Kenmore 11627412790, 11626312690, 1162561190 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

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

j Bu_

CANISTER

I.Open the canister hood

2. Check to see that the dust bag Isproperly

Installed. See BAG CHANGING for instructions 3, Check to see that the motor safety filter is properly

installed See MOTOR SAFETYFILTERCLEANING for tnstrucllons

HOOD

It isnormal for the canister hood to come off when opened further than needed Une up the hinges.

]nsed them, and close the hood to replace It,

HOSE

1.,Une up the hose latch tab and notch

in canlster hood and insert hose Into

canister until tt snaps in piace.

To remove: lift hose

latch tab upward and puIt up on hose-

2.Inserthandle into wand unlt_

tack button snaps In

place.Besurehose

isnottwisted,

To remove: press

handle release button and pull up

on handle,

To store: To prevent stress on hose durhg storage,

disconnect hose from wands and canister, ,Store hose in a loosely coiled position so the hose covering

isnot stressed

CO_t

HOW TOSTART

2_Snap cord Into grip to prevent

accidental rewinding°

WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard

* DO NOT plug In ff switch is In ON posltlon_

Personal injury or damage could result°

, The cord moves rapidly when rewlndlng_ Keep

children away and provide a clear path when rewinding the cord to prevent personal injury,

, DO NOT use outlets above counferSo Damage io

Items In surrounding area could occur°

1. Pullcord out

of canister to desired length.

4, To lower wands hold POWER-MATE_Mdown with

foot and pult back on wands. 5, SeIect a plle hetght sefltng by rotating the plte

height control. The pile height setting Isshown on the oontro!. See SUGGESTED PILEHEIGHTSETTINGS

6.To turn unit on, step on the On/Off

switch,

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 piug does not fit fuliy In the outlet, reverse the plug If it slilf does not fit,

contact a qualified elecfficlan to lnstatt the proper outlet, Do not change the plug In any way

3. Plug the polarfzed power cord Into 120 Vail outlet focated near the floor,

To rewind: Unplug the cleaner. Hold the plug wh_ie rewindlng 1o prevent damage or Injury from the movlng cord. A sflght tug will release the locking

pawis In the cord reel allowing It to retract,

SOME MODELS

Toturn on POWER- MATETM,move the On/Off switch to the

ON position

TIPS

Suggested sweeping pallem.

For best cleaning action, the POWER-MATE TM should be pushed straight away from you and pulled straight back At the end of each puti stroke, the direction of the POWER-MATE TM should be changed to point Into the next section to be cleaned. Thls pattern should be continued across the rug wlth stow, gliding motions

NOTE:Fast, jerky strokes do not provide complete cteanlng

WARNING I

Personal In}uryHazard I

Usecare if canisterisplaced on tt_,, II# falls,personal Injury or properly damage could resu#, I

For best cleaning results, keep the airflow passage open, Check each assembly area, shown In

HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS, oecasl0noliy for clogs Unplug from outiet before checking

PILEHEIGHT

SETTINGS

For best deep down cleaning, use the XLO sailing, However, you may need to raise the height to make some jobs easler, such as scarier rugsand some deep p!le carpets, and to prevent the vacuum cleaner from shufling off Suggested settings are:

Small areas can be cleaned without

moving the canister The hose

swivel aliows the hose to turn from side to side wh_le

the canister stays in place, Check hose for fwtstlng bet'ore puillng canister

Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed reguiady For best cleaning results, fully close the suction controi.

See PERFORMANCE FEATURES

,, "!

HI -Shag, deep pile, or scoffer rugs, MED - Medium to deep pile, LO - Low to medium pile, XLO - Most carpets and bare floors

CAUtiON

DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands while

cleaner Is ON. This could cause sparking and damage the elechlcol contacts.

ATTACHMENTSON HANDLE

NOTE: If the POVVER-MATETM Is affached, turn cleaner off befo_'e removtng handle

from wands

I. Presslock buflon.

then puUto remove

handle from wand-

If your model has the optional feature of a handle

release, press it in similarly-

2oSlide attachments

firmly on handie

as needed See chaff below

ATTACHMENTSON WANDS

I_ To remove wands

from POWER-MATE TM, lockwands Instralght-

up position.

2.Presswand

reiease pedai

Wand Quick

ReleaSe Pedtll

_.__ _ _/l'_ .......

3oPut attach-

ments on

wands as

needed- See chaff below,

wtlh foot and pull the wands

shalght up out of POWER,MATE TM

The POWER- MATETM plug and

cord do not have to be removed to use attachments on the wands

ATTACHMENT USE

AII A{.;HIVIEN I .....Between

DUSTING BRUSH _ X

CREVICETOOL X X

FABRIC BRUSH _ X X

FLOORBRUSH X X X

POWER_MATETM _ X** X X

A,fwoysct_on attachments b_fe_e u:_g en fob_c_.

*"(Sam9 Modeh) POWEQ,MA'_ETM Sw_tcht;hou_dbe in OFFpo$ilfot_.

NO';_ When _._poloIingwonds, dopm_ lockbutter,comp_oleIy1:._efo_ puQng wond_ aport,Itwond lockbullonI._d_ff_cullfodopto._,pu._hlhotwowonds mope IIghlIy IOgBfhgrfoI_n_,up thelock i:::_J'IIon'wlthth@ hoE@ OopFelllockbulionand lh@npL-(Iwands opoff

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Furniture* Cush|ons*

Drapes* Stairs Floors Floors Rugs

CLEANING AREA

Bare Carpeted

Wails

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

EDGECLEANER

Active brush edge cleaners

are on both stdes of the POWER-MATE TM

Guide either side of the POWER-

MATETM along base-boards or

next to fumlture to help remove

dirttrapped at carpet edges

!• WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before clean-

Ing the brush area as btu_h may suddenly reslatt., Failure to do so can result In personal injury,.

OVERLOADPROTECTOR

The overload protector stops the motor when the

brush jams and prevents belt breakage

To correct problem:

I.Unplug electrical cord.

2oCheck brush and brush suppoJl areas for excessive lint build-up or Jamming

3. Clean Jammed area See POWER-MATE TM CARE To reset: Pressreset button on top of the POWER-

MATETM. Plug In and turn on cleaner

HOSESWIVEL

Thehoseswivel allows the hoseb turn wtthout

moving the canister. This ishelpful forcleaning tn

smallareas.Check hose for twistingbefore pulling

canister.

PERFORMANCEINDICATOR

SOMEMODELS

When the unit Is running the daws wttl be clear if there

,tnesinthelndlcatorwln-_0 0 0 _ 0 O)

are no clogs. When the Iines .........

turn completely red there Is a need to check the dust

bag for being full or other areas that may be

dogged See HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS.

NOTE; Red lines may appear when using attach- ments or when cleaning new carpet, due to reduced airflow by 1he attachments themselves or new carpet fuzz filling the bag quickly

SUCTIONCONTROL

Thesuction control increases or decreases the suction for different

fabric and carpet wetghts. Opening the

control decreases suc- tion for draperies and

lightweight rugs.Closing the controi increases

suction for furniture and carpets.

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