Kenmore 116.23637C Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
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1. TO REPLACE AGITATOR 1 Remove Power Mate cover belt and agitator assembly See To Remove Belt in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING 2 Replace agitator assembly 3 Reassemble belt agitator assembly Power Mate cover light bulb and light cover See To replace belt in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING Re 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 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury Cleaner won t start Poor job of dirt pick up Cleaner starts but cuts off Power Mate will not run when attached Cleaner picks up moveable rugs or Power Mate pushes too hard Light won t work Cord won t rewind Cleaner leaves marks on carpet Unplugged at wall outlet Tripped circuit breaker blown fuse at household service panel Loose hose electrical connections Tripped thermal protector in WCRONOAPOM gt canister Full or clogged dust bin Clogged airflow passages Dirty filters Wrong pile height setting Open suction control Hole in hose Worn Power Mate agitator Worn or broken belt Dirty brush or brush supports Hose electrical connections Tri2. lock wands in straight up posi DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands while cleaner is ON This could cause sparking and damage the elec trical contacts tion ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE NOTE 1f the A Tt Handle Power Mate is mals wand 2 Press wand Lock attached turn teil Release release pedal Button gt cleaner off mm w h foot and before removing LA pull the wands CR from f straight up out of wangs Power Mate 1 Press lock button then pull to remove han The Power Mate plug and cord do not have Ge dle from wand to be removed to use attachments on the wands If your model has the optional feature of a h lease press i ala PAPIERS 3 Put attachments on wands as needed See 2 Slide attachments chart below firmly on handle as need 2 ed See chart below Ae CLEANING AREA CLS Kx ep zeng a ase Kap ai Power Mate S a e enone e T PowerMate Jr Song Always clean attachments before using on fabrics Power Mate switch should be in FLOOR position Handi Mate Jr and Power Mate Jr attachment instructions are included with the products NOTE When separating wands depress lock button completely before palling wands apart If wand tock button is difficult to depress push the two wands more tightly together to line up the lock button with the hole Depress lock button and then pull wands apart 10 PE EDGE CLEANER Active
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4. 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 Disconnect electrical supply before servic ing or cleaning out brush area Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or brush suddenly starting Always turn cleaner off before connecting or disconnecting the hose or Power Mate Always turn cleaner off before unplugging Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding Do not use with damaged cord or plug If cleaner is not working as it should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water return it to a Sears Service Center Do not pull or carry by cord use cord as a handle close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run cleaner over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not leave cleaner when plugged in Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when used by or near children Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet hands Do not put any objects into openings IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your safety is important to us To reduce the
5. button Pile Height indicator Handle Release Pile Height Pedal 3 Lower wand from upright position by pressing on the handle release pedal DO NOT leave the Power Mate running in one spot in the upright position for any length of time Damage to carpet may occur 4 Select a pile height setting by pressing the small pedal on the rear of the Power Mate The pile height setting shows on the indicator See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS Attention Refer to your carpet manufactur ers cleaning recommendations Some more delicate carpets may require that they be vacuumed with the Power Mate agitator turned off to prevent carpet damage OFF FLOOR CARPET 5 Select a switch position on the FX handle OFF FLOOR turns on the canister motor only CARPET turns on both the canister and the Power Mate motors NOTE When this switch is in the FLOOR position the headlight DOES NOT function since no electricity flows to the Power Mate 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 NOTE Fast jerky strokes do not provide complete clean ing The hose swivel allows the hose to turn
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7. Owners Manual Manuel De L utilisateur Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Aspirateur Model Mod le 116 23637C I lay CAA M Got CAUTION Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product AVERTISSEMENT Lisez et suivezdoutes 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 Printed in U S A Part No CD1ZCJWOZKDO KCD1ZCJWZZKD Imprim aux Etats Unis Before Using Your New Vacuum 2 Canister Care 12 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty 2 Cleaning Exterior and Attachments 12 Dust Bin Cleaning 13 Important Safety Instructions Filter Changing Cleaning 14 15 Parts and Features 4 5 CEET oF Power Mate Care 16 USO GRR s aaa a eh te ate tie 8 Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning 16 17 How to Start 8 Light Bulb Changing 18 Vacuuming Tips 9 Agitator Servicing 18 Suggested Pile Height Settings 9 Attachments 10 T roubleshooting 19 Attachment Use Chart 10 A Performance Features 11 Pg Said Assistance Back C How Your Vacuum Works 12 ONICO NT EEE RESTE RS BEN SE Please read this guide It will
8. PIN WARNING Gg Clean primary filter by gently tapping over a Electrical Shock Hazard trash container Tap on several sides to TO CLEAN FILTER best cleaning Rinse with water only Unplug power cord from electrical out ensure let Do not operate the cleaner without as needed Allow 24 Hours to dry the primary or exhaust filters B sure e the filters are property installed to pre When cleaning the filter no longer restores vent motor failure and or electrical vacuum suction to full power you need to shock replace the filter TO REPLACE PRIMARY FILTER PRIMARY FILTER d Slide knocking cam inside the filter and align UNLOCK arrow on lid with one of four tabs erie ery Ser Megaeniy ang mean located on the rim of the filter rotate clock wise until the tab on the filter aligns with the TO REMOVE PRIMARY FILTER LOCK arrow on the lid Remove the dust bin and dust bin tid assembly as outlined in the DUST BIN Unlock CLEANING section Arrow Lock Filter Arrow While holding the dust bin lid assembly over SEX a trash container grasp filter rotate counter Gen clockwise and lift off Filter Cover Note Under normal use and care your filter can be expected to last up to 5 years 14 SECONDARY FILTER FOAM Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate the cleaner without the motor safety filter Be sure the filter is properly installed to prevent motor fail ure and or electrical shock Always unplug power cord
9. brush edge cleaners are on both sides of the Power Mate Po 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 the overload protector button pops up and shuts off the Power Mate The canister motor will continue to run To correct problem See TROUBLESHOOTING To reset Push in the overload protector button SUCTION CONTROL gt The suction control allows you to change m e the vacuum Decrease dr increase suction ISS suction suction for gt different fabric and carpet weights Opening the control decreases suction for draperies and lightweight rugs while closing the control increases suction for upholsteries and carpets Personal Injury Hazard Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before cleaning the brush area as brush may suddenly restart Failure to do so can result in personal injury fees Bi Mena DENT A RCA CLR a 5 AUTO CLEANING SYSTEM This vacuum is equipped with an auto clean ing system Each time the power cord is extended a cleaning cam located inside the dust bin rotates and cleans the filter POWER MATE STORAGE a U shaped flange S inthe area where the power cord x attaches The canis Es ter has a U z shaped slot near t
10. er cleaning DO NOT drip water on cleaner areas such as under a refrigerator should not be used on other 3 To reduce static electricity and dust build surfaces until they are washed up wipe outer surface of cleaner and They could leave marks attachments 12 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 Pull the handle and lift dust bin out of the vacu um cleaner Every time the dust bin is removed rotate cleaning knob Cleaning on top of dust bin at 98 least two complete revolutions to clean filter and maintain cleaning perfor mance SES Remove any Filter clogs that Dust Bin might be Port _ Ki gag located in the dust bin port or the secondary filter 13 TO EMPTY DUST BIN While holding dust bin over a trash can remove lid from dust bin by lifting off Pour dust bin contents into a trash container HSTIONA Dir TO CLEAN FILTER See To Clean Filter under FILTER CHANGING CLEANING TO REPLACE DUST BIN Replace dust bin lid assembly by placing back on dust bin with the alignment rib on the lid aligned with the edge on the dust bin La Alignment Place dust bin back into vacuum cleaner by insert ing until the dust bin release but ton locks dust bin securely in place
11. from electri cal outlet before performing any ser vice on vacuum Check secondary filter frequently and clean when dirty Remove the dust bin as outlined in the DUST BIN CLEANING section Remove secondary filter from vacuum cleaner Secondary Filter Wash the secondary filter in warm soapy water rinse and dry thoroughly by squeez ing the filter in your hand and letting it air dry DO NOT wash in the dishwasher DO NOT install damp Replace dry secondary filter Ensure filter is properly installed over filter opening Replace the dust bin as outlined in the DUST BIN CLEANING section 15 EXHAUST FILTER HEPA The exhaust filter must be replaced when dirty it should be replaced regularly depending on use conditions The filter CANNOT be washed as it will lose its dust trapping ability NOTE See PARTS AND FEATURES for the exhaust filter number Press release tab on filter cartridge and pull out of canister Cover not shown for clarity from cartridge by pushing out through the slot in the cartidge Slide new filter into cartridge so that the foam side will face towards the canister as shown The filter should be placed into the cartridge so that the A symbols align Replace the exhaust filter catridge by plac ing tabs in slots and pushing down until cartridge snaps into place Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the Powe
12. he rear of the canis ter The slot allows the wands and Power Mate to be stored with the canister to conserve storage space The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lift ed up for use and will slide into the slot as it is lowered for storage THERMAL PROTECTOR This vacuum has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum from overheating The thermal protector turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum To reset Turn off and unplug the vacuum from the outlet to allow the vacuum to cool Check for and remove any clogs Also check and replace any clogged filters Wait approximately 30 minutes and plug the vacuum in and turn back on to see if the thermal protector has reset In some cases the unit may suddenly restart DO NOT leave unattended while plugged in The lower wand has Ba The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt Rapidly moving air carries the dirt to the dust bin through the airflow passages The dust bin 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 1 Unplug cord from wall outlet 2 Clean exterior using a clean soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water then wrung dry TU a Wipe dry aft
13. help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in the safest and most effective way For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation call your nearest Sears store You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information Your vacu um s model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate Use the space below to record the model number and seria number of your new Kenmore vacuum Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Keep this book and your sales check receipt in a safe place for future reference A M LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase and includes only private household vacuum cleaner use During the warranty year when this vacuum cleaner is operated and maintained according to the owner s manual instructions Sears will repair any defects in material or workmanship free of charge This warranty excludes vacuum bags belts light bulbs and filters which are expendable parts and become worn during normal use For warranty service return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Centre In Canada This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province Sears Canada inc Toronto M5B 2B8 PIN WARNING including the following
14. nual carefully for important use and safety information This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given WARNING Statements alert you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and or property damage oT TA Q LC QQ SL It is important to know your vacuum cleaner s parts and features to assure its proper and safe use Review these before using your cleaner Part No Part No In U S In Canada Headlight Bulb 20 5240 596181 Belt 20 5201 20 40979 e Cord and Cord and e d W Cord H Plug Holder Holder t If BZ SCH Handle Quick Release Upper Wand Wand Swivel Some lt Models ui 7 Upper Wand o Cord Holder ji Power Mate Ss Power Cord a Flange POWER MATE Wand Quick Power Mate Model Serial Numbers On Bottom Handle Release Nr SEN Pedal 2 eda EK Reset Button LINE cc Pile Height Pedal Lee Edge Cleaner KO Not Shown Release Pedal H we and Lens Pile Height indicator HOSE ATTACHMENTS Power Mate Jr Some Models 3 Way On Off Switch Crevice Off Floor Carpet De Suction Control Handi Mate Jr Some Models CANISTER Part No Part No In US In Canada Cord Rewind Exhaust Filter 120 86889 20 86889C Button not
15. pped overload protector in Power Mate Tripped thermal protector in canister Power Mate connections unplugged Worn or broken belt Dirty agitator or agitator supports Tripped overload protector in Power Mate Wrong pile height setting Suction too strong 19 EI go Plug in firmly push ON OFF switch to ON Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Reconnect hose ends page 7 Reset thermal protector page 11 ONTAN Empty dust din page 13 Clear airflow passages page 12 Clean change filters page 14 15 Adjust setting page 8 9 Adjust control page 11 Replace hose Change agitator page 18 See BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING pages 16 17 Check connections reconnect hose ends page 7 Remove any items that may be caught or jammed then reset If cleaner starts and stops again clean agitator and agitator supports then reset pages 11 16 17 Reset thermal protector page 11 Plug in firmly page 6 See BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING pages 16 17 Check brush area for excessive lint build up or jamming Ciean agitator and agitator supports then reset pages 11 16 17 Adjust setting page 8 9 Open suction control page 11 Change light bulb page 18 Clean the power cord Pull out cord and rewind See VACUUMING TIPS page 9 20
16. r Mate Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical 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 5 Depress tabs Check and remove hair string and lint build on rear of up frequently in the Power Mate brush and agitator cover brush support areas If build up becomes and rotate excessive disconnect Power Mate from forward to wand and follow the steps below release from the Power TO REMOVE BELT Mate base Cover 1 Turn Power Mate upside down 6 Lift agitator assembly out and remove worn belt 2 Unscrew the two 2 Power Mate cover Screws 3 Turn Power Mate right side up Press handle release pedal and lower the swivel Lift rear latches up 7 Check and clean end cap areas 4 To remove cover grasp the sides and pull out 16 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 changed The agitator must also be cleaned accord ing to the following schedule Vacuum Use Clean Agitator HEAVY every week used daily MODERATE every month used 2 3 times week LIGHT every 2 months used 1time week Agitator Assembly Brush Unit Belt Pulley 17 TO REPLACE BELT 1 Ins
17. re hose is not twisted Notch To remove Press handle release but ton and pull up on handle Sub A E Oo To store Disconnect hose from wands and canister to prevent stress on hose during storage Store hose in a loosely coiled position so the hose material is not stressed Carrying Handle Attachment Storage 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 above counters Damage from cord to items in surrounding area could occur 1 Pull cord out of canister to desired length The cord will not rewind until the cord rewind button is pushed NOTE To reduce the risk of electric shock this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit con tact a qualified electrician to install the prop er outlet Do not change the plug in any way 2 Piug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor To rewind Unplug the cleaner Hold the plug while rewinding to prevent damage or injury from the moving cord Push cord rewind
18. risk of fire electrical shock injury to per sons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner follow basic safety precautions Do not operate the cleaner with a punctured hose The hose contains electrical wires Replace if cut or worn Avoid picking up sharp objects Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair and anything that may reduce air flow Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of body away from openings and mov ing parts Do not use cleaner without dust bin and or filters in place Always empty the dust bin after vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener powders and fine dust Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects small toys pins paper clips etc They may damage the cleaner Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids gasoline cleaning flu ids perfumes etc or use in areas where they may be present The fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion Use extra care when cleaning on stairs Do not put on chairs tables etc Keep on floor You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities Your cleaner is intended only for household use Read this Owners Ma
19. shown Power Mate Storage slot Carrying Handle Cover lt L Exhaust Filter Inside Ae CT Lau gt Attachment KES TE Storage Electrical Shock Hazard DO NOT plug into electrical supply injury 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 to the slot ted area of the The swivel allows you to turn the handie to the left Wand niture Holder POWER MATE 1 Insert wands into Power Mate until the wand buttons snaps into place toward hand cord holder on wand swivel To remove Step on wand release pedal then pull up on wands until assembly is complete Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or 4 side to reach far Swivel M ther under low fur Sei DA 2 Connect Power Mate plug and cord as shown DO NOT force Raised area of plug must be 3 Secure cord into Upper Wand e Button E r Wand Lee Wand Swivel r Lower Wand Wand Quick Release Pedal 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 Handle Quick Release 2 Insert handle into wand until lock button snaps in place Be su
20. tall new belt over motor drive then over brush sprocket NOTE See LAN TZ PARTS AND Motor FEATURES for Brush Drive belt number Sprocket End Ca S Agitator A 2 Place agitator 2 assembly back ee into Power Mate Bd 3 Reinstall agitator cover by lin ing up the front tabs and slots mz mur and rotating downward Agitator Cover until the latches snap into place 4 Line up front of cover and base Rest cover on front edge of base as shown 5 Rotate cover back Press cover firmly until side and rear tabs snap into place Turn Power Mate upside down and replace two 2 cover screws 1 Remove Power Mate cover as shown in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEAN ING section 2 Push in and turn bulb counterclock wise then pull out to remove Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner sud denly starting TO CHECK BRUSHES nn When brushes are worn to the level of the base nee support bars gt __ ___ replace the agitator Base Support Bars 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 CLEAN ING section NOTE See PARTS AND FEATURES for bulb number
21. without moving the canister This is helpful for cleaning in small areas Check hose for twisting before pulling canister Product Damage Hazard Use care if the Power Mate and wand is left in the upright position as it may tip over easily Property damage can occur if tipped dh Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e DO NOT run over power cord with Power Mate Personal injury or damage could result DO NOT pull plug from wall by the power cord If there is damage to the cord or plug personal injury or property damage could result Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed regu larly For best cleaning results fully close the suction control Personal injury Hazard Use care if canister is placed on stairs If it falls personal injury or property damage could result For best cleaning results keep the airflow passage open Check each assembly area in HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS occasion ally for clogs Unplug from outlet before checking For best deep down cleaning use the XLO setting However you may need to raise the height to make some jobs easier such as scatter rugs and some deep pile carpets and to prevent the vacuum cleaner from shutting off Suggested settings are HI Shag deep pile or scatter rugs MED Medium to deep pile LO Low to medium pile XLO Most carpets and bare floors ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS 1 To remove wands from Power Mate
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