Kenmore 11629429990 Owner’s Manual

Model 1t6.29429

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, COIZAVKOOU00-8 !74797 Printed in U.S.A.

Before Using Your New Vacuum ........ 2

Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .... 2

Important Safety Instructions ......... 3

Parts and Features .................. 4-5

Assembly ........................ 6-7

Use ................................ 8

How to Start ............................ 8

Vacuuming Tips ...................... 9

Suggested Pits Height Settings ............ 9

Attachments ....................... 10

Attachment Use Chart ............... 10

Performance Features 11

How Your Vacuum Works ......... 12

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 the 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.

Canister Care ..................... t2

Bag Changing ................... 12

Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ......... 13

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 13

Power-Mate TM Care ........................ 14

LightBulb Changing ................ 14

Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning ,__14-15

Brush Servicing ....................... 16

Brush Assembly ................... 16

Troubleshooting ..................... 17

Requesting Assistance Or Service 18

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.

LIMITED ONE YEARWARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER

This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and includes only private household

vacuum cleaner use. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated and maintained according to the owner's manual instructions, Sears will repair any defects in

material or workmanship free of charge. This warranty excludes vacuum bags, belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are expendable parts

and become worn during normal use. For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in

the United States.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives

you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D!817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING

Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precau-

tions including the following: Read this manual before assembling or

using your vacuum cleaner, Use your cleaner only as described in this

manual. Use only with Sears recommended

attachments°

To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

Disconnect electrical supply before servic-

ing or cleaning out brush area. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or brush

suddenly starting_

Always turn cleaner off before connecting or

disconnecting the hose or POWER-MATE_.

Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord_ To unplug,

grasp the plug, not the cord

Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If

cIeaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped

into water, return it to a Sears Service Center/DepartmenL

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from

heated surfaces° Do not leave cleaner when plugged in_

Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

Do not allow to be used as a toy° Close attention is neces§ary when used by or near

children. Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet

hands.

Do not operate the cleaner with a punctured

hose_, The hose contains electrical wires Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up

sharp objects_ Do not put any objects into openings_ Do not use with any opening blocked; keep

free of dust, tint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.

Keep hair, loose cIothing, fingers, and all

parts of body away from openings and mov- ing parts.

Do not use cleaner without dust bag andlor

filters in place° Always change the dust bag after vacuum-

ing carpet cleaners or freshener, powders and fine dust° These products clog the bag,

reduce airflow and can cause the bag to burst. Failure to change bag could cause permanent damage to the cleaner.

Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard

objects, small toys, pins, paper clips, etc_

They may damage the cleaner or dust bag.

Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes

Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable or

combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning fluids, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where they

may be present. The fumes from these sub- stances can create a fire hazard or explo-

siono Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do

not put on chairs, tables, etc, Keep on floor. You are responsible for making sure that

your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly,.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your cleaner is intended onty for household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols_

Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given° WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns and personal injury. CAU. TION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury andlor property damage_

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It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and safe use. Review these before using your cleaner.

,._- Cord and

Wand Swivel (Some Models

Cord Holder

Belt

Canada #40110

IIn UoSo#20-5285

Upper

Cord and

Cord Holder

POWER,,MATE TM

Power Cord

- Upper

Plug Holder

Wand

Wand Quick

Release Pedal (Some Models)

POWER.MATE TM Mo det/Serial Numbers

(OnB°tt°m)Handle/l

ReleaseJ Pedal

POWER-MATETM

Pile Height Indicator (Some Models)

Headlight and Lens (Some Models)

Bulb

In U.S_ #20.5240

In Canada #596181

Light Cover (Some Models)

Edge Cleaner (Not Shown)

Overload Protector

(Reset Button)

Pile Height Pedal (Some Models)

HOSE

Control

(Some

3-Way On/Off Switch

Off/Bare Floor/Carpet

(Some Models)

Handle

ATTACHMENTS

Crevice Tool

Dusting ._ Brush ----.-.--_

Brush

Fabric _.........__

Models) .---__ _ /

CANISTER

Attachment

Storage

Hose Swivel

Cover

Floor

Brush -------_

NOTE: All models have one set of attachments in the canisten Some

models have an additional set, which can be kept in the accessory

bag for garage use,

Canister Performan ce Indicator Light

(Some Models)

Cord

Rewind Bar

Canister

Hood

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models)

Bag HoldeJ

-- Canister Model/ Serial Numbers (On Bottom)

(Not Shown)

Motor Safety Filter (Behind Dust Bag)

Dust Bag

In U,S_ #20.50558

In Canada #20-50555

Before assembling vacuum, check the PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate Repair Parts List. Use this list to verify that

you have received all the components of your new Kenmore vacuum.

Electrical Shock Hazard DO NOT plug into electrical supply

until assembly is complete. Failure to do so could result in electrical

shock or injury.

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WANDS

Slide wands

together until wand button

snaps into place.

Turn wand button to the slotted area of the wand

swivel. The swivel allows

you to turn the handle to the left

side to reach far- ther under low furniture°

Button

Wand Swivel --

Cord Holder /

Handle

Button _ ___

Wand Swivel

POWER-MATE TM

1. Insert wands into POWER*MATE _ until the wand buttons snaps into place.

2. Connect

Raised

Area

To remove; Disconnect cord and step on

wand release pedal, then pull up on wands.

POWER-MATE _ plug and cord as

shown° DO NOT force. Raised area

of plug must be toward hand.

3. Secure cord into cord ho_der on

wand swivel,

POWER- MATE TM

Wand

Button

Swivel

Wand Quick Release Pedal

CANISTER

1oOpen the canister hood°

2. Check to see that the dust bag is proper- ly installed, See BAG CHANGING for

instructions,

3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is properly installed. See MOTOR SAFETY

FILTER CLEANING for instructions.

HOOD

It is normal for the canister hood to come off when opened further than needed. Line up the hinges, insert them, and close the hood

to replace it,

Hat

Handle

Button Handle

Quick Release

(Some

2. Insert handle into wand until lock button

snaps in place° Be

sure hose

is not twisted.

To remove:

press han- dle release

button and pull up on

handle°

HOSE

Notch

1oLine 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.

HOOE

Attachment Storage

To store: Disconnect hose from wands and canister to prevent stress on hose during

storage, Store hose in a loosely coiled position so the hose covering is not

stressed.

Canister

Cover

Performance indicator Light (Some Models)

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models)

Dust Bag

HOW TO START

E WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard

• DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON position. Personal injury or

damage could result.

o 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 to items in surrounding area could occur.

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Cord

Rewin d

Bar

1, Pull cord out of

canister to desired length° The cord

will not rewind until the cord rewind

bar is pushe&

Pile Height Indicator

Pite Height

Handle Release

Pedal

3, Lower wand from upright position by pressing on the handle release pedal.

4, Select a pile height setting by pressing the small pedal on the rear of the POWER-

MATE _, The pile height setting shows on the indicator, See SUGGESTED PILE

HEIGHT SETTINGS.

NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug,

one blade is wider than the other,, This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug., If it still does not fit, con-

tact a qualified electrician to install the prop- er outlet. Do not change the plug in any 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 prevent damage or

injury from the moving cord, Push cord rewind bar,

Attention: Refer to your carpet manufac- turers cleaning recommendations. Some

more delicate carpets may require that they be vacuumed with the POWER-MATE T_agi-

tator turned off, to prevent carpet damage.

Select a switch position on the

handle,

OFF FLOOR - turns on the canister motor only,

CARPET - turns on both the canister and the POWER-MATE _ motors,

Forbestcleaningaction,thePOWER- MATETM should be pushed straight away

from you and pulled straight back., At the end of each pull stroke, the direction of the

POWER-MATE TM should be changed to point into the next section to be cleaned,

This pattern shoutd be continued across the rug with slow, gliding motions,

NOTE: Fast, jerky strokes do

not provide complete clean- ingo

The hose swivel allows the hose to turn without moving

the canister, This is helpful for cleaning

in small areas.. Check hose for

twisting before pulling canister,

Suction Control

Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed reg- utarlyo For best cleaning results, fully close

the suction control

Personal Injury Hazard Use care if canister is placed on

stairs, if it falls, personal injury, or property damage could result.

For best cleaning results, keep the airflow

passage open, Check each assembly area in HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS occasion-

ally for clogs, Unplug from outlet before

checking.

For best deep down cleaning, use the XLO setting_ However, you may need to raise the

height to make some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and some deep pile carpets, and to prevent the vacuum cleaner from

shutting off, Suggested settings are:

To prevent tip over, never leave POWER-MATE TM on or in the upright position.Turning the handle to one

side will make the POWER-MATE TM more stable and less likely to tip

over.

HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs MED - Medium to deep pileo

LO - Low to medium pite_ XLO - Most carpets and bare floors_

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CAUTION

DO NOT attach or remove handle or

wands while cleaner is ON. This could cause sparking and damage

the electrical contacts.

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ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE

NOTE: if the

POWER_

Handle MATE TM is

Button --_ attached, turn

cleaner off before removing

handle from

wands,

1. Press lock button, then pull

to remove han-

If your model has the optional feature of a

handle release, press it in similarly°

dle from wand.

ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS

t. To remove wands from POWER-

MATE TM, lock

wands in

straight-up position.

2. Press wand release pedal

with foot and pull the wands

Wand Quick

Release Pedal

straight up out of POWER-MATE TM.

The POWER- MATE TM plug and

cord do not have to

be removed to use attachments on the wands.

2. Slide attach- ments firmly on

handle as need- ed_ See chart

below,.

3. Put attach- ments on wands as

needed, See chart below_

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CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT Between Bare Carpeted

Furniture* Cushions* Drapes* Stairs Floors ;Ioors/Rug._ Walls

DUSTING BRUSH 1_ X CREVICE TOOL _ X X I

FABRIC BRUSH X FLOOR BRUSH X

POWER-MATE TM

*Always clean attachments before using on fabrics ** 3-wa'

NOTE; When separating wands, depress tock button complelely before pulling wands apart, tf wand lock button is diffi- cult to depress, push the two wands more tightly logether to line up the lock button with the hole. Depress lock butlon

and then pull wands apart

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x x

X** X

' OnlOff switch should be in FLOOR position

EDGE CLEANER

Active brush edge cleaners are on both

sides of the POWER- MATE TM,Guide either

side of the POWER- MATE 7Malong base-

boards or next to furniture to help remove dirt trapped at

carpet edges°

CANISTER PERFORMANCE

INDICATOR

SOME MODELS

Canister

Performance

Indicator Light

The light comes on

whenever the air-

flow becomes blocked, dust bag

needs changing or canister safety filter needs cleaning°

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The POWER-MATE _ has

buiIt-in protection against motor and belt damage

should the brush jam, If the brush slows down or

stops, the overload protector button pops up

and shuts off the POWER- MATE TM.The canister motor will continue to run.

To correct problem: See

TROUBLESHOOTING. To reset: Push in the overload protector

button.

SUCTION CONTROL

The suction control allows

you to change

the vacuum

Suction Suction suction for

different fabric

and carpet weights.. Opening the control decreases suction for draperies and lightweight rugs, while closing the control increases suction for upholsteries and

carpets.

• WARNING .........

Personal Injury Hazard Always unplug the vacuum cleaner

before cleaning the brush area as brush may suddenly restart. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

NOTE: The light may also come on when using certain attachments, due to reduced airflow through attachmenL

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

SOME MODELS

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the lines in the indicator windows will be clear if

there are no clogs. When the lines turn completely red there is a need to check the dust bag for being fuli of the other areas

that may be clogged. See HOW YOUR VAC-

UUM WORKS. NOTE: Red lines may appear when using

attachments or when cleaning new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the attachments

themselves or new carpet fuzz filling the bag quickly.

POWER-MATE TMSTORAGE

SOME MODELS The lower wand has a "U" shaped flange in

the area where the power cord attaches_

The base has a %1" shaped slot near the

front caster1. The flange allows the

wands and POWER-

MATE _ to be stored with

the canister to conserve

storage space_ The can- ister must be stored on

end for this feature to be

used°

The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lift- ed up for use and will slide into the slot as it

is lowered for storage,

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