Kenmore 116.26312690 Owner's Manual

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Vacuum Cleaner

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READ THIS MANUAL for important safety,

assembly and operating instructions.

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS....... 3

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

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

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

CANISTER CARE .........................12

Bag Changing .......................... 12

Motor Safety FilterCleaning ............... 13

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...... 13

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

How to Start ............................. 8

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

Suggested Pile Height Settings ............ 9

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

Attachment Use Chaff ............... t0

Performance Features ................... 11

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities.. Your cleaner is intend-
ed only for household user The cleaner should be stored in a dry, indoor area, Read fhls Owner's Manu-
al carefully for important use and safety inforrnation_

KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER

FULLONE-YEAR WARRANTY

When used for private household purposes, if wilhln
one year from the date of purchase, thls vacuum
cleaner fails due to a defect In mateaol or workmanship0
RETURN tT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT tN THE UNITED STATES.and Sears wli!
repair it free of charge

If this vacuum cleaner Isused for commercla! or rentai
purposes, the above warranty coverage applies for

only 90 days from the date of purchase.
Thls warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you

may also have other rights which vary from state to state

SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO. D/B17WA,

Hoffman Estales,IL 60179

POWER-MATE TM CARE ................. 14

Ught Bulb Changing ..................... 14

Belt Changlng and BrushCleaning ...... 14-15

BrushServicing..........................16

Brush Assembly ................ 16

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

If you need service or paris, visit your nearest Sears

Service Center or the Service Depadment located at

most Sears Retalt Stores. They wit! be able to solve

your problem and supp#y any needed replacement

parts. Any service needed other than described In

this Owner's Manual should be done by a Sears
authorized service representative

How to Order Repair Parts

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

I. Canister model 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 part - Canister or POWER-MATE_M
English Speaking:

To Cal! Toll Free For Service:

(1-B00-4-REPAIR)

(1-800-473-7247)

To Catl Toll Free For PaRs:

(1-80a-FaN-PART]
(1-800-366-7278)

Spanish Speaking:

To CallToiiFree ForService:
To CallTollFree ForParis:

(1-800-626-581 I)
(1-800-659-7084)

TANTSAFETy'INSTRUCTIONS

WAR J NG............

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

Read this manual before assembfing or USing
your vacuum cleaner_

Use your cleaner only as described in this
manual. Use only with Sears recommended
attachments_

To reduce the risk of eIectrical 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

suddenly starting
Always turn cleaner off before connecting or

disconnecting the hose or POWER_MATETM

Always turn cleaner off before unplugging
Do hal unplug by pulling on cord, To unplug,

grasp the plug, not 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 shoutd, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped

into water, return It to a Sears Service
Center/Department

Do not pult or carry by cord, use cord as a
handfe, close door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
cleaner over cord° Keep cord away from

heated surfaces
Do not leave cleaner when piugged in, Unplug

from outlet when not in use and before servicing

Do no! 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, and all parts

of body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not use cleaner without dust bag!and or

filters In place° Afways 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, sma!l toys, plns_ paper, et¢_They may

damage the cleaner or dust bag
Do not pick up anything that Is burning or

smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.

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

perfumes, etc.], or use In areas where they
may be present, The fumes from these
substances can create a fire hazard orexplosion

Useextra care when cleanfng on sfalrs,Do not
put on chairs, tables, etc Keep on floor_

You are responsible for making sure that your

vacuum cleaner Isnot used by anyone unable
to operate It properly

SAVE THESEINSTRUCtiONS

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

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

Your cleaner is Intended only for household use.

TSAND FEATURES

it isimporiant to know your vacuum cleaner pans
and features to assure its proper and safe use-
Review these before using your cleaner

COPYYOURMODEl,ANDSERIAL
NUMBERSHERE.

Copy this information from the

boffom of each unit Into these

spaces Keep these numbers for
future reference, if you need service
or call wlth a question, have this
Information ready:

116.

Canister Model Number

D-

Canister Seital Number

1t6,

POWER-MATETM Model Number

D-

POWER-MATETM Serial Number

Wand

_.- Cord and

Plug Harder

-- Handle Oulck

Releeeo

(Soma Models)

Upper Wand

4

HOSE

CANISTER

ATTACHMENTS

Ouatlng Bru_h_..._._

Fobrl_Btuah __

Floor Bru_h.-_'__

NOTE: All models have one set of attachments
In the canister, Some models have an addi-

tional set, which can be kept in the accessory

bag for garage or oLddoor use

BagHolder

Covar

ASSEMBLY

Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be sure you
have all pads shown In PARTS AND FEATURES,

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Do not plug Into elech_}cal supply unlll assembly Is
complete.. Fallu_e to do so could result In electrical

shock or In}ury.

WANDS

Silde wands together
untl/wand button

snaps Into pface, Turn
wand button to the

slotted area of the
wand swivel

The swivel allows you
to turn the handle 1o

the left side to reach

farther under low

furniture_

Cord
Holder

Swivel

POWER-MATE

1, Insert wands Into POWER-MATE TMuntil the wand

buttons snaps into place

2.Connect
POWER-MATE 7M

plug and cord as
shown, DO NOT

force. Ra_sed area
of plug must be

toward hand.
3, Secure cord into

cord holder on
wand swivel

To remove:

Disconnect cord
and step on wand

release pedal,
then puit up on

wands

i -- Wand

W_nd

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