Kenmore 116-29713990 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Vacuum Cleaner

Model

116.29612

116.29712

116.29713

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, COIZAUJ10UOO-4370919 Printed in UoS,A,

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

Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty •or 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suggested Pile Height Settings ......... 9

Dirt Sensor ........................ 10

Attachments ....................... 1!

Attachment Use Chart .................... 12

Performance Features ............. 12-13

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 cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears store°
You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacu-

um's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.

How Your Vacuum Works .............. 14

Canister Care ......................... 14

Bag Changing ...................... 14

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 15

Motor Safety Filter Changing .......... 15

Exhaust Filter Changing .............. 16

Power-Mate ®Care .................... 16

Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning.. 17-t8

Light Bulb Changing ................ 18

Agitator Servicing .................... 19

Agitator Assembly .................. 19

Troubleshooting ............................... 20

Requesting Assistance Or Service ,,. 21

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 ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON KENMOREVACUUM 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., DI817WA, 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
cleaner is not working as it should, has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped

into water, return it to a Sears Service
Center,

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.

Llnplug from outlet when not in use and

before servicing.

Do not allow to be used as a toy Close
attention is necessary when used by or near

children.

Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet

hands.

Do not put any objects into openings.

Do not operate the cleaner with a punctured
hose. The hose contains electrical wires.

Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up

sharp objecls.

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

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.

De 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-
sion.

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,
Do not operate without exhaust filter or

exhaust filter cover installed.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities.Your cleaner
is intended only 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 and/or property damage.

Itis importantto knowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoensureits proper and safe

use, Review these before using your cleaner.

Item Part No. Part No.

In U.S. In Canada

Headlight Bulb 20-5240 596t 81
Belt 20-5201 20-40979

_- Cord and

Cord

Holder<_z_

Cord and

Upper
Wand

Wand !___

Swivel

(Some

Plug Holder

Handle Quick
Release

(Some Models)

--Upper Wand

Wand Quick

Release Pedal

Power.Mate ®
Model/Serial Numbers

(OnBottom)

Handle Release

Pile Height Pedal

Dirt Sensor
(Some Mode/s_

Power-Mate

Bilt

(Some Models)

Protector
Reset Button

EdgeCleaner
(Not Shown)

4

HOSE

3-Way On/Off Switch

Off/Floor/Carpe t

(Some Models)

Hose Swivel

ATTACHMENTS

Power-Mate Jr.®
(Some Models)

Crevice

Tool

Dusting
Brush

Fabric
Brush

Floor

Brush

Hand#Mate Jr.®
(Some Models)

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

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

garage use or other dirty areas..

CANISTER

item Part No. Part No,

In U.S. In Canada

Dust Bag 20-50557 20-50557C
Exhaust Filter 20-86882 20-86882C

Motor Safety Filter 20-86883 20-86883C

Cover

Attachment
Stora

Canister

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models)

Hoed

Exhaust

Filter Cover

Exhaust
Filter ._

,Cord

BagtHose Chec

(Some Models)

Cord

Bag Holder

Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)

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,

, i , i , ,,i.ii

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.

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 farther
under low furni-

ture.

Button

Swivel --

Cord

Holder 7

Handle

Upper
Wand -----*

m

U

u

m

Wand

Button

Wand

Swivel

POWER-MATE ®

1. Insert wands into Power-Mate ®until the

wand buttons snap into placer

2. Connect Power-
Mate _ plug and

Raised cord as shown DO
Area NO'[" force. Raised

area of plug must
be toward hand.

3. Secure cord into

cord holder on
wand swivel°

To remove:

Disconnect cord and step on wand release
pedal, then pull up on wands.

Power-

Mate

Lower
Wand

m

m

_ulck

Release Pedal
(Some Models)

CANISTER

1. Open the canister hood.

2. Check to see that the dust bag is properly
installed. See BAG CHANGING for instruc-

tions.
3, Check to see that the motor safety filter is

properly installed. See MOTOR SAFETY FIL-
TER CLEANING for instructions.

HOOD AND COVER

It is normal for the canister hood and cover

to come off when opened further than need-
ed. Line up the hinge slots, insert them, and

close the hood and/or cover to replace it.

E

• CAUTION

Never open canister hood with the
cover open. This will help to prevent

damage from occurring to the
canister hood andlor cover,

HOSE

1. Line up the

hose latch tab
and notch in can-

ister hood and
insert hose into

canister until it Latch
snaps in place.

To remove: Lift
hose latch tab

upward and pull
up on hose.

(Some

Release
Models) _--_'1

Tab

Notch

2. Insert handle
into wand until

lock button
snaps in place_

Be sure hose
is not twisted.

To remove:

Press handle
quick release

button and pull
up on handle.

Hose

Latch Tab

Hood

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.

Cover

Electronic

BaglHose

Check

Dust Bag