Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Canister Vacuum Cleaner Aspiradora con tanque Model/Modelo: 125.81414610 Vacuum Cleaner Help Line: 1-877-531-7321 8:00am-5:00pm EST, M-F Transform SR Brands Management LLC Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA www.kenmore.com www.sears.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Before Using Your New Vacuum Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Safety Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Assembly Instructions . . . .
KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions. WITH PROOF OF SALE a defective product will receive free repair. If the product cannot be repaired it will be replaced free of charge. For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions in this guide before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner. WARNING: 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: Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on Use your vacuum cleaner only as described floor. in this guide. Use only with Sears recommended attachments.
PARTS AND FEATURES It is important to know your vacuum cleaner’s parts and features to ensure its proper and safe use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner. REPLACEMENT PARTS Pa r t Part No. Belt 20-53013* Dust Bag (2-pack): Dust Bag (6-pack): 20-53291* 20-53292* Exhaust Filter: 20-86880* Motor Safety Filter: PowerMate® Agitator Assembly: 20-81002* KC84REEJZ000 To order a replacement part call 1-844-553-6667 or visit www.searspartsdirect.com * Available online at www.sears.
CANISTER ATTACHMENTS CREVICE TOOL DUSTING BRUSH -6- ATTACHMENT HOLDER
HANDLE & HOSE ASSEMBLY TELESCOPING WAND Wand Release Button POWERMATE® Height Adjustment Pedal Height Adjustment Indicator -7-
Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Before assembling vacuum cleaner, check the PACKING LIST (page 2). Use this list to verify that you have received and identified all the components of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner.
HOSE To remove: Do not open hood before removing hose. With hood closed, press the hose latch tab in to release and remove hose. To install: Line up the hose latch tab with the notch in the canister hood, and insert hose into canister until it snaps into place. CANISTER IMPORTANT: Push hose firmly into the canister until the hose latch tab snaps into place. The vacuum cleaner will not operate until hose is fully connected. 1. Open the canister hood. 2.
3. Lower the wand from upright position by pressing on the HANDLE RELEASE pedal. WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard • DO NOT run over power cord with PowerMate®. Personal injury or product damage could result. • DO NOT pull plug from wall by the power cord. If there is damage tothe cord or plug, personal injury or property damage could result. Handle Release 1. Pull cord out of canister to desired length. The cord will not rewind until the cord rewind button is pushed. 4.
SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS CAUTION Attention: Refer to your carpet manufacturers cleaning recommendations. Some more delicate carpets may require that they be vacuumed with the PowerMate® agitator turned off to prevent carpet damage. DO NOT leave the PowerMate® running in one spot for any length of time. Damage to carpet may occur. CAUTION For best deep down cleaning, use the XLO setting.
EDGE CLEANER The PowerMate® must be in the flat position for storage attachment. Use the handle release pedal to place it in this position. The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lifted up for use and will slide into the slot as it is lowered for storage. Active brush edge cleaners are on both sides of the PowerMate®. Guide either side of the PowerMate® along base-boards or next to furniture to help remove dirt trapped at carpet edges.
2. Slide attachments onto handle as needed. The floor brush will click into place. See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE (page 13). 3. Slide attachments onto wand as needed. The floor brush will click into place. See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE below. ATTACHMENTS ON WAND 1. To remove wand from PowerMate®, lock wand in upright position. 2. Press wand release pedal with foot and pull the wand straight up and out of PowerMate®.
PERFORMANCE/SAFETY FEATURES CHECK BAG INDICATOR WARNING When the vacuum cleaner is running with normal airflow, the CHECK BAG indicator is green. The indicator turns to dark red whenever the airflow becomes blocked. If that occurs, check the disposable dust bag, motor safety filter and other possible clog locations shown in REMOVING CLOGS (page 15). Personal Injury Hazard To avoid accidental agitator starting, always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before cleaning the agitator area.
CANISTER CARE REMOVING CLOGS 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 occasionally for clogs. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from outlet before checking. TO CHECK FOR CLOGS: · Check dust bag and change if full. See DUST BAG CHANGING (page 16).
DUST BAG CHANGING For best cleaning results, the dust bag should be changed often. The CHECK BAG indicator will come on when the bag needs to be changed or the airflow is blocked. NOTE: See REPLACEMENT PARTS for part number and purchase details (page 5). 1. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner. DO NOT bend or crease the middle of the cardboard when installing the bag into the bag mount slots. 6.
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING WARNING 2. Pull out motor safety filter as shown. Electrical Shock Hazard Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the motor safety filter. Be sure the filter is dry and properly installed to prevent motor failure and/or electrical shock. Plastic Retainer MOTOR SAFETY FILTER Check motor safety filter occasionally and clean when dirty. NOTE: See REPLACEMENT PARTS for part number and purchase details (page 5). 1.
EXHAUST FILTER CHANGING 4. Insert the new exhaust filter cartridge into the filter cover with the rubber seal upward. WARNING Fire and/or Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate with a clogged exhaust filter or without the exhaust filter installed. Do not operate without filter cover installed. EXHAUST FILTER - HEPA MEDIA The exhaust filter cartridge must be replaced when dirty. Replace the filter when the entire surface area is covered evenly.
POWERMATE® CARE Always follow all safety precautions when performing maintenance to the PowerMate®. WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING TO REMOVE BELT 1. Press handle release pedal and lower the swivel.
TO CLEAN AGITATOR: TO REPLACE BELT NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacuum cleaner, the agitator must be cleaned every time the belt is changed. The agitator must also be cleaned according to the following schedule: 1. Install new belt over motor shaft, then over belt path. NOTE: See REPLACEMENT PARTS for part number and purchase details (page 5).
AGITATOR SERVICING TO REPLACE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. TO CHECK THE BRUSHES New Brushes Worn Brushes 1. Remove the floor brush from the PowerMate®. 2. Remove PowerMate® cover, belt and agitator assembly.
TROUBLESHOOTING Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any other service needed should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service agent. WARNING Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Vacuum cleaner won’t start. 1. Unplugged at wall outlet. 2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse at household service panel.
PROBLEM CHECK BAG Indicator activates. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Full or clogged dust bag. 2. Dirty filters. 3. Blocked airflow passage. 4. Certain attachment tools. POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1. Change bag. 2. Clean/change filters. 3. Clear blockage from airflow passage. 4. This is normal. Light should go off when tool is removed. Vacuum cleaner picks up moveable rugs -orPowerMate®pushes too hard. 1. Wrong pile height setting. 2. Suction too strong. 1. Adjust setting. 2.
