Kenmore 11659812990, 11629812990, 11629812991 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

Vacuum Cleaner

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

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

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

Attachments .......................... t 1

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

Performance Features ................ 12-t3

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

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

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

Cleaning Exterior andAttachments ...... 15

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

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

Power-Mate TM Care .................... 16

Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning ,,, 17-18

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

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

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

Troubleshooting ..................... 2o

Requesting Assistance Or Service .... 21

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.
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 isfor one year from the date of purchase, and includes only pdvate 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 e_ectrical shock or brush
suddenly starting,

Always turn cleaner off before connecting or
disconnecting the hose or POWER-MATEr"..

Always turncleaner 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 plugoIf

cleaner is not working as it should, has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a Sears Service

Centre/Department.
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 necessary when used by or near
children.

Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet

hands°

Do not put any objectsintoopenings.

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 use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may
reduce airflow.

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-

ingcarpet 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, etch
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.r 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 floo_.

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
statementsalert 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.

ii ii11 iiii11 i IIIIIHIIHIN III'III'IIHIIIII I '

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

Item Part No. Part No.

, ,,,,,,,, .... •

In U.S. in Canada

Headlight Bulb 20-5240 596181
Belt 20-5201 20-40979

_---Handle

Qu_k

Release

BuNon

Telescoping
Wand

_----Wand

Length
Adjust

Bu_on

Wand Quick

Release Pedal

(Some

POWER-MATE
Mode!/Serial Numbers

(On Bottom)

Handle Release

Pile Height Pedal
(Some Models)

Dirt Sensor

(Some Mode/s_

POWER-MATE TM

Belt

Wand

Swivel

rLens

(Some Models)

Protector
Reset Button

Edge Cleaner
(Not Shown)

HOSE

3.Way On/Off Switch
Off/Floor/Carpet

(Some Models)

Han dte

Hose Swivel

ATTACHMENTS

POWER.MATE JR. TM

(Some Models)

u

HANDI-MATE JR,. TM

(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

Dust Bag

....Exhaust Filter ...................

Motor Saiety Filter

Attachment

Performance

Indicator

(Some Models)

Hood

20-50557 20-50557C
20-86882 20-86882C
20-86883 20-86883C

Canister

Part No. Part No.

In U.S. in Canada

Cover

Exhaust

Exhaust
FitterCover

Cord

1Bar

Bag/Hose Check

(Some Models)

Cord

Bag Holder

Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)

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.

WAND -TELESCOPING

The wand length

is adjustable ,_

and requires no =,,,,

assembly°To

adjust, simply 1

push down on Hand

the wand adjust Above

button and slide Wand Tab

the upper wand Length

to the desired Adjust __

height_ Button

ii_1_ The swivel, locat-

Wand

Swivel

ed on the
POWER-MATETM,

allows you to turn
the handle to the

leftside to reach
farther under low

furniture
When raising the

wand you may
have to hold the

POWER-MATETM

with your hand or
foot

This

Handle

Handle #

Quick

Release
Button _-

Telescoping

Wand

POWER-
MATEti

#

Adjust Button

Wand
Button

Release Pedal
(Some Models)

POWER-MATE tM

Insert wand into POWER-MATETM until the
wand button snaps intoplace.

CANISTER

1. Open 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 AND COVER

It is normal for the canister hood and cover
to come off when opened further than need-
ed. Line up the hinges, insert them, and

close the hood and/or cover to replace ito

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.

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°

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
Bag/Hose

Check

Hose
Latch Tab

Hood

Dust Bag