Kenmore 11659512993, 11659512992, 11659512991, 11629512993, 11629512992 Owner’s Manual
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SEARS
Vacuum Cleaner
Owner's Manual
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.
www.sears.com
Part No. COIZAUS00UOO-8174820 Printed in U.SA,
Before Using Your NewVacuum 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .... 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Parts and Features ................. 45
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
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 informationYour vacuum's
model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Canister Care ................... 12
Bag Changing ................... 12
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning .............. I3
CIeaning Exterior and Attachments ....... 13
Power-Mate TM Care .................. 14
Light Bulb Changing ............... 14
Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning _., !4-15
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 SERVlCE 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 oul brush area. Failure to do
so could result in electrical shock or brush
suddenly starting.
Always turn cleaner off before connectingTor
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 mitdoors, 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 bf cOrners_ Do not run
cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces
Do not leave cleaner when plugged in.
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
obiects , small toys, pins, paper clips, etc,
They may damage the cleaner or dust bag_
Do not 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 pul on chairs, tables, etco Keep on floor.
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 cleaner
is intended only for household user Read this Owner's Manual 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 instructions given. 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.
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It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and safe
use, Review these before using your cleaner,
and
Plug Holder
Upper
Way
Cord and
Cord Holder
Power Cord
Wand Swivel
(Some Mo
Cord Holder
Release
(Some Models)
Upper
Wand
Belt
In UoSo#20-5285In Canada #40t10
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Some Models)
PO WER.MATE TM
Model/Serial Numbers
(On Bottom) /t(
Handle
Release/
Pedal
/
Pile Height Pedal
(Some Models)
POWER-MATETM
Pile Height Indicator
(Some Models)
(Some Models)
/ Bulb
_. In Canada #596181
%
"_ /'//_ (Some Models)
In U,S. #20.5240
Light Cover
_'- " / _//_/_!__EdgeCleaner
J (NotShown)
_ / Overload Protector
/ (Reset Button)
HOSE
3-Way On/Off Switch
Off/Floor/Carpet
(Some Models)
i
Handle
Hose Swivel
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice
Tool
Dusting ,_
Brush -------_
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 Holdel
Cover
Canister Performance
Indicator Light
(Some Models)
Canister Model/
Serial Numbers
(On Bottom)
Cord
Rewind Bar
(Not Shown)
Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)
Dust Bag
tn U.S. #20-50558 !
I In Canada #20.50555J
Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be
sure you have all parts shown in PARTS
AND FEATURES.
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.
WANDS
Slide wands
together until
wand button
snaps into place.
Turn wand button
to the slotted
area of the wand
swivel
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Button
iva
The swivel allows
you to turn the
handle to the left
side to reach far-
ther under low
furniture.
Cord
Holder /
POWER-MATE TM
1. Insert wands into POWER-MATE TM until
the wand buttons snaps into place.
2. Connect
POWER-MATE TM
Area
e/evada
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,
To remove: Disconnect cord and step on
wand release pedal, then pull up on wands,
CANISTER
t. Open the canister hood,
2. Check to see that the dust bag is proper-
ly installed, See BAG CHANGING for
instructions.
3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is
properly installed° See MOTOR SAFETY
FILTER CLEANING 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
Handle
Handle
Button
Handle
Quick
Release
(Some
2. insert
handle into
wand until
lock button
snaps in
place, Be
sure hose
is not
twisted.
To remove;
press han_
die release
button and
pull up on
handle,
HOSE
Notch "_"_
i. Line 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
Hood and
Attachment
Storage
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
stresse&
Canister
Cover
Performance
Indicator Light
(Some Models)
Performance
Indicator
(Some Models)
Dust Bag
HOW TO START
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 a clear path when
rewinding the cord to prevent
personal injury.
- DO NOT use outiets above
counters. Damage to items in
surrounding area could occur,
Cord
Rewind
Bar
t. Pull cord out of
canister to desired
length. The cord
will not rewind until
the cord rewind
bar is pushed°
Pile Height
indicator
2
eight
Handle Release
Pedal
3, Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal.
CAUTION
DO NOT leave the POWER-MATE TM
running in one spot in the upright
position for any length of time,
Damage to carpet may occur.
4. Select a pile height setting by pressing
the small pedal on the rear of the POWER-
MATETMoThe pile height setting shows on
the indicator. See SUGGESTED PILE
HEIGHT SETTINGS,,
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug,
one blade is wider than the other° This plug
wild 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, con-
tact a qualified electrician to install the prop-
er outlet, Do not change the plug in any
way.
2. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
To rewind: Unplug the cleaner° Hold the
plug while rewinding to prevent damage or
injury from the moving cord. Push cord
rewind bar.
Attention: Refer to your carpet manufac-
turers cleaning recommendations. Some
more delicate carpets may require that they
be vacuumed with the POWER-MATE _ agi-
tator turned off, to prevent carpet damage.
Select a switch
position on the
handle.,
FLOOR
OFF
RP_%'
OFF
FLOOR - turns on the canister motor only.
CARPET - turns on beth the canister and
the POWER-MATE TM motors.
Suggested sweeping pattern,
For best cleaning action, the POWER-
MATE TM should be pushed straight away
from you and pulled straight back. At the
end of each pull stroke, the direction of the
POWER-MATE TM should be changed to
point into the next section to be cleaned.
This pattern should be continued across the
rug with slow, gliding motions
NOTE: Fast,
jerky strokes do
not provide
complete clean-
ing.
The hose swivel
allows the hose to
turn without moving
the canister° This is
helpful for cleaning
in small area&
Check hose for
twisting before
pulling canister,
Suction
Control
\\
Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed reg-
ularly. For best cleaning results, fully close
the suction control
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on
stairs. If it falls, personal injury or
property damage could result.
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow
passage open. Check each assembly area
in HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS occasion-
ally for clogs. Unplug from outlet before
checking.
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:
CAUTION
To prevent tip over, never leave
POWER-MATE TM on or in the upright
position.Turning the handle to one
side will make the POWER-MATE TM
more stable and less likely to tip
over.
HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs.
MED - Medium to deep pile.
LO - Low to medium pile.
XLO - Most carpets and bare floors_
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CAUTION
DO NOT attach or remove handle or
wands while cleaner is ON, This
could cause sparking and damage
the electrical contacts.
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the
,oo,,o
Handle
Button -_-_-J
Upper
If your model has the optional feature of a
handle release, press it in similarly.
POWER-
MATE _ is
attached, turn
cleaner off
before removing
handle from
wands.
I. Press lock
to remove han-
button, then pull
dle from wand°
ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS
1. To remove
wands from
POWER-
MATE TM,lock
wands in
straight-up
position,
2. Press wand
release pedal
m
m
Wand Quick
Release Pedal m=
with foot and
pul! the wands
straight up out of
POWER-MATE m
The POWER-
MATE _ plug and
cord do not have to
be removed to use
attachments on the
wands
2. Slide attach-
ments firmly on
handle as need-
ed See chart
below.
\
3_ Put attach-
ments on
wands as
needed. See
chart below,
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT
DUSTING BRUSH
CREVICE TOOL
FABRIC BRUSH 4_
FLOOR BRUSH
*Nways clean attachments before using on fabrics, ** 3-we
NOTE; When separating wands, depress leek button completely before pulling wands apart If wand lock button is diffi-
cult to depress, push the two wands more tightly together to line up the lock button with the hole Depress lock button
and then pull wands apart
Furniture*Cushions*
Between
X
x X
X
' I ..........
Drapes* Stairs Floors FloorsfRugs Walls
X x
X
X X X
On/Off switch should be in FLOOR position
Bare Carpeted
x** x
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EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the POWER-
MATE TM. Guide either
side of the POWER-
MATE TM along base-
boards or next to
furniture to help
remove dirt trapped at
carpet edges_
CANISTER PERFORMANCE
INDICATOR
SOME MODELS
Canister
Performance
Indicator Light
The light comes on
whenever the air-
flow becomes
blocked, dust bag
needs changing or
canister safety filter
needs cleaning°
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The POWER-MATE TM has
built-in protection against
motor and belt damage
should the brush jam. If
the brush slows down or
stops, the overload .4"
protector button pops up
and shuts off the POWER-
MATE TM. The canister
motor will continue to run.
To correct problem: See
TROUBLESHOOTING.
To reset: Push in the overload protector
button.
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
Suction Suction suction for
different fabric
and carpet weights. Opening the control
decreases suction for draperies and
lightweight rugs, while closing the control
increases suction for upholsteries and
carpets.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner
before cleaning the brush area as
brush may suddenly restart. Failure
to do so can result in personal
injury.
NOTE: The light may also come on when
using certain attachments, due to reduced
airflow through attachment
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
SOME MODELS
When the unit is running (000 000_
the lines in the indicator
windows will be clear if
there are no clogs. When the lines turn
completely red there is a need to check the
dust bag for being full of the other areas
that may be clogged. See HOW YOUR VAC-
UUM WORKS.
NOTE: Red lines may appear when using
attachments or when cleaning new carpet,
due to reduced airflow by the attachments
themselves or new carpet fuzz filling the
bag quickly_
POWER-MATE TM STORAGE
SOME MODELS
The lower wand has a "U" shaped flange in
the area where the power cord attaches
The base has a "U"
shaped slot near the
front caster.
The flange allows the
wands and POWER-
MATE TM to be stored with
the canister to conserve
storage space° The cam
ister must be stored on
end for this feature to be
used.
The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lift-
ed up for use and will slide into the slot as it
is lowered for storage.
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