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Owner's Manual
Manual Dei Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo 116.25812
116.25813
IMPORTANT
Before returning this product-
_acement parts=p!ease contact:
Sears Parts and Repair Center
(1-800-488-1222)
Anytime, day or night
(U.S.A_only)
F__oranyother issue, please contact;
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line
(1-877-531-7321)
7:30am-4:00pm EST, M-F
(U.S.A. and Canada)
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product
CUIDADO:
Lea y siga todas las
instrucciones de operaciSn
y seguridad antes del uso de
este productoo
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Part No. CO IZCYR20UOO-KCL_1ZCYRZOU_ Printed in Mexico
Impreso en M6xico
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner .................. 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ,_ 3
Important Safety Instructions ........ 4
Parts and Features ................. 5-6
Assembly Instructions ......... 7-8
Power-Mate Jr3 Storage ............ 8
Operating Instructions ................ 9
How to Start ..................... 9
Vacuuming Tips ............... 10
Suggested Pile Height Settings ......... 11
Attachments ....................... 11
Altachment Use Table ............... 12
Performance Features ............. 12-14
How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works ...... 14
Canister Care ..................... 15
Bag Changing ................... 15
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ........ 15
Motor Safety Filter Changing ........ 16
Exhaust Fiiter Changing ................ !7
Power-Mate ®Care ................... 17
Dirt Sensor ......................... 18
Beit Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. t8-19
Light Bulb Changing ............ 20
Agitator Servicing ................... 20
Troubleshooting .................. 21
Requesting Assistance
Or Service ................ Back Cover
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum
cteaner in the safest and most effective way,
For mere information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears store°
You wilt 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 your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
2
OneYearLimitedWarranty
Whenassembled,operatedandmaintainedaccordingtoallinstructionssuppliedwith
theproduct,if thisvacuumcleanerfailsdueto a defectin materialorworkmanshipwithin
oneyearfromthedateof purchase,returnitto anySearsstore,SearsParts& Repair
CenterorotherKenmoreoutletforfreerepair.
If this vacuum cleaner is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship, Sears will NOT
pay for:
1, Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to
filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instrucl the user in correct product assembly, operation or
maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not assembled, operated or maintained
according to all instructions supplied with the producL
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for
other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners,
chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with
the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications
made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair
as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this vacuum cleaner is used in the United States and
Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state_
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8
WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic
safely 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
servicing or cleaning out brush area..
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or brush suddenly starting
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. 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 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 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 comers. Do not run
vacuum 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 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 airflow..
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 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 up anything 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 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 vacuum
cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys pins paper
clips, etc,. They may damage the vacuum
cleaner or dust bag.
Do not operate vacuum 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 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 rewinding onto cord reel.
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 it properly,.
SAVE THE STRUCTiONS
orOperassembly and safe use of your vacuum cIeaner are your responsibilities.
ur vacuum cleaner is intended f6r Household use, Reaa 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's parts and features to ensure its proper and safe
use_ Review these before using your vacuum cleaner.,
Object
Headlight Bulb
Belt
Style No.
CB-3
Part No,
in USA Part No,
in Canada
20-5240 20-40600
20-5218 20-40118
Power-Mate@
Telescoping
Wand
Flange
Quick
Release
Button
Wand Length
Adjust Button
Wand Light
Be;t
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Net Shown)
Pile
Height Peda!.
Handle
Release Pedal
Power-Mate _
Model/Serial Number
(On Bottom)
Protector/Belt
Reset Button
(Not Shown)
HOSE
3_Way On/Off Switch
Off/Floor!Carpet
Suct/on
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice
Tool _
Floor
Brush
Power.Mate Jr. ®
I .................
Combination :_ _ Dusting
Brush _ _j _ urusn
i_l_---Fabrlc
_u Brush
L................. E
Hose Swivel
CANISTER
Object
Dust Bag
Exhaust Filter
Motor Safety Filter
Style No.
Q
EF-1
CF-1
Part Noo
in USA
20-50557
20-86889
20-86883
Part No.
in Canada
20-50410
20_40324
20-4032!
Tool Storage Cover
(Attachment Storage inside)
Canister
Cord
Rewind
Button ._._ _
Power.Mate Jr__
Storage cover Exhaust Filter Cover
Shown)
Cord
Hood
Release
Bag Holder
Dust Bag Motor Safety Filter
(B ehind Bus tBag)
Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instruc-
tions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric
shock, burns and personal injury CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers
as personar injury and/or 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
separate REPAIR PARTS LIST. Use this list
to verify 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 on the
wand adjust button
and slide the
upper wand to the
desired height
Wand
Length
Adjust
Button
m
Hand
Above
This
Tab
u
Wand The swivel, located
on the Power-Mate _,
allows you to turn
the handle to the left
side to reach farther
under low furniture,
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 e until the wand
button snaps into place
To remove: Step on wand release pedal,
then pull Lip on wands,
Loci{
Button _-
Handle
Q_tick
Release *
Button __J
Telescoping
Wand
-- Wand Length
Adjust Button
_Wand
Button
Wand Quick
elease Pedal
CANISTER
1. Open the canister hood
2. Check to see that the dust bag is proper-
lyinstalled. 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 toot storage cover to reinstall,,
i
kCAUTION
Never open canister hood with the tool
storage cover open. This will help to
prevent damage from occurring to the
canister hood and/or toot storage cover.
HOSE
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,
Hose
Latch
Tab
Notch
Lock
2. Insert handle
into wand until
lock button
snaps in place,
Be sure hose
is not twisted,
m
=a To remove:
Handle
Quick Press handle
Release_,,.,._ quick 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,
This canister is equipped with an on-board
storage area for a Power-Mate ,Jr,e
attachment°
To Install:
Open the Power-Mate Jr2 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 ATTACHMENTS and
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE).
Power-Mate Jr,®
Storage Cover
/
OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS
iii iiii ii ii i
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
•DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injury or property
damage could result.
.The cord moves rapidly when
rewinding+ Keep children away
and provide aclear 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
Rewind I. 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 De 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-.,_
Pedal----_-
Indicator
3. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal,
M_III'II'III II III iiiii1,11111, i
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.
mlm,m,I' 'N I .................... I
4, Select a pile height setting by pressing
the small pedal on the rear of the Power-
Mate + The pile heighl setting shows on the
indicator, See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT
SETTINGS.
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
A
ff,--_.\
+ ;
-- +
-- +
+ -- •
3revent carpet damage,
5, Select a switch posi-
tion 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 and dirt sensor DO
NOT function since no electricity flows to
the Power-Mate+o
++++++:,7+
For best cleaning action, the Power-Mate e
should be pushed straight away from you
and pulled straight back. At the end of each
puil 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
,,i,,i,u, ,, i,, , I
CAUTION
Product Damage Hazard
Use care if the Power-Mate s and wand is
left in the upright position as it may tip
over easily. Property damage can occur
if tipped.
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT run over power cord with
Power-Mate ®.Personal injury or
product damage could result.
DO NOT pul! plug from wall by
the power cord. If there is damage to
the cord or plug, personal injury or
property damage could result,
iii iii ,
Carpeted stairs
need to be
vacuumed regularly
For best cleaning
results, use Power
Level HIGH and
fulfy close the
suction control.
Suction
Control
,,i ,Ulll ii, ,11 iii,
kWARNING
Personal injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on
stairs. It may fall, causing personal
injury or property damage.
, umunlul,i i ,n
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 cleaner to a new
location for further cleaning.
mm
The stair grip tocated
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 CLEANER
WORKS occasionally for clogs Unplug
from outlet before checking,
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