Kenmore 116.56512690 Owner's Manual

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Vacuum Cleaner

Owner's Manual

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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.

PART NO. CO1ZARD10UOO-4370537 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 .......................... 6-7

Use .............................. 8

How to Start ....................... 8

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

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

Attachments ......................... 10

Attachment Use Chart ................... 10

Performance Features ............... ! !

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

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 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.

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

Bag Changing ....................... t2

Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ........... 13

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... t3

Power-Mate TM Care ................... 14

LightBulb Changing ................... 14

Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning . • 14-15

Brush Servicing ...................... 16

Brush Assembly ...................... 16

Troubleshooting ..................... 17

Requesting Assistance Or Service ..... 18

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 date 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!817 WA, 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*MATE "_.
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

CenteflDepartment.
Do not pul! 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 inn
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 operate the cleaner with a punctured
hose_ The hose contains electrical wires_

Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up
sharp objects

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 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, etc_ They

may damage the cleaner or dust bag.
Do net 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.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities, Your cleaner
is intended only for household use° Read this Owner's Manuat 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 instructionsgiven, 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 isimportantto knowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturesto assureitsproperandsafe

use Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner,,

Plug Holder

Wand Swivel

Belt

In U,& #20.5285
In Canada #40110

Upper
Wand

Cord and
Cord Holder

POWER.MATE TM
Power Cord

i -_- Cord and

-- Handle Quick

Release
(Some Models}

*---- Upper

Wand

a

0

Wand Quick

Release Pedal
(Some Models}

POWER.MATE TM
Model/Serial Numbers

(On Bottom) /

Handle
Release//

Pedal

/

Pile Height Pedal
(Some Models}

Pile Height Indicator

(Some Models}

_F_ (Some Models)

Overload Protector
(Reset Button)

POWER-MATETM

Headlight and Lens

Bulb

In U.S. #20.5240 I
In Canada #596181

Light Cover
(Some Models)

Edge Cleaner
(Not Shown}

J

HOSE

Speed
Control

(Some

Models)

3-Way On/Off Switch

Off/Bare Floor/Carpet

(Some Models)

Hand_

Hose SwiveJ

ATTACHMENTS

Crevice

Tool
Dusting
Brush ------_1._

Brush
Fabric ._______

Brush
Floor _________

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

Attachment

Storage

Canister
Hood

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models)

Bag Holder

Covet

Canister Performance

Indicator Light
(Some Models)

Cord

Rewind Bar

(Not Shown)

Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)

Canister Model/
Serial Numbers

(OnBottom)

Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be

sure you have all parts shown in PARTS
AND FEATURES°

E• 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.

Slide wands

together until au

w,.os

wand button

snaps into place_

Turn wand button ,A
to the slotted

area of the wand

Handle

Handle
Button --_

The swivel allows

swivel. Wand

you to turn the
handle to the left

side to reach far-
ther under low

furniture.

Swivel --

Cord
Holder /

POWER-MATE TM

1. Insert wands into POWER-MATE TM until
the wand buttons snaps into place.

2. Connect
POWER-MATE TM

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

Button

Swivel

-- Wand Quick

Release Pedal

To remove: Disconnect cord and step on
wand release pedal, then pull up on wands,

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