Kenmore Aspiradora 116.21814 Use And Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Usoy Cuidado
KenmoreElit
116o21814
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, JL60179 USA
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
www.kmart.com
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Before Using Your New Vacuum Cleaner .......................... 2
Kenmore Elite Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ......................... 3
Important Safety Instructions ................................... 4
Parts and Features ......................................... 5-7
Assembly Instructions ....................................... 8-9
Operating Instructions ...................................... 10-15
Performance/Safety Features ................................ 16-17
Canister Care ............................................ 18-21
PowerMate ®Care ........................................ 22-25
Troubleshooting ............................................ 26
Master Protection Agreements ................................. 27
Requesting Assistance Or Service ........................ Back Cover
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new I<enmore Elite
vacuum cleaner in the safest and most effective way.
For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears
store. You will need the complete model and serial numberswhen requesting information.
Yourvacuumcleaner's model and serial numbersare located on the Model and Serial
Number Plate.
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new I<enmore
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 I<ENMORE ELITEVACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and
components assembled separately in the carton:
Canister Vacuum Cleaner 1
Lift-Off Floor Brush 1
PowerMate ® 1
Pet PowerMate ® 1
Hose Assembly 1
Crevice Tool_
Fan Tool_
Dusting Brush_
Telescoping Wand
Owner's Manual
Parts List
Each of the above assemblies are shown in detail inside this repair parts list.
_These items are found on the hose & handle assembly.
_These items are found under the Tool Cover.
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Kenmore Elite One Year Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this
appliance fails clue to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the
date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.
If this vacuum cleaner is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
Thiswarranty covers only defects inmaterial and workmanship and will 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 or 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
fitnessfor 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 exclusionsor limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this vacuum cleaner 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 instructionsin the manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner
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.
Use your vacuum cleaner only as Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on
described in this manual. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning out brush area.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or brush suddenly starting.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not
in use and before servicing.
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 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 care when cleaning on stairs.
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 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 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 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 the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or
disconnecting either hose, HandiMate Jr.
(if applicable), or nozzle.
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.
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 Owner's Manual 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.
Handle & Hose
Wand
Floor Brush
- PowerMate
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part No.
Item Style No. in USA
Belt CB-3 20-53013
Dust Bag (2-pack) Q 20-53291
Dust Bag (6-pack) Q 20-53292
Exhaust Filter EF-9 20-53296
Motor Safety Filter CF-1 20-86883
Part No.
in Canada
20-40118
20-50410
20-40195
20-40321
Scan to reorder bags or go
to kenmore.com/reorderCQ
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CANISTER
Tool Storage Cover
(Attachment storage
Hose Port
Canister Hood f
(Dust Bag and Motor
Safety Filter inside)
Carrying
Hanlde
Cord Rewind Button-
Check Bag
Hood indicator
Latch
i Power Cord
Cover
(Exhaust Filter inside)
Motor Safety
Dust Bag
ATTACHMENTS
Tool Storage
Cover--
Pet
Fan Tool-_
Dusting
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HOSE TELESCOPING WAND
ESectronicSuction
ControJ
Wand ReSease
Crevice
Tool
;witch
Hose Swivel
Wand
Light--
:--Wand Length
Adjust Button
Storage
Hook
=TooS Re,ease
Button
POWERMATE & LIFT OFF FLOOR BRUSH
Lift-off
Floor
Furniture
Nozzle
Pedal
Release
Dirt
Height Adjust _
Indicator
Furniture
t Adjust
Pedal
Pedal
Reset
Protector
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Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes,and follow any instruc-
,_ tions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric
shock, burnsand personal injury. CAUTION statementsalert you to suchdangers
as personal injury and/or property damage.
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.
,_ WARNING
ElectricalShock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply until
assembly iscomplete. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shockor injury.
PET POWERMATE
This canister is equipped with an on-board
storage area for a Pet PowerMate
attachment.
1. Press the release button
to open the tool storage
cover.
Release
2. Insertthe Pet
PowerMate, press
down into place,
and close the tool
storage cover
securely.
Pet
PowerMate-_
Storage
POWERMATE
Align wand and insertonto
PowerMate untilthe wand
locksinto place.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Insert wand into
handle until lock
button snaps in
place.
To remove: Press
wand release button
and pull up on
handle.
To store: Disconnect
hose from wand
and canister to
prevent stresson
hose during storage.
Store hose in a
loosely coiled
position so the hose
covering is not
stressed.
Release
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CANISTER
1. Open the canister hood.
2. Check to see that the dust bag is
properly installed. See BAG CHANGING
(page 19)for instructions.
3. Check to see that the motor safety filter
isproperly installed. See MOTOR SAFETY
FILTERCHANGING (page 20) for
instructions.
HOOD AND TOOL STORAGE
COVER
It is normal for the canister hood and tool
storage cover to come off when opened
further than needed.
TO REINSTALLTOOL STORAGECOVER:
1. Press tool storage cover bracket down.
Storage
Cover Bracket
2. Align front edges of tool storage cover
on canister hood.
3. Press rear of tool storage cover clown
until it snaps into place.
TO REINSTALL HOOD:
1. Lift hood bracket up as shown.
2. Insert tab located on the hood with slot
located on the hood bracket.
H(
Bracket
3. Lower hood
to close. The
hood will snap
into bracket as
the hood is
lowered.
HOSE
1. Line up the hose
latch tab and
notch in canister
hood and insert
hose into canister
until it snaps into
place.
IMPORTANT:
Pushhose connector firmly into the cansiter
body until the hose latch tab snaps into
place. The vacuum cleaner will not operate
until hose is fully connected.
To remove: Do not open hood before
removing hose. With hood closed, press
hose latch tab and remove hose.
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_lb CAUTION
Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury,
DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is
on. Contacting the agitator while it is rotating can cut,
bruise or cause other injuries. Always turn off and
unplug from electrlcal outlet before servicing.
Use caution when operating near chlldren.
HOW TO START
,_ WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
ALWAYSturn off the vacuum cleaner
before unplugging.
The cord moves rapidly when
rewinding. Keep children away and
provide a clear path when rewinding the
cord to prevent personalinjury.
DO NOT useoutletsabove counters.
Damagefrom cord to itemsin surrounding
area couldoccur.
Whenany abnormality/failure occurs,stop
usingthe productimmediatelyand discon-
nectthe power plug.
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, con-
tact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
1. Pull cord out of ,z'_ _,_'2_ J
canister to
desired length.
The cord will not
rewind until the
cord rewind
button is pushed.
2. Plug the polarized power cord intoa 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
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
_Jllb 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.
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3. Lower wand from upright positionby
pressingon the HANDLE RELEASEpedal.
Handle
Release-
4. Select a pile height setting by pressing
the HEIGHT ADJUST pedal on the rear of
the PowerMate. The pile heightsetting
showson the indicator.
Indicator
Height
Adjust
Pedal
SUGGESTEDPILEHEIGHT SETTINGS
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.
For best deep down cleaning, usethe XLO
setting. However, you may need to raise the
height to make some jobseasier, such as
scatter rugs and some deep pile carpets,
and to prevent the vacuum cleaner from
shutting off. Suggested settings are:
HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs.
MED - Medium to deep pile.
LO - Low to medium pile.
XLO - Most carpets and bare floors.
5. Select a position on
the handle three-way
On//Off switch.
Turnsvacuum cleaner
off.
O HARDFLOOR
Turns on the canister
motor only.
O CA.P,T/-_#-
Turnson both the
canister and the
PowerMate motors.
Headlight, dirt sensor
and agitator will come
on.
NOTE: The dirt sensor and wand light will
operate ONLY when the switch is in the
CARPETposition.
,_ CAUTION
DO NOT leave the PowerMate running in
one spot for any length of time. Damage
to carpet may occur.
,_ CAUTION
Product Damage Hazard
Usecare if the PowerMate and wand is
left in the upright positionas it may tip
over easily. Property damage can occur if
tipped.
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VACUUMING TIPS
FOR BEST CLEANING RESULTS SUGGESTED SWEEPING PATTERN
SUCTION
• Use highpower on the CONTROL
suctioncontrol _ ,_
located on the handle. ,m
• Keep the airflow passage open. Check
each assembly area in REMOVING
CLOGS (page 18) occasionally for clogs.
Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from
outlet before checking.
STAI RS
Personal Injury Hazard
Usecare if canister isplaced on stairs. It
may fall, causing personal injury or
property damage.
_IL CAUTION
Product Damage Hazard
Do not pull on the hose to move the
canister from one stair to the next. When
finishedcleaning in one area usethe
handle grip on the canister to move the
vacuum cleaner to a new location for
further cleaning.
The stair grip
located on lower
body of the canister
will aid in
preventing the
canister from
slipping when used
on stairs.
NOTE: Be sure the stair grip is resting
securely on the stairs and stair grip has
engaged a step before using.
For best cleaning action, the PowerMate
shouldbe 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 section to be cleaned. This pattern
should be continued across the carpet with
slow, gliding motions.
NO,Eastr
strokes do not
provide complete _1__
cleaning.
EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge
cleaners are on
both sidesof the
PowerMate. Guide
either side of the
PowerMate along
base-boards or
next to furnitureto
help removedirt
trapped at carpet edges.
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ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENTS ON WAND
CAUTION
DO NOT attach or remove handle or
wands while vacuum cleaner isON. This
could cause sparkingand damage the
electrical contacts or electroniccontrols.
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the PowerMate is attached, turn
vacuum cleaner off before removing handle
from wand.
sa eease
button and pull up on
handle. _ --
se
2. Slide attachments
firmly on handle as _
needed. See
ATTACHMENT USE
TABLE(page 15).
Wand
Release_
Pet
PowerMate
Crevice
Tool
Brush
NOTE:
Toremove Pet PowerMate, Dusting Brush,
and/or Fan Tool,pressthe wand release
button and slide off.
1. To remove wand from _
PowerMate, lock wand
in straight-up pos_
2. Presswand quick release pedal with foot
and pull the wand straight up and out of
PowerMate.
Wand
Quick
Release
3. Put attach-merits on wand as needed.
See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE (page 15).
Tool A J J_
Pot
'oe
Tool--_.,_
NOTE:
To remove Pet PowerMate, Dusting Brush,
and/or Fan Tool, press the tool release
button and slide off.
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CROSSOVER BARE FLOOR NOZZLE FAN TOOL
_kWARNING
ElectricalShock Hazard
Toreduce the risk of electric shock- DO
NOT use on wet surfaces.
The floor brush is connected to the nozzle
for quick transitions from carpet to bare
floor cleaning.
NOTE: Turn off vacuum cleaner before
removingfloor brush from PowerMate.
To remove the floor brush, press brush
release pedal on the PowerMate. Lift floor
brush out of PowerMate.
Brush
Release
Toreplace, insertthe floor
brush into the PowerMate
until floor brush locks
into place.
The fan tool will
attach to the handle
or wand for over-
head cleaning of
furniture such as
cabinets and shelves.
1. Rotate the fan tool
and lock into place.
2. Attach the fan
tool to the handle or
wand.
WAND (TELESCOPING)
The wand length is
adjustable and
requires no assembly.
To adjust, simply
push on the wand
adjust button and
slide the upper wand
to the desired height.
Wand
Length
Adjust
Button_
NOTE: When
adjusting the wand
length you may have
to hold the
PowerMate with your
hand or foot.
WAND LIGHT
This vacuum cleaner isequipped with a
light on the extension wand. The light can
be used for lighting hard to reach
locations. The wand light will operate
only when the vacuum Ill
cleaner is in CARPET
setting. The light will
operate when attached
or not attached to the Wand
PowerMate. Light--_
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CREVICE TOOL
Remove the crevice
tool by pulling from
flat end.
Toattach the crevice tool to the handle:
1. Place the
round end of
the crevice tool
onto the tab on
the handle as
shown.
2. Align the sloton the flat end of crevice
tool with the tab on the handle.
3. Press the crevice tool onto the handle
until the crevice tool snaps into place.
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
CLEANING AREA
Between Bare Carpeted
ATTACHMENT Furnituro1 Cushions1 Drapes1 Stairs FI.... Floors/Rugs Walls
DustingBrush _ _/' _/' _/'
Crevice Tool _ _/' _/'
Fan Tool _ _/' _/'
Floor Brush _ _/' _/' _/'
PowerMate _ I/2 I/
Pet PowerMate 3 (_ _/' _/'
1. Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
2. 3-way On/Off switch should be in HARD FLOORposition.
3. PetPowerMate attachment instructions are included with the product.
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,_ WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before cleaning the agitator area
as agitator may suddenly restart. Failure
todo socan result in personal injury.
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The PowerMate has built-in protection
against motor and belt damage shouldthe
agitator jam. If the agitator slows clown or
stops, the overload protector shuts off the
PowerMate. The canister motor will continue
to run.
Tocorrect problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press BELT RESETbutton.
If the problem persists,have the vacuum
cleaner serviced by a Sears or other
qualified service agent.
ELECTRONIC SUCTION CONTROL
The electronic suctioncontrol allows you to
change the power of the vacuum cleaner
suction motor.
SUCTION Increase suction
CONTROL increase for upholsteries
_ Suction and carpets.
Decrease suction
Decrease for draperies and
Suction lightweight rugs.
DIRT SENSOR
Thedirt sensor is located onthe floor brush.
When the vacuumcleaner isin use,withthe
switchin the CARPETposition,the blue light
will come on as dirt is beingvacuumed.As
longas the light ison, dirt ispassingthrough
the handle to indicatethat the surface still
needscleaning.
When the sensorlight turns off, the sensoris
notseeingenoughdirt to warrant further
cleaning of that area.
Dirt
Sensor_.___
TO CLEANDIRTSENSORLENSES
Thedirt sensorlensesare located on the
insideof the floor brush. Theselensesshould
be cleaned periodically.
1.Removefloor brush from nozzle.
2. Turnfloor brush upside down.
3. The two dirt sensor lensesare located on
the inside of the opening as shown. Brush
each sensor lens several times to remove dust
and dirt.
__ irt Sensor
Lenses
,_ CAUTION
Never use water or any cleaning solution
when cleaning the lenses. The residue of
the water or cleaners will accelerate the
recoating of the lensesand make cleaning
necessary sooner.
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CHECK BAG INDICATOR
When the vacuum cleaner is running with
normal airflow, the light on the CHECK
BAG indicator is off. The light comes on
whenever the airflow becomes blocked.
If that occurs, check the disposable dust
bag, motor safety filter and other
possible clog locations shown in HOW
YOUR VACUUM CLEANERWORKS.
CHECK BAG
Indicator.
To correct problem: See the
TROUBLESHOOTING table.
NOTE: The light may come on when using
certain attachments, clueto reduced airflow
through attachment.
THERMAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to
protect the vacuum cleaner from
overheating. If a clog prevents the normal
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.
Tocorrect 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. Also check and replace any
clogged filters. Wait approximately thirty
(30) minutes and plug the vacuum
cleaner in and turn back on to see if the
motor protector has reset.
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