Kenmore 11652804601C, 11622804601C Owner’s Manual
Owner's Manual
Manuel De L'utilisateur
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspirateur
Model, ModUle 116.22804C
CAUTION:
Read and fol{ow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lisez et suivez routes tes
instructions de s6curit6 et
d'operation avant de vous
servir de ce produit.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, M5B 2B8
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Part No, C_1ZCZS1_K_O-KCO1ZCZSZOK_
Printed in Mexico
Imprim6 aux Mexique
Before UsingYour New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
KenmoreVacuum CleanerWarranty .., 3
Important Safety instructions ......... 4
Parts and Features ................. 5-8
Assembly Instructions ............. 7_8
Operating Instructions ............... 9
How to Start ....................... 9
Vacuuming Tips .................... 10
Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ ! 1
Attachments ....................... 11
Attachment Use Table ............... 12
Performance Features ............. 12-13
How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works ....... I4
Canister Care ...................... 14
Bag Changing ..................... 14
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 15
Motor Safety Fi_ter Changing .......... 15
Exhaust Fitter Changing .............. 16
Power-Mate@ Care .................. 16
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. 17-I8
Light Bulb Changing ................. t8
Agitator Servicing ................... 19
Troubleshooting .................... 20
Requesting Service .......... BackPage
Please read this guide, It wilt 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 Model and Serial Humber Plate.
Use the space below to record the model 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 place for future reference,
OneYearLimitedWarranty
Whenassembled,operatedandmaintainedaccordingtoallinstructionssuppliedwith
theproduct,ifthisvacuumcleanerfailsduetoadefectinmaterialorworkmanshipwithin
oneyearfromthedateofpurchase,returnittoanySearsstore,SearsParts&Repair
CenterorotherKenmoreoutletforfreerepair.
Ifthisvacuumcleanerisusedforotherthanprivatefamilypurposes,thiswarranty
appliesforonly90daysfromthedateofpurchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT
pay for:
t. 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 shaII 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 er limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only white 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 M5B 2B8
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:
Read all instructions in this manual before
assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your vacuum cleaner onty as
described in this manual, Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect eiectricaI supply before
servicing or cleaning out brush area.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or brush suddenly starting,
Do not teave 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.
Oo not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, or pulI 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, Iint, 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 andlor 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 cIeaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assemb{y and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities.
Your vacuum cIeaner 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.
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.
Etem Part NO'. Part"No.
tn U.S. In Canada
Headlight Bulb .... 20-5240 ....20-40600
....B'elt ...... 20-520i" 20-40979
Power.Mate ®
Cord Holder
Wand Quick
Upper
Wand
Power Cord
Belt
_-- Plug Holder
-- Handle Quick
Release
--Upper Wand
Power-Mate _
Model/Serial Numbers
{On Bottom)
Handle Release Protector
Pedal Reset Button
Pile Height Pedal Edge Cleaner
(Not Shown)
Height Indicator
HOSE
3-Way On/Off Switch
Off/Ffoor/Carpet
Hand_
Hose Swivel
.CANISTER
Item Part No. Part No.
In U,S. In Canada
Dust Bag ............20-50558 20-50403
Exhaust Filter 20-86880 20-40320
Motor Safety Fii'ter 20-86883 20"40321
Cover Filer
Attachment
Store,
Canister
Exhaust
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice
Tool •
Dusting
Brush __._
Brush
Fabric
Brush
Floor 4
Exhaust
Filter Cover
Rewind Bar
Hood
Bag Holder
Cord
Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)
Dust Bag
6
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Please pay spedat attention to these hazard alert boxes, and fellow any instruc-
,i_ tions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric
shock, burns and personat iniury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers
as personal injury and/or property damage.
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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.
Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be
sure you have all parts shown in PARTS
AND FEATURES.
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Lock
WANDS
Slide wands together Button
until wand button
snaps into place, Turn
wand button to the
slotted area of the
wand swivel,
The swivel aIIows you
to turn the handle to
the left side to reach
farther under fow fur-
niture.
V
Upper
Wand_
--Wand
Button
6
-- Wand
Swivel
1. Insert wands into Power-Matd _ until the
wand buttons snap into place,
2. Connect Power-
Mate_ plug and
Raised cord as shown. DO
Area 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.
--Lower
I Wand
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
CANISTER
1, Open the canister hood.
2. Check to see that the dust bag is properly
installed. See BAG CHANGING for
instructions,
3. Check to see that the motor safety fitter is
properly installed, See MOTOR SAFETY
FILTER CHANGING for instructions.
HOOD AND TOOL
STORAGE COVER
tt is normal for the canister hood and tool
storage cover to come off when opened
further than needed. Line up the hinge slots,
insert hinges into the slots, and close the
hood and toot storage cover to reinstall.
, 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 pull
up on hose.
Hand_
Lock To remove:
Button _ _--. Press handle
Handle up on handle.
Quick
from wands and canister to prevent stress
on hose during storage. Store hose in a
Ioosely coiled position so the hose covering
is not stressed.
2. Insert handle
into wand until
lock button
snaps in place.
Be sure hose is
not twisted.
quick release
button and pull
To store:
Disconnect hose
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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A( ILWARNING
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.
Cord
Rewind
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized ptug;
one blade is wider than the other. This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way, If
the ptug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the piug. if it still does not fit, con-
tact a qualified electrician to insta_I the prop-
er outtet. Do not change the plug in any
way,
2. Piug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located
near the floor.
To rewind: Unplug
the vacuum clean-
er. Hold the plug
while rewinding to
prevent damage or
injury from the
moving cord. Push
Cord rewind bar.
1. PuI_ cord out of
canister to desired
tength, The cord
will not rewind until
the cord rewind
bar is pushed.
Pile Height
Indicator
/
Handle
Release
Pedal
Pile Height
Pedal
IlUl
CAUTIO N
DO NOT leave the Power-Mate _
running in one spot in the upright
position for any length of time.
Damage to carpet may occur.
3. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedaI.
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,
5, Select a switch position on the handle,
FLOOR - turns on
the canister motor
OFF
only.
CARPET - turns
on both the canis*
ter and the Power-
Mate ®motors.
NOTE - When this switch is in the FLOOR
position, the headlight DOES 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 _J
shoutd 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 smalt areas.
Check hose for
twisting before
pulling canister.
ICAUTION
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,
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Suction
Control
Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed reg_
uiarty. For best cleaning results, fully close
the suction control.
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IPersonal Injury Hazard
IUsecare if canister is placed on
Istairs. It may fall, causing personal
linjury or property damage.
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.
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow
passage open. Check each assembly area
in HOWYOUR VACUUM CLEANER
WORKS occasionally for dogs. Unplug
from outlet before checking.
€WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT run over power cord with
Power-Mate s. 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.
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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:
CAUTION
DO NOT attach or remove handle or
wands while vacuum cleaner is ON.
This could cause sparking and damage
the electrical contacts.
ATTACHMENTS ON
Lock
Button
Handle
Quick
Upper
Wand
t vacuum cleaner
I
HANDLE
NOTE: If the
Power-Mate r is
attached, turn
off before
,,,., removing han-
dle from wands.
1. Presshandle
quick release
button and pull
up on handfe,
HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs.
MED - Medium to deep pile.
LO - Low to medium pite.
XLO - Most carpets and bare floors.
ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS
1. To remove
wands from
Power-Mate e,
lock wands in
straight-up
position•
2. Press wand quick
.rt
.U
Wand
Quick
Release
Pedal
I
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.
2. Slide attach-
ments firmly on
handle as need-
ed. See
ATTACH M ENT
USE TABLE,
3. Put attach-
ments on wands
as needed, See
ATTACH MENT
USE TABLE.
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CLEANING AREA ......................
ATTACHMENT
Dusting Brush
Furniture*
Between
Cushions*
¢
Drapes* Stairs
i
€
Crevice Tool
FabricBrush
Floor Brush
¢
¢
Power-Mate®
* Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
** 3-way On/Off switch should be in FLOOR position.
NOTE: When separating wands depress ;ock button completely before pullingwands apart. If
wand lock button is difficutt to depress push the two wands more tight y together to ne up
the lock button w th the he e. Depress lock button and then pull wan(is apart.
Bare
Carpeted
Floors
Floors/Rugs Walls
v" ¢ ¢
¢
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The Power-Mate _'has Overload Protector
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
Power-Mate _'.The
canister motor witl continue to run.
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press overload protector reset button.
If the problem persists, have the
vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or
other qualified service agent.
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kWARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner
before cleaning the agitator area as
agitator may suddenly restart. Failure to
do so can result in personal injury,
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EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the Power-
Matee.Guide either
side of the Power-
Mate_along base-
boards or next to
furniture to heip
remove dirt trapped at
carpet edges,
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction control altows you to change the
vacuum cleaner suction for different fabric
and carpet weights.
Suction Suction
Opening the control decreases suction for
draperies and lightweight rugs, while closing
the control increases suction for
upholsteries and carpets,
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