Kenmore 1165810590, 1165561190, 11626212690 Owner’s Manual
Vacuum Cleaner
OWNER'SMANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL 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 Staff ................... 8
Vacuuming Tips ................ 9
Suggested Pile Height Sefttngs ......... 9
Attachments ...................... 10
Aflachment Use Chaff ........... t0
Performance Features ........... t 1
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibililies. 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,,
HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS ......... 12
CANISTERCARE................. ]2
Bag Changing ........ 12
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning .... t3
Cleaning Ex'fertor and Attachments t3
POWER-MATETM CARE .... 14
Light Bulb Changing ........... 14
Belt Changing and Brush Cteanlng . 14-15
Brush Semiclng ............... t6
Brush Assembly ........ 16
TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 17
WARRANTY
KENMOREVACUUM CLEANER
FULLONE-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 ar workmanship,
RETURNIT TO THE NEARESTSEARS SERVICE CENTER/
DEPARTMENT IN THE UNffED STATES,and Sears will
repair it free of charge
If thisvacuum cleaner is used for commercial or rental
purposes, the above warranty coverage applies for
only 90 days from the date of purchase
This watTaniy gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which van/from state to slate
SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO,, D/817 WA,
HeRman Estates, IL 60179
if you need service or pars, visit your nearest Sears
Service Center or the Service Department located at
most Sears Retail Stares They wilt be able to sotve
your problem and supply any needed replacement
pads. Any service needed other than described in
this Owner's Manual should be done by a Sears
authored service representative
How to Order Repair Parts
When requesting service or ordering pars, have the
following information available:
1. Canister mode! number and serial number
2_POWER-MATE TM model number and serial number
3. Description of problem
4. Part number
5. Name of part
6. Location of pad - Canister or POWER-MATETM
EngIlsh Speaking:
To Call Tat! Free For Service: (t-800-4-REPAIR)
[1-800-473-7247)
To Call Tott Free For Parts: (1-800-FON-PART)
[1-80G366-727B)
Spanish Speaking:
To Coil Toll Free For Service: 0*800-626-58} i)
To Call Tall Free For PaRs: (1-800-659-7084)
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'..MPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, in}ury to persons or damage when using your
vacuum cleaner, follow basic safely precautions including the following:
Read this manua! before assembling or using
your vacuum cieaner_
Use your cleaner only as described in this
manual, Use oniy with Sears recommended
attachments
Toreduce the riskof 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
suddeniy staffing
Always turn cleaner off before connecting or
disconnecting the hose or POWER-MATETM,
Atways turn cieaner off before unplugging.
Do not unpiug by purling on cord To unplug,
grasp the plug. net 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 Servlce
Center/Department.
Do not puff or carry by cord, use cord as a
handie, close door on cord, or purl cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces,
De not leave cleaner when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not In use and before servicing
Do net 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 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 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, end all parts
of body away from openlngs 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 coutd
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 is burning or
smoktng, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes,
Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable or
combustible Uquids (gasoline, cleaning fluids,
perfumes, etc.), or use in areas _vhere they
may be present The fumes from these
substances can create a fire hazard orexplosion,
Use extracare when cleaningon #airs.Do not
put on chairs,tabEes,etc.Keep onfloor.
You are responsible for maNng 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 informatbn.
fARTSAND FEATURES
It isimportant to know your vacuum cleaner parts
and features to assure its proper and sate use
Review these before using your cleaner,
COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBERSHERE,
Copy thls information from the
boffom of each unit into these
spaces, Keep these numbers for
future reference if you need service
ot call with a question, have this
information ready:
116.
Canister Model Number
D-
Canister Serial Number
tt6.
POWER-MATETM Model Number
D-
POWER,MATETM Serial Number
W_ndSwlwl
(On Bo_omj
POWER-MATETM
HOSE
ATTACHMENTS
Cravt¢o Toot __
CANISTER
H_nd_
POWER=MATE TM
DuMtng EIt*Jah""-"-"_
F_rl¢ Bru_h_
Floor BpJ_h--"_*_
NOTE: Ati models have one set of affachmenis
in the canister, Some models hc_ve on addi-
tional set, which can be kept inthe accessory
bag for garage or outdoor use,
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ASSEMBLY
Before assembllng your vacuum cleanero be sure you
have aiJ parts shown in PARTSAND FEATURES
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WARNING
EIec#Icat Shock Hazard
Do not plug Into electrical supply until assembly Is
complete. Failure to do so could result in elec#Ical
shock or Injury.
WANDS
SIide wands together
until wand button
snaps into place, Turn
wand buttontothe
#oiledarea of the
wand swivel
The swtvel allows you
to turn the handle to
the left slde to reach
farther under low
furnffure
POWER-MATETM
1. Insert wands Into POWER-MATE _Muntil the wand
buttons snaps into place
2,Connect
POWERoMATE _
plug and cord as
shown. DO NOT
force.Raisedarea
R_I_#_A_ toward hand
of plug must be
3,Secure cord into
cord holderon
wand swivel.
To remove:
Disconnect cord
and step on wand
release pedal
then put1 up on
wands
.'J HOl#O_"
_ Cord
--W_nd
o_-J--..--_Wand
CANISTER
1.Open the caNster 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 flfter isproperly
installed See MOTOR SAFETYFILTERCLEANING for
instructions.
HOOD
It is normal for the canister hood to come off when
opened fudher than needed. Une up the hinges.
insert them, and c_ose the hood to replace it.
HOSE
1, Une 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
2. tmert handle
tnto _'and until
lock buflon snaps in
place. Be surehose
Is not twisted.
To remove: press
handle release
button and pul! up
on handle
To store: To prevent stre_son hose durhg storage,
disconnect hose from wands and canister. Store
hose in o loosely cotled position so the hose covering
Is not stressed_
Colr_r
DuJt Bag
USE
HOW TOSTART
Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard
* DO NOT plug in If swltch Isin ON position.
Personal lnjury or damage could resulL
* The cord moves rapldly when rewinding. Keep
children away and provlde a clear path when
rewinding the cord to prevent personal injury°
, DO NOT use ouflefsabove counters, Damage to
items In surrounding area could occur.,
I.Pu!l cord out
of canisterto
desired length,
4, To lower wands hotd POWER-MATE_Mdown with
foot and pull back on wands
5, Seiect a pile height setttng by rotating the pile
height control The pile height setting Isshown on
the control See SUGGESTEDPILEHEIGHT SETRNGS.
6_To turn unit on,
step on the On/Off
switch
2. Snap cord
intogripto
prevent
accidental
rewinding.
NOTE: To reduce the rlsk of electric shock, thls
vacuum c_eaner has a polarized ptug. 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 oultet, reverse the plug tf it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to Install the proper
outlet. Do not change the p_ug in any way
3. Plug the patarized power cord into 120 Volt outlet
located near the floor
To rewind: Unplug the cleaner Hotd the plug whlIe
rewinding to prevent damage or Injury from the
moving cord A slight tug will release the locking
pawls h the cord reel allowing Itto retract,
SOMEMODELS
To turn on POWER-
MATET_, move the
On/Off switch to the
ON position
TIPS
Suggested sweeping paffern,
Forbestcleaningaction,the POWER-MATE TM should
be pushed straight away from you and pulled
straight back At the end of each pul! stroke, the
direct[on 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. g}tding motions
WARNING
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PersonalInjuryHazard
Usecare ffcanlder isplaced onstal_, flit lolls, personal
in}uryorproperty damage could tesu_f.
NOTE: Fast, jerky strokes do not provide
camp]ere cleaning
Small areas can be
cleaned without
moving the
canister The hose
swivel allows the
hose to turn from
side to side while
the canlstet stays in
place Check hose
for twl_tlng before
pu_llng canister.
Forbestcleaningresu|Is,keep theaI_owpassage
open Check each assemblyarea,shownin
HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS, occasi0nailyforclogs
Unplugfromoutletbeforechecking
UGGESTED
PILEHEIGHT
SETTINGS
For best deep down cleaning, use the XLO sefflng,
However. you may need to raise the height to make
some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs end some
deep pile carpets, and to prevent the vacuum
cteaner from shutting off. Suggested settings are:
HI - Shag, deep pile. or scatter rugs
MED - Medium to deep,pile
LO - Low to'medlum pile
XLO - Most carpets and bare floors
Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed regularly For
best cleaning results,fuity close the suction control.
See PERFORMANCE FEATURES.
ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENTSON WANDS
CAUTION
OT attach or remove handle or wands while
et Is ON, This could cause sparking and
ge the electrical contoct_
ATTACHMENTSON HANDLE
NOTE: If the
POWER-MATE TM is
attached, turn
cleaner off before
removing handle
from wands
1,.PresSfock button,
then pull to remove
handle from wand.
tf your modei has the optionai feature of a handle
release, press it in similarly,
2,Slide
affachments
firmly on handle
as needed See
chart below
1,To remove wands |
fromPOWER-MATE TM,
lock wands in straight-
up position,
W_d Quick of
_t._, e_f POWER-MATETM
3, Putattach-
ments on
wands as
needed, See
chaff below
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i
MATETM plug and
cord do not have
to be removed to
use attachments
The POWER-
on the wands
ATTACHMENTUSE
A11ACHMENT Between Bsre Carpeted
DUSTING BRUSH _ X X X
CREVICETOOL X X
FABRICBRUSH /_ X
FLOOR
BRUSH _ X X X
POWER.MATE_ _ X" X X
* A_ayS c_ear_aHt:tchmorth before u_trtg on fab6cs
"' (SoffiB MocfeLt) POWeR-MAlETM _vftc h _houlc{be tn OFF po_flOr_
NO'i'_ When sepc_atlng wench, do_oss {OCkb_l_on comp_elo_ be fate pt_ng wc_ _,sopo_t, ifwor,d tack button t_diffic_l to depte_ p_h ths two wond,_more tfght_
_Dgt3thef _o _P,8 Up f_h{_loc_ button _frl I_8 hal8 Depto_ _ci( button on_ _h_r_ pt._ wands opot_
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Furniture* Cush]ons' Drspes* Stairs Floors Floors Rugs WstJs
CLEANING AREA
....PERFORMANCE
FEATURES
EDGECLEANER
Active brush
edge cleaners
are on both
stdes of the
POWEQ-MATETM
Guide either side
of the POWER-
MATETM along
base-boards or
next to furniture
to help remove
dirt trapped at
carpet edges
WARNING
Personal Injun/ Hazard
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before clean-
Ing the brush area as brush may suddenly resla/t
Failure to do so can result In personal injuq/o
OVERLOADPROTECTOR
The overload protector stops the motor when the
brush Jams and prevents belt breakage_
To correct problem:
I Unplug electrical cord.
2. Check brush and brush support areas for excessive
tint build-up or Jamming
3, Clean Jammed area See POWER-MATE TM CARE
To reseE Press reset bulton on top of the POWER_
MATETM Plug in and turn an cleaner
HOSESWIVEL
The hose sv_lve] allows
the hose Ioturn wlthot#
moving the canister. This
ishelpful for cleaning in
small arec& Check hose
for twisting before pulling
canister
PERFORMANCEINDICATOR
SOME MODELS
lines in the indicator win-
dowswlllbecleartfthere 0 0 0 0
When the unit Is running the [[_
are no clogs When the lines
turn completely red there Is
a need to check the dust
bag for being full or other areas thai may be
clogged. See HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS,
NOTE: Red lines may appear when using attach-
ments or when cleaning new carpet, due to
reduced alrtlow by the altachments themselves or
new caret fuzz tilling the bag quickly
SUCTIONCONTROL
The suction conhol
increases or decreases
the suction for different
fabric and carpet
weights Opentng the
control decreases suc-
tion for draperies end
lightweight n_gs Closing
the control increases
suction for furniture and
carpets
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