Kenmore 12510341 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Kenmore®

18 Volt Cordless

2-in-1 Stick Vacuum

Aspiradora de varilla 2 en 1 inalámbrica, de 18 Volts

Model/Modelo: 125.10341

Vacuum Cleaner Help Line: 1-877-531-7321

8:00am-5:00pm EST, M-F

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

www.kenmore.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Using Your New Vacuum Cleaner ........................................................................	2
Packing List .....................................................................................................................	2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ...............................................................................	3
Important Safety Instructions........................................................................................	4-5
Parts and Features...........................................................................................................	6
Assembly Instructions ...................................................................................................	7-8
Operating Instructions ................................................................................................	9-10
Vacuum Cleaner Maintenance and Care.....................................................................	11-12
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................	13

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUM CLEANER

Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner in the safest and most effective way.

Use the space below to record the model number of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner.

Model No.____________________________________________

Date of Purchase ______________________________________

Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.

PACKING LIST

Your KENMORE 18V Cordless 2-in-1 Stick Vacuum is packaged with the following parts and components included separately in the carton:

1	Handle	1	Motorized Brush	1	Charging Adapter
1	Main Body	1	Charger Base	1	Combination Tool
1	Hand Vacuum	1	Vacuum Support	1	Manual

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KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale, this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is assembled, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will be replaced free of charge.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty

This warranty does not cover filters or belts, which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.

This warranty is void if this product is ever used for other than private household purposes.

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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your Kenmore vacuum, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

•Do not use or charge outdoors or on wet surfaces.

•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children, pets or plants.

•Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

•Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.

•Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord,

or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the vacuum over the charging adapter 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 charger, including charger plug, and charger terminals with wet hands.

•Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

•This vacuum cleaner creates suction and has a revolving brush roll. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

•Switch off the appliance before

connecting the accessories.

•Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

•Do not pick up toxic liquids such as chorine bleach, ammonia or drain cleaner.

•Do not use without dust cup and filter in place.

•Do not charge the unit outdoors.

•Do not attempt to use the charging adapter with any other product nor attempt to charge this product with another charging adapter.

•To recharge vacuum, use only the charging adapter model 30004 listed in the Replacement Parts table.

•Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries

inside this product may explode or leak in a fire.

•Do not immerse vacuum or charging adapter in water or other liquids.

•Always turn the vacuum off before connecting or disconnecting the motorized brush.

•Store the cordless vacuum indoors. Put the cordless vacuum away after use to prevent accidents.

•Use only manufacturer recommended cleaning attachments.

•Keep your work area well lit.

•Keep the vacuum moving over the carpet surface at all times to avoid damaging the carpet fibers.

•Do not vacuum any liquids.

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•Do not use in an enclosed space where vapors are present from paint, paint thinner, moth-proofing substances, flammable dust or other explosive or toxic materials.

•Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws or coins that could damage the vacuum.

•To avoid excessive heat and damage to unit or batteries, do not operate the vacuum while charging.

•Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.

•DO NOT MUTILATE OR INCINERATE BATTERIES AS THEY WILL EXPLODE AT HIGH TEMPERATURES.

•Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions. If the liquid gets on skin, wash quickly with water. If liquid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.

•While there is no shock hazard from electrical terminals located on the vacuum, a burn could result from metal objects being inserted into the terminal areas. Vacuum cleaner terminals should always be kept free of objects.

•Store charger indoors in a cool, dry area, not exposed to weather to avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the vacuum cleaner.

•Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Product Disposal

This product contains an internal Lithiumion battery pack formulated from environmentally sensitive materials. This product must be disposed of properly with due care for the environment. Do not dispose of product with household garbage. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling or disposal options.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Household use only.

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PARTS AND FEATURES

It is important to know your 18V Cordless 2-in-1 Stick Vacuum's parts and features to assure its proper and safe use. Review these before using your vacuum.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

	Item	Part No.	Available online at
	Filter	57004*
			www.searspartsdirect.com
	Filter Basket	30003	or call 1-844-553-6667.
	Charging Adaptor	30004
	Charger Base	30005	*Available online only at
	Vacuum Support	30006	www.sears.com.
	Brush roll	561004104

Handle

Touch Control Panel

Hand Vacuum

Main Body

Release Button

Motorized Brush

Powerhead

LED Lights

Easy-Cut Button

Charger Base

Combination Tool

Lock Button

Hand Vacuum

Release Button

Hand Vacuum

Power Switch

Dust Cup Release

Button

Dust Cup

(Filter inside)

Charging Adapter

Vacuum Support

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Before assembling the vacuum, check the PACKING LIST (Page 2). Use this list to verify that you have received all the components of your new Kenmore Cordless 2-in-1 Stick Vacuum.

1. Fit the vacuum body into the motorized	4. Insert vacuum support
brush powerhead and lock into place.
2. Insert the handle into the top of the main	into charger base and
	lock into place.
body, as illustrated, and lock into place.

Click!

	5. The charging adapter plug will fit into
	the charger base only one way. Insert the
	charging adapter plug into the charging
	port on the bottom of the charger base
Click!	and thread the cord out as illustrated.

Click!

6. Plug the adapter into a wall outlet.

3. Insert the hand vacuum into the main body as shown and lock into place.

Ensure that the dust cup is secure in place.

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CHARGING

WARNING

Before charging, make sure unit is OFF.

1. Plug the charging adapter into an outlet. Insert the vacuum cleaner onto the charger base as shown.

2. Make sure the vacuum cleaner is fully charged before using for the first time. The vacuum may take up to 5 hours to charge completely if fully discharged.

3. The battery charge indicator will flash continuously until vacuum is fully charged.

4. When the vacuum has reached full charge (100%), the battery charge indicator will remain lit with four

(4) bars illuminated for 3 seconds then go to dormant mode with no illuminated lights showing.

NOTE: If the battery charge indicator does not illuminate when charging, ensure the following:

•That the vacuum cleaner is seated properly onto the charger base.

•That the charging adaptor is plugged into the outlet properly.

•That the adaptor power plug is connected properly on the charger base.

NOTE: For improved battery performance, always keep the vacuum cleaner on the charger base while not in use.

Battery Charge Indicator:

25%

50%

75%

100%

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