Kenmore 11651875100, 11651813000, 11650813004, 11650813003, 11650813001 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Manual

Vacuum Cleaner

Model

116.20812

116.20813

116.21813

116,21875

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

Part No. C_1ZBAK4_UOO-8175060 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 Instructions .............. 6-7

How Your Vacuum Works ............ 14

Canister Care ......................... 14

Bag Changing ..................... 14

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 15

Motor Safety Filter Changing ................ 15

Exhaust Filter Changing ............... 16

Use _ _, ........... ...... , _. ,, _ _ _., ... _B

How to Start .......................... B

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

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

Dirt Sensor ........................ 10

Attachments ........................ 11

Attachment Use Chart ................ t2

Performance Features ............... 12-I3

Power-Mate ®Care .................. 16

Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning , o17-18

Light Bulb Changing ........................ 18

Agitator Servicing ................... 19

Agitator Assembly .................. 19

Troubleshooting ..................... 20

Requesting Assistance Or Service .,. 2I

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 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'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 Noo

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

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

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and includes only private household

vacuum cleaner use. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated and maintained according to the owner's manual instructions, Sears wi!l repair any defects in

material or workmanship free of charge, This warranty excludes vacuum bags, belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are expendable parts

and become worn during normal use,

For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in the United States.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., I)/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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 PoweroMate®,

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. tf 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 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 intoopenings.

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, 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 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,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities, Your cleaner

is intended only for household user 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 importanttoknowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoensureitsproperandsafe use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner,

Item Part No. Part No.

In U.S. In Canada

Headlight Bulb 20-5240 59618 I Belt 20-5201 20-40979

Handle

Quick

Release

Button

Telescoping Wand

Wand

Length Adjust

Button

Wand Quick Release Pedal

Power.Mate _ Model/Serial Numbers

(On Bottom)

Handle Release

Pile Height Pedal

(Some Modelsj

Dirt Sensor (Some Models)

Flange

Wand

Swivel

\..

Power-iVlatee

Belt

Headlight and Lens (Some Models)

He_lht Indicator

Proteclor Reset Button

Edge Cleaner (Not Shown)

HOSE

3.Way On!Off Switch

Off/Floor!Carpet

(Some Models)

Handle

Hose Swivel

Crevice

Tool

Dusting Brush

Fabric

Brush

Floor Brush

ATTACHMENTS

Power*Mate Jr. _ (Some Models)

Hand#Mate 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 or other dirty areas,

CANISTER

Item Part No. Part No.

In U.S. In Canada

Dust Bag .............20-50557 " 20-50557€ .....

Exhaust Filter 20-86880 20-86880C Motor Safety Filter 20-86883 20-86883C

Exhaust

Cover Filter,

Attachment Storac

Canister

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models)

Hood

Exhaust

Filter Cover

Rewind Bar

Bag!Hose Check (Some Models)

Cord

Bag Holder

Motor Safety Filter (Behind Dust Bag)

Dust Bag

Electrical Shock Hazard

DO NOT plug into electrical supply until assembly is complete. Failure

to do so could result in electrical shock or injury,

Handle

Button

Before assembling vacuum, 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.

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..

Wand

Swivel

Wand

Length Adjust

Button

The swivel, locat- ed on the Power-

Mate _, allows you to turn the handle

to the left side to reach farther under low furni-

ture.

Hand Above

This Tab

Handle _

Quick

Release

Button

Telescoping

Wand ........

-3

m Wand Length

Adjust Button

When adjusting the wand length

you may have to

hold the Power- Mate ®with your

hand or foot,,

POWER-MATE s

Insert wand into Power-Mate e until the wand

button snaps into place.

_-*-_- Wand

Button

Quick

Release Pedal

(Some Models)

CANISTER

1. Open the canister hood.

2. Check to see that the dust bag is properly installed, See BAG CHANGING for instruc-

tions,

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

TER CLEANING for instructions.

HOOD AND COVER

It is normal for the canister hood and cover

to come off when opened further than need- ed, Line up the hinge slots, insert them, and

close the hood and!or cover to replace ito

Never open canister hood with the

cover open. This will help to prevent damage from occurring to the

canister hood andlor cover.

HOSE

1. Line up the hose latch tab

and notch in can- ister hood and

insert hose into canister until it

snaps in placer To remove: Lift

hose latch tab upward and pull

up on hose,

Handle

Handle Quick

Release

(Some

Models)

Hos e Latch

Tab

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 handler

Hose Latch Tab

Hood Release

Storage

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

E_ctronic

Bag/Hose

Check

DustBag

HOW TO START

• ING..............................................I

Pile Height

Indicator

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 from cord to items in surrounding area

could occur.

1. Pull cord out of canister to desired length.

The cord will not rewind until the cord

rewind bar is pushed.

NOTE; To reduce

Cord the risk of electric

Rewind shock, this vacuum

cleaner has a

polarized plug, one blade is wider than

the other. This plug will fit in a polar-

ized outlet only one way. If the

plug does not fit

fully in the outlet, reverse the plug, If it still

does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outleL Do not change the

plug in any way.

2. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor,

Handle Release

Pedal

Pile Height Pedal (Some Models)

3, Lower wand from upright position by

pressing on the handle release pedal,

CAUTION

DO NOT leave the Power-Mate '_ 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 small pedal on the rear of the Power-

Mate ®.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 Power-Mate ®agitator

turned off, to prevent carpet damage°

_OFF

FLOOR

5. Select a switch position on the

handle,

ARPET

To rewind: Unplug the cleaner_ Hold

the plug while

rewinding to pre-

vent damage or injury from the

moving cord. Push

cord rewind barn

OFF FLOOR - turns on the canister motor only,

CARPET - turns on both the canister and the Power-Mate ® motors.

NOTE -When this switch is in the FLOOR position, the headlight and dirt sensor

(some models) DO NOT function since no electricity flows to the Power-Mate®.

Suggested sweeping pattern,

For best cleaning action, the Power-Mate ® should be pushed straight away from you and pulled straight back° At the end of each

pull stroke, the direction of the Power-Mate ® should be changed to point into the next section to be cleaned. This pattern should

be continued across the rug with slow, glid- ing 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.

• wARNiNG..............

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard

DO NOT run over power cord with Power-Mate ®. Personal injury

or 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.

Suction

Control

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

the suction control.

Product Damage Hazard Use care if the Power-Mate ®and wand is left in the upright position as

it may tip over easily, Property damage can occur if tipped.

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:

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 clogso Unplug from outlet before

checking.

HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs°

MED - Medium to deep pile. LO - Low to medium pile.

XLO - Most carpets and bare floors.

SOME MODELS TO CLEAN THE LENSES

The dirt sensor light system is mounted on the Power-Mate s nozzle near the reset but-

ton. It consists of a series of three red lights and one green light.

The lights give you an indica-

tion of the amount of dirt

particles that are passing

Dirt Sensor thru the sensor

(Some Models) on its way to

the dust bag°

INITIAL START UP

When the Power-Mate ®is first started, the fol- lowing light sequences occurs in a two sec-

ond time frame:

1, All three reds come ono

2. Two reds are om

3. One red is on.

4. One green is on and will remain on until the Power-Mate ®nozzle is placed in use.

NOTE: If the nozzle is on a surface that has dirt on it, dirt will be picked up by the vacuum

and one or more red lights might stay on.

IN OPERATION

When the Power-Mate s is being moved back and forth on the floor, the lights will change

from one configuration to another as more

dirt or less dirt is being vacuumed. As long as one or more red lights are on, dirt is passing

through the wand to indicate that the surface

still needs cleaning°

1. Remove the wands by press-

ing the quick release pedal and

lifting up on the wands.

Cross Section View

Approx.

3 _ inches

or 90 mm

2. As indicated by the illustration,the two dirt sensor elements are located on the inside of

the swivel, approximately 3Y2 inches/90 mm down, (note the arrows). Each element

should be cleaned periodically. To reach the sensor elements, use a small brush such as

a bottle brush. Brush each sensor element several times to remove dust and dirt.

NOTE: Looking down inside the swivel you

will see a ring. The sensor elements are

located just slightly below this ring.

Sensor Elements

When the green light stays on as the Power- Mate ®is moved back and forth over an area,

the sensor is not seeing enough dirt to war- rant further cleaning of that area.

NOTE: Dirt sensor lights DO NOT function in the FLOOR setting.

CLEANING LENS

Although the dirt sensor feature in your

Kenmore Power-Mate s is designed for years of trouble free use, the passage of dirt

through the air passage system can coat the lens causing the green light to come on and

stay on - never switching to red. When this happens the lens must be cleaned.

3. Reinstall the wands after cleaning the sen- sors.

CAUTION

Never use water or any cleaning

solution when cleaning the lenses. The residue of the water or cleaners

will accelerate the recoating of the

lenses and make cleaning necessary

sooner.

, CAUT'0N

DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands while cleaner isON. This

could cause sparking and damage the electricalcontacts.

ATTACHMENTS ON

HANDLE

ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS

SOME MODELS

wands from Power-Mate °,

, o e ovo it!

lock wands in straight-up

NOTE: If the Power-Mate _ is

Handle attached, turn

Lock cleaner off

Button --*_ before remov-

ing handle from wands.

1. Press lock

button, then

m u pull to remove

Telescoping wand.

Wand

has the optional feature of a press it in similarly.

2. Slide attach- ments firmly on

handle as need- ed, See

ATTACHMENT USE.

._ handle from

If your model

handle release,

position, I

Wand

m _p_ Quick

wands as needed, See ATTACHMENT USE.

Release

B Pedal

2. Press wand quick release pedal with foot and pull the wands

straight up out of Power-Mate%

The Power-Mate _-_plug and cord do not have to be removed to use attachments on the wands,

3. Put attach-ments on

CLEANING AREA

Be_een Bare Carpeted

ATTACHMENT Furniture* Cushions* Drapes" Stairs Floors FloorgRugsi Walls

Dusting Brush _ X X X Crevice Tool X X

Fabric Brush _ X X

Floot Brush

(So,me Models)

Power'Mate®

X X

X** X

' x

(Some Models)"*

Power-Mate Jr2

*Always clean attachments before using on fabrics° ** 3_wayO_Off switch should be in FLOOR position, *** Handi-Mate Jr,=and Power-Mate Jr.= attachment instructions are includedwith the products,

NOTE: When separating wands depress Iockbutton completely before pullingwands apart., If wand lock button is difficul! to _depress,, pt!sh the two wands more tightly together to line up

the lOCKbutton with the nole. uepress lOCKbutton and then pull wanes aparL

Active brush edge cleaners are on both

sides of the Power°

Mate _. Guide either

side of the Power-

Mate * along base-

boards or next to furniture to hetp

remove dirt trapped at

carpet edges_

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The Power-Mate _ has

built4n protection

against motor and belt damage should the agitator jam. if the

agitator slows down or stops, the overload

protector shuts off the Power-Mate ®.The

canister motor will continue to run. To correct problem: Turn off vacuum,

remove obstruction, then press reset button_

To reset: Push in the overload protector

button.

Overload Protector

Reset Button

The suction control allows

you to change the vacuum

suction for Decrea_ different fabric Suction

and carpet weights. Opening the control decreases

suction for draperies and lightweight rugs, while closing the control increases suction for upholsteries and carpets.

, WARN,NG

Personal InjuryHazard Always unplug the vacuum cleaner

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

to do so can result in personal injury.

Suction

ELECTRONIC BAG/HOSE

CHECK INDICATOR

SOME MODELS

Electronic Bag/Hose

The light comes on whenever the

airflow becomes blocked, dust

bag needs changing or can- ister safety filter needs cleaning.

To reset: Turn off and unplug the vacuum

from the outlet to allow the vacuum to cool. 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.

POWER-MATE s STORAGE

SOME MODELS

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

through attachment° In some cases, when vacuuming loose

fibers, like new carpet lint, the bag may be full and the light may not come on.

In some cases, when vacuuming fine mate- rials such as powder, soot, plaster dust, car- pet freshener, the bag may not appear ful!

but the light does come on.

Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING.

MECHANICAL BAG/HOSE CHECK INDICATOR

SOME MODELS When the unit is running, the indicator win-

dow will be green if there are no clogs° When the indicator turns completely red

there is a need to

check the dust bag for being full or the other

areas that may be clogged. See HOW

YOUR VACUUM WORKS.

NOTE: Red may appear when using attach- ments or when cleaning new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the attachments them- selves or new carpet fuzz filling the bag

quickly.

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 possibie

damage to the vacuum.

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 slot allows the wands and Power-Mate e to be stored with the canister to conserve

storage space. The canister 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_

The Power-Mate ® must be in the flat posi- tion as shown in the illustration. Use the

handle release pedal to place it in this posi- t!ore

NOTE: You may save space by lowering the

telescoping wand as shown in the ASSEM-

BLY section.

! IIII '1" II ....... ;;T,;;_m

• CAUTION

To prevent tip over, never leave

Power-Mate _ on or in the upright position with the wand fully

extended. Moving the wand to a

lower position and turning the handle to one side will make the

Power-Mate _ more stable and less likely to tip over.

The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirL 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 passage open. Check the starred areas occasionally for clogs. Unplug from outlet

before checking,,

Motor

Safety

Filter Exha ust

BAG CHANGING

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

mechanical baglhose check indicator will come on when the bag needs to be changed

or the airflow is blocked° NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for Bag Number°

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 by

pulling away and

lifting up,

5. Pull bag out of

the red bag mount.

Motor_//

SaVory TF/F/i//

F,tor-<-//Yii //ii////

__ Mount

6. Check and replace, if

necessary, the motor safety

filter°

7, The red bag mount will flip forward after removing bag. This will prevent the lid from closing until a new bag is installed.

8, Rotate red bag mount down and

install bag into slots per

instructions 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. Close and latch canister hood.

10. Reinstall hose.

11. Plug cord into wall outlet,

...........i

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 and may cause damage to

vacuum motor. Change bag more

often when vacuuming these materi- als.

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