Kenmore 28015 - Canister Vacuum, 116.28014, 116.28015 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual ManualDel Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modeio
116.28014
116.28015
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.
CUIDADO: Lea y siga todas las instrucciones de operaci6n y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
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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 Use Table ................. I3
PerformanceFeatures .............. 14-I5
HowYour Vacuum Cleaner Works ....... 15
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
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°
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 instructionssupplied with the producL
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this productcaused 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 tothis product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this 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 in electrical 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 into water, return it to a Sears
Service Center. Do not pull 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
unplug, 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 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
Telescoping Wand
Handle Quick Release i
Button
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 Indica for
Edge Cleaner (Not Shown)
Overload
Protector/Belt Reset Button
5
HOSE
Electronic Touch Control
Handle
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice
rool------_. (_
Contour J_._
Brush-----_. _
Pet PowerMate
I
Combination _ .'_--- Dusting
Brush _ ,_ p___ Brush
_ Fabric
I
_ Brush
L .........
Hose Swivel
CANISTER
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!
Tool Storage Cover (Attachment
Stora
Canister
Performance
Cord
Rewind
Button
Cord
Storage Cover
Hood Release
-P----Exhaust Filter Cover (Not Shown)
Bag Holde!
Carry Handle
Dust Bag
Motor Safety Filter (Behind Dust Bag)
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
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 height,
Wand
Length
Adjust
Button
I
m
Hand
Above
Th_ Tab
w
m
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.
PowerMate
Insert wand into PowerMate until the wand
button snaps into place.
To remove: Step on wand release pedal, then pull up on wands.
Handle__/
Look \'r Button -_._
Handle _ LJ Quick ,_
Release Button
Telescoping
Wand-----._
_:L _i'_' _i_=:_¸
-- Wand Length
utton
CANISTER
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.
HOSE
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.
Handle
Lock
Handle Quick
2. Insert handle 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.
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°
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.
Cord Rewind Button
1. Pull cord out
of canister to
_ desired length.
-', _ The cord will not
rewind until the
_ cord rewind but- J ton is pushe&
i
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_
Handle Release
indicator
3. Lower wand from upright position by V_
pedal,pressingon the HANDLE RELEASE _'i:i_i_;_,'_:?
,CAUTION
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,
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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.
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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.
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.
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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),
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.
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Forbestdeepdowncleaning,usetheXLO setting.However,youmayneedto raisethe heighttomakesomejobseasier,suchas scatterrugsandsomedeeppilecarpets, andto preventthevacuumcleanerfrom shuttingoff.Suggestedsettingsare:
HI- Shag,deeppile,orscatterrugs. MED- Mediumtodeeppileo
LO- Lowto mediumpile.
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
Handle
removing handle Qu_k from wands. Release--*. I
1. Press handle
quick release button and pull up on handle.
_ Handle
m
m
2. Slide attachments firmly on handle as needed. See
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE.
ATTACHMENTS ON WAND
1, To remove wand from
PowerMate,
lock wand in straight-up
position.
m
m
2. Press wand quick release
pedal with foot and
pull the wand straight up and out
of PowerMate
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_
I. Rotate the contour brush and lock into
place.
2. Attach the contour brush to the handle or
wand.
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LIFT-OFF FLOOR BRUSH
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
To reduce the risk of electric shock -
DO NOT use on wet surfaces.
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
To replace, insert the floor brush
intothe
PowerMate until floor brush locks into place.
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
Cushions1 Drapes1 Stairs Floers FloorslRugs Walls
v'
Dusting I__
Combination Brush
Brush Fabric
Brush
Crevice Tool
Contour Brush
Floor Brush 4
PowerMate _ I
Handi-Mate Jr.=3 _ l
Pet PowerMate 3,4 _ V'
Furniture1
is'
V' V' V'
V'
V'
V'
V/
I/ V'
V'2 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.
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RFORI
PER INDICATOR
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
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.
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.
To SHOOTING t Lble,
See the TROUBLE-
light may come on when using
due to reduced airflow
attachment
PROTECTOR
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 allowthe 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,
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STAIR GRIP
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,
DIRT SENSOR
The dirt sensor light system is mounted on the handle, tt
consists of a red and a green
light.
IN OPERATION
'i_ _i/, ¸_,!i_:z:!!i_
B_IREFLOOR
;:OIRP_ ,
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
Safety
unplug vacuum cleaner from outlet ,i4y _ _... FiEXl_o,rust before checking xi_/ , Filter
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