Kenmore 12510701610 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Kenmore®

Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora Con Tanque

Model/Modelo:

125.10701610

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
www.sears.com

®

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before Using Your New Vacuum Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Canister Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Requesting Assistance Or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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.

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.

3Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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:

1 Canister Vacuum Cleaner
1 Hose & Handle Assembly
1 Telescoping Wand
1 Turbine Unit

1 Floor Brush
1 Combination Tool
1 Use & Care Guide

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KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY

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, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at
option of seller.

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

This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date if this appliance is ever used
for other than private household purposes.

This warranty 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, misuse or 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 instructions supplied 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC

Read all instructions in this guide before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.

TIONS

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
precautions including the following:

Use your vacuum cleaner only as described

in this guide. Use only with Sears

recommended attachments.

Disconnect electrical supply before servicing
or cleaning out the 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.

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 a damaged cord or plug. If
vacuum cleaner is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped in water, take it to a qualified service
dealer for inspection and possible repair.

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
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 air flow.

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 fluid, 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 cup
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 the 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.

Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without

the exhaust filter or filter 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 vacuum cleaner
before connecting or disconnecting either

hose, wand, Pet PowerMate, or PowerMate.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.

Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.

WARNING:

This product contains a chemical known to
the state of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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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PARTS AND FEATURES

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.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

.oN traPtraP

Exhaust Filter
Secondary Filter

Dust Bin Filter
To order a replacement part call 1-844-553-6667

HOSE, WAND &
ATTACHMENTS

KC38KDRDZ000

KC37KDRDZ000

KC30KDRDZ000

CANISTER

Dust Bin
Release Button

Filter
Release Button

Dust Bin

Air Inlet

Cord Rewind

Button

Carry

Handle

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Power

Cord

ON/OFF
Switch

Exhaust Filter Cover
(HEPA Media Filter inside)

Secondary

Filter

Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any
instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire,
electric shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to
suchhazards as personal injury and/or property damage.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

WAND (TELESCOPING)

Insert the wand into the handle and press
together tightly.

Before assembling vacuum cleaner, check
the PACKING LIST (page 2). Use this list
to verify that you have received and
identified all the components of your new
Kenmore vacuum cleaner.

HOSE

Insert the hose stopper all the way into the
air inlet.

Hose

Stopper

Button

Air Inlet

To remove: Press buttons on the hose

stopper and pull the hose upward.

Handle

Telescoping
Wand

TURBINE UNIT

Insert the turbine
unit into the
wand and press
together tightly.

FLOOR BRUSH

Insert the floor
brush into the

wand and press
together tightly.

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HOW TO ADJUST
WAND LENGTH

Adjust the length of the wand while pushing
the slider wand adjust button.

Wand Adjust

Button

• Make sure you hear a “click” sound.

• When the wand will not easily extend or

retract, pull the wand while pushing the
slider.

Pull

CAUTION

DO NOT place hand on wand extension
slider during operation.

Contact slider only when pushing it in to
adjust wand length.

COMBINATION TOOL

Store the combination tool

on the wand when not in use.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO START

WARNING

Personal Injur y 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.

• When any abnormality/failure occurs,

stop using the product immediately and
disconnect the power plug.

1. Pull cord out of canister to desired

length.

2. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.

3. Start or stop
vacuum cleaner by
pushing on the
switch.

To rewind: Turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner. Hold the plug while rewinding to
prevent damage or injury from the moving
cord. Push cord rewind button.

Cord
Rewind
Button

WARNING: 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.

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VACUUMING TIPS

WARNING

Personal Injur y and Product Damage
Hazard

• 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.

SUGGESTED SWEEPING PATTERN

For best cleaning action, the floor brush
should be pushed straight away from you
and pulled straight back. At the end of

each pull stroke, the direction of the nozzle

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
cleaning.

HOSE SWIVEL

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.

STAIRS

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on stairs.

It may fall, causing personal injury or
property damage.

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.

For best cleaning results, keep the airflow

passage open. Check each assembly area
occasionally for clogs (see REMOVING

CLOGS, page 12).

Turn off and unplug from outlet before

checking.

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ATTACHMENTS

1. Slide attachments firmly on handle or
wand as needed. See ATTACHMENT USE
TABLE below.

NOTE: When using floor brush on bare

floors press selector to bare floor position.

COMBINATION TOOL

CREVICE TOOL

For vacuuming

edges and gaps.

DUSTING BRUSH

Rotate brush
forward to front of

combination tool
for vacuuming
fragile or easily

scratched items.

ATTACHMENT USE TABLE

CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT

Turbine Unit

Floor Brush

Crevice

Combination
Tool

1. Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.

Tool
Dusting

Brush

Furniture1Cushions1Drapes1Stairs Floors Floors/Rugs Walls

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PERFORMANCE FEATURES

HOSE STAND

The vacuum cleaner can be stored with the
floor nozzle, wand and hose still connected.

NOTE: The wand must be collapsed to the

shortest length for hose stand storage.

WARNING

Personal Injur y and Product Damage
Hazard

DO NOT carry the vacuum cleaner while
it is in the storage position. Injury or
damage may result if the hose or
telescoping wand becomes unattached.

1. Stand the vacuum

cleaner up, align the
arrows on the wand
and turbine unit, and
insert the wand
holder into the
wand holder slot on
the underside of the

canister body.

Wand

Holder Slot

THERMAL PROTECTOR

This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to
protect the vacuum cleaner from
overheating.
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 off and unplug
vacuum cleaner to allow the vacuum

cleaner to cool and the thermal protector
to reset. Check for and remove clogs, if

necessary. See REMOVING CLOGS (page

12). Also check and replace any clogged
filters. Wait approximately fifty (50)
minutes and plug the vacuum cleaner in
and turn back on to check if the thermal
protector has reset.

If a clog prevents the normal

SUCTION CONTROL

The turbine unit suction control allows for
adjustment of the force required to

push/pull the floor brush.

Wind

Hold Here

2. Hold the hose

and wind it
around the
wand.

• Opening control decreases suction.

• Closing control increases suction.

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