Kenmore 116.23812300 - Manual (Page 11)

ATTACHMENT USE CHART
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT
Furniture*
Between
Cushions* Drapes* Stairs
Bare
Floors
Carpeted
Floors/Rugs Walls
Dusting brush X X X
Crevice tool X X
Fabric brush X X
Floor brush X X X
Power-Mate* X** X
Handi-Mate Jr.® ^
(Some Models)"*
X X
Power-Mate Jr.®
(Some Models)“*
X X
'Always clean attachments before using on fabrics. ” 3-way On/Off switch should be in FLOOR position
"* Handi-Male Jr..* and Power-Mate Jr.* attachment instructions are included with the products.
NOTE: When separating wands, depress lock button completely before pulling wands apart. If
wand lock button is difficult to depress, push the two wands more tightly together to line up
the lock button with the hole. Depress lock button and then pull wands apart.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of 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-in protection
against motor and
belt damage should
the agitator jam. If the
agitator slows down
or stops, the overload
protector shuts off the
Power-Mate*. The
canister motor will continue to run.
To correct problem: Turn off vacuum,
remove obstruction, then press reset button.
To reset: Press the overload protector
button. A ball point pen may be required.
Overload Protector
Reset Buttar
SUCTION CONTROL
Decrease
Suction
3 l o j r,.
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
suction for
different fabrics
and carpet
weights. Opening the control decreases
suction for draperies and lightweight rugs,
while closing the control increases suction
for upholsteries and carpets.
Increase
Suction
A
WARNING
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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