Kenmore 11658612790, 11656512690, 11628612791, 11628612790, 11626512690 Owner’s Manual

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Vacuum Cleaner

Owner's Manual

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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. CO1ZARD10UOO-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

Suggested Pile Height Settings ......... 9

Attachments ......................... 10

Attachment Use Chart ................... 10

Performance Features ............... ! !

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 serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacuum's

model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.

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

Bag Changing ....................... t2

Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ........... 13

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... t3

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

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

Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning . • 14-15

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

Brush Assembly ...................... 16

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

Requesting Assistance Or Service ..... 18

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 ITTO 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

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 safety precau-
tions including the following:

Read this manual before assembling 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 electrical shock- Do

not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

Disconnect electrical supply before servic-

ing 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*MATE "_.
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 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 should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a Sears Service

CenteflDepartment.
Do not pul! 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 inn
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 or dust bag.
Do net 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

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs, Do
not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor,

You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone

unable to operate it properly.

SAVETHESE 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 Manuat 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 instructionsgiven, 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 isimportantto knowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturesto assureitsproperandsafe

use Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner,,

Plug Holder

Wand Swivel

Belt

In U,& #20.5285
In Canada #40110

Upper
Wand

Cord and
Cord Holder

POWER.MATE TM
Power Cord

i -_- Cord and

-- Handle Quick

Release
(Some Models}

*---- Upper

Wand

a

0

Wand Quick

Release Pedal
(Some Models}

POWER.MATE TM
Model/Serial Numbers

(On Bottom) /

Handle
Release//

Pedal

/

Pile Height Pedal
(Some Models}

Pile Height Indicator

(Some Models}

_F_ (Some Models)

Overload Protector
(Reset Button)

POWER-MATETM

Headlight and Lens

Bulb

In U.S. #20.5240 I
In Canada #596181

Light Cover
(Some Models)

Edge Cleaner
(Not Shown}

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HOSE

Speed
Control

(Some

Models)

3-Way On/Off Switch

Off/Bare Floor/Carpet

(Some Models)

Hand_

Hose SwiveJ

ATTACHMENTS

Crevice

Tool
Dusting
Brush ------_1._

Brush
Fabric ._______

Brush
Floor _________

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

Canister
Hood

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models)

Bag Holder

Covet

Canister Performance

Indicator Light
(Some Models)

Cord

Rewind Bar

(Not Shown)

Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)

Canister Model/
Serial Numbers

(OnBottom)

Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be

sure you have all parts shown in PARTS
AND FEATURES°

E• 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 au

w,.os

wand button

snaps into place_

Turn wand button ,A
to the slotted

area of the wand

Handle

Handle
Button --_

The swivel allows

swivel. Wand

you to turn the
handle to the left

side to reach far-
ther under low

furniture.

Swivel --

Cord
Holder /

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.

POWER-

MATE TM

Wand

Swivel

Wand

Wand

Button

Swivel

-- Wand Quick

Release Pedal

To remove: Disconnect cord and step on
wand release pedal, then pull up on wands,

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CANISTER

1. Open the canister hood,
2, Check to see that the dust bag is proper-

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 ito

Handle

Handle
Quick
Release

(Some

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

Hose

Latch

Tab

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.

Hood and
Attachment

To store: Disconnect hose from wands and

canister to prevent stress on hose during
storage. Store hose in a loosely coiled

position so the hose covering is not

stressed_

Canister

Cover

Performance
Indicator Light

(Some Models)

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models)

Dust Bag

HOW TO START

• WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard

. 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 Height
Indicator

Handle Release
Pedal

3. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal

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

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

HEIGHT SETTINGS.

--ii

--ii

Select a switch

position on the
handle°

OF

O_

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 intoa 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.

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OFF
FLOOR - turns on the canister motor only.

CARPET - turns on both the canister and
the POWER-MATE TM motors,

Suggested sweeping pattern.

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 strokes do

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

pu!]ing canister.

Suction
Control

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

the suction control°

WARNING

Use care if canister is placed on

stairs. If it falls, personal injury or

i Personal Injury Hazard

property damage could result.

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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 ....................

DO NOT attach or remove handle or

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

the electrical contacts.

u,

ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE

NOTE: If the
POWER-

Handle MATE TM is
Button attached, turn

cleaner off
before removing

handle from

wands,

u 1. Press lock

Upper

,_ button, then pull

I dte from wand,

If your model hasthe optional feature of a

handle release, press it in similarly,

to remove han-

1, To remove

wands from

POWER-
MATE TM, lock

wands in
straight-up

position.

m

Wand Quick
Release Pedal ===

t tl

|! o:,::,

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°

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

ATTACHMENT Furniture* Cushions* Drapes* Floors/Rugs Walls

DUSTING BRUSH _ X X X
CREVICE TOOL _ X X

FABRIC BRUSH

FLOOR BRUSH
POWER-MATE TM

*Always clean attachmentsbefore using on fabrics,
NOTE,'When separating wands, depress lock button completeEybefore purlingwands apart, If wandlockbutton is diffi-

cult to depress, pushthe twowandsmore tightlytogetherto line up the Iock button withthe hole Depress lockbutlon
ann then puttwands aparL

x x

Between Carpeted

Stairs Floors

X x

"* 3-way On/Off switch should be in FLOOR position

Bare

x

x** x

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EDGE CLEANER

Active brush edge
cleaners are on both

sides of the POWER-
MATE_ 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

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

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.

the vacuum

suction for
different fabric

E, '"'WARNIN G

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.

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

airflow through attachmenL

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

SOME MODELS

When the unit is running (00_ (]00)

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 stot near the

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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