Kenmore 11657512790, 11627512790 Owner’s Manual

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Vacuum Cleaner

OWNER'SMANUAL

READTHISMANUAL for important safety,

assembly and operating instructions.

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-----CONTENTS

WARRANTY .............................. 2

SERVICE ................................. 2

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS....... 3

PARTSAND 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 ................... 11

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your cleaner is intend- ed only for household use. The cleaner should be stored in a dry, indoor area. Read this Owner's Manu- al carefully for important use and safety information.

54/ARRANTY

HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS ........... 12

CANISTERCARE ......................... 12

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

Motor Safety FilterCleaning ............... 13

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ........ 13

POWER-MATEm CARE ..................... 14

Light Bulb Changing ..................... 14

Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning ...... 14-15

Brush Servicing .......................... 1(5

Brush A_sembly ......................... 16

TROUBLESHOOTING..................... 17

KENMOREVACUUM CLEANER

FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY

When used forprivatehousehold purposes,ifwithin one year from the date of purchase, thlsvacuum cleanerfallsdue toa defectinmaterialorworkmanship,

RETURN ITTO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repairitfreeofcharge.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.

SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Ifyou need serviceor parts,visityour nearestSears ServiceCenter ortheServiceDepartment locatedat most Sears RetailStores.They willbe able to solve your problem and supplyany needed replacement parts.Any serviceneeded otherthan described in thisOwner's Manual should be done by a Sears authorizedservicerepresentative.

How to Order Repair Parts

When requestingserviceor orderingparts,have the followinginformationavailable:

I.Canistermodel number and serialnumber.

2.POWER-MATE TM model number and serialnumber.

3.Descriptionofproblem.

4.Partnumber.

5. Name of part.

6. Location of part - Canister or POWER-MATErM, EnglishSpeaking:

To Call TollFree For Service:

To Call Toll Free For Parts:

Spanish Speaking: To Call TollFree ForService: To Call TollFree For Parts:

(I-8[]D-4-REPAIR) (I-800-473-7247)

(I-800-FON-PART) (I-800-366-7278)

(1-800-626-5811) (I-800-659-7084)

MPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

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 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 servicing 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-MATETM.

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 Center/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 notleavecleanerwhen plugged in.Unplug fromoutletwhen notinuseand beforeservicing.

Do notallowto be used as a toy.Closeattention isnecessarywhen used by or near children.

Do nothandle plug orcleanerwithwet hands.

Do not operate cleaner with a punctured hose.

The hose on some models contains electrical wires. Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up

sharp objects.

Do not put any objects intoopenings.

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 moving parts.

Do not use 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 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 not pick up anything that isburning 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

substancescan create a fire hazard orexplosion.

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 isnot used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS

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.

AND FEATURES

it is important to know your vacuum cleaner parts

and features to assure itsproper and safe use.

Review these before using your cleaner.

COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBERSHERE.

Copy this information from the

bottom of each unit into these

spaces. Keep these numbers for future reference. If you need service

or call with a question, have this

information ready:

116.

Canister Model Number

Canister Serial Number

116.

POWER-MATETM Model Number

POWER-MATETM Serial Number

Belt

In U.S. #20-5285 I In Canada #40110

Wand Swivel

Cord Holder

HOSE

_- POWER.MATETM

Power Cord

Standard Handle

POWER.MATE TM On/Ofl Switch

(somemodels)

Suction Control

Wand Quick

Release Pedal (Soma Models)

o J

0 POWER-MATE TM

(OnB_tom)

POWER-MATETM

Pedal

Pile Height Pedal

(someModal)

Hose Latch Tab

Pile Height Indicator

(Somemodels)

Headlight and Lens

(SomeModels]

Bulb In U.S. d_.5240

In Canada #_96181

LightCover (SomeModek,]

Edge Cleaner (Not Shown)

Overload ProMctor

(P._mtS_ton)

ATTACHMENTS

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Dusting Brush Fabric Brush Floor Brush

NOTE: Allmodels have one set of attachments in the canister.Some models have an additionalset,

which can be kept intheaccessorybag forgarage

oroutdoor use.

(Some Models)

HANDt.MATErmJr.-------_- (Some Models)

POWER-MATE TM Jr. (Some mode_]

CANISTER

H_Release

[oooooo3

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models)

Bag Holder

Attachment

Storage

Cover

Canismr ModeV Ser_l Numbers

(OnBottom)

On/Off Sw/tch

Cord

(Not Shown)

Motor Safety Fileer (Behind Dust Bag)

----ASSEMBLY

Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be sure you have all parts shown in PARTSAND FEATURES,

Elecfrlcal Shock Hazard

Do not plug into electrical supply untilassembly is complete. Failure to do so could resultin electrical shock or injury.

WANDS

Slidewands together untilwand button

snaps intoplace,Turn wand buttonto the

slottedarea ofthe wand swivel.

The swivelallowsyou toturnthe handle to

the leftsidetoreach fartherunder low furniture.

Cord

Holder

Wand

Swivel

POWER-MATE"rM

I.Insertwands intoPOWER-MATE TMuntilthe wand

buttonssnaps intoplace.

2. Connect

POWER-MATE TM plugand cord as

shown, DO NOT force.Raisedarea

ofplug 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,

-,- -- Wand

o_ Wand

._J Button

CANISTER

I. Open the canister hood,

2. Check to see that the dust bag isproperly

installed. See BAG CHANGING for instructions.

3. Check to see that the motor safety filter isproperly installed. See MOTOR SAFETYFILTERCLEANING 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.

HOSE

I.Lineup the hose

latchtab and notch incanisterhood and inserthose into

canisteruntilitsnaps inplace,

To remove: lifthose

latchtab upward and pullup on hose.

2. Insert handle into wand until

lock button snaps in

To store: To prevent stress on hose during storage,

disconnect hose from wands and canister. Store hose in a loosely coiled position so the hose covering

isnot stressed.

place. Be sure hose

is not twisted. To remove: press

handle release button and pullup

on handle,

[ooooool

Hood and

Attachment

Hose

Cover

On/Off Sw/tch

TOSTART

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 o clear path when rewinding the cord to prevent personal injury.

• DO NOT use outlets above counters. Damage to Items in F4Jrrounding area could occur.

1. Pull cord out

of canister to desired length.

Handle Pile Height

Release Pedal Pedal

4.Lower wand from uprightpositionby pressingon

the handle releasepedal.

5. Selecta pileheightsettingby pressingthe small

pedal on the rearofthe POWER-MATE TM, The pile heightsettingshows on the indicator,See

SUGGESTED PILEHEIGHT SETTINGS,

6.To turnuniton,

On/Off Sw/tch

stepon the On/Off switch,

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. Thisplug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. Ifthe plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If itstill does not fit,

contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

3. Plugthe polarizedpower cord into120 Voltoutlet

locatednear the floor.

To rewind: Unplug the cleaner. Hold the plug while

rewinding to prevent damage or injun/from the moving cord. A slighttug will release the locking pawls in the cord reel allowing it to retract.

SOMEMODELS

To turnon POWER-

MATE TM, move the On/Off switchtothe

ON position,

/ACUUMING TIPS

Suggested sweeping pattern.

For best cleaning action, the POWER-MATETM should

be pushed straight away from you and pulled straight back. At the end of each pull stroke, the direction of the POWER-MATETM should be changed

to point into the next section to be cleaned. This

pattern should be continued across the rug with

slow, gliding motions.

PersonalInjuryHazard Usecam if ccmisteris_ on_. lf lt fal_ _

injuryorproperty damage cou/dresult.

NOTE: Fast,jerkystrokesdo not provide complete cleaning.

Small areas can be cleaned without

moving the canister. The hose

swivel allows the

hose to turn from

side to side while the canister stays in

place. Check hose for twisting before pulling canister.

Forbest cleaning results, keep the airflow passage open. Check each assembly area, shown in HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS, occasionally for clogs. Unplug from outlet before checking.

UGGESTED

PILEHEIGHT

SETTINGS

For best deep clown cleaning, use the AUTO 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:

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

LO- Low to medium pile.

AUTO - Most carpets and bare floors,

Carpeted dairsneed to be vacuumed regularly.For bestcleaningresults,fullyclosethe suctioncontrol.

See PERFORMANCE FEATURES.

TTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENTSON HANDLE

NOTE: If the

POWER-MATETMis attached, turn cleaner off before removing

handle from wands.

1. Press lock buffon,

then pull to remove handle from wand,

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

ATTACHMENTSON WANDS

1.To remove wands

from POWER-MATETM,

lock wands in straight- up position,

2. Presswand release pedal with foot and

pull the wands straight

Wand Quick Release Pedal

up out of POWER- MATEm.

The POWER-MATETMplug and cord do not have to

be removed to use attachments on the wands,

2. Slide attachments

firmly on handle as

needed. See chaff below.

TTA CHMENTUSE

ATTACHMENT

DUSTING BRUSH

CREVICE TOOL

FABRIC BRUSH

(Some Models)

POWER-MATE nm

FLOOR BRUSH

Furn_um*

Between

Cushions*

Drapes*

3. Put attach-

ments on wands

as needed. See

chaff below.

CLEANING AREA

Stairs Floors

x x

Bars

X***

Carpeted

Floors

Rugs

Walls

(Some Models)** _ X

HANDI-MATE TMJR.

(Some Models)** X

POWER-MATE_ JR. _ _

Always clean attachments before using on fabrics. ** HANDI-MATI_MJR.and POWER-MATE"_ JR.attachment Instructions are Included with Jhe products.

*** 3-way On/Off switch should be In FLOOR position. NOTE'.When separating wands, depress lock button completely before pulllng wands apart. If wand lock button isdifficult to depress, push the two wands more tightly

together to line up De lock button with the hole. Depress lock button and then pull wands apart.

EPERFORMANCE

FEATURES

EDGECLEANER

Activebrush edge cleaners

are on both

sidesofthe

POWER-MATE TM, Guide eitherside ofthe POWER-

MATE TM along base-boards or

nextto furniture tohelp remove

dirttrapped at carpetedges.

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before clean- ing the brusharea as brushmay suddenly re.art. Failure to do so can resultin personal Injury.

OVERLOADPROTECTOR

The overload protectorstopsthe motor when the

brushjams and preventsbeltbreakage.

To correct problem:

I. Unplug electrical cord,

2. Check brush and brush support areas for excessive

lint build-up or jamming.

3. Clean jammed area. See POWER-MATETM CARE. To reset: Pressreset button on top of the POWER-

MATETM, Plug in and turn on cleaner,

HOSESWIVEL

The hose swivelallows the hose toturnwithout

moving the canister.This ishelpfulforcleaningin

smallareas.Check hose

fortwistingbeforepulling

canister.

PERFORMANCEINDICATOR

SOMEMODELS

When the unltisrunnlngthe linesinthe indicatorwin-

dows willbe clearifthere are no clogs.When the lines

turncompletelyred thereis

a need to check the dust

bag for being full or other areas that may be clogged. See HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS.

NOTE: Red linesmay appear when usingattach- ments orwhen cleaningnew carpet,due to

reduced airflowby the attachments themselvesor new carpet fuzzfillingthe bag quickly.

SUCTIONCONTROL

The suctioncontrol

increasesordecreases

the suctionfordifferent fabricand carpet weights.Opening the

controldecreases suc- tionfordraperiesand

lightweightrugs.Closing

the controlincreases suctionforfurnitureand

carpets.

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