Kenmore SEARS 116.25512, SEARS 116.25513, 116.25512, 116.25513 Owner's Manual
Owner'sManual
ManualDe/Propietafio
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.25512
116.25513
IMPORTANT
Before returning this product-
For replacement parts, please contact:
Sears Parts and Repair Center
(1-800-488-1222)
Anytime, day or night
(U.S.A. only)
For any other issue, please contact:
Vacuum Help Line
(1-877-531-732t)
7:30am-4:00pmEST, M-F
(U.S.A.and Canada)
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructionsbefore first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y siga todaslas
instruccionesdeoperaci6n
y seguridadantes del usede
este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Printed in U.S.A.
Part No. C131ZCPJOOUOO-KCO1ZCPJZOUO Impresoen EUA
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum CleanerWarranty ... 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
VacuumingTips ..................... 9
Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ 10
Attachments ....................... 10
Attachment Use Chart ............... 11
PerformanceFeatures ............. 11-12
HowYourVacuum Cleaner Works ....... 13
Canister Care ...................... 13
Bag Changing ..................... 13
CleaningExteriorand Attachments ..... 14
Motor Safety Filter Changing .......... 14
Exhaust Filter Changing .............. 15
Power-Mate" Care .................. 16
Belt Changingand AgitatorCleaning.. 16-17
LightBulbChanging ................. 17
AgitatorServicing ................... 18
Troubleshooting .................... 19
Requesting Assistance
Or Service .................. Back Cover
Please read thisguide. Itwillhelp you assemble and operateyour new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner in the safest and most effectiveway.
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 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.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and yoursales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 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
Yoursafety is important to us.To reducethe risk offire, electrical shock,
injury to persons or damagewhen using 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 only as
described in this manual. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicingor cleaning out brush area.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shookor brushsuddenly starting.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplugfrom outletwhen not in
use and before servicing.
To reduce the dsk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or onwet 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 itto a Sears
Service Center.
Do not pullor cam] by cord, use cord as a
handle, closedoor on cord, or pullcord
around sharp edges or comers. Do notrun
vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
Do not unplugby 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, looseclothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openingsand
moving parts.
SAVE THESE
Turn off all controlsbefore 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 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 upanything that is buming 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 productsclog
the bag, reduce airflow and can cause the
beg toburst. Failure to change bag could
cause permanent damage to the cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
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 orexhaust filter door in place
(if applicable).
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, Handi-Mate Jr.® (if applicable),
or nozzle.
Hold plug when rewindingonto cordreel.
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 itproperly.
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.
It is important to know your vacuum cleaner'sparts and features to ensure itsproper and safe
use. Review these before using yourcleaner.
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Headlight Bulb 20-5240 20-40600
Belt 20-5218 20-40118
Power-Mate®
Cord and !
Cord
Holder_
Upper
Wand --------_
Wand
Swivel __
Cord Holder
Flange
Power Cord
Belt
_--Cord and
Plug Holder
-- Handle Quick
Release
--Upper Wand
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Not Shown)
"....
Pile Height Indicator
Pile
Height Pedal.
Handle
Release Pedal
Power.Mate B
Model/Serial Number
(OnBottom)
Protector
Reset Button
• Cleaner
(Not Shown)
HOSE
3-Way On/Off Switch
Off/Floor/Carpet
Handle
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice
Tool --_ _7
Floor _ "_f*-
Brush _ _
Power-Mate Jr.e
I _ <--- Dusting
Combination : p Brush
Brush _ i
!_Fabric
, _JJ Brush
Hose Swivel
CANISTER
Item
Dust Bag
Exhaust Filter
Motor Safety Filter
Pan No.
In U.S.
20-50557
20-86889
20-86883
Pan No.
In Canada
20-50404
20-40324
20-40321
Tool Storage Cover
(Attachment Storage inside)
Can_ter
Cord
Rewind
Button ._
Power-Mate Jr."
Storage cover
Exhaust Filter Cover
Cord
Hood
Bag HoideJ
Dust Bag
Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)
5
I_ Please pay special attentionto these hazard alert boxes,and follow any instructionsI
given. WARNING statementsalert you tosuch dangers as fire, electric shock,burns
and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personalI
njury and/or property damage. J
Electrical Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply
until assembly is complete. Failure
to do so could result in electrical
i shock or injury,
Before assemblingthe vacuum cleaner,
checkthe PACKING LIST onthe coverof
the separate Repair Parts List. Use thislist
to verifythat you have received all the com-
ponents of your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner.
WANDS
Slide wands together
untilwand button
snaps intoplace.Turn
wand buttonto the
slottedarea of the
wand swivel.
The swivel allows you
to turn the handle to
the left side to reach
farther under low fur-
niture.
Power-Mate ®
1. Insert wands into Power-Mate" until the
wand button snaps into place.
Raised
Area
2. Connect Power-
Mate ®plug and
cord as shown. DO
NOT force. Raised
area of plug must
be toward hand.
3. Secure cord into
the cord holder on
the wand swivel.
To remove: Step on wand quickrelease
pedal, then pullup on wands.
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Lock
Upper
Wand --
_ Button
mm Wand
m
Swivel
Lower
Wand
Wand
Button
_Wand Quick
elease Pedal
CANISTER
t. 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
andlor 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. Latch
Tab
To remove: Lift
hose latch tab Notch
upward and pull up
on hose.
2, Insert handle into wand until lock button
snaps in place, Be sure hose is not twist-
ed.
To remove: Press handle quickrelease
buttonand pullup on handle.
Lock
HenCe
Qu_k
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.
This canister is equippedwith an on-board
storagearea for a Power-Mate Jr.®attach-
ment.
To lnstalh
Open the Power-Mate Jr.®storage cover.
Insert the Power-Mate Jr.', 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 ATTACHMENTS and ATTACH-
MENT USE TABLE).
Power-Mate Jr."
Storage Cover
/
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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
t Pu,,cordout
of canister to
_ esired 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
Pedal-*
Indicator
Release
Pedal
3. Lowerwand from uprightposition 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 heightsetting by pressing
the small pedalon the rear of the Power-
Mate®.The pile height settingshowsonthe
indicator.See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT
SETTINGS.
Attention: Refer to your carpet manufac-
turer's cleaning recommendations. Some
more delicate carpets may require that they
be vacuumed with the Power-Mate ® agitator
turned off to prevent carpet damage.
L_OF F
FLOOR
_=,,-'_ 5. Select a switch
position on the
handle.
OFF
FLOOR - turns on the canister motor only.
CARPET - turns on both the canister and
the Power-Mate ®motors.
NOTE - When this switch is in the FLOOR
position, the headlight DOES NOT function
since no electricity flows to the Power-
Mate ®.
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Suggestedsweepingpattem.
For best cleaning action, the Power-Mate"
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 strokesdo
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.
Product Damage Hazard
Use care if the Power-Mate ®and
wand is left in the upright position as
it may tip over easily. Property
damage can occur if tipped.
!r.,L WARNING
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.
Suc_on
Control
Carpeted stairs
need to be
vacuumed
regularly. For
best cleaning
results, fully
close the suction
control.
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 HOW YOUR 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.
DwaOnCAUTION
NOT attach or remove handle or
ds while vacuum cleaner is ON,
J This could cause sparking and dam-
l age the electrical contacts.
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the _,\ "-,/
Power-Mate ®is Handle ..-_\ _ (
attached, turn Lock
vacuum cleaner Button .-_-_-]
off before L_.J
removing han- Handle
die from wands, Quick
1. Press handle
quickrelease
and pull up on
handle. Upper
2. Slide attachments
firmly on handle as
needed. See ATTACH-
MENT USE CHART•
NOTE:
Dusting
To assemble Brush
dusting brush, __
insert the fabric
brush into the
dusting brush
and press into Fabric
place. Brush
\
La
ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS
1.To
remove
wands from
Power-
Mate ®, lock
wands in
straight-up
position.
Toremove,
presslatch
and lift out.
Wand
Quick
Release
m Pedal
2. Press wand quick
release pedal with foot
and pull the wands
straight up and out of
Power-Mate'.
The Power-Mate ° plug
and cord do not have
to be removed to use
attachments on the
wands.
3. Put attach- _-----_
merits on -,,
wands as
needed• See
ATTACHMENT
USE TABLE.
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CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT Between Carpeted
Cushions* FloondRugs Walls
l/
pust!n.
Combination 10msn
brush Fabric
brush
Crevice tool
Floor brush I_
Power'Mate®
Handi-Mate Jr.e
(Some Models)*'*
Power-Mate Jr2
_Some Models)***
Furniture*
v'
=/
v'
Bare
Drapes* Stairs Floors
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*Alwaysdean attachmentsbeforeusingon fabrics, ** 3-way OnlOffswitchshouldbe in FLOOR position.
*** Handi-MateJr..° and Power-MateJr.° attachmentinstructionsare includedwiththe products.
NOTE: When separating wands depress lock button completely before pullingwands apart. If
wand lock button is difficult to depress push the two wands more tightly together to line up
me ock button w th the he e. Depress lock button and then pu I wands apart.
OVERLOAD
PROTECTOR
The Power-Mate ®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.
Overload Protector
Reset Button
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press overload protector 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 agent.
WARNING
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.
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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.
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
suction for
different fabrics Suction Suction
and carpet
weights, Opening the control decreases
suction for draperies and lightweight rugs,
while closing the control increases suction
for upholsteries and carpets.
POWER-MATE ®STORAGE
The lower wand
has a "U" shaped =4_
flange in the area '_"
where the power
cord attaches. The
base has a "U"
shaped slot near
the front.
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 inthe
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 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.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
When the unit Performance
is running with Indicator
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 vacuum
cleaner 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 vacuum
cleaner to rest on stairs.
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