Kenmore 11659219800, 11629219800 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
IMPORTANT
Before returning this product-
Forreplacement parts,_lease contact:
Sears Parts and Repair Center
116.29219
(t-800-488-1222)
Anytime, day or night
(U.S,A only)
For any other issue, please contact:
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line
(1-877-531-7321)
8:00am-5:00pmEST,M-F
(USA. and Canada)
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product,
Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 UoS.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
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Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner
PackingList ........
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty
Important Safety Instructions ....
Parts and Features ......
Assembly instructions ,
Operating Instructions 9
How to Start ....... 9
Vacuuming Tips . I0
Attachments ....... 1t
Attachment Use Table . !2
Performance Features .... 13
Suggested Pite Height Setiings 14
How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works 14
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Canister Care .......... 15
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Bag Changing ........ I5
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments .... 15
Molor Safety Fitter Cleaning t6
Exhaust Filter Changing t6
Power-Mate ®Care ..
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning
Light Bulb Changing .....
Agilator Servicing .........
Troubleshooting .........
Master Protection Agreements
Notes ...............
Requesting Assistance
Or Service ...........
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Back Cover
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
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
PACKING LIST
Your KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and compo-
nents assembled separately in the carton:
1 Canister Vacuum Cleaner 1 Combination Brush*
1 Power-Mate® 1 UpperWand
1 Hose Assembly 1 Lower Wand
i Floor Brush* 1 Use & Care Guide
I Crevice Tool* 1 Repair Parts List
Each of the above assemblies are shown in detait inside the repair parts list,,
*These items are found under the Tool Cover,
OneYearLimitedWarranty
Whenassembled,operatedandmaintainedaccordingtoal!instructionssuppliedwith
theproduct,ifthisvacuumcleanerfailsduetoa 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 alt 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 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
Read alt instructions in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner_
WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons or damage when usin_q your vacuum cleaner, fohow rJasic
safety precautions including the following:
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this manual.. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments..
Disconnect electrical 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 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 Cente_
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, dose door on cord, or pult cord
around sharp edges or comers. Do not run
vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces
Do not unptug 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, 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 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 andtor filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after
vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener,
powders and fine dust These products clog
the bag, reduce air_ow 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, smalt toys, pins, paper
dips, 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
Reptace if cut or worn Do not pick up
sharp objects..
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or disconnecting
either hose, HandFMate Jr® (if applicable),
or nozzle
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel,
Do not altow p_ug 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.
Your vacuum cleaner is intended for Household use. Keao m_s use _ _,are _u_oe
carefully for important use and safety info!-mation. This guide contains safety
statements underwarning 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
Part No, Part No,
Object Style No., in USA in Canada
.;adiig'_;iBu,b --- 20-_240 '20-4_'0'_............
Belt CB-3 20-52i8 20-40118
Power-Mate_
Cord
HoMer--
Cord
Holder
Lower
Wand
Upper
Wand
Power Cord
Belt
P- Plug
Holder
Handle
Quick
Release
Upper
Wand
Pile
Height Pedal.
Handle
Release Pedal -_-----_
PowerMate
Model/Seria! Number
(On Bottom)
Pile Height Indicator
Protector/Belt
(Not Shown)
HOSE
2-Way Switch
Floor/Carpet
Handle
Hose Swivel
ATTACHMENTS
" " " Fabric
Combination , Brush
Brush _ _
' Dusting
_ "_" Brush II
CANISTER
Part Noo Part No_
Object Style No. in USA in Canada
Dust Bag C 20-50558 20-50403
Exhaust Fiiter EF-2 20-86880 ' 20-4'03'2.0............
.........Moior Safety Filter CF-1 20-86883 2040321
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Tool Storage Cover
Canister Hood
Hood Release.
Carry Handfe
Exhaust Filter
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4_ tions given, WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric
' ,, payspeciaIattentiontothesehazarda,ertboxes,and,o,towanyinstruc-
shock, burns and persenal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers
as personal injury andtor property damage
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_kWARNING
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 vacuum, check the
PACKING LIST,, Use this list to verify that
Button
you have received all the components of
your new Kenmore vacuum.
Handle
Quick
Cord
WANDS
Slide wands
together until
wand button
snaps into place,
POWER-MATE ®
1,,Insert wands into Power-Mate until the
wand buttons snaps into place.
2. Connect
Raised
Up and In
To remove: Disconnect cord and steady
Power-Mate with foot and turn wands until
lock button disappears, then pull wands out
of Power-Mate
Power-Mate plug
and cord as
shown,, DO NOT
force° Raised
area of plug must
be toward hand,,
3,.Secure cord
into cord holder
on wand.
Cord
Holder
CANISTER
t. Open the canister hood.
2, Check to see that the dust bag is properly
installed,, See BAG CHANGING for instruc-
tions
3. Check to see that the motor safety filter 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 fur-
ther than needed Line up the hinge slots,
insert the hinges into the slols, and close
the hood and tool storage cover to reinstall
HOSE
t, Line up the
hose latch tab
and notch in can-
ister hood and
insert hose into
canister until it
snaps in place
To remove:
Depress hose
latch tab upward and pull up on hose
Handle
Handle
Handle Press handle
Qu_ck quick release
Re/ease_.,_ button and pull
Latch
Tab
Notch
2_Insert handle
into wand until
handle button
snaps in place
Be sure hose is
not twisted.
To remove:
up on handle
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CAUTION
Never open canister hood with the toot
storage cover open,, This will help to
prevent damage from occurring to the
canister hood andlor toot storage cover.
To store: Disconnect hose from wands and
canister to prevent stress on hose during
storage, Store hose in a !oosely coiled
position so the hose covering is not
stressed
CAUTION
Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury,
DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is
on. Contacting the agitator while it is rotating can
cut, bruise or cause other injuries. Always turn off
and unplug from electrical outlet before servicing..
Use caution when operating near chitdren..
HOW TO START
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric
, 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 outletsabove counters°
Damage from cordto items in
surrounding area could occur,.
1. Pult cord out of
canister to desired
length
shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polar-
ized 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
outlet, reverse the plug If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet Do not change the plug in any
way,
To rewind:Turn off and 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 retract,
4. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal
Pile
__,_ lPtleHeight
2. Snap cord into
grip to prevent
accidental
rewinding..
3oPlug the polarized power cord into a I20
Volt outlet located near the floor-
cator
Pedal-_
!
5, Select a pile height setting by pressing
the small pedal on the rear of the Power-
Male, The pile height setting shows on the
indicator See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT
SETTINGS
6oTolurnvacuum
cleaneron,stepon
theON!OFFswitch
7.Toturnon
Power-Mate,move
the
FLOORfCARPET
switchtothe
CARPETposition
VACUUMING TIPS i
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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 wall by
the power cord, If there is damage to
the cord or plug, personal injury or
property damage could result°
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_
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,
Attention:Refertoyourcarpetmanufactur-
erscleaningrecommendationsSomemore
delicatecarpetsmayrequirethattheybe
vacuumedwiththePower-Mateagitator
turnedoff,topreventcarpetdamage
Suggested sweeping pattern,,
For best cteaning action, the PoweFMate
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 clean-
ing
The hose swivel
allows the hose to
turnwithout moving
the canister. This is
helpful for cleaning in
small areas. Check
hose for twisting
before pulling canis-
ter
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kWARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on stairs.
It may fall, causing personal injury or
property damage_
Suction
Control
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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ATTACHMENTS J
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the
Power-Mate is
attached, turn
off and unplug
vacuum cleaner
before removing
handle from
wands
1,,Press handle
quick refease
button and purl
up on handle
\\'_ -Handle
Button--_
Lock
Handle
Quick
Release--._.
Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed
regularly For best cleaning results, fully
close the suction control
For best cleaning results, keep the
airflow passage open Check each
assembty area in HOWYOUR VACUUM
CLEANER WORKS occasionatfy for clogs
Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner
from outlet before checking,,
Brush
NOTE:
Toassemble dusting brush, insert the fabric
brush into the dusting brush nozzle and
press into place
CAUTION
DO NOT attach or remove handle or
wands while vacuum cleaner is ON.
This could cause sparking and damage
the electrical contacts.
2, Slide attachments
firmly on handle as
needed See ATTACH-
MENT USETABLE,
To remove, push
in direclion of
arrow as shown
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ATTACHMENTS ON WAND
t ..To remove
wand from
Power_Mate,
lock wand in
straight-up
position
2. Remove Power-Mate
plug and cord from hold-
ers
3..Disconnect cord
and steady Power-
Mate with foot and
turn wands until lock
button disappears,
then pull wands out
of Power-Mate.
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
4. Put attachment
on wand as
needed See
ATTACHMENT
USE TABLE.
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CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT Furntlure I CushionsI Drapes 1 Stairs Floors Floors/R_g_ Walls
brush ¢ ¢ '/
brush Fabric
Crevice tool V /
Floorbrush _ _/ V"
Dusting_
brush _ _/
; wor.Ma,o
1..Atways clean attachments before using on fabrics
2. 2-way switch should be in FLOOR position.
Between B_re C_rpeted
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PERFORMANCE FEATURES
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WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before cleaning the agitator area
as agitator may suddenly restarL
Failure to do so can result in personal
injury.
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The Power-Mate OverloadProtector/
has built-in
protection against
motor and belt
damage should the
agitator jam Ifthe
agitator slows down
or stops, the
overload protector shuts off the Power-Mate.
The canister motor will continue to run.
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press BELT RESET button. A bali point
pen may be required to press button
If the problem persists, have the
vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or
other qualified service agent,,
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
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
suction for suction sutton
different fabrics
and carpet weights. Opening the control
decreases suction for draperies and
lightweight rugs, while closing the contro!
increases suction for upholsteries and
carpets
THERMAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to protect
the vacuum cieaner from overheating tf a
clog or a full dust bag prevents the normal
flow of air to the motor, the thermal
protector turns the motor off automatically.
This allows the motor to cool in order to
prevent possible damage to the vacuum
cleaner.
To correct problem: Turn the vacuum
cleaner off and unplug the power cord
from the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector
toreset,, Check for and remove clogs or
replace the dust bag, if necessary. Also
check and replace any clogged filters,,
Wait approximately thirty (30) minutes
and plug the vacuum cleaner in and
turn back on to see if the motor
protector has reseL
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SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS
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:
HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs
MED - Medium to deep pile
LO - Low to medium pile,
XLO - Most carpets and bare floors,
I HOW YOUR VACUUM CLEANER WORKS
The vacuum cleaner creates suction that
picks up dirt.. Rapidly moving air carries the //_.._
dirt to the dust bag through the airflow pas- !.X._ \
sages The dust bag lets the air pass /_/"
through, while ittraps the dirt ///"
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow ._7 /
passage open Check the starred areas X'_/y t,
occasionally for clogs Turn off and _" (1 Motor
unplug vacuum cleaner from outlet /2' \ _.. Filter__ Filter
before checking _ _ _--. 1.
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Safety Exhaust
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