Kenmore 116.28014700, 116.28015700 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual ManualDel Propietario

Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modeio

116.28014

116.28015

IMPORTANT

Before returning this product-

For replacement parts, please contact:

Sears Parts and Repair Center

(1-800-4MY-HOME)

(1-800-469-4663)

Anytime, day or night

(U.S.A, and Canada)

For any_other issue, please 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. CO1ZDDU_U_O-KCO1ZDDUZOUO

CUIDADO: Lea y siga todas las

instrucciones de operaci6n y seguridad antes del uso de

este producto.

Printed in Mexico

impreso en M#xico

Before Using Your New

Vacuum Cleaner ...................... 2

Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty . °o3

Important Safety Instructions ......... 4

Parts and Features ................... 5-6

Assembly Instructions .................. 7-8

Pet PowerMate • Storage .............. 8

Operating Instructions ................ 9

How to Start ..................... 9-I0

Vacuuming Tips .................... 1t

Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ I2

Attachments ........................... 12

Attachment UseTable ................. I3

PerformanceFeatures .............. 14-I5

HowYour Vacuum Cleaner Works ....... 15

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 ........................ t6

Bag Changing .................... 16

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 16

Motor Safety Filter Changing ......... 17

Exhaust Filter Changing ............ 17-18

Dirt Sensor ....................... 18

PowerMate ®Care ................... 19

Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. 19-20

Agitator Servicing ................... 21

Troubleshooting ................... 22-23

Master Protection Agreements ....... 24

Requesting Assistance

Or Service ................. Back Cover

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.

One Year Limited Warranty

When assembled, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this vacuum cleaner fails 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 Kenmore out!et 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 normal 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.

3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not assembled, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the producL

5. Damage to or failure of this product resultingfrom 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 att instructions supplied with

the product.

7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer's sole and exclusive remedy underthis limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein, implied warranties, includingwarranties of merchantability or fitness

for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequentia! damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 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 M5B 2B8

Read all instructions in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.

WARNING

Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic

saTety precautions including the following.

Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in this manual° Use only with

Sears recommended attachments.

Disconnect electrical supply before servicingor cleaning out brush area,

Failure to do so could result inelectrical shock or brush suddenly starting_

Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged tno Unplugfrom outlet when not in

use and before servicing_ To reduce the riskof 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 intowater, return it to a Sears

Service Center. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a

handle, closedoor 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 intoopenings.

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 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 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 disconnecting either hose, Handi-Mate Jr.® (if applicable),

or nozzle.

Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewtndtng_

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

carefulJy for important use and safety information. This guide contains safety

statements underwarning ana caution symbols.

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.

Part No. Part No.

Object Style No. in USA in Canada

Belt CB-6 ..........

PowerMate

Handle Quick

Release i

Button

Telescoping Wand

Wand Length

Adjust Button

Belt

Wand Quick

Handle Release Pedal.

Floor Brush Release Pedal

PowerMate /Model/Serial Numb er

(On Bottom)

Pile Height Pedal--

Lift-Off Floor Brush

Height In dica for

Edge Cleaner (Not Shown)

Overload

Protector/Belt Reset Button

HOSE

ATTACHMENTS

Electronic Touch Control

CANISTER

Handle

Hose Swivel

Crevice

rool------_. (_

Contour J_._

Brush-----_. _

Pet PowerMate

Combination _ .'_--- Dusting

Brush _ ,_ p___ Brush

_ Fabric

_ Brush

L .........

Part No. Part No.

Object Style No, in USA in Canada

Dust Bag Q 20-50557 20-50410

Exhaust"Fil'ter ' ' EFq '20-86889 ' 20-40324

Motor safety Fi'lter CF-i 20-B6883 20-4032!

Cord

Rewind

Button

Tool Storage Cover (Attachment

Stora

Canister

Hood Release

Bag Holde!

Carry Handle

Performance

Storage Cover

-P----Exhaust Filter Cover

Motor Safety Filter (Behind Dust Bag)

Dust Bag

Cord

(Not Shown)

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

shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage.

, WARNING

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.

WAND-TELESCOPING

Handle__/

Look \'r Button -_._

Handle _ LJ Quick ,_

Release Button

_:L _i'_' _i_=:_¸

The wand length is adjustable and

requires no

assembly. To adjust, simply push or pull the wand adjust but-

ton and slide the upper wand to

the desired

Wand

Length

Adjust

Button

Hand

Above

Th_ Tab

height,

When adjusting the wand length you may have to hold the PowerMate with your hand or foot.

Wand

Swlvel-_

The swivel, located on the PewerMate, allows

you to turn the handle to the left or right side

to reach farther under low furniture.

Telescoping

Wand-----._

-- Wand Length

utton

PowerMate

Insert wand into PowerMate until the wand

button snaps into place.

To remove: Step on wand release pedal, then pull up on wands.

CANISTER

HOSE

1. Open the canister hood

2. Check to see that the dust bag is properly installed See BAG CHANGING for

instructions.

3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is properly instalied See MOTOR SAFETY

FILTER CHANGING for instructions.

HOOD AND TOOL

STORAG E COVER

It is normal for the canister hood and tool storage cover to come off when opened

further than needed. Line up the hinge slots, insert the hinges into the slots, and close the

hood and tool storage cover to reinstall

CAUTION

Never open canister hood with the tool storage cover open. This will help to

prevent damage from occurring to the canister hood andlor tool storage cover.

1. Line up tl_e hose latch tab and notch

in canister hood and insert hose

into canister until it snaps into place

To remove: Do not open hood before removing hose. With hood closed, lift hose

latch tab upward and pull on hose.

2. Insert handle

Handle

Lock

Handle Quick

To store; Disconnect hose form wands and canister to prevent stress on hose during

storage_ Store hose in a loosely coiled position on the hose covering is not stressed°

into wand until lock button

snaps in place. Be sure hose is

not twisted°

To remove:

Press handle

quick release button and pull

up on handle.

This canister is equipped with an on-board storage area for a Pet PowerMate

attachment.

To Install:

Open the Pet PowerMate storage cover Insert the Pet PowerMate, press down into

place, and close the lid securely.

To Remove:

Open the storage cover. Remove Pet PowerMate from the storage area and use

as needed (see ATTACHMENTS and ATTACHMENT USE TABLE),

f et PowerMate

Storage Cover

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage

Hazard

ALWAYS turn off the vacuum cleaner before unplugging.

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.

indicator Handle Release

3. Lower wand from upright position by V_

pedal,pressingon the HANDLE RELEASE _'i:i_i_;_,'_:?

,CAUTION

Cord Rewind Button

-', _ The cord will not

1. Pull cord out

of canister to

_ desired length.

rewind until the

_ cord rewind but- J ton is pushe&

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

2, Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor.

To rewind: Turn off and unplug the vac-

uum cleaner. Hold the plug while

rewinding to prevent damage or injury from the moving

cord. Push cord rewind button_

DO NOT leave the Powerrvlate

running in one spot in the upright

position for any length of time. Damage to carpet may occur.

4. Select a pile height setting by pressing

the HEIGHT ADJUST pedal on the rear of the PowerMate. The pile height setting

shows on the indicator_ See SUGGESTED

PILE HEIGHT SETTING&

Attention: Refer to your carpet manufac- turers cleaning recommendations_ Some

more delicate carpets may require that they be vacuumed with the PowerMate agitator

turned off to prevent carpet damage.

5. PressthePower LevelSelectionbut-

tonto turnonboth thecanisterand

PowerMatemotors,

Power Level Selection

ELECTRONIC TOUCH CONTROL

(_ Power Level Selection .-turns on both

the Canister and PowerMate, The button cycles through HIGH, MEDIUM,

and LOW power levets.

The canister motor always starts in HIGH power, Press the Power Level Selection

button as needed to adjust power level.

POWER LEVELS: H - when lit indicates the canister motor is

runmng at HIGH power,.

M - when lit indicates the canister motor is running at MEDIUM power,.

L - when lit indicates the canister motor is running at LOW power°

CARPETIBARE FLOOR - turns the

PowerMate motor on for cleaning of

carpets and off for cleaning of bare floors, CARPET/BARE FLOOR mode

will be indicated on the handle display,

Q FF- turns off canister andPowerMate motors.

NOTE: When the vacuum cleaner is in BARE FLOOR mode, the wand light DOES

NOT function since no electricity flows to the PowerMate,

NOTE: The hose handle display may have a

protective film, This film may be removed,

Suggested sweeping pattern.

For best cleaning action, the PowerMate

shouId be pushed straig,_away from you and pulled straight bac_ot_t the end of each pull stroke, the directio_/6f the PowerMate

should be changed to/_int into the next section to be cleane_.Fhis pattern should

be continued acros_t_e carpet with slow,

__ strokes do

,_.,,,__ not provide

_" _l_" ._ comp!ete

_'_ _'f 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 puiling canister.

CAUTION

Product Damage Hazard Use care if the PowerMate and wand is left in the upright position as it may tip

over easily° Property damage can occur if tipped.

For best cleaning results,

use Power Level HIGH and fully

close the suction control located on

the handle,

WARNING

Personal injury Hazard Use care if canister is placed on

stairs. It may fall, causing personal injury or property damage.

.................... i ii ,11.......................

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.

The stair grip located on the

caster will aid in preventing the

canister from slipping when used

on stairs (see PERFORMANCE

FEATURES),

............................ nnlul

WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard

DO NOT run over power cord with

PowerMate. 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.

NOTE: Be sure the canister is resting securely on the stairs and the caster is in a

locked position before using.

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

in HOWYOUR VACUUM CLEANER WORKS occasionally for clogs. Turn off

and unplug vacuum cleaner from outlet

before checking.

Forbestdeepdowncleaning,usetheXLO setting.However,youmayneedto raisethe heighttomakesomejobseasier,suchas

scatterrugsandsomedeeppilecarpets, andto preventthevacuumcleanerfrom shuttingoff.Suggestedsettingsare:

HI- Shag,deeppile,orscatterrugs. MED- Mediumtodeeppileo

LO- Lowtomediumpile.

XLO- Mostcarpetsandbarefloors.

CAUTION

DO NOT attach or remove handle or

wands while vacuum cleaner is ON. This could cause sparking and damage

the electrical contacts or electronic controls.

ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE

NOTE: If the /ll

PowerMate is _

attached, turn Lock vacuum cleaner Button off before 11

removing handle Qu_k from wands. Release--*. I

1. Press handle

quick release button and pull

up on handle.

Handle

2. Slide attachments firmly on handle as needed. See

ATTACHMENT USE TABLE.

ATTACHMENTS ON WAND

_ Handle

3. Put attach- ments on wand

as needed. See

ATTACHMENT

USETABLE

CONTOUR BRUSH

The contour brush wilt attach to the handle or wand for overhead cleaning of furniture

such as cabinets and shelves_

2. Press wand quick release

pedal with foot and

pull the wand straight up and out

of PowerMate

I. Rotate the contour brush and lock into

place.

2. Attach the contour brush to the handle or

wand.

1, To remove

wand from

PowerMate, lock wand in

straight-up

position.

LIFT-OFF FLOOR BRUSH

ii.......................

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

To reduce the risk of electric shock -

DO NOT use on wet surfaces.

To replace, insert the floor brush

intothe PowerMate until

floor brush locks into place.

NOTE' Turn off vacuum cleaner before removing floor brush from PowerMate.

To remove the floor brush,

press brush release pedal on

the PowerMateo Lift floor brush

out of

PowerMate,

Brush

DUSTING BRUSH

To assemble dusting brush,

insert the fabric brush into the

dusting brush nozzle and press

into placed

To remove, press latch

and lift out.

Latch

CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT Betw_. Ba_ c_,p_t_d

Combination Brush

Brush Fabric

Crevice Tool

Contour Brush

Floor Brush 4

PowerMate _ I

Handi-Mate Jr.=3 _ l

Pet PowerMate 3,4 _ V'

I, Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.

2, Use BARE FLOOR setting on Electronic Touch Control. 3, Some Models; Handi-mate Jr.® and Pet PowerMate attachment instructions are included

with the products.

4. Pet PowerMate can only be used on the hose handte.

Dusting I__ Brush

Furniture1

is'

V' V' V'

Cushions1 Drapes1 Stairs Floers FloorslRugs Walls

I/ V'

V'2 V'

RFORI

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard AIways turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before cleaning the agitator area

as agitator may suddenly restart.

Failure to do so can result in personal

injury.

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The PowerMate

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

PowerMate and

the red light will come onoThe canister

motor will continue to run.

Overload Protector/

Belt Reset

PER INDICATOR

vacuum running

al airflow,

on the

_ance

off, The

)mes on

the

becomes blocked. If that occurs, the disposable dust bag, motor filter and other possible clog

shown in HOW YOUR VACUUM

CLEANER WORKS.

See the TROUBLE-

SHOOTING t Lble,

light may come on when using

due to reduced airflow

attachment

PROTECTOR

To correct problem: Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then

press BELT RESET button,

if the problem persists, have the

vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or other qualified service agent.

EDGE CLEANER

Active brush edge cleaners are on both

sides of the

PowerMate. Guide

either side of the

PowerMate along

base-boards or next to furniture to help

remove dirt trapped

at carpet edges.

i vacuum cleaner has a thermal

automatically tripsto protect

vacuum cleaner from overheating, If a

og prevents the normal flow of air to the

the thermal protector turns the

motor off automatically. This allows the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner.

To correct problem: Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner to allow the vacuum

cleaner to cool and the thermal protector

Check for and remove clogs, if

Also check and replace any

led filters. WaLtapproximately

irty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum

cleaner in and turn back on to see if the motor protector has reset,

STAIR GRIP

DIRT SENSOR

During normal operation while the canister is in the horizontal position, the caster wheel

rotates freely 360°°

The Stair Grip feature allows

the caster wheel to lock in

position when the vacuum

cleaner is

rotated 250

from horizontal into a vertical position in order for the canister to rest on stairs.

WAND LIGHT

This vacuum cleaner is

equipped with a light on the extension wand° This light

will operate only when the vacuum cleaner is in

CARPET mode (see HOW TO START).. The light will operate when attached or

not attached to the

PowerMate,

The light can be used for lighting hard to reach locations,

The dirt sensor light system is mounted on the handle, tt

consists of a red and a green

light.

'i_ _i/, ¸_,!i_:z:!!i_

B_IREFLOOR

;:OIRP_ ,

IN OPERATION

When the vacuum cieaner is in use, the lights wilt change as dirt is being vacuumed. As long

as the red light is on, dirt is passing through

the handle to indicate that the surface still

needs cleaning,

When the sensor light changes to green, the sensor is not seeing enough dirt to

warrant further cleaning of that area.

SUCTION CONTROL

The suction control allows

you to change the vacuum

suction for different fabrics suction suction

and carpet weights° Opening the control decreases

suction for draperies and lightweight rugs, while closing the control increases suction

for upholsteries and carpets.

_,":4 d •

The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the __ dirt to the dust bag through the airflow pas- /

sages. The dust bag lets the air pass _,.._/ through, while it traps the dirt. /_//

For best cleaning results, keep the airflow ,,_iz passage open. Check the starred areas ,**_,_' /

occasionally for clogs. Turn off and /_/ li Meter unplug vacuum cleaner from outlet ,i4y _ _... FiEXl_o,rust

before checking xi_/ , Filter

Safety

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