Kenmore ASPIRADORA 116.25914, 116.25915 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

ManualDe/Propietafio

Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo

116.25914

116.25915

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

safety and operating

instructionsbefore first
use of this product.

CUIDADO:
Leay siga todaslas

instruccionesde operaci6n
y seguridadantesdel usode

este producto.

Before Using Your New

Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2

Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty . .. 2

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

Parts and Features ................. 4-5

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

Power-Mate Jr." Storage .............. 7

Operating Instructions ............... 8

How to Start ........................ 8

Vacuuming Tips .................... 10

Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ 11

Attachments ....................... 11

Attachment Use Table ............... 12

Performance Features ............. 12-14

How YourVacuum Cleaner Works ....... 14

Canister Care ...................... 15

Bag Changing ..................... 15

Cleaning ExteriorandAttachments ..... 15

MotorSafety FilterChanging .......... 16

ExhaustFilter Changing .............. 17

Power-Mate* Care .................. 17

Dirt Sensor ........................ 18

Belt ChangingandAgitatorCleaning .. 18-19

LightBulbChanging ................. 20

AgitatorServicing ................... 20

Troubleshooting .................... 21

Requesting Assistance

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

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 your nearest Sears store.
You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacu-

um cleaner's model and sedal numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.

Use the space belowto record the model numberand serial number of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

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

LIMITED ONEYEARWARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER
This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and includes only private household

vacuum cleaner use. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated and
maintained according to the owner's manual instructions, Sears will repair any defects in

material or workmanship free of charge.
This warranty excludes vacuum bags, belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are expendable parts

and become worn during normal use.
For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in

the United States.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use 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, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

A WARNING

Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock,

injury to persons or damage when usin.g your vacuum cleaner, follow basic

safety precautions including the following:

Read all instructionsin this manual before
assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.

Use your vacuum cleaner onlyas
described in this manual. Use onlywith

Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before

servicing or cleaning out brusharea.

Failure to do so could result in electrical

shock orbrush suddenly starting.

Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when notin
use and before servicing.

To reduce the riskof electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

Do not allowto 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 notworking as itshould,

has been dropped, damaged, leftoutdoors,
or dropped into water, return itto a Sears

Service Center.
Do not pull orcarry by cord, use cord as a

handle, close door on cord, or pullcord

around sharp edges or comers. Do notrun
vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away

from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pullingon 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 openingblocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may

reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing,fingers, and all

_arts of body away from openings and

moving parts.

SAVE THESE

Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do

not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on

foor.

Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up

flammable or combustibleliquids (gasoline,

cleaningfluids, 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 upanything 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 dustbag after
vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener,

powders and fine dust. These productsclog
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 vacuum cleaner to pickup
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the cleaner or
dust bag.

Do not operate vacuum cleaner without the
exhaust filter or exhaust filter doorin place
(If applicable).

The hose containselectrical wires. Do not

use when damaged, cot, or punctured.
Replace if cut or worn. Do not pickup

sharp objects.
Always tum oft and unplug the vacuum

cleaner before connecting or disconnecting
either hose, Handi-Mata 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

yourvacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.

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.

Itis important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to ensure its proper and safe

use. Review these before using your cleaner.

Item Part No. Part No.

In U.S. In Canada

Headlight Bulb 20-5240 2040600
Belt 20-5218 20-40118

Power-Mate®

Telescoping
Wand

Flange

Quick

Release

Button

Wand Length

Adjust Button

Belt

Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Not Shown)

Pile
Height Pedal.

Handle
Release PedaJ

Power-Mate ®

Model/Serial Number

(OnBottom)

Protector/Belt
Reset Button

Cleaner

(Not Shown)

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HOSE

Electronic Touch Con_ol

Handle

ATTACHMENTS

Crevice

Tool -_---_ _7

_'ush-----_ _ _

Po_r-Ma_ Jr.8

't _ _ Dusting

Combination ', p.__ Brush

Brush-_ I

i_FabHc

, _-_ Brush

L ---I

Hose Swivel

CANISTER

Item Part No. Part No.

In U.S. In Canada

Dust Bag 20-50557 20-50404
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 2040324

Motor Safety Filter 20-86883 2040321

Cord
Rewind

Power-Mate Jr.•
Storage cover

Exhaust Filter Cover

Tool Storage Cover

Canister

Cord

Hood

Bag

DustBag

Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)

A

Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions

given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric shock, burns

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and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personal

injury and/o_ property damage.

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.

Before assembling vacuum cleaner, check
the PACKING LIST on the cover of the sep-

arate Repair Parts List. Use this list to vedfy
that you have received all the components
of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner.

WAND -TELESCOPING

The wand length is adjustable and requires
no assembly. To adjust, simply push down

,__ the desired

height.

Wand
Length

Adjust

Button

on the wand

!_ adjust button

and slide the

" upper wand to

Keep

Hand

Above

This
Tab

,_ The swivel,

located on the

Power-Mate ®,

allows you to turn
the handle to the left

side to reach farther
under low furniture.

Wand

When adjusting the
wand length you

may have to hold the
Power-Mate ®with

your hand or foot.

POWER-MATE ®

Insert wand into Power-Mate* until the wand
button snaps into place.

Lock

Handle

Quick

Release

Telescoping
Wand-----,.-._

AdjustButton

Button

WandQu_k

e_asePedel

CANISTER

1. 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 CHANGING for instructions.

HOOD AND TOOL
STORAGE COVER

It is normal for the canister hood and tool
storage cover to come off when opened fur-

ther than needed. Line up the hinge slots,

insert the hinges into the slots, and close

the hood and tool storage cover to reinstall.

CAUTION

Never open canister hood with the tool
storage cover open. This will help to

prevent damage from occurring to the
canister hood and/or tool storage cover.

HOSE

t. 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.

Lock

Hose

Latch

Tab

Noah

m

2. Insert han-
dle into wand

until lock but-
ton snaps in

place. Be
sure hose is

not twisted.

To remove:

Handle Press handle

Quick quick release

Release_ button and

pull up on
handle.

To store: Disconnect hose from wand and
canister to prevent stress on hose during

storage. Store hose in a loosely coiled
position so the hose covedng is not

stressed.

This canister is equipped with an on-board
storage area for a Power-Mate Jr. ®attach-

ment.

To Install:

Open the Power-Mate Jr.e storage cover.
Insert the Power-Mate Jr.e, press down into

place, and close the lid securely.

To Remove:

Open the storage cover. Remove Power-
Mate Jr. ° from the storage area and use as

needed (see A'I-rACHMENTS and A'I-rACH-
MENT USE TABLE).

Power-Mate Jr.a
Storage Cover

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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 outlets above

counters. Damage from cord to
items in surrounding area

could occur.

Cord

1. Pull cord out
of canister to

desired length.

The cord will

not rewind until

the cord rewind

button is
pushed.

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 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 vacuum cleaner.

Hold the plug while
rewinding to prevent

damage or injury
from the moving

cord. Push cord
rewind button.

Pile
Height ,f

Pedei _

Pedal _

3. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal.

CAUTION

DO NOT leave the Power-Mate ®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-
Mate ®.The pile height setting shows on the

indicator. See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT

SE'R'INGS.
Attention: Refer to your carpet manufac-

turers cleaning recommendations. Some

more delicate carpets may require that they
be vacuumed with the Power-Mate ®agitator

turned off to prevent carpet damage.

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5. Select an
Electronic Touch

Control position

on the handle
depending on

the type of vac-

uuming you will
be doing.

C =aJu="_'_

PO_R CONTROL

I LOW I

v

{_FLOO_)

I RFF )

ELECTRONIC TOUCH CONTROL

CARPET HIGH - turns on both the canister
and the Power-Mate ®motors for HIGH power

and cleaning of most carpets.
In order to get MEDIUM or LOW power level

for carpet cleaning, you must press CARPET
High button first, then press the desired

lower power level.

BARE FLOOR - turns on the canister motor

onlyfor HIGH power and cleaningof bare

floors.

Power Level MEDIUM - reduces the
power of the canister motor only to the

MEDIUM level for attachment cleaning of
upholstery.

Power Level LOW - reducesthe powerof
the canister motoronly to theLOW level

for attachmentcleaningof curtains,blinds,

etc.

OFF - turns off canister and Power-Mate ®
motors.

NOTE - When the BARE FLOOR button is
pressed, the headlight, wand light and dirt

sensor (some models) DO NOT function
since no electricity flows to the Power-Mate °.

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Suggested sweeping pattem.

For best cleaning action, the Power-Mata ®

should be pushed straight away from you

and pulled straight back. At the end of each
pull stroke, the direction of the Power-Mate ®

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 clean-
ing.

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.

CAUTION

IWARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage

Hazard

DO NOT run over power cord with
Power-Mate ®. Personal injury or

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.

Carpeted stairs
need to be

vacuumed

regulady. For
best cleaning
results, fully

close the suction

control.

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 to a new location for further
cleaning.

The stair grip located
on the caster will aid

in preventing the
canister from

slipping when used
on stairs (see

PERFORMANCE
FEATURES).

NOTE: Be sure the canister is resting
securely on the stairs and the caster is in a
locked position before using.

For best cleaning results, keep the airflow

passage open. Check each assembly area
in HOWYOUR VACUUM WORKS

occasionally for clogs. Unplug from outlet
before checking.

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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:

HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs.
MED - Medium to deep pile.

LO - Low to medium pile.

XLO - Most carpets and bare floors.

CAUTION

ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE

NOTE: If the
Power-Mate ®is

attached, turn

vacuum clean- Lock A

er off before Handle

II

removing han- Quick i
die from wand. R_Jease--,-

1. Press han-
dle quick

release button
and pull up on

handle.

Upper

i

2. Slide attachments
firmly on handle as

needed. See AI-rACH-

MENT USE.

NOTE:

Dusting

To assemble Brush

dusting brush, __

insert the fabric
brush into the

dusting brush and

press into place. Fabric

Brush

To remove,

_ press latch

, and lift out.

Latch

ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS

1.To

remove

wands from
Power-

Mate e, lock
wands in

straight-up
position.

i Wand
m Quick

Release

ma Pedal

2. Press wand quick
release pedal with foot

and pull the wands
straight up and out of

Power-Mate e.
The Power-Mate e plug

and cord do not have
to be removed to use

attachments on the
wands.

3. Put attach-
ments on _"

wands as need-
ed. See
ATTACHMENT

USE TABLE.

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CLEANING AREA

A'I-rACHMENT Between Carpeted

Cushions* -"ioors/Rugs Walls

i/

Dusting I__

Combination brush
brush Fabric

brush

Crevice tool

Floor brush

P°wer-Mate®
Handi-Mate Jr.®

(Some Models)v'*

Power-Mate Jr2

(Some Models) *_

Furniture*

I/

V'

I/

i/

v'

v'

Drapes*

I/

l/

BaRB

Stairs Rears

*Nways clean attachments beforeusingon fabrics. ** Use BARE FLOOR settingon ElectronicTouchControl.
*** Handi-MateJr.2 end Power-MateJr.=attachmentinsb'uctJonsare includedwiththe produc_s.

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OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The Power-Mate ® Overload Protector/
has built-in

protection against
motor and belt

damage should the
agitator jam. If the

agitator slows down

or stops, the
overload protector

shuts off the Power-Mate °. The canister

motor will continue to run,

To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then

press belt reset button. A ball point pen
may be required.

If the problem persists, have the
vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or

other qualified service agenL

kWARNING

Personal Injury Hazard
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner

before cleaning the agitator area as
brush may suddenly restart. Failure to
do so can result in personal injury.

EDGE CLEANER

Active brush edge

cleaners are on both

sides of the Power-

Mate®. Guide either

side of the Power-

Mate" along base-

boards or next to
furniture to help

remove dirt trapped at
carpet edges.

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PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

Performance

Indicator

When the unit
is running with

normal air flow,
the light on the

performance
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 CLEANER
WORKS.

To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-

SHOOTING table.

Note: The light may also come on when

using attachments, due to reduced airflow
through the attachment.

STAIR GRIP

During normal operation while the canister is
in the horizontal position, the caster wheel

rotates freely 360 °.

The Stair Grip
feature allows

the caster
wheel to lock in

position when
the unit is

rotated 25"

from horizontal

into a vertical
position in order for the canister to rest on

stairs.

WAND LIGHT

This unit is equipped with a
light on the extension wand.

This light will operate only
when the unit is in CARPET

mode (see HOW TO
START). The light will

operate when attached or not
attached to the Power-

Mate@.

The light can be used for lighting hard to
reach locations.

POWER-MATE ®STORAGE

The wand has a "U" A
shaped flange that m

All,,

slides into the =U"

...lB._

shaped slot on the V
canister

The flange allows the
wands and Power-

Mate®to be stored

with the canister to

conserve storage space. The canister
must be stored on end for this feature to

be used.

To attach the Power-Mate ®, it must be in
the fiat position as shown in the

illustration. Use the handle release pedal

to place it in this position.

The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lifted
up for use and will slide into the slot as it is
lowered for storage.

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.

To correct problem: Turn the vacuum

cleaner off and unplug the power cord

from the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector

to reset. Check for and remove dogs, 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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DIRT SENSOR

The dirt sensor
light system is

mounted on the

Power-Mate ®

nozzle near the
reset button.

It consists of a series of two rod lights and two
green lights. The lights give you an indication

of the amount of dirt particles that are passing
through the sensor on its way to the dust bag.

INITIAL START UP

When the Power-Mate ° is first started, the fol-
lowing light sequence occurs in a two second

time frame:
t. Two reds come on.

2. Two greens are on and will remain on until
the Power-Mate ®nozzle is placed in use.

NOTE: If the nozzle is on a surface that has

dirt on it, dirt will be picked up by the vacuum
and the red lights might stay on.

IN OPERATION

When the Power-Mate" is being moved back
and forth on the floor, the lights will change

from one configuration to another as dirt is
being vacuumed. As long as the rod lights are
on, dirt is passing through the wand to indicate

that the surface still needs cleaning.
When the green lights stay on as the Power-

Mate®is moved back and forth over an area,

the sensor is not seeing enough dirt to warrant
further cleaning of that area.

NOTE: Dirt sensor lights DO NOT function in

the FLOOR setting.

The vacuum cleaner creates suction that
picks up dirL Rapidly moving air carries the

dirt to the dust bag through the airflow pas-
sages. The dust bag lets the air pass

through, while it traps the dirt.
For best cleaning results, keep the air-

flow passage open. Check the

starTed areas occasionally for
clogs. Unplug from outlet before
checking.

Motor
Safety

Filter

Exhaust

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