Kenmore Kenmore 116.29812 User 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 and Attachments ...... 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_ectricalshock 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 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
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 filtercover 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.
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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 cleaner.
, ,,,,,,,, .... •
Item Part No. Part No.
In U.S. in Canada
Headlight Bulb 20-5240 596181
Belt 20-5201 20-40979
Telescoping
Wand
Wand
Swivel
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Some
_---Handle
Qu_k
Release
BuNon
_----Wand
Length
Adjust
Bu_on
POWER-MATE TM
Belt
rLens
(Some Models)
POWER-MATE
Mode!/Serial Numbers
(On Bottom)
Handle Release
Pile Height Pedal
(Some Models)
Dirt Sensor
(Some Mode/s_
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)
uHANDI-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
Part No. Part No.
In U.S. in Canada
20-50557 20-50557C
20-86882 20-86882C
20-86883 20-86883C
Exhaust
Cover
Attachment
Canister
Exhaust
FitterCover
Cord 1Bar
Bag/Hose Check
(Some Models)
Performance
Indicator
(Some Models)
Hood
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
This
button and slide Wand Tab
the upper wand Length
to the desired Adjust __
height_ Button
Wand
Swivel
ii_1_ The swivel, locat-
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
POWER-MATE tM
Insert wand into POWER-MATETM until the
wand button snaps intoplace.
Handle
Handle #
Quick
Release
Button _-
Telescoping
Wand
POWER-
MATEti
#
Adjust Button
Wand
Button
Release Pedal
(Some Models)

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
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°
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.
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.
Hose
Latch Tab
Cover Electronic
Bag/Hose
Check
Hood
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 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°
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.
Pile Height
Indicator
Handle
Release
Pile Height Pedal
(Some Models)
3. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal.
CAUTION
4. Select a pile height setting by pressing
the small pedal on the rear of the POWER-
MATETMoThe pile height setting shows on
the indicator. See SUGGESTED PILE
HEIGHT SETTINGS,
Attention: Refer to your carpet manufac-
turers cleaning recommendations. Some
more delicate carpets may require that they
be vacuumed with the POWER-MATE TM agi-
tator turned off, to prevent carpet damage°
OFF
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-MATE TM 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 TM

Suggested sweeping pattern.
For best cleaning action, the POWER-
MATETM should be pushed straight away
from you and pulled straight back, At the
end of each pull stroke, the direction of the
POWER-MATE TM should be changed to
point into the next section to be cleaned..
This pattern should be continued across the
rug with slow, gliding motions,.
NOTE: Fast,
jerky strokes do
not provide
complete clean-
ingo
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 canister_
CAUTION
iProduct Damage Hazard
Use care if the POWER-MATE TM and
wand is left in the upright position as
it may tip over easily. Property
damage ca,n occur if tipped.
!WARNING .......................
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
°DO NOT run over power cord with
POWER-MATETM. 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.
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Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed reg-
ulartyoFor best cleaning results, fully close
the suction control.
i Personal Injury Hazard I
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 HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS occasion-
ally for clogs° Unplug from outlet before
checking.
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_

SOME MODELS
The dirt sensor light system is mounted on
the POWER-MATE TMnozzle near the reset
button. 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
thru the sensor
Dirt Sensor
(Some Models) on itsway to
the dust bag.
INITIAL START UP
When the POWER-MATE TMis first started,
the following sequences occurs in a two sec-
ond time frame:
1. All three reds come on.
2. Two reds are on.
3. One red is on.
4. One green is on and will remain on until
the POWER-MATE TMnozzle 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 TMis 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 TMis moved back and forth
over an area, the sensor is not seeing
enough dirt to warrant further cleaning of that
area,
NOTE: Dirt sensor lights DO NOT function in
the FLOOR setting.
CLEANING LENS
Although the dirt sensor feature in your
Kenmore POWER-MATE TMis 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_ 10
TO CLEAN THE LENSES:
1. Remove the
wands by press-
ing the quick
release pedal and
liftingup on the
wands.
Cross Section View
f
Approx.,
3½inches
or 90 mm
Sensor
Elements
2. As indicated by the illustration, the two dirt
sensor elements are located on the inside of
the swivel, approximately 3½ 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
will see a dng. The sensor elements are
located just slightly below this ring.
3. Reinstallthe wands after cleaning the sen-
sors.
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.
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CAUTION
DO NOT attach or remove handle or
wands while cleaner is ON. This
could cause sparking and damage
the electrical contacts.
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ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the
Handle POWER-
Handle MATE TM iS
Button attached, turn
cleaner off
before remov-
ing handle from
wands,
="' ,,,,, 1. Press lock
" i button, then
Telescopin£
Wand ------_- pull to remove
I handle from
wand.
If your model has the optional feature of a
handle release, press it in similarly.
2. Slide attach-
ments firmly on
handle as need-
ed. See
ATTACHMENT
USE
ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS
SOME MODELS
1. To remove
wands from
POWER-
MATE TM, lock
wands in t
straight-up
position.
" _T= Quick
'Release
Pedal
il
3. Put attach-
ments on
wands as
needed. See
ATTACHMENT
USE.
2. Press wand quick
release pedal with foot
and pull the wands
straight up out of
POWER-MATE TM,
The POWER-MATE TM
plug and cord do not
have to be removed to
use attachments on
the wands.
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ATTACHMENT
DUSTING BRUSH
CREVICE TOOL
FABRIC BRUSH <_
FLOORBRUSH
(someMod_!_)
POWER-MATE_
HANDi,MATEr.JR, ' <_
(Some Models)"*
PowER"MATE_JR: _;;_ I
(Some Models)""
Furniture* Between Cushions'
X
X
X
CLEANING AREA
Bare
Drapes" Stairs Floors
x
x
x
x I
x
x
xx
X**
x
x
Carpeted
Floors/Rugs
.
Walls
X
"A_waysctean attachments before usin9 on fabrics ** 3-way On/Off switch should be in FLOOR position
'** HAND!-MATE_UR, and POWER-MATE"_JR attachment instructions are included with the products
NOTE; When separating wands, depress lock button completely before puifing wands apart. If wand lock button is diffi-
cult to depress, push the two wands more tightly together to fine up the lock button with the hole Depress Ioek button
and then pull wends apart
EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the POWER-
MATE TM. Guide either
side of the POWER-
MATE TM along base_
boards or next to
furniture to help
remove dirt trapped at
carpet edges.
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The POWER-MATE TM
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-MATETM, The
canister motor will continue to run.
Overload Protector
Reset Button
To correct problem: Turn off vacuum,
remove obstruction, then press reset button.
To reset; Push in the overload protector
button° 12
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
suction for Suction Suction
different fabric
and carpet
weights. Opening the control decreases
suction for draperies and lightweight 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.

ELECTRONIC BAG/HOSE
CHECK INDICATOR
SOME MODELS
_tectronic The light comes
Bag/Hose on whenever the
Check_ airflow becomes
blocked, dust
bag needs
changing or can-
ister safety filter
needsdeaoing
NOTE: The light may come on when using
certain attachments, due to reduced airflow
through attachment.,
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.
POWER-MATE TM 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-
MATETM to be stored withthe canister to
conserve storage space. The canister must
be stored on end for this feature to be use&
The wand wilt slip out of the slot as itis lift-
ed up for use and will slide intothe slot as it
is lowered for storage.
The POWER-MATETM must be in the flat
position as shown in the illustration. Use
the handle release pedal to place it in this
position.
NOTE: You may save space by lowering the
telescopingwand as shown in the ASSEM-
BLY seclion..
!mCAUTION
To prevent tip over, never leave
POWER-MATETM 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-MATETM more stable and
less likely to tip over, ............
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The vacuumcleaner createssuctionthat
picks up dirt, Rapidly moving air carries the
dirt to the dust bag through the airflow pas-
sages, The dust bag lets the air pass iJ _'_..-_
through, while it traps the dirt L//_ -'_
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow ////j.,-
passage open., Check the starred areas _t/ ,_
occasionally for clogs. Unplug from outlet_',_/" /
beforechecking, i
Motet
Safety
Filter E_haust
BAG CHANGING
For best cleaning results, the dust bag
should be changed often The electronic/
mechanical bag/hose check indicator will
come on when the bag needs to be changed
or the airflow is blocked. NOTE: See PARTS
AND FEATURES for Bag #,
1. Unplug cord from
wall outlet
2. Remove hose
from canister
3_Pull hood release
out and up, then lift
canister hood.
4. Disengage
cardboardtabfrom
redbag mount away ....
and lifting up,
5, Pull bagout of
the red bag mounL _,,
6. Check and
replace, if
necessary, the
motor safety
Red Bag filter,
Mount
7. The red bag mount will flip forward after
removing bag This will prevent the lid from
closing until a new bag is installed_
8, Rotate red bag
mount down and
install bag into
siots per
illustrations
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 hoSer
11. Plug cord intowall outlet
•CAUTION
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very
fine materials, such as carpet fresh-
ener, face powder, fine dust, plaster,
soot_ new carpet lint, etc, can clog
the bag and cause it to burst before
it is full. Change bag more often
when vacuuming these materials.
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1. Unplug cord from wall outlet. 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 cleaner and
attachments°
Check motor safety filter occasionally and
DO NOT USE ATTACHMENTS IFTHEY
ARE WET=
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CAUTION
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.
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=
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Remove the bag as outlined in the BAG
CHANGING section.
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER
ELECTROSTATIC
This white and grey 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: Use motor safety filter #20-86883°
In Canada, #20-86883C.
1. Lift the rubber
retainer and pull
out motor safety
filter as shown,,
2. Replace the fil-
ter, white side out,
by sliding it back
into place under
the ribs in the bag
cavity. Tuck filter in
so that it fits com-
pletely under the
rubber retainer,
3. Replace the bag as outlined in the BAG
CHANGING section_
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very
fine materials, such as carpet fresh-
ener, face powder, fine dust, plaster,
soot, new carpet lint, etc. can clog
the bag and cause it to burst before
it is full. Change bag more often
when vacuuming these materials.
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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.
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EXHAUST FILTER
ELECTROSTATIC
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: Use exhaust filter #20-86882o In
Canada, #20-86882C.
1. Pull up on the _"_"_ A
exhaust filter cover to kilt., !.._. 1
remove from the co,_r__._._,,_
motor cover and lay .,f-'-_(_
astde /
Exhaust
2. Slightly push
the exhaust filter
cartridge to the
side, as shown in
the illustration,
and pull up to
remove.
3. Replace the
exhaust filter car-
tridge, carefully
positioning it so
that the side
shown in the
illustration goes
down under the
ribs. Then push
the other side
down until it snaps into place° Place the new
filter into the motor cover with the grey
edge down
4. Replace the
exhaust filter
cover by engag-
ing the two tabs
on the rear and
pushing down in
front until it
snaps closed°
Always follow all safety precautions when
cleaning and servicing the POWER-MATE TM, WARNING
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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Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Check and remove hair, string and lint build-
up frequently in the POWER-MATE TM
agitator and end cap areas, If build-up
becomes excessive, disconnect POWER-
MATE TM from wand and follow the steps
below°
TO REMOVE BELT:
t1. Turn POWER-
MATETM upside
down,
2. Unscrew the
two (2) POWER-
MATETM cover
screws,,
3, Turn POWER-
MATE TM right side
up. Press handle
release pedal and
lower the swivel
Lift rear latches up.,
4, To remove cover,
grasp the sides and
pull out.
5. Depress
tabs on rear of
agitator cover
and rotate
forward to
release from
the POWER-
MATETM base_ Agitator
Cover
6. Lilt agitator
assembly out
and remove
worn belt,
7. Slide end caps
off to check and
clean end cap
areas. See
AGITATOR
ASSEMBLY for
picture of complete
agitator assembly° End Cap
TO REPLACE BELT:
'1. Slide washers
and end caps onto
agitator assembly,
2. Install new
belt over motor
drive, then
over brush
sprocket.
NOTE: Use
belt #20-5201
In Canada,
#20-40979°
C
e
3, Place agitator
assembly back into
POWER-MATE TM,
4. Reinstall
agitator
cover by lin-
ing up the
front tabs
and slots
and rotating
downward ,i
until the
latches
snap into place.
Agitator Cover
Tabs
EndCap 17

5. Line up
front of
cover and
base° Rest
cover on
front edge of
base as
shown.
6, NOTE:
dirt sensor mod-
els be sure that
the board is
upright and the
wires are tucked
back as shown.,
7. Tilt cover to
back. Press cover
firmly until side
and rear tabs snap
into place, Turn
POWER-MATE TM
upside down and
replace two (2)
cover screws,
'1. Remove POWER-MATE TM cover as
shown in BELT CHANGING AND AGITA-
TOR CLEANING section.
Push In
And Turn i__ 2. Push in and turn bulb counterclock-
wise, then pull out
to remover
Push In
And Turn
3. Push in and turn
bulb clockwise, to
replace° Bulb must
not be higher than
130 Volts/15 Watts.
4. Reinstall POWER-MATE TM cover as
shown in BELT CHANGING AND AGITA-
TOR CLEANING section.
NOTE: Use bulb #20-5240. In Canada.
#596181.
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II,, WARNING
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.
TO CHECK AGITATOR
ASSEMBLY:
-----_---'-----__ When brushes
are worn to the
level of the base
support bars,
replace the
agitator
Base Support Bars assembly
TO REPLACE AGITATOR
ASSEMBLY:
1. Remove POWER-MATE TM cover, agitator
cover, belt and agitator assembly. See 'qb
remove belt" in BELT CHANGING AND
AGITATOR CLEANING.
2. Remove end caps, washers, screws, end
brush, and brush sprocket pieces from ends
of old agitator assembly
3. Reassemble agitator assembly. To line up
screw holes in dowel, sprocket and end
brush, be sure all of the brush sprocket
pieces align properly See AGITATOR
ASSEMBLY.
4. Reinstall belt, agitator assembly, agitator
cover and POWER-MATE TM cover.. See "To
replace belt" in BELT CHANGING AND
AGITATOR CLEANING.
End
Cap Agitator Unit
End
Brush End
Screw Cap
ScrewWasher
Brush Sprocket
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Reviewthischarttofinddo-it-yourselfsolutionsforminorperformanceproblems.Anyser-
viceneeded,otherthanthosedescribedinthisowner'smanual,shouldbeperformedby
anauthorizedservicerepresentative.
.................. ii ui ,111HIll, i
Cleaner won't start, tUnpluggedat walloutlet.
2. Tdpped dreuit breaker/olown fuse
al household service p_qef
3, Loose hose electrical connections
4. Tdpped ovar_eadprotedor in
canister.
Poor Job of dlrt 1. Fell er dogged dust bag
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
pick-up, 2
3.
4
5
6,
7.
8.
9,
Cleaner starts but 1.
cuts off. 2
3.
POWER-MATE_wig not 1
run when attached, 2,
3,
4_
Clogged aidtow passages
Dirty filters
Wrong pile height setting
Open suction control
Hole inhose.
Worn POWER,MATETM agitator
Worn orbroken belt
Dirty agitatoror end caps
Canister hood open,
Hose or hood eleddcal connecllons
Trippedoverloadprotecler _n
POWER.MAT_"
Tripped ovedoad prolector
in canister
POWER-MATETM connecliens
unplugged
Worn or brokenhalt
Dirtyagitator or end caps
TrippedoveHoadprotector In
POWER-MATE_
5. Switch natin CARPET posffion,
1, Dirtpassage Is dogged
2. Lenses are dirty
I, Dirt passage isdogged
i, Switch not in CARPET position
2. No power to sensor beard.
1. Full or dogged dust bag
2o Dirty fillers,
3. Blockedaidlow passage
4, Certain attachment tools
Constant green light on
in dirt sensor.
Any,some, or ag red lights
in dlrtsensor bum and never
turn green.
No green or red dirt
sensor lights.
Etectronlc/Mechantoa!
Bag/Hose Check Indicator
activates.
Cleaner picks up moveabte
rugs -or- POWER.MATE TM
pushes too hard.
Light won't work.. 1, Burned out ligh! bulbl
Cord won't rewtnd, 1. Dirty power cord
2. Cordjammed
Cteener leaves marks en carpel I, Wrongvacuumingpattern
1 Wrongpile heightsetting
2, Suctiontoostrong
1. Plug in firmly,push ON/OFF swild_ to ON
2. Reset dmoII breaker or repface fuse
3., Reconnect hose ends, (page 7)
4. Clsen ogttatar and eed caps,
_en reset, (pages 12, t7-18).
I. Changebag, (page 14)
2r Clearaidlowpesseges,(page I4)
3, Change f_iters.(page 15-"t6)
4. Adjust setting,(page 9).
5. Adjust control (page 12)
6. Replace hose
7. Changeagilater, (page t9).
8&9. See BELTCHANGING AND AGITATOR
CLEANING, (pages17-18)
10, Closeand lalchhood.
1. Checkconnections, reconnecthoseends, (page 7)
2, Remove any Items thatmay be caught
orJammed, then reset, ff cleaner starts
and stops again, c_senogilator and end caps.
thenreset. (pages 12, 17-18),
3Change dust bag, dear airflow blockage,
(page 14) Wait up to 50 minutes formotor
to cool end automatIcalJyreset
1. Plug in _rrnly, (page 6)
2&3.
4,
5_
1-
2,
1
See BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR
CLEANING, (pages 17-18)
Check agitatorarea forexcessive lint
bu}ld-up orjamming.CIese agitator and
end caps, then reset,(pages I2,17..18)
Move sWItchtoCARPET position.(pag,e8),
Checkfo_"dogs Inair passages,(page 14)
Clean tenses, (page 10)
Chad; for dogs in air pseseges, (page 14}
t. Moveswitch to CARPET peslt_on,''(page 8) .......
2. Take to your nearest Sears Service Csntar.
I. Change bag, (page 14).
2. Change fgters, (page 15.16}
3, Clear blockagefrom affflow passage, (page 14)
4. This Is normal Ught should go eg
Whentoot Is removed.
1. Adjust setting, (page 9)
2Open suction control (poget 1)
1. Change light bulb, (page lg}.
1,, Clean thepower cord.
2, Pull out cord and rewind
1. See VACUUMING TIPS, (page 9)
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