner off before unplugging.
Do not unpiug by purling on cord To unplug,

grasp the plug. net the cord
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel Do

not allow plug to whip when rewinding

Do not use with damaged cord or plug if

cleaner is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped

into water, return It to a Sears Servlce

Center/Department.
Do not puff or carry by cord, use cord as a

handie, close door on cord, or purl cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from

heated surfaces,
De not leave cleaner when plugged in. Unplug

from outlet when not In use and before servicing
Do net allow to be used as a toy, Close attention

is necessary when used by or near children.

Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet hands,

Do not operate cleaner with a punctured hose.

The hose on some models contains electrical
wires. Replace if cut or worn, Avoid picking up

sharp objects+

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, end all parts

of body away from openlngs and moving parts,
Do not use 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 coutd
cause permanent damage to the cleaner.

Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard
objects, small toys, pins, paper, etc They may
damage the cleaner or dust bag-

Do not pick up anything that is burning or

smoktng, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes,

Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable or
combustible Uquids (gasoline, cleaning fluids,

perfumes, etc.), or use in areas _vhere they
may be present The fumes from these
substances can create a fire hazard orexplosion,

Use extracare when cleaningon #airs.Do not
put on chairs,tabEes,etc.Keep onfloor.

You are responsible for maNng sure that your
vacuum cleaner isnot used by anyone unable
to operate It properly.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities.

Your cleaner is intended only for household use.

Read this Owner's Manual carefully for important use and safety informatbn.

fARTSAND FEATURES

It isimportant to know your vacuum cleaner parts
and features to assure its proper and sate use
Review these before using your cleaner,

COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBERSHERE,

Copy thls information from the
boffom of each unit into these

spaces, Keep these numbers for
future reference if you need service

ot call with a question, have this
information ready:

116.

Canister Model Number

D-

Canister Serial Number

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POWER-MATETM Model Number

D-

POWER,MATETM Serial Number

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POWER-MATETM

HOSE

ATTACHMENTS

Cravt¢o Toot __

CANISTER

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POWER=MATE TM

DuMtng EIt*Jah""-"-"_

F_rl¢ Bru_h_

Floor BpJ_h--"_*_

NOTE: Ati models have one set of affachmenis
in the canister, Some models hc_ve on addi-

tional set, which can be kept inthe accessory
bag for garage or outdoor use,

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ASSEMBLY

Before assembllng your vacuum cleanero be sure you
have aiJ parts shown in PARTSAND FEATURES

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WARNING

EIec#Icat Shock Hazard
Do not plug Into electrical supply until assembly Is

complete. Failure to do so could result in elec#Ical

shock or Injury.

WANDS

SIide wands together

until wand button

snaps into place, Turn

wand buttontothe

#oiledarea of the

wand swivel
The swtvel allows you

to turn the handle to
the left slde to reach
farther under low
furnffure

POWER-MATETM

1. Insert wands Into POWER-MATE _Muntil the wand

buttons snaps into place

2,Connect
POWERoMATE _

plug and cord as

shown. DO NOT
force.Raisedarea

R_I_#_A_ toward hand

of plug must be

3,Secure cord into
cord holderon

wand swivel.
To remove:

Disconnect cord
and step on wand

release pedal
then put1 up on

wands

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_ Cord

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