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Owner'sManual
ManualDelPropietario
VacuumCleaner
Aspiradora
116,24614
Model, Modelo
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before 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. CI211ZCN R_(_UQI3-KC_IZCNRZI3U_I lmpreso en EUA
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Canister Care ...................... 13 Before Using Your New Vacuum ....... 2 Bag Changing ..................... 13 Kenmora Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2 Cleaning Exteriorand Attachments ..... 14 Important Safety Instructions ......... 3 MotorSafety FilterChanging .......... 14 Parts and Features ................. 4-5 ExhaustFilterChanging .............. 15 Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7 Power-Mata Jr." Storage .............. 7 Power-Mata • Care .................. 15 Use ..............
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Yn_Ur safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, uryto persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safely precautions including the following: Read all intstructionsinthis manual before Turn off all controls before unplugging. assembling or usingyour vacuum cleaner. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do Use your cleaner only as described inthis not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor. manual. Use only with Sears recommended attachments.
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Itis importantto know yourvacuum cleaner'sparts and features to ensure itsproperand safe use. Review these before usingyour cleaner. Item Part No. Part No. In U.S. In Canada Headlight Bulb 20-5240 596181 Belt 20-5218 20-5218C Handle Power-Mate® Quick Release Button Telescoping Wand _---Wand Length Adjust Button Range Belt Wand Quick Release Pedal (Not Shown) Protector Pile ResetBu_on Height Pedal Handle s Cleaner Power-Mate" (Not Shown) Model/Serial Number (On Bottom)
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HOSE ATTACHMENTS 3-Way On/Off Switch Off/Floor/Carpet Crevice TOOI "_" _]_7 Floor _-q_-- H_, andle Brush _ _ Power-Mate Jr.° L It................. Combination _E _ <-'- Dusting Brush _ : __) Brush J I ................. d H 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." Exhaust Filter Cover Storage cover Cord Rewind Button _. Tool Storage Cover (Attachment Storage inside) Cord C
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Electrical Shock Hazard DO NOT plug into electrical supply until assembly Is complete. Failure to do so could result in electrical Handle shock or injury. Beforeassemblingvacuum, check the PACKING LIST on the coverof the separate Handle Quick Repair Parts List.Use this listto verifythat Release Button you have received all the componentsof yournew Kenmorevacuum. WAND -TELESCOPING The wand length 6, is adjustable ="=.- and requires no assembly. To Telescoping Wand Hand adjust, simply Above push d
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CANISTER HOSE 1. Open the canister hood. 1. Line up the hose 2. Check to see that the dust bag is proper- latch tab and notch ly installed. See BAG CHANGING for in canister hood instructions. and insert hose into canister until it 3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is snaps in place. properly installed. See MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING for instructions. To remove: Lift hose latch tab Notch HOOD AND TOOL upward and pull up on hose. STORAGE COVER Pl 2. Insert han- H it is normal for the
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HOW TO START Indicator WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damagi Hazard Release • DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON Pedal -_ , 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 uprightpositionby rewinding the cord to prevent pressingon the handle release pedal. personal injury. • DO NOT use outlets above counters. Damage from cord to CAUTION items in surrounding area co
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Suggested sweeping pattern. Carpeted stairs Suction need to be ContrOl For best cleaning action, the Power-Mate" vacuumed should be pushed straight away from you regularly.For and pulled straight back. At the end of each best cleaning pull stroke, the direction of the Power-Mate ® results, fully should be changed to point into the next close the suction section to be cleaned. This pattern should control. be continued across the carpet with slow, gliding motions. WARNING "_ NOTE: Fast, Personal I
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w 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: CAUTION To remove, presslatch and liftout. Latch ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE NOTE: If the ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS Power-Mate" is attache
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CLEANING AREA Between Bare Carpeted ATTACHMENT Furn_ure*Cushions* Stair= Floors Drapes° Walls Floors/Rugs X x X .Dusting ! CombtnaUon oruan X x brash Fabric _ brush X X Crevice tool x x Floor brush €;_ X X** X Power'Mate= Hand!-:.',.;:_Jr." x x (Some Uodet=)'*' Power-Mate Jr.• x x (Some Mod,s)-- _ _;_ *Always clean attachments beforeusingon fabrics. "*3-way OnJOflswitchshouldbe in FLOOR position, *** Handi-MateJr.2 and Power-MateJr."attachmentinstructions are includedwiththe products. NOTE: When
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ELECTRONIC BAG/HOSE POWER-MATE eSTORAGE CHECK INDICATOR The lower wand Ele_onlc The light comes has a "U" shaped 4, Bag/Hose on whenever tlange in the area _!" 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 canister
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The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt.Rapidly movingair carriesthe /'/"_'_ dirt to the dust bag throughthe airflowpas- /) sages. The dust bag lets the air pass _/_ • through, while it traps the dirt. J/"f For best cleaning results, keep the air- /_/ / flow passage open. Check the starred _,,_/" /_ Motor areas occasionallyfor clogs.Unplug L#Y Ii Safety Filter Exhaust from outlet before ch_ _, BAG CHANGING 7. The red bag mount will flip forward after removing bag. This will prevent
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1. Unplug cordfrom wall outlet.DO NOT drip water on cleaner. 2. Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild Do not use attachments if they liquid detergent and water, then wrung dry. are wet. Attachments used in Wipe dry after cleaning. dirty areas, such as under a 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. attachment
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WARNING 2. Pullthe exhaust tilterup and out Filter from the rear of Do not operate with a clogged the vacuum. 3. Replace the EXHAUST FILTER exhaust filter HEPA cartridge. Place the new The exhaustfilter cartridgemust be filter into the replacedwhen dirty. Replace the filterwhen vacuum with the entire surface area is covered evenly. the foam seal The filter CANNOT be washed as it will facing Filter i lose its dust trapping ability. towards the NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for vacuum. exhaust filt
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Alwaysfollow all safety precautionswhen cleaning and servicingthe Power-Matee. Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the uniL Failure to do so could result in elec- trical shock or personal Injury from cleaner suddenly starting. TO REMOVE BELT 4. TO remove cover, 1. Turn Power- grasp the sides and Mate® upside pull out. down. 2. Unscrewthe two (2) Power- Mate® cover screws. 3. Turn Power- Mate ® right side 5. Lilt agitator up. Press
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TO CLEAN AGITATOR: TO REPLACE BELT NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacu- 1. Install new um, the aaitator must be cleaned every time belt over motor drive, then over The agitator must also be cleaned accord- brush ing to the following schedule: Motor Drive sprocket. Vacuum Use Clean Aoitator NOTE: See HEAVY - Sprocket every week PARTS AND Agitator End Cap (used daily) FEATURES MODERATE - for belt number. every month (used 2-3 times/week) LIGHT - every
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3. Push inand turn I I 1. Remove Power-Mate ® cover as shown in bulbclockwise,to And Turn I I BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEAN- replace. Bulb must ING section. not be higherthan 15 Watts(130 Volts). 2. Push in and turn --_Pushln I bulb counterclock- wise, then pull out 4. Reinstall Power-Mate ® cover as shown in to remove. BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEAN- ING section. NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for bulb number. TO REPLACE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY 1. Remove Power-Mate ®cover, belt and Electrical Shoc
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Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any ser- vice needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed by an authorized Sears Service Center. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury. Cleanerwon't storL I, Unplugged ut walloubet. 1. Pluginfirmly, pLP_h OhPOFF switchto ON. Tripped cimuitbreakar/bkw/
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