Kenmore Power-Mate 1162395490 User manual

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Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your
isintended only for household use. The cleaner should be stored in adry, indoor
area. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for important use and safety information,
KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER
FULLONE-YEAR WARRAN
When used for private household purposes, if within
one year from the date of purchase, this vacuum
cleaner fails due to adefect in material or
workmanship, RETURN ITTO THE NEAREST SEARS
SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES,
and Sears will repair it, free of charge.
If this vacuum cleaner is used for commercial or
rental purposes, the above warranty" coverage
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817WA
HOFFMAN ESTATES,li. 60 I_5
If you need service or parts, visit your local Sears service or
parts department, They will be able to solve your problem
and supply any needed replacement parts, Any service
needed other than described in this Owner's Manual
should be done by aSears authorized service
representative_
When requesting assistance, parts or service, always give
the to!lowing information:
1. Canister model number and serial number;
2. POWER-M_E _= Model number and serial number;
3. Problem description;
4. Part number;
5. Name of part;
6. Location of part -Canister or POWER-MATE7 =
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TANT
Toreduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using
your vacuum cleaner, fotlow basic safety precautions 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 recommended
attachments.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Electrical shock could occur.
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing
or cleaning out brush area, Failure to do so
could result in electrica! shock or brush
suddenly starting.
Always turn cleaner off before connecting or
disconnecting the hose or POWER-MATE7M
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pultJng on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord ree!. Do
not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug, tf
cleaner is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to aSears
Service Center/Department.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, or put! 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 asatoy, Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children,
Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet hands.
Do not operate cleaner with apunctured
hose, The hose contains electrical wires,
Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up
sharp objects°
Do not put any objects into openings,
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,
Do not use cleaner without dust bag and/or
filters in place, Always change the dust bag
after vacuuming carpet cleaners or
fresheners, powders and fine dust. These
products clog the bag, reduce airflow and
can cause the bag to burst, Failure to
change could cause permanent damage to
the cleaner.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard
objects, small toys, pins, paper, etc, 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. The fumes from these
substances can create afire hazard or
explosion,
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do
not put on chairs, tables, etc, Keep on floor°
You are responsible for making sure that your
vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
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It isimportant to know your vacuum cleaner paffs
and featuresto assureitsproper and safe use_
Review these before using your cleaner,
COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBERSHERE.
Copy this information from the
bottom of each unit into these
spaces. Keep these numbers for
future reference, If you need service
or calf with a question, have this
information ready:
11&
Upper
Wand
Canister Model Number
m
Canister Serial Number
116.
POWER-MATETM
Model Number
_
POWER-MATF M
Serial Number
Hand Quick ----
Release
(Optional)
Cord and
Cord Holder'
Upper Wand
Wand [! POWER"MATETM
Swivel Power Cord
i
o
O
Cord And
Plug Holder
Be_t
(#20-5285)
TM
Wand Quick _Light
Release Pedal --- _utb #20-5240)
..._.._. Light Cover
POWER-MATE TM
Model/Serial Numbers
(on bottom) Edge Cleaner (Not Shown)
Handle Release /
Peda! i
Pile Height
Pedal
Overload Protector
(Reset Button}
PHe Height indicator
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3-Way On!Off Switch
(Off!Bare Floor/Carpet)
(OptionaJ)
Speed
Control
(OptionaD
Handle
ATTAC TS
Crevice TooJ
Dusting Brush
Fabric Brush
Ftoor Brush
Hose Swivel
T
Attachment
Storage
Cover Canister
Performance
Indicator Light
(On Some Models)
Cord
Rewind Bar
Canister
Hood
Performance
Indicator
(On Some Models)
Bag Holder
Hood Release
Dust Bag
Power Cord
Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)
Canister Model/
Serial Numbers
(On Bottom)
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Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be sure you
have all parts shown on pages 3 and 4.
Eiec#fical _ock Hazard
Do not plug into elec#ical supply un#il assembly is
compie#e. Failure to do so could resu# in elec_cal
shock or injury.
o Slide wands
together until wand
button snaps into
place. Turn wand
button to the slotted
area of the wand "
swivel.
The swivel allows you
to turn the handle to
the teft side to reach
farther under low
furniture,
Button
m
Wand
Swivel
I. Insert wands into POWERoMATETMuntil the wand
buttons snaps into place.
Raised Area
(if Present} To remove: step
on wand release
pedal, then puii up
on wands.
2. Connect
POWER-MATE TM
plug and cord as
shown. Do not
force. Raised area
of plug must be
toward hand.
I
Wand
Swivel
Wand
Handle
_Wand Button
Wand Quick
Release
Pedal
CAN
1. Open the canister hood.
2oCheck the dust bag. See
page t 1for installation
instructions,
& Check motor safety filter.
See page 12 for installation
instructions,
Motor Safety Filter
POWER-MATE
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HOOD
•It isnormal for the canister hood to come off when
opened further than needed. Line up the hinges,
insert them, and close the hood to replace it,
HOSE
Latch
1, insert hose into
canister until it snaps
in place,
To remove: lift hose
latch tab upward
and pull up on hose.
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Handle
Button
Handle
Quick
Re}ease
(OptionaO
2, Insert handle
into wand until
lock buffon snaps
in place. Be sure
hose is not twisted,
To remove: press
handle release
button and pull up
on handle.
Performance
Indicator
(On Some Models)
Hood Release
Hood and
Attachment
Storage
Cover Canister
Performance
Indicator Light
(On Some Models)
Dust Bag
Hose
-- Hose Latch Tab
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Personal injury and Product Damage Hazard
.DO NOTplug 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. Domaqe to
items in surrounding area could occur.
Cord I. Pull cord out of
canister to desired
length. The cord
will not rewind until
the cord rewind
bar is pushed,
2. Plug power cord into 120°vo!t outlet tocated near
the floor,
To rewind: unptug the cleaner. Hold the plug while
rewinding to prevent damage or injury from the
moving cord. Push cord rewind bar.
Pile Height
Indicator
Handle
Retease Pedal Pile Height
Pedal
3. Lower wand from upright position by pressing on
the handle release pedal,
4. Select a pile height seffing by pressing the small
pedal on the rear of the POWER-MATE.TMThe pile
height setting shows on the indicator. See
"SUGGESTEDPILEHEIGHTSETTINGS"on page 8,
Select a switch position
on the handle,
OFF
FLOOR - turns on the Can.ster motor onJy,
CARPET-turns on both the Canister and
the POWERoMATETMmotors,
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Suggested sweeping pattern°
For best cleaning action, the POWER-MATETMshould
be pushed straight away from you and pulled
straight back. At the end of each pull stroke, the
direction of the POWER-MATETMshould be changed
to point into the next section to be cleaned. This
paffern should be continued across the rug with
stow, glidingmotions.
NOTE: Fast,
jerkystrokes
do not provide
complete
¢leaningo
Small areascan
be cleaned
without moving
the canister. The
hose swivel
allows the hose
to turn 360° while
the canister stays
in place. Check
hose for twisting
before pulling
canister.
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Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed regularly. For
best cleaning results, fully close the suction control.
Personal tnjury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on stairs. If it fails,
personal injury or property damage could result,
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow passage
open, Check each assembly area, (shown on
page 11) occasionally for clogs. Unplug from
outlet before checking.
For best deep down cleaning, use the Xl.O setting.
However, you may need to raise the height to make
some jobs easier, (such as scatter rugs and some
deep pine carpets) and to prevent the vacuum
cleaner from shutting off. Suggested settings are:
XLO - most carpets and bare floors,
LO -tow to medium pile.
MIED-medium to deep piie.
H!- shag; deep pile; scatter rugs,
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DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands wh#e
cleaner is ON. _is could cause sparking and
damage the electrical contacts.
ATTACHMENTSON HANDLE
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NOTE:ff the POWER°
M,KFETMisattached,
turn cleaner OFF
before removing
handle from wands.
1. Press lock button,
then pult to remove
handle from wand.
tfyour model has the optional feature of a handle
release, press it Jnsimilarly.
2oSlide
attachments
firmly on handle
as needed (See
chaff on this
page.)
ATTACHMENT
ATTACH NTSON WANDS
t. To remove wands
from POWER-MATETM,
lock wands in straight-
up position,
g
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
2. Press wand
release pedal
with foot and
pull the wands
straight up out of
POWER_MATE TM
The POWER-
MATE T_"plug and
cord do not
have to be
removed to use
attachments on
the wand&
3. Put attach-
ments on
wands as
needed. (See
chart below.)
ATTACHMENT
DUSTING BRUSH
Furniture*
CLEANING AREA
Bare Carpeted
Drapes* Stairs Floors Floors
CREVICE TOOL
FABRIC BRUSH
FLOOR BRUSH
X
X
X
X× t
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X°* t X
Rugs
×
X
×
X
×
*Always clean attachments before usingon fabrics.
** 3owayON/OFFswitch should be in "Bare Floor"position.
NOTE:When separating wands, depresslock buffen completely before pulling wands apart, ifwand lock button isdifficult to depress,push the two wands more tightly
together- to line up the lock button with the ho_e.Depresslock button and then pull wands apart,

Edge Cleaner
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the POWER-
MATEI_MGuide either
side of the POWER°
MATETMaiong base-
boards or next to fur-.
niture 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 brush jam. If the
brush slows down q[
stops, the over!cad
protector button pops
up and shuts off the
POWER-MATE 7MThe
canister motor will
continue to run.
To correct problem:
See the TroubleShooting Chart on page 16,
To reset: Push in the overload protector button.
SuctionControl
The suction control allows you to change the vacu-
um suction for
Decrease
Suction Increase
Suction
different fabric
and carpet
weights. Open-.
ing the control
decreases suc-
tion for draperies
and lightweight
rugs. while c!os-
ing the control
increases suction
for upholsteries
and carpets.
Personal injury Hazard
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before
cleaning the brush area as brush may suddenly
re#a#. Faiiure to do so can result in personal injury.
CGnister
Indicator
On Some Models
Canister
Pedormance
_ndicator Light
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The light comes on
whenever the airflow
becomes blocked;
dust bag needs
changing or canister
safety filter needs
cleaning.
NOTE: The light may also come on when using cer-
tain attachments, due to reduced air flow through
attachmenL
Performance Indicator
On Some Models
When the unit is running the
lines in the indicator win-
dows will be clear if there
are no clogs, When the lines
turn completely red there is
aneed to check the dust
bag for being full of the other areas that may be
clogged, See page 11,
NOTE:Red lines may appear when using attach°
ments whiIe cleaning new carpet, due to reduced
air flow by the attachments themselves or by new
carpet fuzz filling the bag quickly,
POWER-MATETM
On Some Models @
Thelower 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-
MATE TMto be stored
with the canister to
conserve storage
space. The canister
must be stored on end
for this feature to be
used.
The wand will s!ip out of
the slot as it is lifted up
for use and wilt slide into
the s!ot as it is lowered
for storage.

The vacuum cleaner creates suction that
picks up dirt, Rapidly moving air carries 11
the diff to the dust bag thro[_gh the / /_
airflow passages. The dust bag lets //\
the air pass tt_rough, while it traps _f_*j
the dirt, /.,@-"_
For best clearing results, keep .//'_7
the airflow passage open, ///7"
Check the starredareas //Z
oc
Hose Swivel
The hose swive! allows
the hose to turn
without moving the
canister, Thisishetpfui
for cleaning in small
areas, Check hose for
twisting before pulling
canister,
For best cleaning results, the dust bag should be
changed often. The performance indicator will come
on when the bag needs to be changed or the
airflow is blocked,
I. Unplug cord
from walt outlet.
2oPull hood
release out and
up, then lift
canister hood,
3. Disengage
cardboard tab from
red bag mount by
pressing away and
lifting up.
4, Pull bag out of the
red bag mount.
5. Check and clean
motor safety filter,
The red bag mount
wilt flip forward after
removing bag, This
wilt prevent the lid
from closing until a
new bag is installed,
6. Raise red bag
mount up.
7. Install bag into slots per
illustrations pushing down
until the cardboard tab
locks into position and the
holes align. Tuck the back
end of the bag down.
8. Close and latch
canister hood,
9. Plug cord into wal!
outlet.
NEVER REUSEADUST BAG° Very fine materials, such
as carpet fresheners, face powder, fine dust,
piaster, 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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TORSAFETY
Check motor safety filter occasionally and clean when dirty.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate the cleaner without the motor safe_
fi#er. Besure the _ter isdry and properly installed to
prevent motor failure and/or eiectdcai shock.
1. Unplug cord
from wall outlet
and remove bag.
2oPull out safety
filter as shown,
3. Wash filter in
warm soapy water,
rinse, then dry. Do
not ctean in
dishwasher.
4. Snap filter back
into canister_
5. inseff bag,
I, 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 canister and affachments0
4. Wash attachments in warm soapy water, rinse and
air dry,Do notclean indishwasher.
DO NOT USEATTACHMENTSIFTHEYAREWET.
Attachments used in di_y areas (unde¢ orefrigerator)
should nat be used on other sur{aces until they are
washed. They could leave marks°
Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning
and servicing the POWER-MATE,TM
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before saP€icing or
cleaning the unit. Failure to do so codd result in
electrical shock or personal iniury #ore cleaner
suddenly starting.
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], Remove light
cover by pressing in
and lifting both sides
as shown.
2. Push in and turn
bulb counterctock o,
wise to remove,
3° Replace with bulb,
Bulb must not be
higher than 15 watts,
Close light cover
until it snaps in place.
T
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Check and
remove hair, string and lint buitd-up frequently in the
POWER-MATETM brusbftand brush support areas. If
build-up becomes excessive, disconnect POWER-
MATETM from wand and follow the steps below,
Instructions can also be found under the light cover,
TO REMOVE BELT:
!. Remove light cover
and Iight butb as
shown under "LIGHT
BULBCHANGING."
2. Unscrew the
POWER-MATETM cover
screws,
3. Turn POWER.°
MATETM over. To
remove cover,
insert screw-dri-
ver at cover
tabs on both
sides and t_vvist
to release tabs.
Tab
5.Carefully
insert and
twist screw°
driver at
each brush
support to
free brush
from base.
Quick
Re_ease
4. Turn POWER.°
MATETM right side
up. Presshandle
release pedal
and lower the
swivel. Tiltcover
forward from
back until front
snaps free.
Brush
Support
6. Remove worn
belt.
7. Slide brush
supports off to
check and clean
brush support
areas. See page
15 for picture of
complete brush
assembly.
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TO REPLACEBELT:
1. Slide washers and brush supports onto brush
assembly.
2. Instal! new
belt over motor
drive, then over
brush sprocket. Motor
Drive
Brush
Brush Sprocket
Brush Support
3. Snap brush
supports into place
on base, Be sure
brush supports are
not upside-down.
4. Line up front of
cover and base,
Rest cover on front
edge of base as
shown.
Base
5. Tilt cover to
back, Press cover
firmly until side tabs
snap into place,
Replace cover
screws, light bulb
and !ight cover,
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Electdcal Shock Or Personal l_ury Hazard
Disconnect electrical suppty before servicing or
cteaning the unit. Failure to do so can resu# in
electrical shock _or personat injury from cleaner
suddenly starting.
TO CHECK BRUSH:
Base Support Bars
e When brushes
are worn to the
level of the base
support bars,
replace the
brushes,
TOREPLACEBRUSH:
I, Remove POWER-MATETM cover, beit and brush
assembly, (See "To remove belt" in "BELTCHANGING
AND BRUSHCLEANING" on page 13,)
2, Remove brush supports, washers, screws, end
brush, brush sprocket pieces from ends of brush
assembly.
3, Push out worn
brushes, If the
beater bar is
chipped or
gouged,
replace it,
4°Slide new
beater bar and
brushesinto
slots,
NOTE:New brush
brushes and
beater bar may
be easier to
instaiJ if they are
soaked in warm
water for a few
minutes. Dry
thoroughly
before instaiJingo
5. Reassemble brush assembly. To line up screw holes
in dowel, sprocket and end brush, be sure beater bar
portion of end brush lines up with beater bar on
brush dowel,
5. Replace belt, brush assembly, POWER-MATETM
cover, light bulb and light cover, (See "To replace
belt" in "BELTCHANGING AND BRUSHCLEANING" on
page 13,)
USH
Washer
Brush
Support
Beater Bar Brush Dowel
Brush
Sprocket
Flange Brush
Sprocket
Washer Brush
Support
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Review thischa# to finddo°#oyourseJf solutionsforminor pe#ormance probJemso
Disconnect electrical suppty before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting.
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE POSSIBLE$OLUTnON
aeaner won't sfa#.
Poor job ofdi#
picbup.
C_eaner #arts but
cuts off.
POWER-MATE_will not run.
Pe#ormance indicafar
Hght on.
aeaner picks up movable
rugs -OR- POWER-MATE_
pushes too hard°
1. Unplugged at wail outlet.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown
fuse at household service panel.
3. Loose electrical connections.
4. Tripped Overload Protector in
POWER-MATEr°M
1. Ful! or clogged dust bag
2_ Clogged airflow passages.
3. Dirty motor safety filter,
4. Wrongpile height seffing,
5. Open suction control.
& Hole in hose.
7. Worn POWER-MATETMbrushes.
8. Worn or broken belt.
9. Dirty brusl7 or brush supports.
I0. Canister hood open.
aeaner leaves marks
On carpel
1. Hose or hood electrica!
connections.
2. Tripped Overload Protector
in POWER-MATEFM
3_ Tripped Overload Protector
in canister,
I. POWER-MATETMconnections unplugged.
2. Worn or broken belt in
POWER-MATE7M
3. Dirh/brush or brush supports.
4. Tripped Overload Protector
in POWER-MATE.TM
1. Full or clogged du4 bag.
2. Dirty motor safety filter,
3. Blocked airflow passage,
4. Certain attachment tools.
1. Wrong pile height setting.
2. Suction too strong.
t. Plug in firm!y, push On/Off switch to ON_
2_ Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
& Reconnect a_lassembly points, (pages 5, 6),
4. Clean brush and brush suppoffs, then reset
(pages 13, t4, !5),
6_
X
&&9o
1. Change bag, (page 1l),
2. Clear airflow passages, (page 11),
3. Clean filter, (page t2),
4. Adjust setting, (page 8)_
5. Adjust control, (page !0),
Replace hose,
Change brushes, (page 15),
See "BELTCHANGING AND BRUSHCLEANING,"
(pages 13, i4, 15),
10. Close and latch hood.
1. Check connections, reconnect hose
ends, (pages 6).
2. Remove any items that may be caught
or jammed, then reset. If cleaner starts and
stops again, clean brush and brush supports,
then reset, (pages 13, 14, 15).
& Change dust bag, clear airflow blockage,
(page 1!). Wait 20 minutes for motor to cool
and automatically reset,
Plug in firmly, (page 5),
See "BELTCHANGING AND BRUSHCLEANING,"
(page 13),
4_ Check brush area for excessive lint build-up or
jamming. Clean brush and brush supports,
then reset, (pages 13, 14, t5).
1. Change bag, (page 11).
2. Clean filter, (page 12).
3. Clear blockage from airflow passage,
(page !1).
4. This isnormal. Light should go off when tool
isremoved.
t. Adjust setting. (page 8),
2. Open suction control, (page 10),
Light won't work. 1. Burned out bulb. t. Change bulb, (page !3).
Cord won't rewind, 1. Dirty power cord. 1. Clean the power cord.
2. Cord jammed. 2. Pu!l out cord and rewind.
I. Wrong vacuuming pattern. ! See /ACUUMIN,._ TIPS,"(page 8).
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