Owner's Manual Vacuum Cleaner Model 116.20512 116.21513 CAUTION: Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, 1L60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com Part No. CO1ZAXV30U_O-8175162 Printed in U.SoA.
Before Using Your New Vacuum ....... Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty Important Safety Instructions Parts and Features ................. Assembly Instructions ......... ........... ............ 3 4-5 Power-Mate 8 8 Vacuuming Tips .................... Suggested Pile Height Settings ......... Attachments .................... Attachment Use Chart .................. Performance Features .............. Care .................. 12 Bag Changing ..................
i WARNING ,11,1111 ................. 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 safety precautions including the following: Read this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner. Use your cleaner only as described in this manual Use only with Sears recommended attachments. To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
it is important to know your vacuum cleaner's use_ Review these before using your cleaner, parts and features to assure its proper and safe Cord and Plug Holder Upper Wand -- Handle Quick Release (Some Models) Cord and Cord Holder _------- Upper Wand Power.Mate _ Power Cord Wand Swivel Belt In UoS, #20-5285 In Canada #40110 POWER-MATE® Pile Height Indicator (Some Models) Headlight and Lens (Some Models) Bulb Wand Quick Release Pedal (Some In UoS.
HOSE ATTACHMENTS 3.Way On/Off Switch Off/Floor/Carpet (Some Models) Power-Mate (Some Crevice Tool Jr, _ Models) ! Brush i Combination _ _Handle Brush --------_ Floor _ Handi-Mate (Some Jr. _ Models) HOTE: All models have one set of attachments in the canister.
. WARNJ.G Electrical Shock itazard Handle DO NOT plug into electrical supply until assembly is complete, Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury, Handle Buttot Before assembling vacuum, 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. WANDS Slide wands together until wand button snaps into place. Turn wand button to the slotted area of the wand swivel.
CANISTER 2. insert handle into wand until lock button Handle 1, Open the canister hood, 2. Check to see that the dust bag is properly installed, See BAG CHANGING for instructions. 3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is properly installed, See MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING for instructions, snaps in place Be sure hose is not twisted.
HOW TO START I"lle r_!81gn[ Indicator WARNi'NG Personal Hazard injury and Product Damage = DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON position. Personal injury or damage could result, • The cord moves rapidly when rewinding. Keep children away and provide a clear 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. 1o Pull cord out of canister to desired length.
Suction Control Forbestcleaningaction,the Power.Mate _ shouldbe pushedstraightawayfromyou andpulledstraightback.At the endof each pull stroke,the directionof the Power-Mate e shouldbe changedto pointintothe next sectionto be cteaned_ This patternshould be continuedacrossthe rugwithslow,gliding motions.. Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed regularly,, For best cleaning results, fully close the suction contro!, NOTE:Fast, jerkystrokesdo not provide completecleaning. WARNING ......................
ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS 1. To remove wands from , lla!t ,,iiI: Power-Mate s, lock wands in ATTACHMENTS straight-up tion. ON HANDLE posi- NOTE: If the Power-Mate _ is attached, turn cleaner off 2. Press wand release pedal with foot and m before removing handle from wands. Wand Quick pull the wands straight up out of Power-Mate s 1.
EDGE CLEANER PERFORMANCE Active brush edge cleaners are on both sides of the PowerMate e Guide either side of the PowerMate _ along baseboards or next to tf the performance indicator turns entirely red check for a full dust bag, or a ciog in the vacuum, See HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS. NOTE: The performance indicator may turn red when using attachments or when cleaning new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the attachments themselves or new carpet fuzz filling the bag quickly.
The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the dirt to the dust bag through the airflow passages, 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 MO ZOT Safety Filter occasionally for clogs. Unplug from outlet before checking. BAG CHANGING 7.
l 1. Unplug cord from wall outleL DO NOT drip water on cleaner. 2. Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe dry after cleaning. CAUTION Do not use attachments if they are wet. Attachments used in dirty areas, such as under a refrigerator, should not be used on other 3.
2. When the exhaust filter wARNING Fire and/or Electrical Shock Hazard becomes dirty, remove it by pulling straight up. Do not operate with a clogged exhaust filter or without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter cover installed, i EXHAUST FILTER ELECTROSTATIC The electrostatic filter must be replaced when dirty. Reptace the filter when the entire surface area is covered evenly.. The filter CANNOT be washed as it will lose its dust trapping Replacement Exhaust 3.
HALF LIGHT POWER-MATE ® FULL LIGHT POWER-MATE d 1, Remove light cover by pressing in and lifting both sides as shown. 1. Remove light cover by lifting at arrow as shown. 2. Push in and turn bulb countercfockwise to remove, 2, Push in and turn bulb counterclockwise to remove. 3. Replace the bulb, Bulb must not 3. Replace the bulb Bulb must not be higher than 15 Watts(130V), Close _ight cover until it snaps in place be higher than 15 Watts (130V).
TO REMOVE BELT TO REPLACE BELT 1. Remove light cover and light butb as shown under LIGHT BULB CHANGING 2, Unscrew the PowerMate ®cove r screws, 3, Turn Power-Mate s ove r, To 1. Slide washers and brush supports onto brush assembly. remove cover, insert screwdriver at cover tabs on both sides and twist to release tabs, 2. Install new belt over motor drive, then over brush Tab Motor Drive Brush sprocket. NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES 4.
i WARNING Electrical Hazard Shock Or Personal Injury Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in elec- 1. Remove Power-Mate s cover, belt and brush assembly. See "To Remove Belt" in BELT CHANGING AND BRUSH CLEANING. 3. Reassemble screw holes in brush, be sure brush lines up TO CHECK BRUSHES brush assembly° To line up dowel, sprocket and end the brush portion of end with brushes on brush dowel. 4.
Reviewthis chartto finddo-it-yourselfsolutionsfor minorperformanceproblems.Any service needed,otherthanthosedescribedinthis owner'smanual,shouldbe performedby a Sears authorizedservicerepresentative. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard ....... | ...................... Disconnect electrical supply before servlclng or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal Injury. i Cleaner won't start Poor job of dirt pick-up.
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