Kenmore 11659319215, 11659319214, 11659319212, 11659319211, 11659319210 Owner’s Manual
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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
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Vacuum Cleaner Help Line:
1-877-531-7321
8:00am-5:00pm EST, M-F
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
www.kmart.com
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Packing List ...................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .... 3
important Safety instructions .......... 4
Parts and Features ................ 5-6
Assembly instructions .............. 7-8
Operating Instructions ............. 9-14
How to Start ..................... 9
Vacuuming Tips .................. 10
Attachments .................. 11-12
Attachment UseTable ............. 12
Performance Features ............. 13
Suggested Pile Height Settings ...... 14
Canister Care ................... 14-16
Removing Clogs ................. 14
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner in the safest and most effective way.
Bag Changing ................... 15
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments .. 15
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ....... 16
Exhaust Filter Changing ........... 16
PowerMafe ® Care ................ 17-19
Belt Changing and Agitator
Cleaning ................... 17-18
Light Bulb Changing .............. 18
Agitator Servicing ................ 19
Troubleshooting ................... 20
Requesting Assistance
Or Service ................. Back Cover
For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call the Vacuum Cleaner
Help Line at 1-877-531-7321. You will need the complete model and serial numbers when
requesting information. Your vacuum 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
components assembled separately in the carton:
] Canister Vacuum Cleaner ] Combination Brush*
] PowerMate ® ] Upper Wand
] Hose Assembly ] Lower Wand
] Pet Handi Mate TM ] Use & Care Guide
1 Floor Brush* 1 Repair Parts List
1 Crevice Tool*
Each of the above assemblies are shown in detail inside the repair parts list.
_These items are found under the Tool Cover.
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KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in
material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained
according to all supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, return a defective appliance to the retailer from which it was
purchased for free repair or replacement at option of seller.
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date if this appliance is ever used
for other than private household purposes.
Thiswarranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay
for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to
filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
2. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in
correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
3. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized
service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses,circuit breakers, house wiring,
and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
4. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by
Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with
electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
5. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is
not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
6. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust,
resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuseor use for other than its intended
purpose.
7. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust,
caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructionssupplied with the product.
8. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications
made to this appliance.
9. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot
easily be determined to have the appropriate certification logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product
repair or replacement 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. Seller 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 limitation 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 appliance is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Read all instructions in this guide before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
WARNING
Your safety is important to us.To reduce the riskof fire, electricalshock,injury to persons
or damage when usingyour vacuum cleaner, follow basic sofe_/precoufions
including the following:
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in thisguide. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning out brush area.
Failure to do so could result in brush
unexpectedly starting, causing personal
injury from moving parts
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before performing
maintenance.
Toreduce 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 usedby 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 Center.
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 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 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 core 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 and/or filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after
vacuuming carpet cleansers or
freshener, powders and fine dust. These
products ctog 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 fitter door
in place.
The hose contains electrical wires. Do
not use when damaged, cut, or
punctured. Replace if cut or worn. Do
not pick up sharp objects.
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or
disconnecting either hose, Pet Handi
Mate TM (if applicable), or nozzle.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord
reel.
Do not altow plugto 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. Read this Use & Care Guide
carefully for important use and safety information. This guide contains safety
statements under warning and caution symbols.
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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.
PowerMate®
Part No. Part No.
Object Style in USA in Canada
Headlight Bulb ..... 20-5248 20-40601
Beff CB-3 20-53013 20-40118
P- Plug
Holder
Cord
Holder J
J Handle
Quick
Release
Flange _I
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Not shown)
Pile
Height Pedal
Handle
Release Pedal
PowerMate®
Model/Serial Number
(On Bottom) ----
Upper
Wand
Wand
Swivel
Cord
Holder J---_
-5-
_-J Upper
Wand
and Lens
Pile Height Indicator
Protector/Belt
Reset Button
_e Cleaner
(Not Shown)
HOSE
ATTACHMENTS
3-Way On/Off Switch
r/Carpet
Handle
aa /'_"_--- Fabric
CombinatiOnBrush_ nnn_ Brush
_b,_'J Dusting
Hose Swivel
CANISTER
Part No. Part No.
Object Style in USA in Canada
Dust Bag C 20-50104 20-50403
ExhaustFilter EF-2 20-80001 20-40320
Motor Safety Filter CF-I 20-81002 20-40321
Brush
Exhaust Filter Cover ___'____
Tool Storage Cover _ "_ _ /CordButtonReWind
Attachment Storage inside _/
Canister Hood ___'_ Power Cord
Carry Handle _'_ _ Motor Safety Filter
Dust Bag
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Pleasepay special attentionto these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions
given. WARNING statements alert youto such dangers asfire, electric shock, burns
and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to suchdangers as personal
injuryand//or property damage.
WARNING
ElectricalShock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply until
assembly iscomplete. Failure to do so
could resultin electrical shockor injury.
Before assembling vacuum cleaner, check
the PACKING LIST (page 2). Use this list
to verify that you have received all the
components of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
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WANDS
Slide wands
together until
wand button
snaps into place.
Cord
Holder
t
HandleL°_ko__-__
Handle -_
Quick
Release
Upper
Wand
-- Wand
Button
PowerMate ®
1. Insert wands into PowerMate ® until the
wand button snaps into place.
Raised
-Area
Up end In
To remove: Disconnect cord and step on
wand release pedal, then pull up on
wands.
2. Connect wand
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.
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_ -- Wand
i Swivel
-L_
-- Lower
Wand
Wand
Button
Wand Quick
lease Pedal
CANISTER
1. Open the canister hood.
2. Check to see that the dust bag isproperly
installed.See BAG CHANGING (page 15)
for instructions.
3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is
properly installed. See MOTOR SAFETY
FILTER CLEANING (page 16) for instructions.
HOOD AND TOOL STORAGE
COVER
It isnormal for the canister hood and tool
storage cover to come off when opened
further than needed. Line up the hinge slots,
insertthe hinges into the slots, and close the
hood and tool storage cover to reinstall.
HOSE
1. Line up the
hose latch tab
and notch in
canister hood
and insert hose
into canister until
it snaps in place.
To remove: Press hose latch tab upward and
pull up on hose.
Handle
/
Lock _ i o
Hose
Latch
Tab
Notch
2. Insert handle
into wand until
lock button
snaps in place.
Be sure hose is
not twisted.
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 fool storage cover.
Button
Handle
Quick
Remease
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.
To remove: Press
handle quick
release button
and pull up on
handle.
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CAUTION
Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO
NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is on.
Contacting the agitator whlle 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 children.
HOW TO START j
Torewind: Unplug the vacuum cleaner. Hold
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.
the plugwhile rewinding to preventdamage
or injury from the moving cord. Pushcord
rewind button.
3. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal.
4. Select a pile height setting by pressing
the small pedal on the rear of the
PowerMate ®. The pileheight setting shows on
the indicator. See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT
SETTINGS (page 14).
Pile _ . PHeHeight
H;igh t_L_._" Indicator
1.Pullcord out
of canister to
desired length.
The cord will
notrewind until
the cord
rewind button
ispushed.
2. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
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,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.
Attention: Refer to your carpet
manufacturers cleaning recommendations.
Some more delicate carpets may require
that they be vacuumed with the PowerMate ®
agitator turned off to prevent carpet
damage.
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5. Select a switch position on the handle.
OFF - turns off both the canister and the
PowerMate ®motors.
FLOOR - turns on the canister motor only.
CARPET - turns on both the canister and the
PowerMate ®motors.
NOTE - When this switch is in the FLOOR
position, the headlight DOES NOT function
since no electricity flows to the PowerMate ®.
VACUUMING TIPS
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT run over power cord with
PowerMate ®. 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
_lb CAUTION
DO NOT leave the PowerMate ®running in
one spot in the upright position for any
length of time. Damage to carpet may
occur.
Suggested sweeping pattern.
For best cleaning action, the PowerMate ®
should be pushed straight away from you
and pulled straight back. At the end of each
pull stroke, the direction of the PowerMate®
should be changed to point into the next
sectionto be cleaned. This pattern should
be continued across the carpet with slow,
gliding motions.
NOTE: Fast, jerky strokes do not provide
complete cleaning.
Product Damage Hazard
Use care if the PowerMate ® and wand is
left in the upright position as it may tip
over easily. Property damage can occur if
tipped.
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.
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WARNING
Personal injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on stairs. If
may fall, causing personal injury or
property damage.
Suction
CAUTION
Product Damage Hazard
Do not puJl 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.
ATTACHMENTS i
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the
PowerMate®is
attached, turn
off and unplug
vacuum cleaner
before removing
handle from
wands.
1. Press handle
quick release
button and pull
up on handle.
Lock
Handle
Quick
Remease
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 assembly area
in REMOVING CLOGS (page 14)
occasionally for clogs. Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner from outlet before
checking.
NOTE: To assemble 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
ATTACHMENT USE
TABLE(page 12).
To remove,
push in
direction of
arrow as
shown.
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ATTACHMENTS ON WAND
1. To remove
wands from
PowerMate ®,
lock wands in
straight-up
position.
2. Presswand
quick release
pedal with foot
and pull the
Wand
wands straight
up and out of
Quick
PowerMate®.
Release
Pedal
The PowerMate®
plug and cord
do not have to
be removed to
use attachments
on the wands.
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
3. Putattach-
ments on wands
as needed.
See ATTACH-
MENT USETABLE
(page 12).
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT
Combination
brush
Crevice fool
Floor brush
PowerMafe ®
Per Handi Mate TM 3
brush I/
Dusting
Fabric C
brush
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Furniture1
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Between
CushionsI
Drapes I Stairs Floors
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Bare
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1. Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
2. 3-way switch should be in FLOORposition.
3. Pet HandiMate attachment instructionsare included with the product.
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Carpeted
Floors/Rugs Wails
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