Kenmore 116.25812 User manual

Owner's Manual
ManualDel Propietaffo
VacuumCleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo 116.25812
116.25813
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructionsbefore first
use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y sigatodaslas
instruccionesdeoperaci6n
y seguridadantes del usode
este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Printed in U.S.A.
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Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty o.. 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Parts and Features ................. 4-5
Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7
Power-Mate Jr. •Storage .............. 7
Operating Instructions ............... 8
How to Start ........................ 8
VacuumingTips ..................... 9
Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ 10
Attachments....................... 10
AttachmentUse Table ............... 11
Performance Features ............. 11-13
How YourVacuum Cleaner Works....... 13
Canister Care ...................... 14
Bag Changing ..................... 14
Cleaning Exteriorand Attachments ..... 14
MotorSafety Filter Changing .......... 15
ExhaustFilter Changing .............. 16
Power-Mate ®Care .................. 16
Dirt Sensor ........................ 17
•Belt Changingand AgitatorCleaning.. 17-18
LightBulb Changing................. 19
AgitatorServicing ................... 19
Troubleshooting .................... 20
Requesting Assistance
Or Service .................. Back Cover
Please read this guide. It willhelpyou assemble and operate your new Kenmore'vacuum
cleaner in the safest and most effectiveway.
For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears store.
You will need the complete model and sedal numbers when requesting information. Your vacu-
um cleaner's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Sedal Number Rate.
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 asafe 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 flee 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, retum 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., DI817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons or damage when usinq your vacuum cleaner, follow basic
safety precautions including the following:
Read all instructionsin this manual before
assembling or using yourvacuum cleaner.
Use yourvacuum cleaner only as
described in this manual. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning out brush area.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or brush suddenly starting.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before servicing.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock- Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used byor
near children.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
vacuum cleaner is not working as itshould,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped intowater, 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 comers. 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 intoopenings.
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
moving parts.
SAVE TH ESE
Turn off all controlsbefore 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, etc.), 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 burningor
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust
bag and/or filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after
vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener,
powders and fine dust. These productsclog
the bag, reduce airflow and can cause the
bag to burst. Failure to change bag could
cause permanent damage tothe cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips,etc. They may damage the cleaner or
dust bag.
Do not operate vacuum cleaner without the
exhaust filter or exhaust filter door in place
(If applicable).
The hose contains electrical wires. Do not
use when damaged, cut, or punctured.
Replace if cutor worn. Do not pick up
sharp objects.
Always turnoff and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or disconnecting
either hose, Handi-Mate Jr.® (if applicable),
or nozzle.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
You are responsiblefor making sure that
yourvacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it propedy.
INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities.
Your vacuum cleaner is intended 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.
3

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 20-40600
Belt 20-5218 20-40118
Power-Mate®
Telescoping
Wand
Range
Handle
Quick
Release
Button
Wand Length
Belt
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Not Shown) ......
Pile
Height Pedal-
Handle
Release Pedal
Power.Mate =
Model/Serial Number
(o. Bottom)
Prolecter
Reset Button
(Not Shown)

HOSE
3-Way OrgOff Switch
Off/FIoor/Cerpet
Suction
Handle
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice
Roor
Brush_ f
Power-Mate Jr._
:_ _ Dusting
Combination _, ___ Brush
arush-_--* ,,
i_<---FabrJc
,_.u Brush
L___
Hose Swivel
CANISTER
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S. In Canada
Dust Bag 20-50557 20-50404
Exhaust Filter 20-86889 20-40324
Motor Safety Filter 20-86883 20-40321
Power-Mate Jr.•
Cord Storage cover
Rewind
Tool Storage Cover _;'___._
(Attachment Storage inside) .... _
Cao_ter _ _
Bust Bag Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)

_e_l Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions
given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric shock, burnsl
and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personall
injury and/or property damage. I
Electrical Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply
until assembly is complete. Failure
to do so could result in electrical
shock or injury,
Before assembling vacuum, check the
PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate
Repair Parts List. Use this list to vedfy that
you have received all the components of
your new Kenmore vacuum.
WAND -TELESCOPING
Wand
Length
Adjust
Button
The wand length
is adjustable
i and requires no
iassembly. To
adjust, simply
Hand push down on
Above the wand adjust
This
Tab button and slide
the upper wand
to the desiredheight.
The swivel, located
on the Power-Mate®,
allows you to turn
the handle to the left
side to reach farther
under low furniture.
Wand
When adjusting the wand length you may
have to hold the Power-Mate®with your hand
or foot.
POWER-MATE ®
Insert wand intoPower-Mateeuntilthe wand
buttonsnaps intoplace.
Luck
Button -_
Telescoping
Wand
Adjust Butlon
Button
_ _jnelesdseQU;_cekel
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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 CHANGING 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,
insert the hinges into the slots, and close
the hood and tool storage cover to reinstall.
CAUTION
Never open canister hood with the
tool storage cover open. This will
help to prevent damage from
occurring to the canister hood
andlor tool storage cover.
HOSE
t. Line up the hose
latch tab and notch
in canister hood
and insert hose
into canister until it Hose
snaps in place. Latch
Tab
To remove: Lift
hose latch tab
upward and pull up
on hose,
Notch
m
2. Insert han-
dle into wand R
until lock but-
ton snaps in
place. Be
sure hose is
not twisted.
To remove:
Press handle
quick release
button and
pull up on
handle.
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 covedng is not
stressed.
This canister is equipped with an on-board
storage area for a Power-Mate Jr. ®attach-
ment.
To Install:
Open the Power-Mate Jr.®storage cover.
Insert the Power-Mate Jr.®,press down into
place, and close the lid securely.
To Remove:
Open the storage cover. Remove Power-
Mate Jr.®from the storage area and use as
needed (see ATTACHMENTS and ATTACH-
MENT USE TABLE).
Power-Mate Jr.e
Storage Cover
/
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
•WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injury or
damage could resulL
•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.
Cord 1. Pull cord out
of canister to
desired length,
The cord will
not rewind until
the cord rewind
button is
pushed.
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 button.
Pile
Height
Pedal--, Indicator
Release
Pedal
3. Lowerwand from uprightpositionby
pressingon the handle release pedal.
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
SEI-IINGS.
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.
5. Select a switch
position on the
handle.
OFF
FLOOR -turns on the canister motor only.
CARPET -turns on both the canister and
the Power-Mata ®motors.
NOTE - When this switch is in the FLOOR
position, the headlight DOES NOT function
since no electricity flows to the Power-
Mate e.

Suggestedsweepingpattern.
For best cleaning action, the Power-Mate ®
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 carpet with slow,
gliding 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
small areas. Check
hose for twisting
before pulling canistar.
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.
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT run over power cord with
Power-Mate'. 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.
Carpeted stairs
need to be
vacuumed
regulady. For
best cleaning
results, fully
close the suction
control.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on
stairs. It may fall, causing
personal injury or property
damage.
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 to a new location
for further cleaning.
The stair grip located
on the caster will aid
in preventing the
canister from
slipping when used
on stairs (see
PERFORMANCE
FEATURES).
NOTE: Be sure the canister is resting
securely on the stairs and the caster is in a
locked position before using.
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow
passage open. Check each assembly area
in HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS
occasionally for clogs. Unplug from outlet
before checking.
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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.
!CAUTION
DO NOT attach or remove handle or
wands while cleaner is ON, This
could cause sparking and damage
the electrical contacts.
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the
Power-Mate ®is
attached, turn
cleaner off
before remov-
ing handle
from wand.
t. Press han-
dle quick
release button
and pull up on
handle.
-Handle
Lock t
Handle mm
Quick
Upper
2. Slide attachments
firmly on handle as
needed. See AI-EACH-
MENT USE.
NOTE: Dusting
TO assemble Brush
dusting brush, _41_
insert the fabric
brush into the
dusting brush and
press into place. Fabric
Brush
Latch
To remove,
press latch
and lift ouL
ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS
1. To
remove
wands from
Power-
Mate °, lock
wands in
straight-up
position.
ms Wand
mQuick
Release
mPedal
n
2. Press wand quick
release pedal with foot
and pull the wands
straight up and out of
Power-Mate®o
The Power-Mate ®plug
and cord do not have
to be removed to use
attachments on the
wands.
3. Put attach-
ments on -_
wands as
needed. See
ATTACHMENT
USE TABLE.
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CLEANING AREA
A'I-I'ACHMENT Cushions* Stairs Walls
q/
Dusting I__
Combination Ibrush
brush Fabric
brush
Crevice tool
Floor brush
P°wer-Mate®
Handi-Mate Jr.®
(Some Models) '_
Power-Mate Jr.•
(SOme Models_ *'_
Furniture*
v'
I/
i/
i/
Drapes*
i/
=/
Bare Carpeted
Floors Rea_Rugs
i/ t/
*Alwaysdean attachmentsbeforeusingonfabrics. ** 3-wayOn/Off switchshouldbe in FLOOR pos_en.
*** Hendi-Mate Jr..°and Power-MateJr.*attachment instTuctJonsare indudedwiththe products.
NOTE: When separating wands, depress lock button completely before pullingwands apart. If
wand lock button is difficul! todepress,, push the two wands more tightly together to ne up
me loCKou_on wire me note. uepress mockbuKon and then pull wands apart.
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The Power-Mate ®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
Over/oad Protector
Reset Button_
canister motor will continue to run.
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press overload protector reset button. A
ball point pen may be required.
If the problem persists, have the
vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or
other qualified service agent,
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Always unplug the vacuum deaner
before cleaning the agitator area as
brush may suddenly restart. Failure
to do so can result in personal injury.
EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the Power-
Mate e.Guide either
side of the Power-
Mate°along base-
boards or next to
furniture to help
remove dirt trapped at
carpet edges.
SUCTION CONTROL
I
The suction /I \\
control allows Increase
you to change ///_ '_ Suction
- I
the vacuum K_I_ Desresse
suction for IL_-_ Suction
different fabrics
and carpet weights. LOW POWER
decreases suction for draperies and
lightweight rugs, while HIGH increases
suction for upholsteries and carpets.
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PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
Performance
Indicator When the unit
is running with
normal air flow,
the light on the
performance
indicator is off.
The light
comes on
whenever the
airflow
becomes blocked. If that occurs, check
the disposable dust bag, motor safety filter
and other possible clog locations shown in
HOW YOUR VACUUM CLEANER
WORKS.
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING table.
Note: The light may also come on when
using attachments, due to reduced airflow
through the attachment.
STAIR GRIP
During normal operation while the vacuum is
in the horizontal position, the caster wheel
rotates freely 360 °.
The Stair Grip
feature allows
the caster
wheel to lock in
position when
the unit is
rotated 25 °
from horizontal
into a vertical
position in order for the vacuum to rest on
stairs.
WAND LIGHT
_This unit is equipped with a
light on the extension wand.
This light will operate only
when the unit is in CARPET
mode (see "HOW TO START).
The light will operate when
attached or not attached to
the Power-Mate®.
The light can be used for lighting hard to
reach locations.
POWER-MATE ®STORAGE
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.
The flange allows the
wands and Power-
Mate®to be stored with the canister to
conserve storage space. The canister must
be stored on end for this feature to be used.
To attach the Power-Mate ®, it must be in the
flat position as shown in the illustration. Use
the handle release pedal to place it in this
position.
The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lifted
up for use and will slide into the slot as it is
lowered for storage.
THERMAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to protect
the vacuum cleaner from overheating. If a
clog prevents the 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.
To correct 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
clogged filters. Wait approximately
thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum
cleaner in and turn back on to see if the
motor protector has reset.
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DIRT SENSOR
The dirt sensor
light system is
mounted on the
Power-Mate =
nozzle near the
reset button,
It consists of a series of two red lights and two
green lights. The lights give you an indication
of the amount of dirt particles that are passing
through the sensor on its way to the dust bag.
INITIAL START UP
When the Power-Mate =is first started, the fol-
lowing light sequence occurs in a two second
time frame:
t. Two reds come on.
2. Two greens are on and will remain on unUl
the Power-Mate =nozzle is placed in use.
NOTE: If the nozzle is on a surface that has
dirton it, dirtwill be pickedup bythe vacuum
andthe red lightsmightstayon.
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 dirt is
being vacuumed. As long as the red lights are
on, dirt is passing through the wand to indicate
that the surface still needs cleaning.
When the green lights stay on as the Power-
Mate = is moved back and forth over an are2
the sensor is not seeing enough dirt to war-
rant further cleaning of that area.
NOTE: DirtsensorlightsDO NOT function
inthe FLOOR setting.
The vacuum cleaner creates suction that
picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the /,/
dirt to the dust bag through the airflow pas- /,/jr
sages. The dust bag lets the air pass /,,/f
through, while it traps the dirt. //,,_/ /
For best cleaning results, keep the air- ,_7 /_
flow passage open. Check the ,,/#7 t_
starred areas occasionally for /,47 _,
clogs. Unplug from outlet before ///_" \
checking _,_
Motor
Safety
Filter Exhaust
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CANISTERCARE
For best cleaning results, the dust bag
should be changed often. The electronic
performance indicator will come on when
the bag needs to be changed or the airflow
is blocked.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
Bag Number.
1. Unplug cord from
wall outleL
2. Remove hose
from canister.
3. Pull hood release
out and up, then lift
canister hood.
4. Disengage
cardboard tab from
red bag mount by
pulling away and
lifting up.
5. Pull bag out of
the red bag mounL
6. Check the
motor safety
filter and
replace, if
necessary.
7. The red bag mount will flip forward after
removing bag. This will prevent the lidfrom
closing until a new bag is installed.
Note: DO NOT bend or crease the middle
of the cardboard when installing the bag
into the bag mount slots.
8. Rotate red bag
mount down and
install bag into slots
per instructions
pushing down until the
cardboard tab locks
into position and the
holes align. Tuck the
bag securely into the bag cavity so that none
of it is able to be pinched by the hood.
9. Close and latch canister hood.
10. Reinstall hose.
11. Plug cord into wall outlet.
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very fine
materials, such as carpet freshener,
face powder, fine dust, plaster, soot,
new carpet lint, etc. can dog the bag
and cause it to burst before it is full
and may cause damage to vacuum
motor. Change bag more often when
vacuuming these materials.
1. Unplug cord from wall outleL DO NOT
drip water on cleaner.
2. Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth
that has been dipped in a solution of mild
liquid detergent and water, then wrung dry.
Wipe dry after cleaning.
3. To reduce static electricity and dust build-
up, wipe outer surface of vacuum cleaner
and attachments.
Do not use attachments if they
are wet. Attachments used in
dirty areas, such as under a
refrigerator, should not be used
on other surfaces until they are
washed. They could leave marks.
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Check motor safetyfilter occasionallyand
change when dirty.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug power cord from electrical
outlet. Do not operate the cleaner
without the motor safety filter. Be
sure the filter is dry and properly
installed to prevent motor failure
and/or electrical shock.
Remove the bag as outlined in the BAG
CHANGING section.
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER
ELECTROSTATIC
This white filter must be replaced when
dirty. It should be replaced regularly
depending on use conditions. The filter
CANNOT be washed as it will lose its
dust trapping ability.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
motor safety filter number.
1. Lift the rubber
retainer and pull
out motor safety
filter as shown. Rubber
Retail'mr
/1#//
2. Replace the
filter, white side
out, facing the
dust bag, by slid-
ing it back into
place under the
ribs in the bag
cavity. Tuck filter ""="
in so that it fits
completely under
the rubber retainer.
3. Replace the bag as outlined in the BAG
CHANGING section.
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!WARNING
Fire andlor Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate with a clogged
exhaust filter or without the exhaust
filter or exhaust filter cover installed.
EXHAUST FILTER
HEPA
The exhaust filter cartridge must be
replaced when dirty. Replace the filter when
the entire surface area is covered evenly.
The filter CANNOT be washed as it will
lose its dust trapping ability.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
exhaust filter number.
1. Pull out and
up on the
exhaust filter
cover to remove
from the vacu-
um and lay
aside.
3. Replace the
exhaust tilter
cartridge.
Place the new
filter into the
vacuum with
the foam seal
towards the
vacuum.
Tabs
Filter
2. Pull the exhaust
filter up and out
from the rear of
the vacuum.
Filter
4. Replace the
exhaust filter
cover by placing
the two tabs on
the filter cover
into the slots on
the vacuum and
rotate into place
until it snaps
closed.
POWER-MATE®CARE
Always follow all safety precautions when
cleaning and servicing the Power-Mate s .
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in elec-
trical shock or personal injury from
cleaner suddenly starting.
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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.
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
soonen
-'-U
THE LENSES
1. Remove the
wands by pressing
the quick release
pedal and tiffing
up on the wands.
Cross Section View
A_o
3_inches
or 90 mm
Elements m
2. As indicated by the illustration, the two
dirt sensor elements are located on the i
inside of the swivel, approximately 3½ inch°
es/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 will
see a ring.The sensor elements are located
just slightly below this ring.
3. Reinstall the wands after cleaning the sen-
SOTS.
o)
TO REMOVE BELT
\1.Tum PoweP
Mate ®upside
down.
2. Unscrew the
two (2) Power-
Mate ®cover
screws.
3. Turn Power-
Mate ®right
side up. Press
handle release
pedal and
lower the
swivel. Lift
rear latches
up.
Latch Latches
4. To remove cover,
grasp the sides and pull
out.
5. Lift agitator
assembly out
and remove
worn bell Base
6. Check and
clean end cap EndCap
areas. See
AGITATOR ASSEMBLY for picture of
complete agitator assembly.
t7

TO CLEAN AGITATOR:
NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency
high and to prevent damage to your vacu-
um, the agitator must be cleaned every time
the belt is changed.
The agitator mustalso be cleaned accord-
ing to the following schedule:
Vacuum Use Clean Aaitator
HEAVY -
(used daily)
MODERATE -
(used 2-3 timeshveek)
everyweek
every month
LIGHT -
(used 1 time/week) every 2 months
IMPORTANT
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Check and remove hair, string and lint build-
up frequently in the Power-Mate ®agitator
and end cap areas.
Remove any dirt or debris in the belt path
area or in the brush roller area.
Carefully remove any string or debris
located on the agitator, or end caps.
Agitator Assembly
Belt Pulley_
Brush Unit
TO REPLACE BELT
4. Install new
belt over motor
drive, then
over belt pul-
ley.
Motor
Ddve
Pulley
Agitator End Cap
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
belt number.
2. Place agitator
assembly back into
Power-Mate ®.
3. Line upfront
of cover and
base. Rest
cover on front
edge of base
as shown.
Cover Base
4. NOTE: On dirt sensor models be sure
that the board is upright and the wires are
tucked back as shown.
/
/
5. Rotate cover
back. Press
cover firmly until
side and rear
tabs snap into
place.
Make sure there Side Rear
is no gap Latch Latches
between the
cover and base.
5. Turn Power-Mateeupside down and
replace two (2) cover screws.
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1. Remove Power-Mate ® cover as shown in
BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEAN-
ING section.
Push In
And Turn
=._) 2. Push in and turn
bulb counterclock-
wise, then pull out
to remove.
_Pushln _ I 3. Push in and turn
And Turn | | bulb clockwise, to
@eplace. Bulb must
not be higher than
15 Watts(130 Volts).
4. Reinstall Power-Mate ® cover as shown in
BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR
CLEANING section.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
bulb number.
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or deaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in elec-
trical shock or personal injury from
cleaner suddenly starting.
TO CHECK AGITATOR
ASSEMBLY
When brushes
_'--___}__ are worn to the
level of the base
support bars,
replace the
agitator
assembly,
Base Support Bars
TO REPLACE AGITATOR
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove Power-Mate ° cover, belt and
agitator assembly. See =To Remove Belt"
in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR
CLEANING.
2. Replace Agitator.
3. Replace belt, agitator assembly, Power-
Mate®cover, light bulb and light cover.
See "To replace belt"in BELT CHANGING
AND AGITATOR CLEANING.
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Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any other
service needed, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service agent.
Vacuum cleanerwon't start.
Poorjob of dirt
pk:k-up.
Vacuum deaner startsbut
shutsoff. 2.
3.
Powar-MateIwill not 1.
runwhen attached, 2.
3,
4.
S.
Constantgreen lighton 1.
in dirt sensor. 2.
Any,some, or all redlights 1.
in di_tsensorburnand never
turn green.
No greenorred dbt 1.
serm_ li_lht=. 2.
PerformanceIndicator t.
iclivateL 2.
3.
&
Vacuum cleanerpk:ks up 1.
moveablerogs-or-Power-Mate®2.
pushostoo ha_L
LigM v_n_ wod_ 1.
Cordwon't rewind. 1.
2.
Vacuum cleaner leavesmadgs 1.
on carpet.
1. Unpluggedat_vstloutleL
2. Trippeddrcsttbreaker/downfuse
athouseholdse_ice panel.
3. Loosehosedec_icalco_lec_ons.
1. Fuil ordoggeddustbag.
2. Cloggedairflowpassages.
3. Dirtyfiltem
4. _pileheightseffing.
3. Wrongpcv_ levaisaiected.
6. Holeinhose.
7. W_m Pw_-Mate e agitator.
8. Worn_" brokenbeJt.
9, Dirty agitatoror endcaps.
10. Can_storhoedopen.
1. Hoseorhoodaie_ricai connec_o_
Trmpedave_oadp'a_tor m
Power-Matee.
Tdppedavedoadprotector
incanister.
Power-Matee connections
unplugged.
V_m or _ bell
Dirtyagitatoror endcaps.
Trippedoverloadprotectorin
Power-Matoo.
SwitchnotinCARPETpasi_on.
D_t passageisdogged.
Lensesare dirly
Dirtpassageisdogged.
SwitchnotinCARPETpos_on.
Nopowerto sensorboard.
Fullor doggeddustbag.
Dirtyfilters,
Bk_.ed ait'flr._vpassage.
Certainattachmenttods.
Wrongpileheightse_ng.
Suc_ontoo s_ong.
Burnedout,ghttxdb.
Dirtypowercord.
Cordjammed.
V,_mgvacuurniogpettom.
I. Rug inflrrdy,pu_'_ON/OFFswltchtoON.
2. Resetdrcdt breakerorreplacefuse.
3. Reconnedhoseends.(page7).
1. Changebag,(page 14).
2. Oear airflowpassages,(page13).
3. Cl_ngefi]t_rs. (page15-16).
4. AoVJustsel_ng,(page10).
6. Replacehose.
7. C_angeagitator,(page19).
8 & 9. See BELTCHANGINGANDAGITATOR
CLEANING,(pages17-18).
10. Closeandlatc_hood.
1. Checkconnec_ reconnecthoseends.(page7)
2. Remm_ anyitems_,mtmaybecaught
orjammed,then reseL Ifdeae_erstarts
andstopsagain,dean agitatorand endcaps.
thenreset,(poges11,17-18).
3. Resetthorma[protestor(page12).
1. Rug infirmly,(pages6-7).
2 & 3. See BELTCHANGINGANDAGITATOR
CLEANING,(pages17-18).
4. Removeanyitemsthatmayhocaught
or jamrned,the_ reset. If cleanerstarts
andstopsagain,dean agitatorand endcaps.
thenreset,(pages11,17-18).
5. Mo_ switchto CAP.PETpolos, (pege8).
1. Checkfordogsinairpassages,(page13).
2. Cleanlenses,(page17).
1. Chechfordogsinair passages,(page13).
1. Move_to CARPETpoaifio_,(page8).
2. TaketoyourneareatSearsServiceCent_.
1. Changebag, (page14).
2. Chaogeflltors,(page15-16).
3. Clearblockagefromairflowpassage,(page13).
4. Thisisnormal.Lightshouldgo off
whe_tooHs removed.
1. Adjustset_ng,(page10).
2. Adjustsuc_onconkal,(pagetl).
1. Changelightbulb,(pageIg).
1. Cleanthe pow_ card.
2. Pul[out co_dandrewind.
1. SeeVACUUMINGTIPS, (page9).
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