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.
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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.
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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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