Kenmore 11656212602, 11626212605, 11626212602 Owner’s Manual
Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.26212
IMPORTANT
Before returning this product-
For replacement parts, please contact:
Sears Parts and Repair Center
(1-800-488-1222)
Anytime, day or night
(U.S.A. only)
For any ot_herIssue, please contact.'
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line
(1-877-531-7321)
8:00am-5:00pm EST, M-F
(U.SoA.and Canada) T"-.
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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CUIDADO:
Lea y siga todas las
instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto.
Printed in Mexico
Impreso en M6xico
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ..... 3
Important Safety Instructions ......... 4
Parts and Features ....................... 5-6
Assembly Instructions ............... 7_
Operating Instructions .............. 9
How to Start .......................... 9
Vacuuming Tips ..................... 10
Suggested PHeHeight Settings ........ 11
Attachments ....................... 11
Attachment Use Table ............... 12
Performance Features ................ 12-13
How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works ........ 13
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 Number Plate.
Canister Care ......................... 14
Bag Changing ...................... 14
Ctean[ng Exterior and Attachments ...... !4
Motor Safety Filter Changing .......... 15
Exhaust Filter Changing ............. 15
Power-Mate s Care ..................... 16
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning _• 16-17
Light Bulb Changing .............. 18
Agitator Servicing ....................... 18
Troubleshooting ...................... 19
Master Protection Agreements ....... 20
Requesting Assistance
Or Service ................... Back Cover
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,
One Year Limited Warranty
When assembled, operated and maintained according to all 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 al! 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.
U_
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 M5B 2B8
WARNING
Yn_Ursafety is importa.nt to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,.
ury to persons or aamage when usm,g your vacuum meaner, tollow Dastc
safety precautions including the following:
Read all instructions in this manual before
assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this manual. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments°
Disconnect electdcal 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 lno Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before servicing.
To reduce the dsk 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 workingas itshould,
has been dropped, damaged, leftoutdoors,
or dropped intowater, return itto a Sears
Service Center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cordas 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 openlng 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 presenL The
fumes from these substances can create a
fire hazard or explosion°
Do not pick up anything that is burningor
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 ifcut or worn_Do not pick up
sharp objects.
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or disconnecting
either hose, Handi-Mata 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.
ur vacuum cleaner is intended fc_rHousehold use. Read this Owner's Manual
carefully for important use and safety information, This guide contains safety
statements under warning and caution symbols_
itisimportanttoknowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoassureitsproperandsafe
use,Reviewthesebeforeusingyourvacuumcleaner°
PartNo. Part No.
Object Style No. in USA in Canada
Headlight Bulb ..... 20-5240 20-40600
Belt CB-2 20-5201 20-40979
POWER-MATEs
Cord
Holder--
-- Handle
Quick
Release
Cord
Cord
Holder--
-- Upper
Wand
,4----- Power.Mate=
Power Cord
Upper
Wand
Belt
Height Indicator
Handle Release
Pile Height Pedal
(Not Shown)
Overload Protector
Reset Button
Model[Serial Numbers
(On Bottom)
HOSE
2.Way On/Off Switch
Floor/Carpet
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice
Toot
Combination
Brush
-_-- Hand/e
Floor
Brush
CANISTER
Part No_ Part No,
Object Style No. in USA in Canada
Dust Bag C 20-50558 20-50403
Exhaust Filter EF-2 20-86880 20-40320
Motor Safety Filter CF-I 20-86883 20-40321
Attachment Cover
Storage
On/Off
Switch
Exhaust Filter Cover
(Exhaust Filler Inside)
Canister
Hood
Re_ase
Motor Safety Filler
(Behind Dust Bag)
Bag Holder
Dust Bag
Cord
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.
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.
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Before assembling vacuum cleaner, 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
cleaner.
WANDS
Slide wands
together until
wand button
snaps into place.
Wand
8ut,o.-- iiI
Cord
m
Handle
Wand
Button-------_,-
POWER-MATE
1. Insert wands into Power-Mate _ until the
wand button snaps into place°
2. Connect Power-
Mate®plug and cord
A tea
To remove: Disconnect cord, steady Power-
Mate ®with foot and turn wands until the
button disappears, then pull wands out of
Power-Mate _.
as shown_ DO NOT
force. Raised area
of plug must be
toward hand.
3. Secure cord into
cord holder on wand
swivel
Cord
Holder --_*_
Wand
Wand
Button _ J
Cord
CANISTER
I. Open the canister hood+
2. Check to see that the dust bag is proper-
ly instatled. 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.
Ul
I 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
Latch
Notch
2+ Insert
handle into
wand until
lock button
snaps in
place+ Be
sure hose
is not twist-
ed.
To remove:
Press han-
dle release
button and
pull up on
handle.
1+Line up the
hose latch tab
and notch in
canister hoed
and insert hose
into canister until
it snaps in place.
To remove: Lift
hose latch tab
upward and pull
up on hose
Lock
Handle
Quick
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+
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
, WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injury or property
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.
.o;..°
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 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.
Height
Indicator
Release
Pedal
Pile
Height
Pedal
4o 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.
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5. Select a pile height setting by pressing
the small pedal on the rear of the Power-
MateZ,,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,,
ON/OFF /
-':::-i._-. 6. To turn vacuum
the ON/OFF switch,
_ cleaner on, step on
3. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor,
To rewind: Unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Remove cord from grip. 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
retracL
7. To turn on
Power-Mate _,
move the
FLOOR/CARPET
switch to the
CARPET position,
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IC_£TI
®
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 carpet with slow,
gliding motions_
NOTE: Fast,
jerky strokes do
not provide
complete
cleaning,
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
regularly° For best cleaning results, fully
close the suction control_
For beet cleaning results, keep the
airflow passage open. Check each
assembly area in HOWYOURVACUUM
CLEANER WORKS occasionally for
clogs. Unplug from outlet before
checking.
I WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on stairs,
It may fail, causing personal injury or
property damage.
CAUTION
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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WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT run over power cord with
Power-Mate ®. Personal injury or
product damage could result.
DO NOT pull plug from walt by
the power cord. If there is damage to
the cord or plug, personal injury or
property damage could result.
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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.
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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.
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ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs°
MED - Medium to deep pile.
LO - Low to medium piled
XLO - Most carpets and bare floors,
ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS
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1. To
remove _ll I !
wands from Power-
Mate ®, lock wands
in straight-up posi-
tion,,
Power-Mate _ is Handle
NOTE: If the \_ __
attached, turn Lock t
vacuum cleaner Button "_L
off before remov e
wands. Quick
ing handle from Handle
1. Press handle
quick release
button and pull
up on handle.
Release-_
Upper
Wand--
2. Slide attachments firm-
ly on handle as needed.
See ATTACHMENT USE
TABLE.
2. Remove Power-Mate _plug
and cord from holders,,
3. Disconnect cord
and steady Power-
Mate _ with foot and
turn wands until lock
button disappears,
then pull wands out
of Power-Mate ®.
4. Put attachment on
wands as needed° See
ATTACHMENT USE
TABLE.
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ATTACHMENT
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Between
FurnitureI Cushions 1
CLEANING AREA
Drapes1
Stairs
Bare
Floors
Carpeted
Floors/Rugs Walls
Combination Brush _ V"
Crevice Tool
Floor Brush
Power.Mate ®
Handi-Mate Jr2 3
Power.Mai'e jr.®3, 4_ ' V•
Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
2. 2-position switch should be in FLOOR position,
3. Some models; Handi-Mate Jr,®and Power-Mate Jr,® attachment instructions are included
with the products
4o Power*Mate Jr2 can only be used on the hose handle°
NOTE: When separating wands, depress iock button completely before pulling wands aparL If
wand lock button is difficult to depress, push the two wands more tightly together to tine up
the lock button with the hole, Depress lock button and then pull wands aparL
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OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The Power-Mate ®has
built-in protection
against motor and
belt damage should
the agitator jamo If the
agitator slows down
or stops, the overload
protector shuts off the
Power-Mate s. The
canister motor will continue to run,
Overload Protector
Reset Button
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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 ®along base-
boards or next to
furniture to help
remove dirt trapped at
carpet edges°
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,/
4
V'2
/
/
4
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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, WARNING
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.
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
Suction Suction cleaner suction
for different
fabric and carpet weights. Opening the
control decreases suction for draperies and
lightweight rugs, while closing the control
increases suction for upholsteries and
carpets_
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