Kenmore 116.23637C User manual

Owner'sManual
ManuelDeL'utilisateur
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspirateur
Model, Mod_.le 116.23637C
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lisez et suivez.toutes les
instructions de s_curit_ et
d'op_ration avant de vous
servir de ce produit.
Sears Canada, Inc.,Toronto, M5B 2B8
www,sears.ca
Printed in U.S.A.
Part No. CO1ZCJWO(_KI_I_-KC_1ZCJWZI3KQ Imprim_ aux Etats-Unis

Before Using Your New Vacuum ........ 2
KenmoreVacuum Cleaner Warranty .... 2
ImportantSafety Instructions ........... 3
Parts and Features ................. 4-5
Assembly Instructions............... 6-7
USe ................................ 8
How to Start ........................ 8
Vacuuming Tips ..................... 9
Suggested Pile Height Settings ......... 9
Attachments ....................... 10
Attachment Use Chart ............... 10
Performance Features ............... 11
How Your Vacuum Works ............. -12
Canister Care ....................... 12
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 12
Dust Bin Cleaning .................. 13
Filter Changing/Cleaning ........... 14-15
Power-Mate ®Care ................... 16
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. 16-17
Light Bulb Changing ................. 18
Agitator Servicing ................... 18
Troubleshooting ..................... 19
Requesting Assistance
Or Service ................... Back Cover
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.
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.
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.
Forwarrantyservice, retumthis vacuumcleaner tothe nearest SearsServiceCentre InCanada.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, M5B 2B8
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Your safety is importantto us. To reduce the risk of fire, electricalshock, injuryto per-
sons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions
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-Mate ®.
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 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
cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
De not leave cleaner when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
De not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is n_cessary when used by or
near children.
Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet
hands.
Do not put any objects into openings.
SAVE 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 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 mov-
ing parts.
Do not use cleaner without dust bin and/or
filters in place.
Always empty the dust bin after vacuuming
carpet cleaners or freshener, powders and
fine dust.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp
hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips,
etc. They may damage the cleaner.
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 flu-
ids, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where
they may be present. The fumes from these
substances can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
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.
NSTRUCTIONS
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.
, CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage.
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Itisimportantto knowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturesto assureitsproperandsafe
use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner.
Item PartNo. PartNo.
InU.S. InCanada
HeadlightBulb 20-5240 596181
Belt 20-5201 20-40979
Cord and _ i
Cord I
Holder_
U. er I
Wand
Wand !_
Swivel
(Some
Models) ------------_
Cord Holder _11]1111111
_Power_Mate =
Power Cord
Belt
WandQuickFlange____
Release Pedal _
Power-Mate =
Model/Serial Numbers
(On Bottom)
Handle Release
_--Cord and
Plug Holder
-- Handle Quick
Release
--Upper Wand
POWER-MATE®
ght Indicator
Protector
ResetBu_on
Pile Height PedaJ Edge Cleaner
(NotShow_
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HOSE
3-Way On/Off Switch
Off/Floor/Carpet Crevice
Tool
Combination
Brush
Floor
Brush
A'I-I'ACHMENTS
Power-Mate Jr.=
(Some Models)
Handi-Mate Jr. =
(Some Models)
CANISTER
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C Cord Rewind Button
(not shown) Power-Mate +
Storage slot
Cover
Cord
Exhaust Filter (inside)
Attachment
Stora,
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