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Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
116.23612
Model, Modelo
116.23613
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructionsbefore first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y siga todas las
instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Printed in U.S.A,
Part No. CO1ZBZTOOUOO-KCO1ZBZTOUO Impreso en EUA
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Canister Care ...................... 13 Before Using Your New Vacuum ...... 2 Bag Changing ..................... 13 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty,., 2 Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ...... t4 Important Safety Instructions ......... 3 Motor Safety Filter Changing .......... 14 Parts and Features ................. 4-5 Exhaust Filter Changing .............. 15 Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7 Power-Mate ® Care .................. 15 Power-Mate Jr. ®Storage .............. 7 Use ..........
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Yoursafety is important to us. To reducethe risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety pre- cautions including the following: Read this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner. Do not operate the cleaner with a punctured hose. The hose contains electrical wires. Use your cleaner only as described in this Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up manual. Use only with Sears recommended sharp objects. attachments. Do
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HOSE ATTACHMENTS 3-Way OrdOff Switch Off/Floor/Carpet Crevice Tool Dusting Handle Brush _" _ Power-Mate Jr._ FabHc Brush Floor Brush NOTE: All models have one set of attachments in the canister. Some models have an additional set, which Hose Swivel can be kept in the accessory bag for garage use or other dirty areas. CANISTER Item Part No. Part No. In U.S. In Canada Dust Bag 20-50557 20-50557C Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C Motor Safety Filter 20-86883 20-86883C Power-Mate Jr. ° Storage cover
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CANISTER HOSE 1. Open the canister hood. 1. Line up the 2. Check to see that the dust bag is proper- hose latch tab and notch in canister ly installed. See BAG CHANGING for instructions. hood and insert hose into canister Hose 3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is Latch until it snaps in properly installed. See MOTOR SAFETY Tab place, FILTER CLEANING for instructions. Notch To remove: Lift hose latch tab HOOD AND TOOL upward and pull up STORAGE COVER on hose. N 2. Insert han- It is nor
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HOW TO START Indicator Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Release Pedal • DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON position, Personal injury or damage could result. Pile Height The cord moves rapidly when Pedal rewinding. Keep children away and provide a clear path when 3. Lower wand from upright position by rewinding the cord to prevent pressing on the handle release pedal. personal injury. DO NOT use outlets above counters. Damage from cord to CAUTION items in surrounding area could occur, Cor
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For best deep down cleaning, use the XLO HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs. setting. However, you may need to raise the MED - Medium to deep pile. height to make some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and some deep pile carpets, LO - Low to medium pile. and to prevent the vacuum cleaner from XLO - Most carpets and bare floors. shutting off. Suggested settings are: ::::: : ::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::. :: : :. : .. • :: : ::: _:: :_ _ ::
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POWER-MATE ®STORAGE ELECTRONIC BAG/HOSE CHECK INDICATOR The lower wand Electronic The light comes has a "U" shaped -'_ Bag/Hose on whenever flange in the area 'i" Check Indicator the airflow where the power becomes cord attaches. The blocked, dust base has a "U" bag needs shaped slot near changing or the front. canister safety filter needs The flange allows cleaning. the wands and Power-Mate®to be stored NOTE: The light may come on when using with the canister to conserve storage space. The cani
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I The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the //_.._ dirt to the dust bag through the airflow pas- /.,)f._ sages. The dust bag lets the air pass f#,_" ' through, while it traps the dirt. JfJ For best cleaning results, keep the air- /_y / flow passage open. Check the starred .t,{._" /_ Motor areas occasionally for clogs. Unplug _'/ {I Safety Exhaust Filter from outlet before checking. _ 7 7. The red bag mount will flip forward after BAG CHANGING removing
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1. Unplug cord from wall outlet. DO NOT drip water on cleaner. 2. Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth Do not use attachments if they that has been dipped in a solution of mild are wet. Attachments used in liquid detergent and water, then wrung dry. dirty areas, such as under a Wipe dry after cleaning. refrigerator, should not be used 3. To reduce static electricity and dust build- on other surfaces until they are up, wipe outer surface of cleaner and washed. They could leave marks. attachme
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2. Pull the exhaust ! __.---:_-., Exhaust filter up and out Fire and/or Electrical Shock Hazard from the rear of JJ)l//l///l//l_ _,,,o, the vacuum. Do not operate with a clogged '._ WARNING I exhaust filter or without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter cover installed. 3. Replace the EXHAUST FILTER exhaust filter HEPA cartridge. Place the new The exhaust filter cartridge must be filter into the replaced when dirty. Replace the filter vacuum with when the entire surface area is covered the grey
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TO CLEAN AGITATOR: TO REMOVE BELT NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency 1. Turn Power- high and to prevent damage to your vacu- Mate ® upside um, the aaitator must be cleaned every time down. the belt is changed. 2. Unscrew the The agitator must also be cleaned accord- two (2) Power- ing to the following schedule: Mate ® cover Vacuum Use screws. Clean Aaitator HEAVY - every week (used daily) 3. Turn Power- Mate ® right side MODERATE - every month up. Press handle (used 2-3 times/week) relea
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3. Line up front of TO REPLACE BELT cover and base. Rest 1. Install new cover on belt over motor frontedge drive, then of base as over brush shown. sprocket. Cover Base Motor NOTE: See Brush Drive 4. Rotate PARTS AND cover back. Sprocket FEATURES End Cap Press cover for belt num- firmly until side ber. and rear tabs snap into place. Turn Power-Mate ® upside down 2. Place agitator and replace assembly back into Power-Mate ® . two (2) cover screws. 3. Push in and turn Push In 1. Remove Power-Mate
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TO REPLACE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY 1. Remove Power-Mate _ cover, belt and Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury agitator assembly. See "To Remove Belt" Hazard in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR Disconnect electrical supply before CLEANING. servicing or cleaning the unit. 2. Replace Agitator Failure to do so could result in elec- trical shock or personal injury from 3, Replace belt, agitator assembly, cleaner suddenly starting. Power-Mate_cover, light bulb and light cover. See =To replace belt" in BELT CHANGI
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