Kenmore 116.23512 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
CLEANING AREA
Between Carpeted
ATTACHMENT Furniture* Cushions* Floors/Rugs Walls
Dusting brush X X
Crevice tool X X
Fabric brush X
Floor brush
(Some Models)
Power-Mate* X
Handi-Mate Jr.° X
(Some Models)***
Power-Mate Jr. X
(Some Models)***
Bare
Drapes* Stairs Floors
x
x
x x
X**
x
x
x
*Always clean attachments beforeusingon fabrics. ** 3-way Orv'Off switchshourdbe in FLOOR position.
*** Handi-MateJr.."and Power-MateJr.° attachmentinstructionsare includedwiththe products.
NOTE: When separating wands, depress lock button completely before pullingwands apart. If
wand lock button is difficult to depress push the two wands more tightly together to line up
the ock button with the h, e. Depress ock button and then pu wands apart.
EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sidesof 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-inprotection
againstmotorand belt
damage shouldthe
agitatorjam. If the
agitatorslowsdown or
stops,the overload
protectorshutsoffthe
Power-Mate".The
canistermotor willcontinueto run.
OvedoadProtector
ResetBu_on
To correct problem: Turn off vacuum,
remove obstruction, then press reset button.
To reset: Push in the overload protector
button.
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
suction for
different fabric Suction Suction
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 agitator area as
brush may suddenly restart. Failure
to do so can result in personal
injury.
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