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Use & Care Guide Guide d’ utilisation et d’entretien English / Français Model/Modèle: 116.23205C Kenmore ® Canister Vacuum Cleaner Aspirateur P/N C01ZDPWØØKØØ - KCØ1ZDPWZØKØ Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca...
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You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacuum cleaner’s model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate. Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner. Model No.____________________________________________ Serial No.
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KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Limited Warranty General: All models of Kenmore Vacuum Cleaners, with the exception of central vacuum systems, which shall be subject to different warranty provisions, are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period as set- out below (the "Warranty Period").
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2. If this appliance is ever used for other than private family/residential purposes, this warranty only applies for 30 days from the date of purchase. Service Type: Kenmore Vacuum Cleaners are serviced on a "carry-in" basis, whereby customer brings the unit to a Sears Retail or Product Repair Centre location. These include: Kenmore canister, upright, and shampooer vacuums.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS ment 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: Use your vacuum cleaner only as described Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
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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. Handle & Hose Assembly Canister Upper Wand Lower Wand PowerMate...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS Part No. Part No. Object Style No. in USA in Canada Belt CB-3 20-5218 20-40118 Headlight Bulb ----- 20-5240 20-40601 ails Dust Bag 20-50558 20-50403 Exhaust Filter EF-1 20-86889 20-40324 Motor Safety Filter CF-1 20-86883 20-40321 PowerMate & Wands Upper Lower Wand...
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PACKING LIST (page 2). Use this list to verify that you have received and CAUTION identified all the components of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner. Never open canister hood with the tool storage cover open. This will help to POWERMATE prevent damage from occurring to the canister hood and/or tool storage cover.
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WANDS HANDLE 1. Insert upper Insert wand into handle until lock button wand into lower snaps in place. Be sure hose is not twisted. wand until lock button snaps in To remove: Press wand release button and place. pull up on handle. To remove: Upper The combination brush can be stored on...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is on. Contacting the agitator while it is rotating can cut, bruise or cause other injuries. Always turn off and unplug from electrical outlet before servicing.
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ELECTRONIC SUCTION CONTROL 5. Select a position on the handle three- way On/Off switch. The electronic suction control allows you to change the power of the vacuum CARPET - turns on CARPET cleaner suction motor. both the canister and FLOOR the PowerMate Increase suction motors.
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VACUUMING TIPS SUGGESTED SWEEPING PATTERN STAIRS For best cleaning action, the PowerMate should be pushed straight away from you WARNING and pulled straight back. At the end of Personal Injury Hazard each pull stroke, the direction of the PowerMate should be changed to point into Use care if canister is placed on stairs.
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EDGE CLEANER HOSE SWIVEL Active brush edge The 360° hose swivel cleaners are on both allows the hose to turn sides of the without moving the PowerMate. Guide canister. This is helpful either side of the PowerMate along the for cleaning in small wall or next to areas.
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ATTACHMENTS Handle CAUTION DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands while vacuum cleaner is ON. This could cause sparking and damage the electrical contacts or electronic controls. ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE Floor Brush NOTE: If the PowerMate is attached, turn Handle vacuum cleaner off before...
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ATTACHMENTS ON WAND 1. To remove wand from Wand PowerMate, lock wand in straight-up position. Floor Brush Pet PowerMate 2. Press wand quick release pedal with foot and pull the wand straight up and out of Wand PowerMate. Wand Quick Release NOTE: ê...
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CREVICE TOOL COMBINATION BRUSH The combination brush uses two tools, the Attach the crevice tool to the handle dusting brush and the pet tool. Each is for storage locations as shown. use on various surfaces. See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE (page 17). To remove dusting brush or pet tool, release by...
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ATTACHMENT STORAGE Floor Brush & Pet Tool Pet PowerMate This canister is equipped with an on-board This canister is equipped with an on-board storage area for attachments. storage area for a Pet PowerMate attachment. To Store: To Store: 1. Open the tool storage cover. 1.
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PERFORMANCE FEATURES CHECK BAG INDICATOR WARNING When the Personal Injury Hazard CHECK BAG vacuum cleaner Indicator is running with Always turn off and unplug the vacuum normal airflow, cleaner before cleaning the agitator area the CHECK BAG as agitator may suddenly restart. Failure light is off.
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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.
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BAG CHANGING nti- 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: Use replacement dust bag No. 20-50403, see part number detail in REPLACEMENT PARTS (page 7).
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MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CHANGING The motor safety 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: Use replacement motor safety filter No. 20-40321, see part number detail in REPLACEMENT PARTS (page 7).
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EXHAUST FILTER CHANGING The exhaust filter cartridge must be replaced regularly. Replace the filter when the entire surface area is covered evenly. The filter CANNOT be washed as it will lose its dust trapping ability. NOTE: Use replacement exhaust filter No. 20-40324, see part number detail in REPLACEMENT PARTS (page 7).
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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.
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TO CLEAN AGITATOR: TO REPLACE BELT NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency NOTE: Use replacement belt No. 20-40118, high and to prevent damage to your vacu- see part number detail in REPLACEMENT teur um cleaner, the agitator must be cleaned PARTS (page 7).
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LIGHT BULB CHANGING NOTE: Use replacement bulb number 20- 3. Push in and turn Push In 40601, see part number detail in bulb clockwise, to And Turn REPLACEMENT PARTS (page 7). replace. Bulb must not be higher than 1. Remove PowerMate cover as shown in 15 watts (130 Volts).
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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.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION CHECK BAG Indicator 1. Full or clogged dust bag. 1. Change bag. (page 21) activates. 2. Dirty filters. 2. Change filters. (page 22, 23) 3. Blocked airflow passage. 3. Clear blockage from airflow passage. (page 20) 4.