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Kenmore 116.23637C manual

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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual 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, [...]

  • Page 2

    Before Using Your New Vacuum ........ 2 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .... 2 Important Safety Instructions ........... 3 Parts and Features ................. 4-5 Assembly Instructions ............... 6-7 USe ................................ 8 How to Start ........................ 8 Vacuuming Tips ..................... 9 Suggested Pile Height Sett[...]

  • Page 3

    Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to per- sons 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 attac[...]

  • Page 4

    It is important to knowyour vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and safe use. Review these before using your cleaner. Item PartNo. PartNo. In U.S. In Canada Headlight Bulb 20-5240 596181 Belt 20-5201 20-40979 Cord and _ i Cord I Holder_ U. er I Wand Wand !_ Swivel (Some Models) ------------_ Cord Holder _11]1111111 _ Power[...]

  • Page 5

    HOSE 3-Way On/Off Switch Off/Floor/Carpet Crevice Tool Combination Brush Floor Brush A'I-I'ACHMENTS Power-Mate Jr. = (Some Models) Handi-Mate Jr. = (Some Models) CANISTER Item Part No. Part No. In U.S. In Canada Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-86889C Cord Rewind Button (not shown) Power-Mate + Storage slot Cover Cord Exhaust Filter (inside) At[...]

  • Page 6

    WARNIN G I I Electrical Shock Hazard I DO NOT plug Into electrical supply I until assembly is complete. Failure to I do so could result in electrical shock or I mjury. Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be sure you have all parts shown in PARTS AND FEATURES. WANDS Slide wands together until wand button snaps into place. Turn wand Button button [...]

  • Page 7

    HOSE 1. Line up the hose latch tab with notch in canister and insert hose into canister until it snaps in place. To remove: Press hose latch tab and pull hose out, Hose Latch Tab Notch Handle ---_ Handle II_ Release_ 2. Insert handle into wand until lock button snaps in place. Be sure hose is not twisted. To remove: Press handle release but- ton an[...]

  • Page 8

    HOW TO START ! WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard • DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON position. Personal Injury or damage could result. • The cord moves rapidly when rewinding. Press cord rewind with foot only. Keep children away - and provide a clear path when rewinding the cord to prevent personal injury. • DO NOT use outlets[...]

  • Page 9

    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, glid- ing motions. NOT[...]

  • Page 10

    , A'I-I'ACHMENTS ON WANDS CAUTION ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE NOTE: If the Power-Mate ® is attached, turn cleaner off before removing handle from wands. I Upper Wand 1. Press lock button, then pull to remove han- dle from wand. If your model has the optional feature of a handle release, press it in similarly. 2. Slide attachments firmly on han[...]

  • Page 11

    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 to help remove dirt trapped at carpet edges. OVERLOAD PROTECTOR The Power-Mate ® has built-in protection against motor and belt damage should the brush jam. If the brush slows down or stops,[...]

  • Page 12

    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 Chec[...]

  • Page 13

    Always empty the dust bin when dirt level reaches the "MAX FILL" line. TO REMOVE DUST BIN: Press down on the dust bin release tab locat- ed above the handle of the dust bin. dust bin is removed, rotate cleaning knob on top of dust bin at least two complete revolutions to clean filter and maintain cleaning perfor- mance. Pull the handle an[...]

  • Page 14

    ! WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug power cord from electrical out- leL Do not operate the cleaner without the primary or exhaust filters. Be sure the filters are properly installed to pre- vent motor failure and/or electrical shock. PRIMARY FILTER Check primary filter frequently and clean when dirty. TO REMOVE PRIMARY FILTER Remove the dust b[...]

  • Page 15

    SECONDARY FILTER FOAM Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate the cleaner without the motor safety filter. Be sure the tilter is properly Installed to prevent motor fail- ura and/or electrical shock. Always unplug power cord from electri- cal outlet before performing any ser- vice on vacuum, Check secondary filter frequently and clean when dirty, Re[...]

  • Page 16

    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 sud- denly starting. Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. [...]

  • Page 17

    TO CLEAN AGITATOR NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacu- um, the agitator must be cleaned every time the belt is chart eqe#_d. The agitator must also be cleaned accord- ing to the following schedule: Vacuum Use HEAVY - (used daily) MODERATE - (used 2-3 times/week) LIGHT - (used 1time/week) Clean Agitator[...]

  • Page 18

    1. Remove Power-Mate ® cover as shown in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEAN- ING section. _Push In 3. Push in and turn And Turn bulb clockwise, to replace. Bulb must not be higher than 15 Watts(130 Volts). Push In And Turn i_.._ 2. Push in and turn bulb counterclock- wise, then pull out to remove. 4. Reinstall Power-Mate ® cover as shown in BELT CH[...]

  • Page 19

    • _ _ _ 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 autho- rized Sears Service Center. Cleaner won't start. Poor job of did pick-up. Cleaner starts but cuts off. Power-Mate t willnot Nn when att[...]

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