Kenmore 116-29713992, 116-29713994 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)

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,

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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 -----*

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

_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.

• 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

HOW TO START

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard

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

damage could result.

• 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 from cord to items in surrounding area

could occur.

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Cord Rewind

1. Pull cord out of

canister to desired

length,The cord

will not rewind until the cord rewind

bar is pushed°

Pile Height Indicator

Handle Release

Pile Height Pedal

(Some Models)

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

E CAUTION ...............................

DO NOT leave the Power-Mate ® running in one spot in the upright

position for any length of time.

Damage to carpet may occur.

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 pre-

vent 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 ®agitator

turned off, to prevent carpet damage.

_OFF

FLOOR

\ ._

= -- = = -- = L, -- /d

\--._/]

OFF FLOOR - turns on the canister motor only.

CARPET - turns on both the canister and the Power-Mate ®motors_

NOTE - When this switch is in the FLOOR position, the headlight and dirt sensor

(some models) DO NOT function since no

electricity flows to the Power-Mate ®.

5. Select a switch position on the

handle°

Suggested sweeping pattern.

For best cleaning action, the Power-Mate s

should be pushed straight away from you and pulled straight back. At the end of each pull stroke, the direction of the Power-Mate ® should be changed to point into the next section to be cleaned. This pattern should

be continued across the rug with slow, glid- ing motions.

NOTE: Fast,

jerky strokes do

not provide complete clean- ing.

The hose swivel allows the hose to

turn without moving the canister. This is

helpful for cleaning in smalI areas.

Check hose for twisting before

pulling canister.

E• WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard

• DO NOT run over power cord with Power-MateS° 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.

Suction

Control

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

the suction control.

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WARNING

E• CAUTION

Product Damage Hazard Use care if the Power-Mate ®and

wand is left in the upright position as

it may tip over easily. Property damage can occur if tipped.

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:

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 HOWYOUR VACUUM WORKS occasion-

ally for clogs_ Unplug from outlet before

checking.

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

LO - Low to medium pile.

XLO - Most carpets and bare floors.

SOME MODELS TO CLEAN THE LENSES

The dirt sensor light system is mounted on the Power-Mate ® nozzle near the reset but-

ton. It consists of a series of three red lights and one green light,

The lights give you an indica-

tion of the amount of dirt particles that are passing

Dirt Sensor thru the sensor

(SomeModels) on its way to

the dust bag.

INITIAL START UP

When the Power-Mate ®is first started, the fol- lowing light sequences occurs in a two sec-

ond time frame:

1. All three reds come on,

2. Two reds are on o

3. One red is on.

4. One green is on and will remain on until the Power-Mate ®nozzle is placed in use.

NOTE: tf the nozzle is on a surface that has

dirt on it, dirt will be picked up by the vacuum and one or more red lights might stay on.

IN OPERATION

When the Power-Mate ® is being moved back and forth on the floor, the lights will change

from one configuration to another as more dirt or less dirt is being vacuumed° As long as one or more red lights are on, dirt is passing through the wand to indicate that the surface

still needs cleaning.

When the green light stays on as the Power- Mate®is moved back and forth over an area,

the sensor is not seeing enough dirt to war-

rant further cleaning of that area°

1, Remove the wands by press-

ing the quick release pedal and

lifting up on the

wands.

Cross Section View

Apirox.

3 _ Inches

or 90 mm

2. As indicated by the illustration, the two dirt

sensor elements are located on the inside of the swivel, approximately 3Y_ inches/90 mm down, (note the arrows), Each element

should be cleaned periodically. To reach the sensor elements, use a small brush such as

a bottle brush. Brush each sensor element several times to remove dust and dirt.

NOTE; Looking down inside the swivel you

wilt see a ring. The sensor elements are

located just slightly below this ring,

3. Reinstall the wands after cleaning the sen-

sors,

.Sensor

Elements

NOTE: Dirt sensor lights DO NOT function in the FLOOR setting,

CLEANING LENS

Although the dirt sensor feature in your

Kenmore Power-Mate ® is 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 this

happens the lens must be cleaned.

E• CAUTION

Never use water or any cleaning solution when cleaning the lenses.

The residue of the water or cleaners will accelerate the recoating of the

lenses and make cleaning necessary

sooner.

• CAUT,o.

DO NOT attachor remove handle or wands while cleaner is ON. This

could cause sparking and damage

the electrical contacts.

ATTACHMENTS ON

Lock cleaner off Button -_

,,,==_ '=1 pull to remove

Upper _!_ handle from

Wand V wand°

has the optional feature of a press it in similarly.

2. Slide attach- ments firmly on

handle as need- ed. See ATTACHMENT

USE.

HANDLE

NOTE: If the

Power-Mate _ is

attached, turn

before remov- ing handle from

wands,

1. Press lock

button, then

If your model

handle release,

ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS

SOME MODELS

1.Toremove _ II| ";

wands from "" '

Power-Mate s, ,. lock wands in _.

position, straight-up I

2. Press wand quick release pedal with foot

and pull the wands straight up out of

Power-Mate e,

The Power-Mate_ plug and cord do not have

to be removed to use

attachments on the

wands,

3. Put attach-merits on

wands as needed., See

ATTACHMENT

USE.

Wand Quick

Release Pedal

CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT

Dusting Brush CreviceTool

Fabric Brush

-FleorBrush

(Some Models)

Power-Mate® Handt-Mate Jr=_'

(Some Models}***

Power-Mate Jr.®

(Some Models)***

'Always clean attachments before using on fabrics. *" 3-way On!Offswitch should be in FLOOR position

'** Handi_Mate Jr =and Power-Mate Jr.=atlachment instructionsare included with the products

NOTE: When separating wands, depress lock button completely before putlingwands aparL If

wand lock button is difficul! to depress push the two wands more tightly together to line up the lock button with the nolo. Depress lock button and then pu wanas apar[.

'"_ ................. X

Furniture*

Drapes* Stairs Floors

x X

Bare

X**

Carpeted

Floors/Rugs= Walls

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 s 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.

OveHoad Protector Reset Button

SUCTION CONTROL

The suction control allows

you to change the vacuum

suction for different fabric Suction Suction

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

for upholsteries and carpets

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,

To correct problem: Turn off vacuum, remove obstruction, then press reset button.

To reset: Push in the overload protector button°

ELECTRONIC BAG/HOSE CHECK INDICATOR

SOME MODELS

Electronic

Bag/Hose

Check

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

through attachment.

Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING.

The light comes on whenever the airflow becomes

blocked, dust bag needs changing or can-

ister safety filter

needs cleaning.

MECHANICAL BAG/HOSE

CHECK INDICATOR

SOME MODELS When the unit is run-

ning, the indicator win- dow will be green if

there are no clogs. When the indicator

turns completely red there is a need to check the dust bag for being full or the other

areas that may be clogged, See HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS.

NOTE: Red may appear when using attach- ments or when cleaning new carpet, due to

reduced airflow by the attachments them- selves or new carpet fuzz filling the bag quickly.

THERMAL PROTECTOR

This vacuum has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum

from overheating. The thermal protector turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum.

POWER-MATE d 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-

Mate®to be stored with the canister to con-

serve storage space. The canister 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,

The Power-Mate ® must be in the flat posi- tion as shown in the illustration, Use the

handle release pedal to place it in this posi- tion.

NOTE: You may save space by lowering the telescoping wand as shown in the ASSEM-

BLY section.

t CAUT,ON

To prevent tip over, never leave

Power-Mate '_ on or in the upright position with the wand fully

extended. Moving the wand to a

lower position and turning the

handle to one side will make the

Power-Mate ® more stable and less likely to tip over.

To reset: Turn off and unplug the vacuum from the outlet to allow the vacuum to coolo

Check for and remove any clogs. Also check and replace any clogged filters. Wait approximately 50 minutes and plug

the vacuum in and turn back on to see if the thermal protector has reset. In some

cases, the unit may suddenly restart, DO NOT leave unattended.

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