Whirlpool KC50XCMWZU01 Use and Care Guide

Owner'sManual

Power-Mat_ Power Nozzle

Model, Modelo, Mod61e KC50XBZRZU01

KC50XBZTZU01
KC50XCMWZU01

CAUTION:
Read and follow all

safety and operating
instructionsbefore first

use ofthis product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com

Sears Canada, Inc.,Toronto, M5B 2B8
www.sears.ca

Part No. C_1ZCNTI3(30QO-KCI_1ZCNTZQ(_O

Printed in U.S.A.

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

Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2

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

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

Assembly Instructions ............... 5

Use ................................ 5

VacuumingTips ..................... 6

SuggestedPile HeightSettings ......... 6

Attachments........................ 7

AttachmentUse Chart ................ 7

PerformanceFeatures ................ 8

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

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

Power-Mate • Care ................... 9

DirtSensore ........................ 9

Belt Changingand AgitatorCleaning .. 10-11

LightBulbChanging ................. 11

AgitatorServicing ................... 12

Troubleshooting .................... 13

Requesting Assistance

Or Service .................. BackCover

Yoursafety is importantto us. Toreducethe risk of fire electr ca shock
injury to persons or damagewhen usinq your vacuum cleaner,follow bas c

safely precautions including thefollowing:

Read all intstructionsin this manual before

assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only as described in this

manual. Use onlywith 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 cleaner when pluggedin.
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 isnecessary when used by or
near children.

Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If

cleaner is not working as itshould, has

been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or

dropped into water, return it to a Sears

Service Centre.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a

handle, close door on cord, or pullcord

around sharp edges or corners. Do notrun
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 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, 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. Do

not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on

floor.
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 substances can create a fire
hazard or explosion.

Do not pickup anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or

hot ashes.
Do not use cleaner without dust bag and/or

filtersin 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 cleaner.

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

bag.
Do not operate cleaner without the exhaust

filter or exhaust filter door in place (If
applicable).

The hose contains electrical wires. Do not

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

sharp objects.
Always turnoff and unplug the cleaner

before connectingor disconnectingeither
hose, Handi-Mate Jr.® (if applicable), or

nozzle.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.

Do not allow plug towhip when rewinding.

You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone

unable to operate itproperly.

SAVE THESE

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are,your respons b t es.
Your cleaner is intended for household use. Read this Owner s Manual carefully for
important use and safety information. This guide conta ns safety statements under

warning and caution symbols. Please pay special attenton to these boxes and

follow any instructions given. WARNINGstatements alert you to such dan qers as
fire, electrical shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert-you to
such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage.

INSTRUCTIONS

It is 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 596181

Belt 20-5218 20-5218C

Belt

Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Not Shown)

-....

Pile eight Indicator

Overload

Height Pedal.
Pile

Handle
Release Pedal

"DirtSensor

(Some Models)

on

Edge Cleaner
(Not Shown)

Electrical Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply

until assembly is complete, Failure
to do so could result in electrical

shock or injury.

1, Insert wand(s) into Power-Mate_ untilthe
wand buttonssnap intoplace,

Indicator

Release

Pedal

Pile Height

Pedal

To remove:

Step on

wand quick

release
pedal, then

pullup on
wands.

al

Release

! 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.

2. Select a pile height setting by pressing the
small pedal on the rear of the Power-Mate®.
The pile height setting shows on the indica-

tor. See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SET-
TINGS.

1. Lower wand from upright position by

pressing on the handle release pedal.

Attention: Refer to your carpet manufactur-
ers 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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