Kenmore 11628412790, 11628412791 Owner’s Manual

SEARS

Vacuum Cleaner

Owner's Manual

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.

PART NO. CI31ZARD10UOO°4370537 Printed in U,S.A.

Before Using Your New Vacuum ....... 2

Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2

Important Safety Instructions ......... 3

Parts and Features ................. 4-5

Assembly ........................ 6-7

Use ................................ 8

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

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

SuggestedPile Height Settings ......... 9

Attaohments ....................... 10

AttachmentUse Chart ............... 10

PerformanceFeatures ............... 11

Canister Care ...................... 12

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

Motor SafetyFilterCleaning ........... 13

Cleaning Exteriorand Attachments ..... 13

Power-Mate TM Care .................. 14

LightBulb Changing ................. 14

Belt Changingand BrushCleaning ... 14-15

Brush Servicing .................... 16

BrushAssembly .................... 16

Troubleshooting .................... 17

Requesting Assistance Or Service . .. 18

How Your Vacuum Works ............ 12

Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in the safest and most effective way.

For more information about the care and operation, call your nearest Sears store. You will

need the complete model and seria_ numbers when requesting information. Your vacuum'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.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

When used for private household purposes, if within one year from the date of purchase, this

vacuum cleaner fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, RETURN IT TO THE NEAR- EST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it free of charge.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Yoursafety is important to us.To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to

persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precau- tions including the following:

Read this manual before assemblingor using yourvacuumcleaner.

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

attachments.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do

not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Disconnect electrical supply before servic-

ing or cleaning out brush area. Faiture to do so could result in electrical shock or brush

suddenly starting. Always turn cleaner off before connecting or

disconnecting the hose or POWER-MATE TM. Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

Hold plug when rewinding onto cordreel,

Do not allow plugto whipwhenrewinding.

Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If cleaner is not working as it should, has been

dropped, damaged, Left outdoors, or dropped

into water, return it to a Sears Service Center/Department.

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 cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from

heated surfaces. Do not leave cleaner when plugged in.

Unplug from outlet when not in use and

before servicing.

Do not 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 the cleaner with a punctured hose. The hose 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 mov-

ing parts. Do not use cleaner without dust bag and/or

filters in place. Always change the dust bag after vacuum-

ing 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 cleaner. Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard

objects, small toys, pins, paper, etc. They

may damage the cleaner ordust 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 liquids (gasoline, cleaning fluids, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where they

may be present. The fumes from these sub- stances can create a fire hazard or explo-

sion.

Useextra care when cleaningon stairs.Do

notputon chairs,tables,etc. Keeponfloor.

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 cleaner is intended only 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. Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given. WARNING

statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns and personal injury.CAU- TION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage.

it is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and safe

use. Review these before using your cleaner.

_--Cordand

Plug Holder

WandSwlvel

(Some Models)

Cord Holder

Belt

M U.S. #20-5285 In Canada #40110

Upper

--HanMe Quick

RePose

(Some Models) Cordand CordHolder

--Upper

Wand

PowerCord

Wand Quick

Release Pedal

POWER.MATE TM Model/Seriel Numbers

(On Bottom)

Handle

Release Pedal

Pile HeightPedal (SomeModels)

PileHeightIndicator (SomaModels)

Overload Protector (Reset Button)

POWER-MATE TM

Headlight end Lens

Bulb

(Some Models)

In U.S. #20-5240 In Canada #596181

Light Cover

(Some Models)

Edge Cleaner (Not Shown)

HOSE

Off/Bare Floor/Carpet

Speed Control

(Some

Models)

3-Way On/Off Switch

(Some Models)

ATTACHMENTS

Crevice

Tool -_ _ ....)/

Dusting

Handle

Brush -_----_._

Fabric

Brush -_--___

Floor

Brush ------.---_

NOTE: All models have one set of attachments in the canister, Some

models have an additional set,

which can be kept in the accessory

bag for garage use.

CANISTER

Attachment

Storage

Can_ter

Hood

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models)

Bag Holder

Cover

Canister Performance

Indicator Light (Soma Models)

Cord RewindBar

-- CanisterModeY SerialNumbers

(OnBottom)

(Not Shown)

Motor Safety Biter

(Behind Dust Bag)

Dust Bag M U,S. #20-50550

In Canada #20-50555

Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be sure you have all parts shown in PARTS

AND FEATURES.

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.

Slide wands together until Bu

wand button

w,.os

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 far- ther under low furniture.

Swivel --

Wand

Cord

Holder

Handle -_J_'_

Wand

Swivel

POWER.MATE TM

1. Insert wands into POWER-MATE TM until

the wand buttons snaps into place.

2. Connect

POWER-MATE TM

plug and cord as shown. DO NOT force. Raised 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 pull up on wands.

POWER-

MATE TM

Wand

Bu_on

__ Release Pedal

CANISTER

1. Open the canister hood.

2. Check to see that the dustbag isproper-

ly installed.See BAG CHANGING for instructions.

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

FILTER CLEANING for instructions.

HOOD

It is normal for the canister hood to come off

when opened further than needed. Line up the hinges, insert them, and close the hood to replace it.

Handle

Qu_k

Re_ase

_ome

2. Insert handle into

wand until lock button

snaps in place. Be

sure hose is not

twisted. To remove:

press han- dle release button and

pull up on handle.

HOSE

To store: Disconnect hose from wands and canister to prevent stress on hose during

1. Line up the

hose latch tab and notch in

canister hood and insert hose

into canister until it snaps in place.

To remove: lift

hose latch tab upward and pull

up on hose.

Hoodand_'_,,_

Attachment

storage, Store hose in a loosely coiled position so the hose covering is not

stressed.

Canister

Cover

Performance IndlcetorLIght

(Some Models)

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models)

- DustBag

HOW TO START

HP:rso;al Injury and Product Damage

• DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON position. Personal injury or

damage could result.

• 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 to items in

surrounding area could occur.

Cord Rewind

Bar

1. Pull cord out of

canister to desired

length, The cord

will not rewind until the cord rewind

bar is pushed.

PIle eight

etor

_ Height

Pedal

3. Lower Wand fi'om upright position by pressing on the handle release pedal.

4. Select a pile height setting by pressing the small pedal on the rear of the POWER-

MATE TM. The pile height setting shows on the indicator, See SUGGESTED PILE

HEIGHT SETTINGS.

Select a switch

position on the handle.

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: Unplug the cleaner. Hold the plug while rewinding to prevent damage or injury from the moving cord, Push cord

rewind bar.

OFF FLOOR - turns on the canistermotor only.

CARPET - turns on both the canister and

the POWER-MATE TM motors.

Suggestedsweepingpattern.

For best cleaning action, the POWER- MATE TM should be pushed straight away

from you and pulled straight back. At the

end of each pull stroke, the direction of the POWER-MATE TM should be changed to

point into the next section to be cleaned.

This pattern should be continued across the rug with slow, gliding motions.

NOTE: Fast,

jerky strokesdo

not provide complete clean- ing.

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

pulling canister.

Suction

Conb'ol

Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed reg- ularly. For best cleaning results, fully close

the suction control.

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard Use care if canister is placed on

stairs. If it falls, personal injury or

property damage could result.

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

in HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS occasion- ally for clogs. Unplug from outlet before

checking.

For best deep down cleaning, use the XLO setting. However, you may need to raise the

height to make some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and some deep pile carpets, and to prevent the vacuum cleaner from

shutting off. Suggested settings are:

HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs. MED - Medium to deep pile.

LO - Low to medium pile.

XLO - Most carpets and bare floors.

CAUTION

ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE

NOTE: If the

POWER-

Handle Button --_ =

If your model has the optional feature of a handle release, press it in similarly.

MATETM is attached, turn

cleaneroff before removing

handle from

wands.

1. Press lock button, then pull

to remove han-

dle from wand.

ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS

1. To remove wands from

POWER- MATE TM, lock

wands in straight-up

position.

Wand Quick Release Pedal i!

1111 " ":;'

2. Press wand

release pedal

with foot and

pull the wands

straight up out of

POWER-MATE TM . The POWER-

MATE TM plug and

cord do not have to

be removed to use attachments on the

wands.

• I/

r at

,, Ii

fll_l

i /I

2. Slide attach- ments firmly on

handle as need- ed. See chart below.

3. Put attach- ments on

wands as

needed. See

chart below.

CLEANING AREA

Between

ATTACHMENT Furniture* Cushions* Drapes* Stairs Walls

DUSTING BRUSH _j_

CREVICE TOOL

FABRIC BRUSH

FLOOR BRUSH

POWER'MATET"

NOTE: When separatingwends, depress lock button completelybebre pulling wands apart. Ifwand lockbutton is diffi-

cult to depress, push the two wands more tightly together to line up the lock buttonwith the hole,Depress lock button and then puffwands apart.

X X X

X X X X

X X X

Sars Carpeted

Floors :loors/Rugs

X**

_osition.*Alwaysclean attachmentsbefore usingonfabrics. ** 3-way On/Off switchshouldbe in FLOOR

EDGE CLEANER

Active brush edge

cleaners are on both

sides of the POWER-

MATE TM. Guide either

side of the POWER-

MATE TM along base-

boards or next to furniture to help

remove dirt trapped at carpet edges.

CANISTER PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

SOME MODELS

Canister

Performance Indicator Light

The light comes on whenever the air-

flow becomes blocked, dust bag

needs changing or canister safety filter needs cleaning.

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The POWER-MATE TM has built-in protection against II motor and belt damage

should the brush jam. If the brush slows down or

stops, the overload protector button pops up

and shuts off the POWER- MATE TM .The canister

motor will continue to run.

To correct problem: See

TROUBLESHOOTING.

To reset: Push in the overload protector

button.

SUCTION CONTROL

The suction control allows

you to change the vacuum

Suction i suctI°n suction for

and carpet weights. Opening the control decreases suction for draperies and lightweight rugs, while closing the control

increases suction for upholsteries and carpets.

Personal Injury Hazard Always unplug the vacuum cleaner

before cleaning the brush area as brush may suddenly restart. Failure

to do so can result in personal injury.

different fabric

NOTE: The light may also come on when using certain attachments, due to reduced airflow through attachment.

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

SOME MODELS

Whentheunitisrunning (_ 0 0 0 O)

the lines in the indicator windows will be clear if

there are no clogs. When the lines turn completely red there is a need to check the dust bag for being full of the other areas

that may be clogged. See HOW YOUR VAC-

UUM WORKS. NOTE: Red lines may appear when using

attachments or when cleaning new carpet,

due to reduced airflow by the attachments themselves or new carpet fuzz filling the

bag quickly.

POWER-MATE TM STORAGE

SOME MODELS

The lower wand has a "U" shaped flange in the area where the power cord attaches.

The base has a "U" shaped slot near the

6 front caster.

The flange allows the wands and POWER-

MATE TM to be stored with

the canister to conserve storage space. The can-

ister must be stored on end for this feature to be

used.

The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lift-

ed up for use and will slide into the slot as it

is lowered for storage.

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