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Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
116.23512
Model, Modelo
116.23513
CAUTION:
Read and followall
safety and operating
instructionsbefore first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y siga todas las
instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridadantesdel use de
este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
w_wv.sears.com
Printed in U.S.A.
Part No. Ca1ZCFUQOU_O-8192794 Impreso en EUA
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Canister Care ...................... 14 Before Using Your New Vacuum ....... 2 Bag Changing ..................... 14 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2 Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 15 Important Safety Instructions ......... 3 Motor Safety FilterChanging .......... 15 Parts and Features ................. 4-5 ExhaustFilterChanging .............. 16 Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7 Power-Mate" Care .................. 16 Use ................................ 8 BeltChanging and Ag
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Yoursafety is importantto us.Toreducethe risk of fire, electrical shock,injury to personsor damagewhenusing your vacuumcleaner,follow basic safetypre- cautions includingthe following: tured hose. The hose contains electrical Read this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner. wires. Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up sharp objects. Use your cleaner only as described in this manual, Use only with Sears recommended Do not use with any opening blocked;keep attachments. free of du
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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 20-5201 20-40979 _-- Cord and Cord and Plug Holder Cord Holder_ -- Handle Quick Release (Some Models) Upper Wand Wand 1 Swivel Power-Mate Jr..° (Some Caddy Models) --Upper Wand (Some Models) Power Cord Power-Mate ® Belt Flang, Wand Quick Release Pedal (Some Models) Power.Mate° Model/
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HOSE ATTACHMENTS 3-Way On/Off Switch Off/Floor/Carpet Power-Mate Jr..= (Some Models) (Some Models) Crevice Tool Dusting Handle Brush Fabric Brush Floor Brush HanOi-Mate Jr..® (Some Models) NOTE: All models have one set of attachments in the canister. Some models have an additional set, which can be kept in the accessory bag for Hose Swivel garage use or other dirty areas. CANISTER Item Part No. Part No. In U.S. In Canada Dust Bag 20-50558 20-50555 Exhaust Filter 20-86880 20-86880C Exhaust Motor
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Handle __ Handle Before assemblingvacuum, check the Bu.°n u PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate Repair Parts List. Use thislist to verifythat "9" you have received all the componentsof your new Kenmore vacuum. WANDS Slide wands together until wand button snaps into place. Turn wand Upper button to the Wand slotted area of the wand swivel. I i Wand The swivel Button wo°, , IIIII allows you to turn the handle to the left side to Cord Wand reach farther Holder Swivel -- / Swivel under low fur
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CANISTER HOSE 1, Open the canister hood. 1. Line up the hose latch tab and notch 2. Check to see that the dust bag is proper- in canister hood ly installed. See BAG CHANGING for instructions. and insert hose into Hose canister until it 3. Check to see that the motor safety filter Latch snaps in place. is properly installed. See MOTOR SAFETY Tab FILTER CLEANING for instructions. To remove: Lift Notch hose latch tab HOOD AND COVER upward and pull up on hose. it is normal for the canister hood and
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HOW TO START Pile Height Indicator WARNING _ersonal Injury and Product Damage Handle Hazard Release • DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON position. Personal injury or damage could result, • The cord moves rapidly when Pile Height Pedal (Some Models) 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 i
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Suggested sweeping pattern. For best cleaning action, the Power-Mate ® should be pushed straight away from you Personal Injury and Product and pulled straight back. At the end of each Damage Hazard pull stroke, the direction of the Power-Mate ® • DO NOT run over power cord should be changed to point into the next with Power-Mate °. Personal section to be cleaned. This pattern should injury or damage could result. be continued across the rug with slow, glid- • DO NOT pull plug from wall by ing mo
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SOME MODELS TO CLEAN THE LENSES The dirt sensor light system is mounted on the Power-Mate ® nozzle near the reset but- 1. Remove the ton. It consists of a series of three red lights wands by press- and one green light. ing the quick The lights give release pedal and you an indica- lifting up on the tion of the wands. amount of dirt particles that are passing Dirt Sensor thru the sensor Cross Section View (Some Models) on its way to the dust bag. Ap_prox. INITIAL START UP 3 '/, inches When the Po
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ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS SOME MODELS ! • CAUTION DO NOT attach or remove handle or 1.To wands while cleaner is ON. This remove could cause sparking and damage wands from the electrical contacts. Power- Mate e, lock ATrACHMENTS ON HANDLE wands in NOTE: If the straight-up Power-Mate ® is position. attached, turn Lock cleaner off before remov- 2. Press wand quick ing handle from release pedal with wands. Quick foot and pull the 1. Press lock Release wands straight up out button, then Pedal of Power-Mat
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CLEANING AREA Bare Between Carpeted ATTACHMENT Furniture* Cushions* Floors/Rugs Walls Drapes* Stairs Floors x Dusting brush X X Crevice tool X X x Fabric brush X Floor brush x x x (Some Models) Power-Mate* X** X Handi-Mate Jr.° X x (Some Models)*** Power-Mate Jr.• X x (Some Models)*** *Always clean attachments beforeusingon fabrics. ** 3-way Orv'Off switchshourdbe in FLOOR position. *** Handi-MateJr.." and Power-MateJr.° attachment instructions are includedwiththe products. NOTE: When separating
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POWER-MATE ®STORAGE ELECTRONIC BAG/HOSE SOME MODELS CHECK INDICATOR SOME MODELS The lower The light comes wand has a Electronic on whenever the Bag/Hose "U" shaped airflow becomes flange in the blocked, dust area where bag needs the power changing or can- cord attach- Check_ ister safety filter es. The base needs cleaning. has a "U" NOTE: The light may come on when using shaped slot certain attachments, due to reduced airflow near the through attachment. front caster. Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING. T
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The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the dirt to the dust bag through the airflow pas- sages. The dust bag lets the air pass through, while it traps the dirt. For best cleaning results, keep the airflow passage open. Check the starred areas occasionally for clogs. Unplug from outlet before checking. BAG CHANGING 7. The red bag mount willflip forward after removing bag. This willpreventthe lid from For best cleaning results, the dust bag closinguntila
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1. Unplug cord from 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 are wet. Attachments used in liquid detergent and water, then wrung dry. 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. attachme
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2. Slightly push WARNING the exhaust filter Exhaust cartridge to the Fire and/or Electrical Shock Hazard side, as shown in the illustration, Do not operate with a clogged exhaust filter or without the exhaust and pull up to filter or exhaust filter cover installed. remove. EXHAUST FILTER 3. Replace the HEPA exhaust filter car- tridge, carefully Exhaust The exhaust filter cartridge must be positioning it SO Filter.. replaced when dirty. Replace the filter when that the side the entire surface are
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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 agitator 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 3. Turn Power- (used daily) Mate ® right side up. Press MODERATE - every month handle release (used 2-3 times/wee
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TO REPLACE BELT 4. Line up front of cover and base. Rest 1. Install new cover on belt over front edge of motor drive, \ base as then over shown. brush sprock- Cover Base et. Motor Brush Drive Sprocket NOTE: See End Cap Agitator PARTS AND [ Top View FEATURES for belt number, 2. Place agitator assembly back into Power-Mate®. 5. NOTE: On dirt sensor models be sure that the 3. Reinstall board is upright agitator cover and the wires are by lining up tucked back as the front tabs shown. and slots and
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TO REPLACE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY 1. Remove Power-Mate ®cover, belt and ElectricalShockOr PersonalInjury agitator assembly. See "To Remove Belt" Hazard in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR Disconnectelectricalsupply before CLEANING. servicing or cleaningthe unit. 2. Reptace Agitator Failureto do so could result in elec- trical shock or personal injury from 3. Replace belt, agitator assembly, Power- cleaner suddenly starting. Mate®cover, light bulb and light cover. • Illi See "To replace belt" in BELT CHANGI
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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. Cleanerwon't start. 1. Unplugged at waftoutlet. 1. Plug in ltrm4y,push ON/OFF switchfo ON. 2. Tdppedcircuit breaker_ownfuse 2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse, at household ser.Hcepanel. 3. Loosehoseelectrical connedlens. 3, Reconnect hose ends, (page 7). Poorjob of dirt 1. Full
