Kenmore 116.27514 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Kenmore
Vacuum Cleaner
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Model
116.27514
116.27515
IfWFORTANT
Before returning this product-
For replacement parts, please contact:
Sears Parts and Repair Center
(1-800-488-1222)
Anytime, day or night
(U.S.A. only)
For any other issue, piease contact:
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line
(1-877-531-7321)
8:00am-5;00pm EST, M-F
(U.S.A. and Canada)
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
Part No. C01ZDDY20U00^KC01ZDDYZ0U0
Printed in Mexico
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty . . 3
important Safety Instructions
Parts and Features
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Assembly Instructions
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Pet PowerWIate* Storage
Operating Instructions .........................
How to Start. ,, , ,, , , ,
Vacuuming Tips .
Suggested Pile Height Settings .
Attachments
Attachment Use Table
Performance Features . , . , , ,
How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works . ..
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Canister Care
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Cleaning Exterior and AttacSiments
Motor Safety Filter Changing .
Exhaust Fitter Changing . , .
PowerMate® Care
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning 17-18
Light Bulb Changing , , . - , . , , IB
Agitator Servicing .
Troubleshooting
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Master Protection Agreements , . 21
Notes
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Requesting Assistance
Or Service
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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUM CLEANER
Please read ihis guide, it will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner in the safest and most effective way
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Back Cover
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.
Use the space below to record the model number and 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.
KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY
One Year Limited Warranty
When assembled, operated and maintained according to ali instructions supplied with
the product, If this vacuum cleaner falls due to a defect in material or workmanship within
one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair
Center or other Kenmors outlet for free repair.
If this vacuum cleaner is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from norma! use, including but not limited to
filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product assembly, operation or
maintenance.
A service technician to clean or maintain this product
3.
Damage to or failure of this product if it is not assembled, operated or maintained
4.
according to ail instructions suppled with the product.
Damage to or faiiure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for
other than its intended purpose.
6.
Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners,
chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with
the product
Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications
made to this product.
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Disclaimer of Impited warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair
as provided herein, implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness
for a particuiar purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
Sears shall not be liable for Incidental or consequential damages. Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidentai or consequential damages,
or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you-
This warranty applies only while this vacuum cleaner is used in the United States and
Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8
A WAR^ilMG
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of ffre* electrical shock, iiijuiy to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions including the following:
ty precautions including the following
Read a!i Instructions in this manual before
assembiing or using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this manual. Use only with
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 cfeaner when
plugged In, Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before servicing.
To redtrcs the risk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or 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 it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, return It to a Sears
Service Center.
Do not puil 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
unpiug, 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 openings and
moving parts.
Turn off ali 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 to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline,
cleaning fluids, 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 up 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 to burst. 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 turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or disconnectin',
either hose, Handi*Mate Jr,® (if applicable'
or nozzle.
Hold pfug 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 It properly
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
PARTS AND FEATURES
It is important to know your vacuum cleaner’s parts and features to ensure Its proper and safe
use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner.
Object
Headlight Bulb
Belt
Style No.
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CB-3
Part No.
in USA
20^5240 20-40600
20-5218
Part No.
in Canada
20-40118
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HOSE
3-Way On/Off Switch
Off/F/oor/CarpBt
ATTACHMENTS
CrBVlca
Tool —
HandlB
Floor
Brush-
Pat PowarMata
Hasa Swivel '
CANISTER
Ob|ect Style No.
Dust Bag
Exhaust Filter
Motor Safety Filter
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cr-1 20-88889
CF-1
Combination
Brush
Part No.
in USA
20-50557
20-86883
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Part No.
in Canada
20-50410
20-40324
20-40321
• Dusting
Brush
■ Fabric
Brush
Pet PowerMaiB
Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instruc
tions given, WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric
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shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements aiert you to such dangers
as personal injury and/or property damage.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Awarning
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.
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WANDS
Slide wands together
until wand button
snaps into place Turn
wand button to the
slotted area of the
wand swivel..
The swivel allows you
to turn the handle to
the left side to reach
farther under low fur
niture.
POWERMATE
1. Insert wands into
PowerMate until the
wand button snaps
into place,
2, Connect
Power^/late plug and
cord as shown. DO
NOT force. Raised
area of plug must be
toward hand
3. Secure card into the cord holder on the
wand swivel.
To remove; Step on wand quick release
pedal, then pull up on wands.
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