Kenmore BC4026 Use & Care Manual Download

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Model/Modelo: BC4026

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Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Kenmore

Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora con tanque

www.kenmore.com

Kenmore and the Kenmore logo are registered
trademarks of KCD IP, LLC and/or Transform SR
Brands LLC and are used under license by Cleva
North America, Inc.
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Summary of Contents for BC4026

Page 1: ... Use Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Kenmore Canister Vacuum Cleaner Aspiradora con tanque www kenmore com Kenmore and the Kenmore logo are registered trademarks of KCD IP LLC and or Transform SR Brands LLC and are used under license by Cleva North America Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...e 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 You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information Your vacuum cleaner s model and serial numbers are loca...

Page 3: ...s 6 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust resulting from accident alteration abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 7 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 8 Damag...

Page 4: ... 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 controls before unplugging Use extra care when cleaning on stairs Do not put on chairs tables etc Keep on fl...

Page 5: ...eaner 5 o N t r a P t r a P 53013 0 2 t l e B Dust Bag 2 pack 20 53291 Dust Bag 6 pack 20 53292 20 52731 r e t l i F t s u a h x E Motor PowerMate Brushroll Assembly Safety Filter 20 81002 591005128 To order a replacement part call 1 844 202 9924 REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only AAFA approved replacement dust bags and exhaust filters to maintain AAFA certification ...

Page 6: ...CANISTER 6 ATTACHMENTS Pet PowerMate ...

Page 7: ... 7 POWERMATE TELESCOPING WAND HANDLE HOSE ASSEMBLY Brushroll Status Indicator ...

Page 8: ...AUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and or property damage WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard DO NOT plug into electrical supply until assembly is complete Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury HANDLE ASSEMBLY Insert wand into handle until lock button snaps in place To remove Press wand release button and pull up on handle To store Disconnect hose from...

Page 9: ...n any way 1 Pull cord out of canister to desired length The cord will not rewind until the cord rewind button is pushed 2 Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor 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 ...

Page 10: ... to prevent the vacuum cleaner from shutting oﬀ Suggested settings are HI Shag deep pile super soft or 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 place the 3 way On Oﬀ switch in the HARDFLOOR position to turn oﬀ brushroll rotation CAUTION DO NOT leave the PowerMate...

Page 11: ...azard Use care if canister is placed on stairs It may fall causing personal injury or property damage CAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not pull on the hose to move the canister from one stair to the next When finished cleaning in one area use the handle grip on the canister to move the vacuum cleaner to a new location for further cleaning EDGE CLEANER Active brush edge cleaners are on both sides o...

Page 12: ...floor brush will pop up at an angle that makes it easy to attach the wand 2 Push the wand collar over the floor brush neck Tilt wand upward and lift out 2 Tilt the wand and floor brush downward 3 Pull the wand away from the floor brush The floor brush will disconnect from the wand 4 Close the tool storage cover securely NOTE If there is diﬃculty attaching brush to wand in the manner described abov...

Page 13: ...CHMENT USE TABLE page 14 Wand Release Pet PowerMateTM Handle Crevice Tool Dusting Brush Floor Brush Wand Release NOTE To remove Pet PowerMateTM dusting brush and or floor brush press the Wand Release button and slide out TO REINSTALL Insert the attachment press down into place and close the tool storage cover securely DUSTING BRUSH CREVICE TOOL PET POWERMATETM 1 Lift the tool storage cover to open...

Page 14: ...T Crevice Tool Dusting Brush d e t e p r a C e r a B n e e w t e B Furniture1 Cushions1 Drapes1 Stairs Floors Floors Rugs Walls 2 Floor Brush PowerMate Pet PowerMateTM3 CLEANING AREA 2 Press wand release pedal with foot and pull the wand straight up and out of PowerMate ATTACHMENTS ON WAND 1 To remove wand from PowerMate lock wand in upright position 3 Slide attachments into wand as needed All exc...

Page 15: ...e Check Bag Indicator activates in TROUBLESHOOTING page 24 NOTE The light may come on when using certain attachments due to reduced airflow through attachment WARNING Personal Injury Hazard To avoid accidental brushroll starting always turn oﬀ and unplug the vacuum cleaner before cleaning the brushroll area Failure to do so can result in personal injury OVERLOAD PROTECTOR The PowerMate has built i...

Page 16: ... 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 17: ...hase details page 5 1 Turn oﬀ and unplug vacuum cleaner 2 Remove hose from canister 3 Pull hood release out and up 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 5 Check the motor safety filter and clean or if necessary replace See MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING page ...

Page 18: ... the DUST BAG CHANGING page 17 section MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING MOTOR SAFETY FILTER Check motor safety filter occasionally and clean when dirty NOTE See REPLACEMENT PARTS for part number and purchase details page 5 1 Remove the bag as outlined in the DUST BAG CHANGING page 17 section WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Turn oﬀ and unplug vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet Do not operate the vac...

Page 19: ...gged exhaust filter or without the exhaust filter installed Do not operate without filter cover installed 1 Push latch up to release the exhaust filter cover from slot in canister 2 Pull filter cover outward to remove from canister 3 Remove the exhaust filter cartridge 4 Insert the new exhaust filter cartridge into the canister with the rubber seal towards the canister The arrow on the top ridge o...

Page 20: ... 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 POWERMATE CARE TO REMOVE BELT 1 Turn PowerMate upside down and remove four 4 screws 2 Turn PowerMate right side up Press handle releas...

Page 21: ...O 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 every week used daily MODERATE every month used 2 3 times week LIGHT every 2 months used 1 time week IMPORTANT Turn o...

Page 22: ...lt in BELT CHANGING AND BRUSHROLL CLEANING page 20 3 Install new brushroll assembly 4 Reinstall belt and PowerMate cover See To replace belt in BELT CHANGING AND BRUSHROLL CLEANING page 20 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 vacuum cleaner Failure to do so could re...

Page 23: ...age 20 10 Canister hood open 10 Close and latch hood 11 Tripped overload protector in 11 Remove any items that may be PowerMate See OVERLOAD caught or jammed then restart If PROTECTOR page 15 vacuum cleaner starts and stops again clean brushroll and end caps then restart Vacuum cleaner starts 1 Hose or hood electrical 1 Check connections reconnect hose but shuts oﬀ s d n e s n o i t c e n n o c 2 ...

Page 24: ...should go oﬀ when tool is removed Vacuum cleaner picks 1 Wrong pile height setting 1 Adjust setting up moveable rugs or 2 Suction too strong 2 Select lower Power Level PowerMate pushes too hard Cord won t rewind 1 Dirty power cord 1 Clean the power cord 2 Cord jammed 2 Pull out cord and rewind Vacuum cleaner leaves 1 Wrong vacuuming pattern 1 See VACUUMING TIPS page 11 marks on carpet PROBLEM POSS...

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