Kenmore Sears, C*1ZARD1*U**-437 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Vacuum Cleaner
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this producL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A°
PART NO. CO1ZARD10UOO-4370537 Printed in U.S.A.
Before Using Your New Vacuum ....... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ___2
Important Safety Instructions .......... 3
Parts and Features ................. 4-5
Assembly ......................... 6-7
Use .................................... 8
How to Start ........................... 8
Vacuuming Tips ........................ g
Suggested Pile Height Settings ......... 9
Attachments .......................... 10
Attachment Use Chart ................. t0
Performance Features ................. 11
How Your Vacuum Works ........... 12
Canister Care ....................... 12
Bag Changing ......................... 12
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ......... 13
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ....... 13
Power-Mate TM Care ................... 14
Light Bulb Changing ................. 14
Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning .... 14-15
Brush Servicing ..................... 16
Brush Assembly ...................... 16
Troubleshooting ..................... 17
Requesting Assistance Or Service ,,, 18
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 the 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.
FU LL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
When used for private household purposes, if within one year from the date of purchase, this
vacuum cleaner fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, RETURN IT TO THE NEAR-
EST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will
repair it free of charger
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COo, D1817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WARNING
"Yoursafety 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 precau-
tions including the following:
Read this manual before assembling or
using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only as described in this
manual° Use only with Sears recommended
attachments.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Disconnect electrical supply before servic-
ing or cleaning out brush area. Failure to do
so could result in electrical shock or brush
suddenly starting
Always turn cleaner off before connecting or
disconnecting the hose or POWER-MATET*L
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug, If
cleaner is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a Sears Service
CentertDepartment.
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 cleaner when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing
Do not allow 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,
S/WE THESE
Do not operate the cleaner with a punctured
hose_ The hose contains electrical wires.
Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up
sharp objects..
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 mow
ing parts.
Do not use cleaner without dust bag and/or
filters in place
Always change the dust bag after vacuum-
ing 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 cleanen
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard
objects, small toys, pins, paper, etc. They
may damage the cleaner or dust bag
Do not pick up 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 in areas where they
may be present. The fumes from these sub-
stances can create a fire hazard or explo-
sion.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do
not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum 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 cleaner
is intended only 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°
Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given_ WARNING
statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns and personal injury.CAU-
TION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and!or property damage.
Itisimportantto knowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturesto assureitsproperandsafe
use,Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner,
Upper
Wand
Wand Swivel
(Some Models)
Cord Holder
Cord and
Cord Holder
POWERTMATETM
Power Cord
-_-- Cord and
Plug Holder
Wand
o
o
Belt
[ In U,S. #20-5285 ]in Canada #40110
POWER-IViATE TM
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Some Models)
POWER-MATE TM
Mode!/Serial Numbers
(On Bottom)
Handle /
Release
Pedal /
Pile Height Pedal
(Some Models)
Pile Height hzdicator
(Some Models)
Headlight and Lens
(Some Models)
Bulb
in U_,S,,#20_5240In Canada #596181
Light Cover
(SomeModels)
Edge Cleaner
(NotShown)
Overload Protector
(Reset Button)
HOSE
3.Way On/Off Switch
Off!Bare Floor/Carpet
(Some Models)
Speed
Control
(Some
Models)
Suction
Control
Handle
Hose SwlveJ
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice
Tool
Dusting
Brush ---------_
Fabric
Brush --_
Floor
Brush
NOTE: All models have one set of
attachments in the canister,, Some
models have an additional set,
which can be kept in the accessory
bag for garage user
CANISTER
Attachment
Storage
Cover
Canister Performance
Indicator Light
(Some Models)
Cord
Rewind Bar
Canister
Hood
Performance
Indicator
(Some Models)
Bag Holder
Canister Mode!/
Serial Numbers
(On Bottom)
(Not Shown)
Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)
Dust Bag
_in U_S. #20.50558
In Canada #20_50555
Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be
sure you have all parts shown in PARTS
AND FEATURES
• 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.
==.o_::=:=
WANDS
Slide wands
together until Bu
wand button
snaps into place,
Turn wand button _,
to the slotted
area of the wand
swivel. Wand _ ]
Swivel
Cord
Holder / --
The swivel allows
you to turn the
handle to the left
side to reach far-
ther under tow
furniture.
POWER-MATE TM
1. Insert wands into POWER-MATE TM until
the wand buttons snaps into place.
Raised
Area
2. Connect
POWER-MATE TM
plug and cord as
shown. DO NOT
force. Raised area
of plug must be
toward hand.
3. Secure cord into
cord holder on
wand swivel,
To remove: Disconnect cord and step on
wand release pedal, then pull up on wands,
Handle___
Handle
Button _ _
POWER-
MATE TM
Wand
Swivel
Wand
o_ Wand
J Button
Swivel
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
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 CLEANING for instructions.
HOOD
It is normal for the canister hood to come off
when opened further than needed, Line up
the hinges, insert them, and close the hood
to replace it
HOSE
Hose
Latch
Tab
1, 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_
Handle --_
Handle
Button _
Handle
Quick
Release
(Some
Models)
2_ Insert
handle into
wand until
lock button
snaps in
place. Be
sure hose
is not
twisted,
To remove:
press han-
dle release
button and
pull up on
handle
To store: Disconnect hose from wands and
canister to prevent stress on hose during
storage. Store hose in a loosely coiled
position so the hose covering is not
stressed.
Hose
Hose
Latch Tab
Cover
Hood and _
Attachment
Stora _,
Canister
Performance
Indicator Light
(Some Models)
Hood
(000000)Roleoso
Performance
Indicator
(Some Models)
Dust Bag
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HOW TO START
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 to items in
surrounding area could occur.
Cord
Rewind
Bar
1oPull cord out of
canister to desired
length, The cord
wilt not rewind until
the cord rewind
bar 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 outleL 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 cleaner, Hold the
plug while rewinding to prevent damage or
injury from the moving cord_ Push cord
rewind barn
Handle Release
Pedal
Pile Height
indica tot
Pile Height
Pedal
3. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle reiease pedal.
4. Select a pile height setting by pressing
the small pedal on the rear of the POWER-
MATE TM . The pile height setting shows on
the indicator, See SUGGESTED PILE
HEIGHT SETTINGS
Select a switch
position on the
handle°
OFF
FLOOR - turns on the canister motor onlyo
CARPET. turns on both the canister and
the POWER-MATE TM motors
Suggested sweeping pattern.
For best cleaning action, the POWER-
MATE TM should be pushed straight away
from you and pulled straight back_ At the
end of each pull stroke, the direction of the
POWER-MATE TM should be changed to
point into the next section to be cleaned,
This pattern should be continued across the
rug with slow, gliding motion&
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.
Suction
Control
\\
Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed reg-
ularly. For best cleaning results, fully close
the suction control.
!
• WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on
stairs. If it fails, personal injury or
property damage could result.
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow
passage open. Check each assembly area
in HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS occasion-
ally for clogs, Unplug from outlet before
checking,
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°
CUiDADO ....................
NO instale ni retire el mango ni los tubes
cuando la asplradora est_ encendida,
Esto podria causar chispas y dafiar los
contactos el_ctricoso
ACCESORIOS DEL MANGO
Bot6n del _]
mango_ U
NOTA:Si tiene
instaladala
POWER-MATETM,
apague la aspira-
doraantes de qui-
tar el mango de
lostubes
1,Oprima el bot6n
r_m _ debfoqueoy
== _ luegotiredel
Tube _ mango paraqui-superior -_ tartodettube.
t
Si su modelo cuenta con ta caracterfsticaadicional
de un dispositivo pars tiberaret mango,oprimafo.
2. Deslice el acce-
sorio deseado con
firmeza sobre el
mango..Consulte el
cuadro a continua-
ci6n,
ACCESORIOS DEL TUBe
1, Pararetirarlos
tubes de la
POWER-
MATETM, colS-
quelos enla
posict6nvertical
de bfoqueo..
_ t/;,nl !:','
Pedal delibe_r_ci6n_
r_pida del tube ===
2, Pise el pedal de
liberaci6n r,_pidadel
tubey tiredel tube
hacia arribapars
desprenderlo dela
POWER.MATETM .
No es necesario
retirar el enchufey
cord6n el6ctrico de
la POWER-MATETM
pars userlos
accesorios deltube
3. Coloqueel
accesoriodese-
ado sobreel
tube.Consuite
etcuadroa con-
tinuaci6n_
ACCESOR10 Meubies*
X
Cepillo para sacudir
Herramienta
para hendiduras
Cepillo pars telas
Cepillo pars pisos
Power'mater"
"Siernpra l_mpie los accesodas antes de ussr sabra tells
_,REA A LIMPIAR
Entre
Ptsos Pisos
Parades
cejtnes* Cortfnas" EscWonesJescublertos_ffombradosf
Affombras
X X
X
X
X X X
X** X
"" El interrupter de 3 poslciones debe ester an la poslciSn FLOOR (ptso des_bierto)
NOTA:Cuandasepaceios tubes+optimacornpletamenteel bot6nde bloqueaantes de separadospercamplelo,St sele dificultaoprimirel bot6n,
juntamz_slos tubesparaalinear elbaibnconel orificieOptimaelbat6n y despu_ssepatelos tubas
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EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the POWER-
MATETM_Guide either
side of the POWER-
MATE TM a!ong base-
boards or next to
furniture to help
remove dirt trapped at
carpet edge&
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The POWER-MATE TM has
built-in protection against
motor and belt damage
should the brush jam° If
the brush slows down or
stops, the overload
protector button pops up
and shuts off the POWER-
MATE TM. The canister
motor will continue to run_
To correct problem: See
TROUBLESHOOTING°
To reset: Push in the overload protector
button°
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
Suction Suction suction for
different fabric
and carpet weights. Opening the control
decreases suction for draperies and
lightweight rugs, while closing the control
increases suction for upholsteries and
carpets,
• WARNING ........... i
Personal Injury Hazard
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner
before cleaning the brush area as
brush may suddenly restart. Failure
to do so can result in personal
injury.
CANISTER PERFORMANCE
INDICATOR
SOME MODELS
Canister
Performance
Indica tar Light
The light comes on
whenever the air-
flow becomes
blocked, dust bag
needs changing or
canister safety filter
needs cleaning.
NOTE: The light may also come on when
using certain attachments, due to reduced
airflow through attachment,
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
SOME MODELS
When the unit is running IO00 000)
the lines in the indicator
windows will be clear if
there are no clog& When the lines turn
completely red there is a need to check the
dust bag for being full of the other areas
that may be clogged, See HOWYOUR VAC-
UUM WORKS,
NOTE: Red lines may appear when using
attachments or when cleaning new carpet,
due to reduced airflow by the attachments
themselves or new carpet fuzz filling the
bag quickly,
POWER-MATE TM STORAGE
SOME MODELS
The lower wand has a "U" shaped flange in
the area where the power cord attaches.
The base has a "U"
shaped slot near the
front caster°
The flange allows the
wands and POWER-
MATE TM to be stored with
the canister to conserve
storage space. The can-
ister must be stored on
end for this feature to be
used.
The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lift-
ed up for use and will slide into the slot as it
is lowered for storage.
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