Table Of Contents; Before Using Your New Vacuum; Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty - Kenmore 26823 - Progressive Bagless Canister Vacuum Use And Care Manual

Before Using Your New Vacuum ................. 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .......... 2
Important Safety Instructions ...................... 3
Parts and Features ....................................... 4
Assembly ...................................................... 5-6
Use and Care ................................................ 6
How Your Vacuum Works ............................... 6
How to Start Your Vacuum .............................. 7
Attachments ................................................... 8
Attachments Use Chart .................................. 8
Vacuuming Tips .............................................. 9
Performance Features ............................................. 9-10
Emptying and Cleaning the Cyclonic Dust
Container ................................................................. 11
Cleaning the Pre Filter and Exhaust Filter ............... 12
Cleaning the Dirt Sensor ......................................... 13
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ......................... 13
Storing Your Vacuum ............................................... 13
Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning .......................... 14
Troubleshooting ..................................................... t5
Master Protection Agreements ............................. 16
Service ....................................................... Back Cover
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in the safest and
most effective way.
For more information about vacuum care and operation, call your nearest Sears store. You will need the
complete model and serial numbers when requesting information Your vacuum'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.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
One Year Limited Warranty
When assembled, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if the is
appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return
it to any Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair Center or other Kenmore outlet for free repair
If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from
the date of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears wilt NOT pay for :
1 Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product assembly, operation or maintenance
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to for failure of this product if it is not assembled, operated or maintained according to all
instructions supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its
intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other
than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties: limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein.
Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to
one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential
damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions
or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have others rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8