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Summary of Contents for Kenmore 116.29812

Page 1: ...ner Model 116 29812 CAUTION Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com Part No CO1ZAUXOOU_O 4370950 Printed in U S Ao ...

Page 2: ...m 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 vaoUum_ Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Keep this book and your sales check receipt in a safe place for future reference LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase and ...

Page 3: ...p sharp objects 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 mov ing parts Do not use cleaner without dust bag and or filtersin place Always change the dust bag after vacuum ing carpet cleaners or freshener powders and fine dust These products clog the bag reduce a...

Page 4: ...n Canada Headlight Bulb 20 5240 596181 Belt 20 5201 20 40979 Telescoping Wand Wand Swivel Wand Quick Release Pedal Some _ Handle Qu_k Release BuNon _ Wand Length Adjust Bu_on POWER MATE TM Belt r Lens Some Models POWER MATE Mode Serial Numbers On Bottom Handle Release Pile Height Pedal Some Models Dirt Sensor Some Mode s_ Protector Reset Button Edge Cleaner Not Shown ...

Page 5: ... an additional set which can be kept in the accessory bag for garage use or other dirty areas CANISTER Item Dust Bag Exhaust Filter Motor Saiety Filter Part No Part No In U S in Canada 20 50557 20 50557C 20 86882 20 86882C 20 86883 20 86883C Exhaust Cover Attachment Canister Exhaust FitterCover Cord 1Bar Bag Hose Check Some Models Performance Indicator Some Models Hood Cord Bag Holder Motor Safety...

Page 6: ...es no assembly To adjust simply 1 push down on Hand the wand adjust Above This button and slide Wand Tab the upper wand Length to the desired Adjust __ height_ Button Wand Swivel ii_1 _ The swivel locat ed on the POWER MATETM allows you to turn the handle to the left side to reach farther under low furniture When raising the wand you may have to hold the POWER MATETM with your hand or foot POWER M...

Page 7: ...lace ito HOSE Hose Latch Tab Notch 1 Line up the hose latch tab and notch in canister hood and insert hose into canister until it snaps in place To remove lift hose latch tab upward and pull up on hose Handle Handle Qu_k Re_ase _ome 2 Insert handle into wand until lock button snaps in place Be sure hose is not twisted To remove press han dle quick release but ton and pull up on han dle To store Di...

Page 8: ... way 2 Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor_ To rewind Unplug the cleaner_ Hold the plug while rewinding to pre vent damage or injury from the moving cord Push cord rewind bar Pile Height Indicator Handle Release Pile Height Pedal Some Models 3 Lower wand from upright position by pressing on the handle release pedal CAUTION 4 Select a pile height setting by p...

Page 9: ...OT run over power cord with POWER MATETM Personal injury or 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 iii iiiiiiiii ii i Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed reg ulartyoFor best cleaning results fully close the suction control i Personal Injury Hazard I Use care if canister is placed on sta...

Page 10: ...the sensor is not seeing enough dirt to warrant further cleaning of that area NOTE Dirt sensor lights DO NOT function in the FLOOR setting CLEANING LENS Although the dirt sensor feature in your Kenmore POWER MATE TMis designed for years of trouble free use the passage of dirt through the air passage system can coat the lens causing the green light to come on and stay on never switching to red When...

Page 11: ...from wand If your model has the optional feature of a handle release press it in similarly 2 Slide attach ments firmly on handle as need ed See ATTACHMENT USE ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS SOME MODELS 1 To remove wands from POWER MATE TM lock wands in t straight up position _T Quick Release Pedal il 3 Put attach ments on wands as needed See ATTACHMENT USE 2 Press wand quick release pedal with foot and pull...

Page 12: ...ER MATE TM Guide either side of the POWER MATE TM along base_ boards or next to furniture to help remove dirt trapped at carpet edges OVERLOAD PROTECTOR The POWER MATE TM 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 MATETM The canister motor will continue to run Overload Protector Reset ...

Page 13: ...he bag quickly POWER MATE TM STORAGE SOME MODELS The lower wand has a U shaped flange in the area where the power cord attaches The base has a U shaped slot near the front caster The flange allows the wands and POWER MATETM to be stored withthe canister to conserve storage space The canister must be stored on end for this feature to be use The wand wilt slip out of the slot as it is lift ed up for...

Page 14: ...e out and up then lift canister hood 4 Disengage cardboard tabfrom redbag mount away and lifting up 5 Pull bagout of the red bag mounL _ 6 Check and replace if necessary the motor safety Red Bag filter Mount 7 The red bag mount will flip forward after removing bag This will prevent the lid from closing until a new bag is installed_ 8 Rotate red bag mount down and install bag into siots per illustr...

Page 15: ...d to prevent motor failure and or electrical shock iii i 1 i iiii II Remove the bag as outlined in the BAG CHANGING section MOTOR SAFETY FILTER ELECTROSTATIC This white and grey filter must be replaced when dirty It should be replaced regularly depending on use conditions_ The filter CANNOT be washed as it will lose its dust trapping ability NOTE Use motor safety filter 20 86883 In Canada 20 86883...

Page 16: ...h the exhaust filter cartridge to the side as shown in the illustration and pull up to remove 3 Replace the exhaust filter car tridge carefully positioning it so that the side shown in the illustration goes down under the ribs Then push the other side down until it snaps into place Place the new filter into the motor cover with the grey edge down 4 Replace the exhaust filter cover by engag ing the...

Page 17: ... pull out 5 Depress tabs on rear of agitator cover and rotate forward to release from the POWER MATETM base_ Agitator Cover 6 Lilt agitator assembly out and remove worn belt 7 Slide end caps off to check and clean end cap areas See AGITATOR ASSEMBLY for picture of complete agitator assembly End Cap TO REPLACE BELT 1 Slide washers and end caps onto agitator assembly 2 Install new belt over motor dr...

Page 18: ...R MATE TM upside down and replace two 2 cover screws 1 Remove POWER MATE TM cover as shown in BELT CHANGING AND AGITA TOR CLEANING section Push In And Turn i__ 2 Push in and turn bulb counterclock wise then pull out to remover Push In And Turn 3 Push in and turn bulb clockwise to replace Bulb must not be higher than 130 Volts 15 Watts 4 Reinstall POWER MATE TM cover as shown in BELT CHANGING AND A...

Page 19: ...e POWER MATE TM cover agitator cover belt and agitator assembly See qb remove belt in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING 2 Remove end caps washers screws end brush and brush sprocket pieces from ends of old agitator assembly 3 Reassemble agitator assembly To line up screw holes in dowel sprocket and end brush be sure all of the brush sprocket pieces align properly See AGITATOR ASSEMBLY 4 Reinstal...

Page 20: ...ntoa Bag Hose Check Indicator activates Cleaner picks up moveabte rugs or POWER MATE TM pushes too hard Light won t work 1 Burned out ligh bulbl Cord won t rewtnd 1 Dirty power cord 2 Cord jammed Cteener leaves marks en carpel I Wrong vacuumingpattern 1 Wrong pile height setting 2 Suction toostrong 1 Plug in firmly push ON OFF swild_ to ON 2 Reset dmoII breaker or repface fuse 3 Reconnect hose end...

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