Kenmore BC3005, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...m EST M F Use Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Manuel d entretien et d utilisation Canister Vacuum Cleaner Aspiradora con tanque Aspirateur traîneau www kenmorefloorcare com Kenmore and the Kenmore logo are registered trademarks of KCD IP LLC and or Transform SR Brands LLC and are used under license ...

Page 2: ...g 2 pack Use Care Guide PACKING LIST 2 Please read this guide It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner in the safest and most effective way For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation call the Vacuum Cleaner Help Line at 1 877 531 7321 US 1 844 608 3081 CA You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information Your vacuum cleane...

Page 3: ...ct all claims for warranty service to Cleva North America Inc 1 877 531 7321 US 1 844 608 3081 CA This warranty does not cover filters or belts which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period This warranty is void if this product is ever used for other than private household purposes This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other r...

Page 4: ...p cord away from heated surfaces Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands Do not put any objects into openings 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 moving parts Turn off all co...

Page 5: ... Review these before using your vacuum cleaner 5 Part No US Part No CA t r a P t l e B 53013 53291 53292 86880 81002 63292 KC84REEJZ000 Dust Bag 2 pack Dust Bag 6 pack Exhaust Filter Motor Safety Filter PowerMate Brushroll Assembly To order a replacement part call 1 844 202 9924 US 1 844 608 3081 CA REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Page 6: ...CANISTER 6 ATTACHMENTS CREVICE TOOL DUSTING BRUSH ATTACHMENT HOLDER DUST BAG 2 PACK FLOOR BRUSH STORED IN CANISTER ...

Page 7: ... 7 Wand Release Button POWERMATE TELESCOPING WAND HANDLE HOSE ASSEMBLY Height Adjustment Pedal Height Adjustment Indicator Brushroll Status Indicator ...

Page 8: ... Disconnect hose from wand and canister to prevent stress on hose during storage Store hose in a loosely coiled position so the hose covering is not stressed 8 POWERMATE Align wand and insert onto PowerMate until the wand locks into place WAND TELESCOPING The wand length is adjustable and requires no assembly To adjust simply push on the wand adjust button and slide the upper wand to the desired h...

Page 9: ...does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way HOW TO START WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard ALWAYS turn off the vacuum cleaner before unplugging 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 fro...

Page 10: ...icators will both become gray WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard DO NOT run over power cord with PowerMate Personal injury or product 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 To rewind Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner Hold the plug while rewinding to prevent damage or ...

Page 11: ... ultraplush carpets and scatter rugs MED Medium to deep pile LO Low to medium pile XLO The preferred setting for many carpets and also for bare floors NOTE To protect bare floors slide the 3 way On Off switch to the FLOOR position to turn off rotation CAUTION DO NOT leave the PowerMate running in one spot for any length of time Damage to carpet may occur CAUTION Product Damage Hazard Use care if the...

Page 12: ...he floor brush is stored in the canister and the dusting brush and crevice tool are stored in the attachment holder on the wand See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE on page 13 ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE NOTE If the PowerMate is attached turn vacuum cleaner off before removing handle from wand 1 Press wand release button and pull up on handle EDGE CLEANER Active brush edge cleaners are on both sides of the PowerMate...

Page 13: ... wand straight up and out of PowerMate ATTACHMENTS ON WAND 1 To remove wand from PowerMate lock wand in upright position 3 Slide attachments onto wand as needed The floor brush will click into place See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE below 2 Slide attachments onto handle as needed The floor brush will click into place See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE page 13 1 Always clean attachments before using on fabrics 2 The ...

Page 14: ... airflow becomes blocked If that occurs check the disposable dust bag motor safety filter and other possible clog locations shown in REMOVING CLOGS page 15 THERMAL PROTECTOR This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum cleaner from overheating If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor the thermal protector turns the motor off automatically...

Page 15: ... has poor suction do the following 1 Connect the hose to the canister and turn vacuum cleaner on Check the end of the hose for suction If there is good suction on the hose handle there is no clog in the hose If the suction is bad remove any dirt or debris in the hose and handle 2 Connect hose handle to wand Check the end of the wand for suction If there is good suction at the end of the wand there...

Page 16: ... bag needs to be changed or the airflow is blocked NOTE See REPLACEMENT PARTS for part number and purchase details page 5 1 Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner 2 Remove hose from canister 3 Squeeze the hood release button then lift canister hood 4 Pull bag out of the bag mount NOTE The bag mount will flip forward after removing bag This will prevent the hood from closing until a new bag is installed...

Page 17: ...NG Electrical Shock Hazard Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the motor safety filter Be sure the filter is dry and properly installed to prevent motor failure and or electrical shock Plastic Retainer 3 Wash filter in warm soapy water rinse then dry Do not clean in dishwasher orinstall while damp 4 Slide the filter back into place und...

Page 18: ...filter when the entire surface area is covered evenly The filter CANNOT be washed as it will lose its dust trapping ability NOTE See REPLACEMENT PARTS for part number and purchase details page 5 WARNING Fire and or Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate with a clogged exhaust filter or without the exhaust filter installed Do not operate without filter cover installed 1 Push latch up to release the...

Page 19: ... 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 POWERMATE CARE BELT CHANGING AND BRUSHROLL CLEANING 1 Press handle release pedal and lower the swivel Turn PowerMate upside down and remove the four 4 screws securing ...

Page 20: ...rush Unit TO CLEAN BRUSHROLL NOTE In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacu um cleaner the brushroll must be cleaned every time the belt is changed The brushroll must also be cleaned accord ing to the following schedule Vacuum Cleaner Use Clean Brushroll HEAVY used daily MODERATE used 2 3 times week LIGHT every 2 months used 1 time week IMPORTANT Turn off and unplug...

Page 21: ...EANING page 19 3 Install new brushroll assembly 4 Reinstall belt and PowerMate cover See To replace belt in BELT CHANGING AND BRUSHROLL CLEANING page 20 NOTE See REPLACEMENT PARTS for part number and purchase details page 5 Base Support Bar Worn Brushes New Brushes WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the vacuu...

Page 22: ...replace fuse Loose hose electrical connections Reconnect hose ends Poor job of dirt pick up Full or clogged dust bag Change bag Clogged airflow passages Clear airflow passages Dirty filters Clean change filters Wrong pile height setting Adjust setting Wrong power level selected Adjust control Hole in hose Replace hose Worn PowerMate brushroll Change brushroll Worn or broken belt See BELT CHANGING ...

Page 23: ...See OVERLOAD PROTECTOR page 14 Remove any items that may be caught or jammed then restart If vacuum cleaner starts and stops again clean brushroll and end caps then restart Handle switch set to FLOOR position Slide handle switch to CARPET position to activate PowerMate CHECK BAG Indicator activates Full or clogged dust bag Change bag Dirty filters Clean change filters Blocked airflow passage Clear...