Kenmore 116.28615 User Manual [en, es]

Owner’s Manual Manual Del Propietario

Kenmore

Vacuum Cleaner

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Model, Modelo

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116.28614

116.28615

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(U.S.A., only)

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CAUTION:

Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before Using Your New

Vacuum Cleaner . ......................

Packing List -

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Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty

Important Safety Instructions , —

Parts and Features...............................

Assembly Instructions ........................

Pet PowerMate® Storage ....................

Operating Instructions

How to Start

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Vacuuming Tips Attachments

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Attachment Use Table

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Suggested Pile Height Settings Performance Features

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How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works .

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Canister Care ....................................

Bag Changing ....................

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Cleaning Exterior and Attachments Motor Safety Filter Changing Exhaust Filler Changing

PowerMate® Care

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Bell Changing and Agitator Cleaning Light Buib Changing Agitator Servicing

Troubleshooting ........

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Master Protection Agreements . Notes

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Requesting Assistance

Or Service

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■Back Cover

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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUM CLEANER

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 Mode! and Serial Number Plate. Use the space below to record the mode! 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 piace for future reference.

PACKING LIST

Your KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and compo

nents assembled separately in the carton;

1 Canister Vacuum Cleaner 1

1 Power-Mate® 1 1 Hose Assembly 1 1 Floor Brush’* 1

1 Crevice Tool* 1

Each of the above assemblies are shown in detail inside the repair parts list.

*These Items are found under the Tool Cover.

Combination Brush’* Telescoping Wand Pet Power-Mate® Owner’s Manual Parts List

KENIWORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY

One Year Limited Warranty

When assembled, operated and maintained according to ail 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 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 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 product.

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 product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all 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 under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties 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 consequential 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 MSB 2B8

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

A 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 precautions including the following:

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 cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

To reduce 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 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 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.

—

CB-3

Part No.

in USA

20-5240

Part No. in Canada

20-40600

20-5218 20-40118

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HOSE

ATTACHMENTS

3-Way On/Off Switch

(Off/Floor/Carpet)

CANISTER

HandlB

Hose Swivel "

Crevice Tool —

Fioor Brush-

Combination

Brush

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Pet PowerMate

Object Dust Bag

Style No.

Part No.

in USA

20-50557 20-50410

Part No.

in Canada

Exhaust Filter EF-1 20-86889 20-40324 Motor Safety Filter CF-1 20-86883

Pet PowerMate

20-40321

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.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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. 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 down on the wand adjust button and slide the upper wand to the desired height.

The swivel, located

on the PowerMate, allows you to turn the handle to the left side to reach farther under low furniture.

Keep

Hand

Above

This

Jab

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When adjusting the wand length you may have to hold the

PowerMate with your

hand or foot.

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

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 CHANGING for instructions,

HOOD AND TOOL

STORAGE COVER

It is normal for the canister hood and tool storage cover to come off when opened fur ther than needed. Line up the hinge slots, insert the hinges into the slots, and close

the hood and tool storage cover to reinstall.

A CAUTION

Never open canister hood with the tool storage cover open. This will help to prevent damage from occurring to the canister hood and/or tool storage cover.

HOSE

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 puli up on hose.

Handle

Lock Button

Handle Quick

Release

Hose Latch Tab

Notch

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 puil up on handle.

PET POWERMATE STORAGE

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).

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.

Pet PowerMate Storage Cover

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A CAUTION

Moving partsi To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is on. Contacting the agitator while it is rotating can cut, bruise or cause other injuries. Always turn of and iinplug from electrical outlet before servicing.

Use caution when operating near children.

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HOWTO START

Cord Rewind Button

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.

1. Pul! cord out of canister to desired length.

The cord will

not rewind until

the cord rewind

button is pushed.

A WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard

• DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON position. Personal injury or property damage couid 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 from cord to items in surrounding area could occur.

Pile Height Pedal

Handle Release Pedal

Pile Height Indicator

■ siT; ! T'r'

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

A CAUTION

DO NOT leave the PowerWlate running In one spot in the upright position for any length of time. Damage to carpet may occur.

5. Select a switch posi tion on the handle.

FLOOR - turns on the canister motor only.

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

PowerMate. The pile height setting shows

on the indicator. See SUGGESTED PILE

HEIGHT SETTINGS.

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.

VACUUMING TIPS

Suggested sweeping pattern.

For best cleaning action, the PowerMate should be pushed straight away from you and pulled straight back. At the end of each

pull stroke, the direction of the PowerMate should be changed to point into the next section to be cleaned. This pattern should

be continued across the carpet with slow, gliding motions.

CARPET - turns on both the canister and

the PowerMate motors.

NOTE - When this switch is in the FLOOR

position, the headlight DOES NOT function since no electricity flows to the PowerMate.

▲ 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.

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.

NOTE: Fast,

jerky strokes do not provide complete clean ing.

A 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.

Carpeted stairs

need to be vacuumed regularly For best cleaning results, fully close the suction control.

Suction Coniroi

_____

A WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard Use care if canister is placed on stairs.

It may fall, causing personal injury or property damage.

The stair grip located on the caster will aid in preventing the canister from slipping when used on stairs (see

PERFORMANCE FEATURES),

▲ 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.

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE

NOTE: If the PowerMate is attached, turn vacuum clean er off before removing han dle from wands.

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 HOW YOUR VACUUM

CLEANER WORKS occasionally for clogs.

Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from outlet before checking.

NOTE:

To assemble dusting brush

insert the fabric brush into the

dusting brush

nozzle and press into place.

Brush

Dusting

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1. Press han dle quick release button and puli up on handle.

A CAUTION

DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands while vacuum cleaner is ON. This could cause sparking and damage

the electrical contacts.

2. Slide attachments firmly on handle as

needed. See ATTACH

MENT USE TABLE,

To remove,

press latch

and lift out

ATTACHMENTS ON WAND

1.To

remove wand from PowerMate, lock wand in straight-up position.

3. Put attach ments on wand as needed. See

ATTACHMENT

USETABLE

2. Press wand quick release pedal with foot and puil the wand straight up and out of PowerMate.

ATTACHMENT USE TABLE

CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT

Combination brush

Crevice tool

Floor brush p—R—i PowerMate Handi-Mate Jr.®z ^

Pet PowerMate

1. Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.

2. 3-way On/Off switch should be in FLOOR position.

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 handle.

Fabric j4

brush 151

Furniiure ^

Between

Cushions 1 Drapes ^ Stairs

/ /

Bare

Floors

Carpeted

Floors/Rugs

Walls

SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS

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:

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

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. The canister motor will continue to run.

To correct problem: Turn off and unplug

vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then press BELT RESET button. A ball point pen may be required.

ff the problem persists, have the

vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or

other qualified service agent.

Overload Protector/

Beit Reset Button^

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.

HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs. MED “ Medium to deep pile. LO - Low to medium pile

XLO “ Most carpets and bare floors.

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard Always turn off and unplug the

vacuum cleaner before cleaning the agitator area as agitator may suddenly restart. Failure to do so can result in persona! injury.

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

When the vacuum cleaner is running with norma! airflow, the light on the

performance indicator is off. The light comes on

whenever the

airflow becomes blocked. If that occurs, check the disposable dust bag, motor safety filter and other possible clog locations shown in HOW YOUR VACUUM

CLEANER WORKS.

To correct problem: See the TROUBLE SHOOTING table

NOTE: The light may come on when using

certain attachments, due to reduced airflow

through attachment.

Performance Indicator

SUCTION CONTROL

POWERMATE STORAGE

The suciion control allows you to change the vacuum suction for different fabrics and carpet weights. Opening the controi decreases suction for draperies and lightweight rugs, while closing the control increases suction for upholsteries and carpets.

Decrease Suction

Increase Suction

THERMAL PROTECTOR

This vacuum cleaner has a thermal

protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum cleaner from overheating. If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the

motor, 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 the vacuum

cleaner off and unplug the power cord from the outlet to allow the vacuum

cleaner to cool and the thermal protector to reset Check for and remove clogs, if

necessary. Also check and replace any

clogged filters. Wait approximately thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum

cleaner in and turn back on to see if the

motor protector has reset

The wand has a “U" shaped flange that slides into the “U'’ shaped slot on the canister,

The flange allows the wands and PowerMaie to be stored with the

canister to conserve

storage space. The

canister must be

stored on end for this

feature to be used.

To attach the PowerMate, it must be in the

flat position as shown in the illustration. Use

the handle release pedal to place it in this

position.

The wand will slip out of the siot as it is lifted

up for use and wlli slide into the siot as it is

lowered for storage.

STAIR GRIP

During normal operation while the canister is in the horizontai 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 25° from horizontal into a vertical position in order for the canister to rest on stairs.

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 ain flow passage open. Check the starred areas occasionally for clogs. Turn off and unplug vacuum cieaner from outlet before checking.

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Kenmore 116.28615 User Manual [en, es]

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

(1-800-488-1222)

IMPORTANT

KENIWORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS AND FEATURES

HOSE

ATTACHMENTS

CANISTER

WAND-TELESCOPING

POWERMATE

CANISTER

A CAUTION

PET POWERMATE STORAGE

A CAUTION

HOWTO START

A WARNING

A CAUTION

VACUUMING TIPS

▲ CAUTION

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE

A CAUTION

ATTACHMENTS ON WAND

ATTACHMENT USE TABLE

SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

EDGE CLEANER

WARNING

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

SUCTION CONTROL

POWERMATE STORAGE

THERMAL PROTECTOR

STAIR GRIP