Owner'sManual Manuel De L'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 Part No. CO1ZCJWO(_KI_I_-KC_1ZCJWZI3KQ Printed in U.S.A.
Canister Care ....................... Cleaning Exterior and Attachments Dust Bin Cleaning .................. Filter Changing/Cleaning ........... Before Using Your New Vacuum ........ 2 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .... 2 ImportantSafety Instructions ........... 3 Parts and Features ................. 4-5 Assembly Instructions............... USe 6-7 ................................ 12 12 13 14-15 Power-Mate ®Care ................... 16 Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning ..
Your safety is importantto us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injuryto persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions 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 manual. Use only with Sears recommended attachments. Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up sharp objects.
It is importantto knowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturesto assureits properandsafe use.Reviewthesebeforeusingyourcleaner. Item PartNo. In U.S. PartNo. InCanada HeadlightBulb Belt 20-5240 20-5201 596181 20-40979 _-- Cord and Cord and Cord _ I i Plug Holder Holder_ -- U.
HOSE A'I-I'ACHMENTS Power-Mate Jr.= (Some Models) 3-Way On/Off Switch Off/Floor/Carpet Crevice Tool Combination Brush Floor Brush Handi-Mate (Some Jr. = Models) CANISTER Item Part No. In U.S. Part No.
I Electrical Shock Hazard I DO NOT plug Into electrical supply I until assembly is complete. Failure to WARNIN G I do so could result in electrical shock or I Handle I mjury. __ Handle Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be sure you have all parts shown in PARTS AND FEATURES. ButtoL---_ U WANDS Slide wands together until wand button snaps into place.
HOSE Handle ---_ 1. Line up the hose latch tab with notch in canister and insert hose into canister until it snaps in place. Handle II_ To remove: Press hose latch tab and pull hose out, Hose Latch Tab Release_ 2. Insert handle into wand until lock button snaps in place. Be sure hose is not twisted. To remove: Press handle release button and pull up on handle.
HOW TO START ! Pile Height Indicator WARNING Personal Hazard Injury and Product Damage Handle Release • DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON position.Personal Injuryor damage could result. • The cord moves rapidlywhen rewinding. Press cord rewind withfoot only. Keep children away and providea clear path when rewindingthe cord to prevent personal injury. • DO NOT use outlets above counters. Damage from cord to itemsin surroundingarea could occur. Pile Height Pedro 3.
Suggested sweeping pattern. For best cleaning action, the Power-Mate ® should be pushed straight away from you and pulled straight back. At the end of each pull 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 rug with slow, gliding motions. Personal Injury Damage Hazard and Product • DO NOT run over power cord with Power-Mate". Personal injury or damage could result.
, A'I-I'ACHMENTS ON WANDS CAUTION 1. To remove wands from PowerMate ®, lock wands in straight-up position. ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE NOTE: If the Power-Mate ® is attached, turn cleaner off before removing handle from wands. _ Wand Quick Release Pedal i 2. Press wand release pedal with foot and pull the wands straight up out of Power-Mate ®. 1. Press lock button, then pull to remove handle from wand. I The Power-Mate ® plug and cord do not have to be removed to use attachments on the wands.
AUTO-CLEANINGSYSTEM EDGE CLEANER Active brush edge cleaners are on both sides of the Power-Mate ®. Guide either side of the Power-Mate ® along base-boards or next to furniture This vacuum is equipped with an auto-cleaning system. Each time the power cord is extended a cleaning cam located inside the dust bin rotates and cleans the filter. POWER-MATE ®STORAGE m to help remove dirt trapped at carpet edges. The lower wand has a "U" shaped flange in the area where the power cord attaches.
The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the dirt to the dust bin through the /'r L_'_-_ airflow passages, The dust bin lets ,//z,,."_-"-_4 the air pass through, while it traps J//" the dirt. Z7 For best cleaning results, keep _,,_**_" the airflow passage open. ,,,_*'J Check the starred areas _'_" occasionally for clogs. ,_'__" Unplug from outlet /7,./ Dust Bin before checkLng_J 1. Unplug cord from wall outlet. 2.
TO EMPTY DUST BIN: Always empty the dust bin when dirt level reaches the "MAX FILL" line. TO REMOVE DUST BIN: While holding dust bin over a trash can, remove lid from dust Press down on the dust bin release tab located above the handle of the dust bin. bin by lifting off. Pull and out um the handle lift dust bin of the vacucleaner. Pour dust bin contents into a trash container.
! TO CLEAN FILTER WARNING Clean primary filter by gently tapping over a trash container. Tap on several sides to ensure best cleaning. Rinse with water only as needed. Allow 24 Hours to dry. Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug power cord from electrical outleL Do not operate the cleaner without the primary or exhaust filters. Be sure the filters are properlyinstalled to prevent motor failure and/or electrical shock.
EXHAUST FILTER SECONDARY FILTER HEPA FOAM The exhaust filter must be replaced when dirty. It should be replaced regularly depending on use conditions. Electrical Shock Hazard The filter CANNOT be washed as it will lose its dust trappingability. Do not operate the cleaner without the motor safety filter. Be sure the tilter is properlyInstalled to prevent motor failura and/or electrical shock. NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for the exhaust filter number.
! Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the Power-Mate _, WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect alectrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. 5. Depress tabs on rear of agitator cover and rotate forward to release from the PowerMate ® base.
TO CLEAN AGITATOR TO REPLACE BELT NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacuum, the agitator must be cleaned every time the belt is chart eqe#_d. 1. Install new belt over motor drive, then over brush sprocket. The agitator must also be cleaned according to the following schedule: Vacuum Use Clean Agitator HEAVY (used daily) every week NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for belt number.
_Push 1. Remove Power-Mate ® cover as shown in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING section. Push In And Turn i_.._ In And Turn bulb counterclock2. Push wise, then in and pull out turn to remove. 3. Push in and turn bulb clockwise, to replace. Bulb must not be higher than 15 Watts(130 Volts). 4. Reinstall Power-Mate ® cover as shown in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING section. NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURE[S for bulb number. TO REPLACE AGITATOR E',f WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Hazard 1.
• _ _ _ i_! !lm Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed by an authorized Sears Service Center. Cleanerwon'tstart. 1, Unplugged at wall outlet. 2. Tripped circuit breaker/blownfuse at household service panel. 3. Loose hose electrical connections. 4. Tripped thermal protector in canister. Poorjob ofdid pick-up. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Cleanerstartsbut cutsoff. 1.
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