Kenmore Canister Vacuum Cleaner, 29319 Owner's Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Use ¥ Cuidado
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Sears Brands Management
Corporation, Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179 USA
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Packing List ...................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty .... 3
important Safety instructions .......... 4
Parts and Features ................ 5-6
Assembly instructions .............. 7-8
Operating Instructions ............... 9
How to Start ..................... 9
VacuumingTips.................. 10
Attachments..................... 1]
Attachment Use Table ............. 12
Performance Features ............. 13
Suggested Pile Height Settings ...... 14
Canister Care ...................... 14
Removing Clogs ................. 14
Bag Changing ................... 15
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments .. 15
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ....... 16
Exhaust Filter Changing ........... 16
PowerMate Care ................... 17
Belt Changing and Agitator
Cleaning ................... 17-18
Light Bulb Changing .............. 18
Agitator Servicing ................ 19
Troubleshooting ................... 20
Master Protection Agreements ........ 22
Requesting Assistance
Or Service ................. Back Cover
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner 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 vacuum cleaner'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
vacuum cleaner.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
PACKING LIST
Your KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and
components assembled separately in the carton:
] Canister Vacuum Cleaner ] Combination Brush_
] PowerMate® ] Upper Wand
] Hose Assembly ] Lower Wand
] Pet HandiMate ] Use & Care Guide
] Floor Brush_ ] Repair Parts List
] Crevice Tool_
Each of the above assemblies are shown in detail inside the repair parts list.
_These items are found under the Tool Cover.
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Vacuum Cleaner Help Line:
| -877-531-7321
8:00am-5:00pm EST,M-F
(U.S.A. and Canada)
One Year Limited Warranty
When assembled, operated and maintained according to all instructionssupplied with
the product, if this vacuum cleaner fails due to a defect in material or workmanship
within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Parts &
Repair Center or other I<enmore outlet for free repair.
If this vacuum cleaner is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay
for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to
filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product assembly, operation or
maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not assembled, operated or maintained
according to all instructions supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for
other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners,
chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with
the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systemsresulting from unauthorized modifications
made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product
repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or
fitnessfor a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed
by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states
and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness, so these exclusionsor limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this vacuum cleaner is used in the United States and
Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
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Read all instructions in this guide before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, iniury to
persons or dumage who, using your vacuum cleaner, follow busic safety precautions
Includi,g the following:
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this guide. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning out brush area.
Failure to do so could result in brush
unexpectedly starting, causing
personal injury from moving parts
De not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before performing
maintenance.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock -
Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
De net allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
If vacuum 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 net 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 vacuum cleaner over cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
DO not handle plug or vacuum cleaner
with wet hands.
Do not put any objects into openings.
D0 n0f use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair and
anything that may reduce airflow.
Keephair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep
on floor.
Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids
_,gasoline, cleaning fluids, perfumes,
_=tc.),or use in areas where they may
be present. The fumes from these
substances can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
D0 net use vacuum cleaner without dust
bag and/or filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after
vacuuming carpet cleansers 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 vacuum cleaner.
De n0t use the vacuum cleaner to pick
up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins,
paper clips, etc. They may damage
the vacuum cleaner or dust bag.
D0 not operate vacuum cleaner without
the exhaust filter or exhaust filter door
in place.
The hose contains electrical wires. Do
not use when damaged, cut, or
punctured. Replace if cut or worn. Do
not pick up sharp objects.
AIw0ys turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or
disconnecting either hose, Pet
HandiMate (if applicable), or nozzle.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord
reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when
rewinding.
YOu are responsible for making sure
that your vacuum cleaner is not used
by anyone unable to operate it
properly.
SAVE THESE
NSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your
vacuum cleaner is intended for Household use. Read this Use & Care Guide
carefully for important use and safety information. This guide contains safety
statements under warning and caution symbols.
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it is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to ensure its proper and safe
use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner.
PowerMate
Part No. Part No.
Object Style No. in USA in Canada
Headlight Bulb ..... 20-5248 20-40601
Beff CB-3 20-5218 20-40118
P-- Plug
Holder
Card
Holder J
J Handle
Quick
Release
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Not shown)
Pile
Height Pedal
Handle
Release Pedal
PowerMate
Model/Serial Number
(On Bottom) --
Upper
Wand
Wand
Swivel
Card
Holder "----_
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Wand
and Lens
Pile Height Indicator
Protector/Belt
Reset Button
_e Cleaner
(Not Shown)
Upper
HOSE
ATTACHMENTS
3=Way On/Off Switch
r/Carpet
Handle
aa /_-_--- Fabric
CombinatiOnBrash-""""_ _ _ Brash
Hose Swivem
CANISTER
Part No. Part No.
Object StyleNo. in USA in Canada
Dust Bag C 20-50558 20-50403
ExhaustFilter EF-2 20-86880 20-40320
Motor Safety Filter CF-| 20-86883 20-40321
Brash
Tool Storage Cover _ -_ _ /Cord Rewind
Canister Hood ___Power Cord
Carry Handle _'_ _ Motor Safety Filter
Dust Bag
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Pleasepayspecialattentionto these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions
given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric shock, burns
and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to suchdangers as personal
injuryand//or property damage.
WARNING
ElectricalShock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply until
assembly iscomplete. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shockor injury.
Before assembling vacuum cleaner, check
the PACKING LIST. Use this list to verify
that you have received alt the compo-
nents of your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner.
\
WANDS
Slide wands to-
gether untit
wand button
snaps into ptace.
PowerMate
1. Insert wands into PowerMate until the
wand button snaps into place.
Raised
°Area
Up and In
Cord
Holder
2. Connect wand
plug and cord as
shown. DO NOT
force. Raised
area of plug must
be toward hand.
3. Secure cord
into cord holder
on wand swivel.
Handle
Lock
Button
Handle -_
Quick
Release
Upper
Wand
-- Wand
Button
_ -- Wand
-- Lower
Wand
i Swivel
-L_
_p" Wand
Button
Wand Quick
To remove: Disconnect cord and step on
wand release pedal, then pull up on
wands.
lease Pedal
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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 TOOL STORAGE
COVER
It is normal for the canister hood and tool
storage cover to come off when opened fur-
ther than needed. Line up the hinge slots, in-
sert the hinges into the slots, and close the
hood and tool storage cover to reinstall.
HOSE
1. Line up the
hose latch tab
and notch in
canister hood
and insert hose
into canister until
it snaps in place.
To remove: Depress hose latch tab upward
and pull up on hose.
Handle J-_
/
Lock _ i o
Hose
Latch
Tab
Notch
2. Insert handle
into wand until
lock button
snaps in place.
Be sure hose is
not twisted.
_CAUTION
Never open canister hood with the tool
storage cover open. This will help to
prevent damage from occurring to the
canister hood and/or fool storage cover.
Button
Handle
Quick
Release
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.
To remove: Press
handle quick re-
lease button
and pull up on
handle.
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CAUTION
Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO
NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is on.
Contacting the agitator whlle it is rotating can cut,
bruise or cause other injuries. Always turn off and
unplug from electrical outlet before servicing.
Use caution when operating near children.
HOW TO START 1
To rewind: Unplug the vacuum cleaner.
WARNING
Personal injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injury or property
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.
Hold the plug while rewinding to prevent
damage or injury from the moving cord.
Push cord rewind button.
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.
Pile _ . PHeHeight
H;ight x._ _/_" Indicator
1.Pullcord out
of canister to
desired length.
The cord will
notrewind until
the cord
rewind button
ispushed.
2. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug;
one blade iswider than the other. This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, re-
verse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to installthe proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Pedal-_
Attention: Refer to your carpet manufactur-
ers cleaning recommendations. Some more
delicate carpets may require that they be
vacuumed with the PowerMate agitator
turned off to prevent carpet damage.
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5. Select a switch position on the handle.
OFF - turns off both the canister and the
PowerMate motors.
FLOOR- turns on the canister motor only.
CARPET - turns on both the canister and the
PowerMate motors.
NOTE - When this switch is in the FLOOR
position,the headlight DOES NOT function
sinceno electricity flows to the PowerMate.
VACUUMING TIPS
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT run over power cord with
PowerMate. Personal injury or product
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.
CAUTION
CAUTION
DO NOT leave the PowerMate running in
one spot in the upright position for any
length of time. Damage to carpet may
occur.
Suggested sweeping pattern.
For best cleaning action, the PowerMate
should be pushed straight away from you
and pulled straight back. At the end of each
pull stroke, the direction of the PowerMate
should be changed to point into the next
section to be cleaned. This pattern should
be continued across the carpet with slow,
gliding motions.
NOTE: Fast,jerky strokesdo not provide
complete cleaning.
Product Damage Hazard
Use care if the PowerMate and wand is
left in the upright position as it may tip
over easily. Property damage can occur if
tipped.
The hose swivel allows the hose to turn with-
out moving the canister. This is helpful for
cleaning in small areas.
Check hose for twist-
ing before pulling
canister.
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WARNING
Personal injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on stairs. If
may fall, causing personal injury or
property damage.
Suction
CAUTION
Product Damage Hazard
Do not pull on the hose to move the
canister from one stair to the next. When
finished cleaning in one area use the
handle grip on the canister to move the
vacuum cleaner to a new location for
further cleaning.
ATTACHMENTS i
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the
PowerMate is
attached, turn
off and unplug
vacuum cleaner
before removing
handle from
wands.
1. Press handle
quick release
button and pull
up on handle.
Lock
Handle
Quick
Remease
Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed
regularly. For best cleaning results, fully
close the suction control.
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow
passage open. Check each assembly
area in REMOVING CLOGSoccasionally
for clogs. Turnoff and unplug vacuum
cleaner from outlet before checking.
NOTE: To assemble dusting brush, insert the
fabric brush into the dusting brush nozzle
and press into place.
,_ CAUTION
DO NOT attach or remove handle or
wands while vacuum cleaner is ON. This
could cause sparking and damage the
electrical contacts.
2. Slide attachments
firmly on handle as
needed. See ATTACH-
MENT USETABLE.
To remove,
push in direc-
tion of arrow
as shown.
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ATTACHMENTS ON WAND
1. To remove
wands from
PowerMate,
lock wands in
straight-up
position.
2. Presswand
quick release
pedal with foot
and pull the
Wand
wands straight
up and out of
Quick
PowerMate.
Release
Pedal
The PowerMate
plug and cord
do not have to
be removed to
use attachments
on the wands.
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
3. Put attach-
ments on wands
as needed.
See ATTACH-
MENT USE
TABLE.
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT
Combination
brush
Crevice fool
Floor brush
PowerMafe
PetHondiMafe 3
Furniture1
brush I_
Dusting
Fabric C
brush II/
Between
Cushions1
Drapes I Stairs Floors
i/
v'
i/ i/
v'
t/
Bare
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1. Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
2. 2-way switch should be in FLOOR position.
3. Pet HandiMate attachment instructions are included with the product.
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Carpeted
Floors/Rugs Walls
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PERFORMANCE FEATURES
WARNING
Personal injury Hazard
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before cleaning the agitator area
as agitator may suddenly restart. Failure
to do so can result in personal injury.
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The PowerMate 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
PowerMate. The canister motor will continue
to run.
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press BELT RESET button. A ball point pen
may be required to press button.
If the problem persists, have the vacuum
cleaner serviced by a Sears or other
qualified service agent.
THERMAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to
protect the vacuum cleaner from
overheating. If a clog preventsthe normal
flow of air to the motor, the thermal
protector turns the motor off
automatically. This allows the motor to
cool in order to prevent possible damage
to the vacuum cleaner.
Tocorrect problem: Turn the vacuum
cleaner off and unplug the power cord
from the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector
to reset. Check for and remove clogs, if
necessary. Also check and replace any
dogged filters. Wait approximately thirty
(30) minutes and plug the vacuum
cleaner in and turn back on to see if the
motor protector has reset.
Overload Protector/
CHECK BAG iNDiCATOR
When the vacuum
cleaner is running CheckBag
with normal
airflow, the CHECK
BAG indicator is
green. The
indicator changes
to red whenever
the airf!ow
becomes blocked. If that occurs, check
the disposable dust bag, motor safety
filter and other possible clog locations
shown in REMOVING CLOGS.
To correct problem: See the
TROUBLESHOOTING table.
NOTE: The indicator may turn red when
using certain attachments, due to reduced
airflow through attachment.
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SUCTION CONTROL
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
suction for
different
fabrics and Suction Suction
carpet weights.
Opening the control decreases suction for
draperies and lightweight rugs, while
closing the control increases suction for
upholsteries and carpets.
EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the
PowerMate. Guide
either side of the
PowerMate along
base-boards or next
to furniture to help
remove dirt trapped at
carpet edges.
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SUGGESTED PiLE HEIGHT SETTINGS
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:
HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs.
MED - Medium to deep pile.
LO- Low to medium pile.
XLO - Most carpets and bare floors.
REMOVING CLOGS
The vacuum cleaner creates suction that _-_
picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the //JIS___
dirt to the dust bag through the airflow pas- L,(',f_'_X
sages. The dust bag lets the air pass _// ' |
through, while it traps the dirt. /_iz
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow /_/" /
passage open. Check the starred areas ,ti_,7 /,
occasionally for clogs. Turn off and un- ,/_,_o_// li _to_/ E.ha,,t
fore checking. _,_/ , ____te, Filter
plug vacuum cleaner from outlet be- .Z/_ _ _"______
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