Kenmore 11651312001, 11621312001 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

Vacuum Cleaner

Model 116.21312

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

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Before Using Your NewVacuum ....... 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 ................. t0

Performance Features .............. 11

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

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

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...... 13

Motor Safety Filter Changing .......... 13

Exhaust Filter Changing .............. t4

Power-Mate TM Care ................... 15

LightBulb Changing ................. t5

Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning , 15-16

Brush Servicing ................. 17

Brush Assembly ................... t7

Troubleshooting .................. t8

Requesting Assistance Or Service .19

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

Please read this guide, tt 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° 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 dale 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!817WA, 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-MATF M,

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 Centre/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 put any objects into openings°

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 use with any opening blocked; keep

free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may

reduce air flow. Keep hair, Ioose clothing, fingers, and al_

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 clips, etc. They may damage the cleaner or dust 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_

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. Do not operate without exhaust filter or

exhaust filter cover installed.

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 andlor property damage,.

INSTRUCTIONS

Itis importantto knowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe use,Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner_

Item PartNo. PartNo.

InU,S. In Canada

HeadlightBulb 20-5240 596181 Belt 20-5285 40110

Wand Swivel (Some Models) --

Cord HoMer

(Underneath)

Belt

-_,-- ord and

, Handle

Cord and Cord Holder

Upper

Wand

POWERoMA TE TM Power Cord

_-- Upper

FULL LIGHT

POVVER..MATETM

Plug Holder

Quick

Release (Some

Models)

Wand

(Some Models)

HALF LIGHT POWER-MATETM

Belt POWERoMA TE TM

(Underneath) Model/Serial Numbers

(On Bottom)

Light Cover /

Wand Quick (Some Models) Handle

Release Pedal Release

Headlight and Lens

POWER-MATE TM

Model/Serial

Numbers

(On Bottom)

Handle

Release

Pedal

Pile Height Pedal

(Some Models)

Pedal

Pile Height Indicator

(Some Models)

Overload Protector

Pile Height Pedal

(Some Models)

Edge Cleaner (Not Shown)

Overload Protector

(Reset Button)

Pile Height Indicator

(Some Models)

Headlight and Lens (Some Models)

Light Cover

(Some Models)

Edge Cleaner

(Not Shown)

(Reset Button)

HOSE

ATTACHMENTS

3.Way On/Off Switch

Off/Bare Floor/Carpet

(Some Models)

Speed (Some

Models) . _

Control __

Suction

Control

Handle

Hose Swivel

PO WER-MATE TM Jr.

(Some Models)

Crevice

Tool

Combination

Brush

Floor

Brush

HANDI-MATE TM Jr.

(Some Models)

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

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models)

Hood

Release

Attachment

Canister

Bag Holder

Storage

Cover

On/Off

Switch

Dust Bag

Exhaust Filter Cover

(Exhaust Filter Inside)

Power

Cord

Motor Safety Filter (Behind Dust Bag)

Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be

sure you have all parts shown in PARTS AND FEATURES°

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 B.

wand button snaps into place.

Turn wand button ._ to the slotted

area of the wand '==

Handle

Handle Button

The swivel allows you to turn the

swivel. Wand _ handle to the left

Swivel

Cord

Holder /

side to reach far- ther under low

furniture.,

POWERoMATE TM

1_ Insert wands into POWER-MATE TM untii the wand buttons snaps into place,

2, Connect

POWER-MA.TE TM

Raised

Area

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 Quick

Release Pedal

_-__ Swivel

To remove: Disconnect cord and 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 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

Button

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

Hose

Hose Latch Tab

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.

Cover

Hood

Release

Attachment

Storage

Dust Bag

HOW TO START

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.

t; Pull cord out of

canister to desired

length,

Pile Height Indicator

J//_'_ Pile Height

Handle Release

Pedal

.J Pedal

4, To lower wands, hold POWER-MATE TM down with foot and pull back on wands

DO NOT leave the POWER-MA'fE TM running in one spot in the upright

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

5. Select a pile height setting by rotating the pile height control. The pile height setting is

shown on the control See SUGGESTED

PILE HEIGHT SETTINGSo

2. Snap cord into grip to prevent

accidental rewinding.

NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug, one blade is wider than the otherr 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.

3. 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, A slight tug will release the locking pawls in the cord reel allowing it to retract

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

more delicate carpets may require that they be vacuumed with the POWER-MATE T_'_agi-

tator turned off, to prevent carpet damage

ON/OFF

Switch

6. To turn unit on, step on the

ON/OFF switch.

SOME MODELS

To turn on POWER-MATE TM,

move the FLOOR/CARPET switch to the

CARPET position_

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

pulling canister.

Suction

Control

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

the suction control

Personal Injury Hazard Use care if canister is placed on

stairs, if it fails, 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:

l CAUTION ................ !

To prevent tip over, never leave

POWER-MATE TM on or in the upright position_Turning the handle to one

side will make the POWER-MATE TM more stable and less likely to tip

over.

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

LO - Low to medium pile.

XLO - Most carpets and bare floors,

DO NOT attach or remove handle or

wands while cleaner is ON. This

could cause sparking and damage the electrical contacts.

ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE

Handle

Handle Button --*- U

Em _= 1, Press lock

Upper _ button, then pull

Wand tO remove han-

I _ die from wand.

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

NOTE: If the POWER-

MATE TM is attached, turn

cleaner off before removing

handle from wands°

1. To remove

wands from

POWER-

MATE TM, lock wands in

straight-up position.

Wand Quick

Release Pedal

2. Press wand release pedal

with foot and pull the wands

straight up out of

POWER-MATE'rM °

The POWER- MATE TM plug and

cord do not have to be removed to use

attachments on the wands..

2. Slide attachments firmly on handle as

needed. See chart belov¢_ ,_\

3.Put attach- ments on wands as needed° See

chart below°

CLEANING AREA

Between

ATTACHMENT Furniture* Floors FloorslRugs

.....COMBINATION BRUSH _ X ...............

(Some ModeLs) CREVICE TOOL

(Some Models) __ X

FLOOR BRUSH (Some Models)

FABRIC BRUSH

.......(som,,eM0de,'s)

DUSTING BRUSH (Some Models)

Cushi0ns* Drapes* Stairs

X X

x X

X X

......P,OWER.MATE, TM

(Some Models) _ HANDI-MATET_JRo

(Some Models) POWER-MATE TM JR. _" X "

(Some Models)**

x X

Bare Carpeted

*_.

Walls

Always clean attachmentsbefore using on fabrics "* HANDFMATETM JR, and POWER-MATETM JR. attachment

instructions are includedwith 1heproducts *** (Some Models) POWER-MATETM switch should be in OFF position

Active brush edge cleaners are on both

sides of the POWER- MATETM_Guide either

side of the POWER- MATE TM along base-

boards or next to furniture to help

remove dirt trapped at carpet edges,

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The POWER-MATE TM has builtqn 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-

MATETM..The canister motor will continue to run.

To correct problem: See TROUBLESHOOTING,

To reset: Push in the overload protector

button,

SUCTION CONTROL

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

SOME MODELS If the performance indi-

cator turns entirely red check for a full dust bag, or a clog in the vacuum.

See HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS. NOTE: The performance indicator may turn

red when using attachments or when clean- ing new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the attachments themselves or new carpet

fuzz filling the bag quickly

POWER-MATE TM STORAG E 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 front caster,

The flange allows the wands and POWER-

MATE TM to be stored

with the canister to conserve storage

space. The canister must be stored on end

for this feature to be

used,

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• WARNING

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.

The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lift- ed up for use and wilt slide into the slot as it is lowered for storage,.

THERMAL PROTECTOR

This vacuum has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum from overheating_ The thermal protector turns the motor off automatically to allow the

motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum_

To reset: Turn off and unplug the vacuum from the outlet to allow the vacuum to coot_

Check for and remove any clogs. Also check and replace any clogged filters, Wait approximately 50 minutes and plug

the vacuum in and turn back on to see if the thermal protector has reset, in some

cases, the unit may suddenly restart, DO NOT leave unattended.

Thevacuumcleanercreatessuctionthat

picksupdirLRapidlymovingaircarries [f"

the dirt to the dust bag through the air- flow passages The dust bag lets the

air pass through, while it traps the //iJ

dirL f!

For best cleaning results, keep ,,_._7"

the airflow passage open° _,_" Motor

Check the starred areas ,#'_}," _t_. Safety

Unplug from outlet ,,_,,_ before _ -- .,,..

checking° _ _T _-

BAG CHANGING

For best cleaning results, the dust bag should be changed often. The performance

indicator (some models) will specify when the dust bag needs to be changed or the

airflow is blocked. NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for Bag #.

1, Unplug cord from

wall outlet,

2. Remove hose from canister.

3, Pull hood release out and up, then lift

canister hood.

4. Disengage cardboard tab from

red bag mount away

and lifting uF

5. Pull bag out of

the red bag mount.

6, Check and

replace, if

necessary, the

motor safety

filter,

7. The red bag mount will flip forward after removing bag.

8. Rotate red bag mount down and

install bag into

slots per

illustrations pushing down until

the cardboard tab "-.

locks into position and the holes

align, Tuck the bag

securely into the bag cavity so that none of it

is able to be pinched by the hood.

9. Replace and latch canister hood°

10. Insert hose into canister. 11, Plug cord into wall outlet.

NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG, Very

fine materials, such as carpet fresh-

ener, face powder, fine dust, plaster, soot, new carpet lint, etc. can clog the bag and cause it to burst before

it is full. Change bag more often when vacuuming these materials.

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