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    Owner's Manual Manual Del Propietario Vacuum Cleaner Aspiradora Model, Modelo 116.23612 116.23613 CAUTION: Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product. CUIDADO: Lea y siga todas las instrucciones de operaci6n y seguridad antes del uso de este producto. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179[...]

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    Before Using Your New Vacuum ...... 2 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty,., 2 Important Safety Instructions ......... 3 Parts and Features ................. 4-5 Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7 Power-Mate Jr. ® Storage .............. 7 Use ................................ 8 How to Start ........................ 8 Vacuuming Tips ...............[...]

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    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 pre- cautions 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[...]

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    HOSE 3-Way OrdOff Switch Off/Floor/Carpet Handle Hose Swivel ATTACHMENTS Crevice Tool Dusting Brush FabHc Brush Floor Brush _" _ Power-Mate Jr. _ NOTE: All models have one set of attachments in the canister. Some models have an additional set, which can be kept in the accessory bag for garage use or other dirty areas. CANISTER Item Part No. Pa[...]

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    CANISTER 1. Open the canister hood. 2. Check to see that the dust bag is proper- ly 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. HOOD AND TOOL STORAGE COVER It is normal for the canister hood and tool storage cover to come off whe[...]

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    HOW TO START 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. 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 surround[...]

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    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 carp[...]

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    POWER-MATE ® STORAGE The lower wand has a "U" shaped -'_ flange in the area 'i" where the power cord attaches. The base has a "U" shaped slot near the front. The flange allows the wands and Power-Mate®to be stored with the canister to conserve storage space. The canister must be stored on end for this feature to[...]

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    I The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the //_.._ dirt to the dust bag through the airflow pas- /.,)f._ sages. The dust bag lets the air pass f#,_" ' through, while it traps the dirt. JfJ For best cleaning results, keep the air- /_y / flow passage open. Check the starred .t,{._" /_ areas o[...]

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    1. Unplug cord from wall outlet. 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. 3. To reduce static electricity and dust build- up, wipe outer surface of cleaner and attachments. Do not use attachments if they a[...]

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    ! '._ WARNING I Fire and/or Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate with a clogged exhaust filter or without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter cover installed. EXHAUST FILTER HEPA The exhaust filter cartridge must be replaced when dirty. Replace the filter when the entire surface area is covered evenly. The filter CANNOT be washed as it will[...]

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    TO REMOVE BELT 1. Turn Power- Mate ® upside down. 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. 4. To remove cover, grasp the sides and pull out. 5. Lift agitator assembly out and remove worn belt. End Cap 6. Check and clean end cap a[...]

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    TO REPLACE BELT 1. Install new belt over motor drive, then over brush sprocket. NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for belt num- ber. End Cap Motor Brush Drive Sprocket 2. Place agitator assembly back into Power-Mate ® . Cover Base 4. Rotate cover back. Press cover firmly until side and rear tabs snap into place. Turn Power-Mate ® upside down and repla[...]

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    Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in elec- trical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. TO CHECK AGITATOR ASSEMBLY _ When brushes _..___ II_ are w°rn t° the level of the base support bars, replace the agitator assembly. Ba[...]

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    .................................................. ,EN,I .................................................................................. Antes de usar su aspiradora nueva ..... 1 Garantia de la aspiradora de Kenmore ,. 1 Instrucciones importantes de seguridad ............................ 2 Piezas y caracteristicas ............... 3-4 Instruccion[...]

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    Su seguridad es muy importante para nosotros. Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, choque el_ctrico, lesibn corporal o dafios al utilizar su aspiradora, actt_ede acuerdo con precauciones b_sicas de seguddad, entre elias: Lea este manual antes de armar o utilizar su aspira- dora, Use su aspiradora 6nicamente en la forrna descdta en este manual. Use t[...]

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    MANGUERA Interruptor de encendido/ apagado de tres posiciones (Apagado/Piso/AlfombraJ go ACCESORIOS Herramienta pare hendiduras _ Cepillo pare sacudir --P- Cepillo @ _ara telas _epillo _ara pisos Power-Mate Jr. _ NOTA: Todos los modelos cuentan con un juego de accesorios en el recept_cu- Io, Unos modelos tienen un juego adi- cional que se puede gua[...]

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    RECEPTACULO 1. Abra la tapa del receptaculo. 2. Examine la boise para polvo esle instalado correc- tamante. Consulte las instrucciones de instalaciSn en la CAMBIO DE LA BOLSA. 3. Examine el filtro de seguridad de] motor este insta- lado correctamante. Consulte las instrucciones de instalaci6n en LIMPIEZA DEL FILTRO DE SEGURI- DAD DEL MOTOR. LA TAPA[...]

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    PAPA COMENZAR Peligro de lesi6n personal y da_o al producto • NO enchufe la aspiradora si el interruptor est_ en la posici6n ON. Podda causar lesi6n personal o daho al producto. • El cord6n eldctrico se mueve r_pidamente durante el enrollamiento. Mantenga alejados a los ni_os y asegure espacio libre suficiente para evitar lesiones personales al[...]

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    Estilo de limpieza sugerido. Para obtener la mejor acci6n de limpieza se reco- mienda empujar la Power-Mate" en direcci6n direc- tamente apuesta a usted y jalarla en linea recta. AI final de cada pasada de regreso, cambie la direc- ci6n de la Power-Mate '_' hacia la siguiente secci6n a limpiar. Confin0e asi a trav6s de toda la alfomb[...]

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    Use el ajuste XLO (bajo) para obtener la mejor lim- pieza a fondo. Por otra parte, quiz&s se requiera elevar el nivel para facilitar algunas tareas, como pot ejemplo cuando se trata de tapetes y algunas alfombras de pelo largo, y para impedir que la aspi- radora se apague. Se sugieren los siguientes ajus- tes: HI - Pelo muy largo y suelto, tape[...]

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    TAPA Y ALMACENAMIENTO PARA POWER-MATE s El tubo inferior tiene un reborde en forma de "U" en la zona de riD- ci6n del cordon el_ctri- co. La base tiene una ranura en forma de °U" cerca de la parte fron- tal del receptaculo. La ranura permite al- macenar Ios_tubosy la Power-Mate con el tubo para economizar el espacio requerido para s[...]

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    La aspiradora crea succi6n o aspiraci6n que levanta la tierra. La tierra es impuisada a tray,s de las vias _,/_'_'_ de flujo aire hasta la bolsa por una r_pida corriente /_ de aire. La bolsa para polvo permite el flujo de aire, _/_'- _, pero atrapa la tierra. _,/_/ Para Iograr los mejores resultados de limpieza. /_,,_/ mantenga abier[...]

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    1. Desconecte el cord6n electrico de la clavija de la pared. NO ehoree agua sobre la aspiradora. 2. Limpie el exterior con un trapo suave y limpio, que ha sido exprimido despues de remojar en una solu- ci6n de agua y detergente l{quido ligero. Seque el exterior con un trapo seco despu_s de limpiar. 3. Limpie la superficie exterior del recept_culo y[...]

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    ! ADVERTENCIA Peligro de cheque el_ctrico No opere con un filtro de escape bloqueado o sin el filtro de escape o la cubierta del ill- fro de escape instalados, FILTRO DE ESCAPE HEPA Este cartucho del filtro escape tiene que cambiar este sucio, Cambie et filtro cuando el _rea superfi. cial este cubierta pot completo. El filtro no se puede lavar pues[...]

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    PAPA RETIRAR LA CORREA 1. Co_Loque la Power- Mate v con la parte inferior hacia arriba. 2. Quite los dos (2) tornillos en la cub_rta de la Power-Mate '_. 3. Co_oque la Power- Mate en la posi- ciSn vertical. Apriete el pedal del mango de liberacibn y baje la articulacibn girato- ria, Levante los pestillos traseros 4. Para quitar la cubierta, ag[...]

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    PARA RETIRAR LA CORREA 1. Instale una correa nueva sobre el impulsor del motor y luego sobre la rueda den- tada del cepillo, NOTA: Tapa del de/cepillo extremo Agltador V_ase PIEZAS y CARACTERiSTICAS para el n0mero de la correa. 2. Coloque otra vez la unidad del agita- dor e_ la Power- Mate". Cubierta Base 5. Rote la cubierta hacia atr&s. A[...]

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    I Consulte este tabla para encontrar soluciones que usted mismo puede realizar cuando tenga problemas menores de rendimiento. Cualquier servicio que necesite aparte de otros descritos en este manual tienen que ser hechos por un Centro de servicio de Sears. La aspir_cca no acranca. 1, ESI._ descc_ada I. Cooecte bJen, opdmaseloCtor de eoc_ndido! apag[...]

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