Kenmore 26823 - Progressive Bagless Canister Vacuum, 721.26822, 721.26823 Use And Care Manual

USE AND CARE GUIDE

Progressive

Bagless Canister

Vacuum Cleaner

Model 721.26822

721.26823

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com

Part No. 3828815002A Printed in KOREA

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

Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .......... 2

Important Safety Instructions ...................... 3

Parts and Features ....................................... 4

Assembly ...................................................... 5-6

Use and Care ................................................ 6

How Your Vacuum Works ............................... 6

How to Start Your Vacuum .............................. 7

Attachments ................................................... 8

Attachments Use Chart .................................. 8

Vacuuming Tips .............................................. 9

Performance Features ............................................. 9-10

Emptying and Cleaning the Cyclonic Dust

Container ................................................................. 11

Cleaning the Pre Filter and Exhaust Filter ............... 12

Cleaning the Dirt Sensor ......................................... 13

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ......................... 13

Storing Your Vacuum ............................................... 13

Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning .......................... 14

Troubleshooting ..................................................... t5

Master Protection Agreements ............................. 16

Service ....................................................... Back Cover

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 vacuum care and operation, call your nearest Sears store. You will need the
complete model and serial numbers when requesting information Your vacuum'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.
Model No.

Serial No.
Date of Purchase

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

One Year Limited Warranty
When assembled, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if the is
appliance fails due to a 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 appliance 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 wilt 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 for failure of this product if it is not assembled, operated or maintained according to all
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 appliance is used in the United States and Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have others rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

I_1 WARNING: Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical

shock, injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleane r, follow basic
safety precautions including the following:

Read this guide before assembling or
using your vacuum cleaner.

Use your vacuum cleaner only as

described in this manual.

Use onty with supplied attachments.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do

not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Disconnect electrical supply before

servicing or cleaning out the brush area.

Failure to do so could result in injury from

electrical shock or the brush suddenly
starting.

Always turn cleaner off before connecting
or disconnecting the hose.

Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

Hold ptug when rewinding cord onto cord
reel.

Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
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.

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 cleaner over cord. Keep cord

away from heated surfaces.

Do not leave the cleaner unattended when
it is plugged in. Unplug it from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.

Do not allow cleaner 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.

Replace it if cut or worn.
Avoid vacuuming sharp objects.
Do not use when any openings are

blocked. Keep free of dust, lint, hair or
anything that may reduce air flow.

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.

Do not use cleaner without Cyclone dust
bin in place or without HEPA filters
properly installed.

Always empty Cyclone dust bin after
vacuuming applied carpet cleaners or
fresheners, powders and fine dust.

Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp
hard objects, small toys, pins, paper, etc.
They may damage the cleaner.

Do not vacuum 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 it in areas
where they may be present. The fumes

from these substances can create a fire
hazard or explosion.

Use extra care when vacuuming on stairs.

Do not put the cleaner on chairs, tables,
etc. Keep the cleaner on the floor.
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION S

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your cleaner
is intended only for household use. Read this Guide carefully for important use and safety

information. This Guide contains safety statements under warning and cautions symbols.
Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given. WARNING

statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electrical shock, burns and serious personal

injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as moderate personal injury and/or
property damage.

It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper
and safe use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner.

Handle

Hose Handle

3-in-1

Accessory
Holder

4-button

handle-mounted

control panel

Telescopic

Wand

Easy HEPA
Empty Bil Exhaust

Power Cord

Release Pedal

inteliCLEAN

Automatic
Booster Sensor

LED Display

Power
Cord Reel
Button

Cyclonic Bust Container

Reset Height
Button adjustment

Handle
Release
Pedal

Canister
Hose Port

Easy Glide
Front Wheel

(

BoftRear
Wheels

Pre-Filter
Filter (washable)

ATTACHMENTS

Turbine-_

powered HandiMate
Jr. Accessory

3-in-1 Attachment

(Crevice Tool, Dusting

Brush, and Upholstery Tool)

Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be sure you have all the parts shown in
PARTS AND FEATURES.

Canister

1. Inspect canister.

2. Check to see that the Cyclonic Dust
Container is properly installed. See

EMPTING AND CLEANING THE
CYCLONIC DUST CONTAINER for

instructions.

3. Check to see that the vacuum pre-filter
and exhaust filters are properly installed.

See CLEANING THE PRE-FI LTER and
CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER for
instructions.

Telescopic Wand

1.Graspandholdthe latchassembly.

2. Pullout the wand tothe desired length.

latch

Hose

1. Insert the hose into the canister until it
locks into place. To remove hose from

canister: Press the release button and
putt hose out.

2. Line up the electrical connectors
and insert telescopic wand /

firmly into hose handle. / /_J

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PowerMate® Nozzle

Line up the electrical connectors and
push the PowerMate ® Nozzle onto
the telescopic wand until it clicks
into place.

Before assembling your vacuum cleane r, be sure you have all the parts shown in
PARTS AND FEATURES.

3-in-1 Accessory Holder

For handy storage, siide the
pedestal clip of the 3-in-1 Accessory
into the Accessory Holder slot

located at the bottom rear of the
handle, as shown.

Clip

USE AND CARE

Your bagless vacuum cleaner
creates a powerful suction that picks

up dirt. Rapidly moving air lifts and
carries the dirt through the hose and/or
attachments and air flow passages and

into the Cyclonic Dust Container. The
Cyclonic Dust Container lets the air pass
through, but traps the dirt. For best
cleaning results, be sure to keep the
air flow passages open and free of
debris. Check the starred areas (*)
occasionally for clogs. Turn off and

unplug the vacuum cleaner from the
electrical outlet before checking and/or

removing clogged areas.

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IWARNING

Personal injury and Product Damage Hazard!
* DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON position. Personal injury or product

damage could result.

*The power cord moves rapidly whe n rewinding. Keep children away and provide a

clear path when rewinding the power cord to prevent personal injury.

* DO NOT use outlets above counters. Damage to items in the surrounding

area could occur.

NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized

plug. One btade of the polarized plug is wider than the other. This plug wilt fit into
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit securely and completely into the
outtet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electri clan to instatt the
proper outlet. DO NOT change the plug in any way.

Putt out the power cord to the desired length.

When you unwind the power cord, you will

see a yellow mark and a red mark on the
power cord. The yellow mark is 28
inches from the end of the power cord.
The red mark is at the very end
of the power cord.

(_ Plug the polarized power cord into a 12g-volt

outlet located near the floor. To Rewind: (_

Unplug the vacuum cleaner from the outlet.
Hold the plug while rewinding to prevent //,..._

damage or injury from the moving cord. if!

Press on the power cord reel button to 1_'_-_

rewind the power cord. _11_
IntetiCLEAN (indicator) sensor lights _._\_L_ _ _,

green to indicate unit is plugged in and -- '*_4_Y_.--_,,

power is available.

(_) TO START the vacuum cleaner, press the

desired function button on the handle.
TO STOP the vacuum cleaner, press the

OFF button.

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Connecting Attachments onto the
Handle

1. Press the release latch and putt the
telescopic wand off hose handle.

2. Push new attachment onto telescopic
wand.

Connecting Attachments on Telescopic
Wand

1. Press the release latch and pull the
PowerMate ® Nozzle off the telescopic

wand.

2. Push new attachment onto telescopic

wand.

3. Put on attachments as needed. See

Attachment Use Chart.

ATTACHMENT

Dusting Toot

Crevice Tool

Upholstery

Toot

Floor Nozzle

PowerMate ®
Nozzle

HandiMate®

Jr. Nozzle

Furniture*

X

X

X

Between

Cushions*

CLEANING AREA

Drapes* Stairs Bare

Fteers

X

X

X X

X **

x

Carpeted Walls

Floors/Rags

*Always clean attachments thoroughly before using on fabrics.

** For Bare Floor see "Using the Power Mate Nozzle" page 9.

Suggested Sweeping Pattern

For best cleaning action, the PowerMate ®
Nozzle should be pushed straight away from

you and pulled straight back. This pattern
should be continued across the rug with stow,

gliding motions. NOTE: Fast, jerky strokes do
not provide complete cleaning.

Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed regularly.
For best cleaning results, keep all airflow

passages openand free of clogs.
Check occasionally for clogs.

See HOW YOUR VACUUMWORKS section.
Unplug the vacuum cleaner from the

electrical outlet before checkingfor clogs.

Suction Control and Performance

Indicator (inteliCLEAN Automatic Booster

Sensor with LED Display)

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Located on the handle are 4 buttons which
have the following uses:

OFF - Turns OFF the vacuum cleaner
when you are finished cleaning.

CARPET ON/OFF -Turns the PowerMate '_

Nozzle ON and OFF. This is indicated on

the performance indicator when the
CARPET light is illuminated.

POWER CONTROL H-M-L -

Turns on the vacuum
cleaner and cycles the suction

level through high to medium

to low. This is shown
on the performance

indicator by a flashing bar

and the words

HIGH, MID, LOW,

inteliCLEAN
ON/OFF -
This activates the
vacuum cleaner's
dirt sensor. When

dirt is detected,
the vacuum increases

the suction level automatically. When the
dirt has been removed, the suction level

decreases to LOW.

UoSiwngrthete ° Nozzle

1.When using the PowerMat e®
Nozzle, release the nozzle
from its fixed position by
pressing the left pedal
located on the top of the

nozzle.

2. To adjust the carpet height
setting, press the right
pedal. There are 4
adjustments levels: XLOW,

LOW, MID, HIGH.

3. The headlight and agitator start
automatically when the vacuum cleaner

is turned on. To stop the agitator when

vacuuming bare floors, press the
CARPET ON/OFF button on the hose

handle.

4. If an object stops the agitator and the

PowerMate ®Nozzle shuts off, turn off
the vacuum cleaner, unplug it from the
outlet, clear the obstruction or clog, and

press the red reset button. Plug in the
vacuum cleaner, press the ON button
and continue vacuuming.

5. To remove the PowerMate ®Nozzle from
the telescopic wand, shut off the

vacuum cleaner, step on the release

pedal on the neck of the PowerMate ®
Nozzle, and pull the telescopic wand out

of the neck of the PowerMate ®Nozzle.

Usingthe3-in-1Accessory

The3-in-1accessoryisacrevicetoot,
dustingbrushandupholsterytoolallin
one.

1.Tousethecrevicetoot,pressthebutton

indicatedtoreleaseandextendthe
innerpiecetoworkinglength.Toretract

thecrevicetootpressthebutton

indicatedandretractthecrevicetootinto
theoriginalposition.

2.Tousethedustingbrush,pressthe
button(a)toreleaseandslidetotheend

oftheaccessory.

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3. To use the upholstery tool, position the
dusting brush as above. Remove the

brush component by sliding it toward the
back until it releases.

Using the HandiMate Jr. Accessory
The HandiMate Jr. is a convenient, hand-

held accessory that attaches to the handle
for a variety of cleanup jobs.

Q Remove the wand from thetelescopic

handle.

Q Insert the of the HandiMate J-.

opening

over the handle attachment.

3. Turn the vacuum cleaner on.

Q Built-in turbine blades thepower

agitator

brush for vacuuming carpeting on stairs
and small areas that require the benefits

of brush agitation

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Cyclonic Dust Container

Easy one-button dirt disposal.

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1. Empty the Cyclonic Dust Container

when the vacuumed dirt reaches the
MAX level or whenever you decide to.

Press the lever the Dust

on

Cyclonic

Container and remove it from the
vacuum cleaner.

(_ Hold the Cyclonic Dust Container over a

trash can and press the release button
to open the bottom of the Cyclonic Dust

Container as shown. Shake the Cyclonic
Dust Container to expel loose dust and

dirt.

If the Dust container

desired,

Cyclonic
can be washed with plain water.
Remove the top of the Cyclonic Dust
Container by rotating it counterclockwise

and clean the inside.

5. Let the tank air dry in a ventilated area
until completely dry.

When dry, Cyclonic

reassemble the

Dust Container by replacing the top and
rotating it clockwise.

Hold the handle of the Cyclonic Dust
Container and push it into the vacuum

cleaner until it clicks and locks into
place.

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