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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
t16.29914
Model, Modelo
116.29915
IMPORTANT
Before returning this product-
For..replacementparts,please contact:
Sears Parts and Repair Center
(1-800-4MY-HOME)
(1-800-469_4663)
Anytime, day or night
(USA. and Canada)
For any other issue, please contact:
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line
(1-877-531-7321)
8:00am-5:00pmEST,M-F
(U.SA and Canada)
CAUTION: CtJlDADO:
Read and follow all
Lea y siga todaslas
instrucciones de operaci6n
safety and o
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Canister Care ........................ 15 Before Using Your New Vacuum Cleaner ................... 2 Removing Clogs .................. t5 Bag Changing ........................ t6 Packing List ............................ 2 Cleaning Extedor and Attachments ....... I7 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty. , 3 Motor Safety Filler Changing .......... t7 Important Safety Instructions ....... 4 Exhaust Filter Changing ............. !8 Parts and Features .................. 5-6 PowerMate _ Care .............
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One Year Limited Warranty When assembled, operated andmaintained according toallinstructions supplied with theproduct, ifthisvacuum cleaner failsduetoadefect inmaterial orworkmanship within oneyear from thedate ofpurchase, return ittoanySears store, Sears Parts &Repair Center orother Kenmore outlet forfreerepair._ Ifthisvacuum cleaner isused forother than private family purposes, thiswarranty applies foronly90days fromthedate ofpurchase° This warranty covers only defects in material and workmans
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Read all instructions in this manual before assembling or ustng your vacuum cleaner_ WARNmNG Your safety is important to us_, To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injur_y to persons or damage when usin_q your vacuum cleaner, follow {oasic satety precautions including the following: Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.. Do Use your vacuum cleaner only as descdbed in this manual.. Use only with not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on Sears recommended attachments.. floor. Do not use va
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It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to ensure its proper and safe use_ Review these before using your vacuum cleaner, PowerMate Part No. Part No. Object Style No. in USA in Canada Belt CB-3 20_5218 2040118 Headlight Bulb .... 20-5248 20.40601 Handle Quick Release Button Telescoping Wand Wand Length Adjust Button..--,. 1 Wand Light---_ _ Wand Quick Release Headlight and Lens
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HOSE ATTACHMENTS 3-Way On/Off Switch Off/Floor/Carpet Crevice Electronic Tool -_ _ Suction Control Handle Floor Brush _ _ t Pet PowerMate Hose SwiveJ CANISTER Part No, Part No. Object Style No. in USA in Canada Dust Bag Q 20,,50557 ..... 20:50410 Exhaust Filter EF-1 20-86889 2040324 Motor Safety Filter CF-1 20:86883 2040321 Cord Rewind Button Cord Tool Storage Cover CHECK BAG (Attachment Indicator Stora Storage Cover Canister _--_ExhaustFilter Cover Hood (NotShown) Carr_ \ Motor Safety Filter (B
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I,II,,U,U,I,,H,U,HI,,U,U UlU,II,Ul,i UUl% ,IllUl Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instruc- tions given. WARNING statements atert you to such dangers as fire, electric shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Handfe_ DO NOT plug into electrical supply until assembly is complete. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury. Handle
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CANISTER HOSE I,, Open the canister hood. 1. Line up the hose latch tab and notch 2, Check to see that the dust bag is properly in canister hood installed See BAG CHANGING for and insert hose instructions into canister until it snaps into place ,.,o,. )J 3, Check to see that the motor safety filter is properly installed, See MOTOR SAFETY To remove: Do not open hood before FILTER CHANGING for instructions, removing hose, With hood closed, depress hose latch tab and pull upward on hose, HOOD AND T
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i CAUTION Moving parts] To reduce the risk of personal injury, _F_...____2_i_ DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is _'_, on. Contacting the agitator while it is rotating can __/_/_ cut, bruise or cause other injuries., Always turn off and unplug from electrical outlet before servicing,, Use caution when operating near children. HOW TO START i illl i illl To rewind: Turn kWARNING off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Personal Injury and Product Damage Hold the plug while Hazard rewindi
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5o Select aposition onthehandle three-way On/Off switch. CAUTION IJ OFF DO NOT leave the PowerMate running in one spot in the upright position for FLOOR - turns on the any length of time. Damage to carpet canister motor only may occur. CARPET - turns on both the canister and the PowerMate motors° NOTE - When this switch is in the FLOOR position, the wand light, nozzle headlight and dirt sensor DO NOT function since no electricity flows to the PowerMale. VACUUMING TIPS Suggested sweeping pattern.
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Carpeted stairs suction The stair grip located need to be Control on the caster will aid in preventing the canister from For best cleaning results, use HIGH slipping when used vacuumed regularly. _ setting on electronic on stairs (see % suction control. PERFORMANCE FEATURES). NOTE: Be sure r----7 the mechanical NOTE'. Be sure the canister is resting suction control securely on the stairs and the caster is in a located on the locked position before using, handle is closed for maximum For best cle
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ATTACHMENTS I i i i 2oPress wand _CAUTION quick release DO NOT attach or remove handle or pedaI with foot and wands while vacuum cleaner is ON. pull the wand _,-_ Wand straight up and out This could cause sparking and damage Quick of PowerMate the electrical contacts or electronic l]l Release controls. Pedal ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE 3_Put attach- NOTE: If the ments on wand _ _- Handle PowerMate is as needed See attached, turn ATTACHMENT Button -_, vacuum cleaner USE TABLE. Handle off before Quick r
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ATTACHMENT USE TABLE CLEANING AREA Between Bare Carpeted ATTACHMENT Furniture1 Cushions1 DrapesI Stairs Floors :[0ors/Rugs W_lls Combination t_rusn v' V' V' Brush Fabric Dust!ng _'_ Brush V V Crevice Tool V V I FiOOrBrush i PowerMate' "' ','_,.1, .................... ......... i . Handi-MateJr._:_ V' Pet PowerMate3,4 _ V v' 1, Always clean attachments before using on fabrics 2 3-way OnlOff switch should be in FLOOR position, 3 Some Models; Handi-mate Jr® and Pet PowerMate attachment instructions
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STAIR GRIP ELECTRONIC SUCTION CONTROL During normal operation while the canister is in the horizontal position, the caster wheel The electronic suction control allows you to freely 360°, change the power of the vacuum cleaner suction motor In o r to prevent the nister from LOW POWER 1stairs, decreases suction Increase the _GRIP Suction for draperies and feat .I lightweight rugs_ ally locks Decrease the wheel in Suction HIGH increases ,hen the posi suction for can raised upholsteries and 25= _odz
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IN OPERATION DIRT SENSOR When the PowerMate is being moved back The DIRT SENSOR DIRT and forth on the floor, the lightswillchange light system is mount- SENsoR...._. from one configuration to another as dirt is ed on the PowerMate being vacuumed..As long as the red lights are nozzle near the reset on, dirt is passing through the wand to indicate button. It consists of a that the surface still needs cleaning. series of two red lights and two green lights.. When the green lights stay on as the The
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BAG CHANGING j Note: DO NOT bend or crease the For best cleaning results, the dust bag middle of the cardboard when installing should be changed often.. The CHECK BAG indicator will come on when the bag needs the bag into the bag mount slots. to be changed or the airflow is blocked.. 8. Rotate red bag mount down and NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for install bag into slots Bag Number per illustration, t. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner. pushing down until the cardboard tab 2. Remove hose locks
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CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS i 1. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner. DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner. CAUTION 2. To clean exterior, or to reduce static elec- Do not use attachments if they are wet° tricity and dust build-up, wipe outer surface Attachments used in dirty areas, such of vacuum cleaner and attachments. Use a as under a refrigerator, should not be dean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a used on other surfaces until they are solution of mild {iquiddetergent and water, wa
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EXHAUST FILTER CHANGING 4. Replace the exhaust filter WARNING Exhaust cartridge.. Place Fire andlor Electrical Shock Hazard the new filter into the canister with Do not operate with a clogged exhaust the foam seal filter or without the exhaust filter towards the installed° Do not operate without filter canister, cover installed. iJ J 5oTo replace the EXHAUST FILTER exhaust filter HEPA cover place the two tabs on the The exhaust filter cadridge must be filter cover into replaced when dirty, Repl
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Always follow al!safety precautions when performing maintenance tothePowerMate ,d_WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner, Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING TO REMOVE BELT Rear Latches 5. Lift rear latches Side Latch up '__ 1,.Remove the ,.,.., _ wand by pressing thequick release _'_
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TO CLEAN AGITATOR: NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacuum cleaner, the agitator must be cleaned every+ time the belt is changed. Drive then over be The agitator must also be cleaned accord- path. ing to the following schedule: Vacuum Cleaner Use _itator Agitator End Cap HEAVY - every week NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for (used daily) Belt number, MODERATE - (used 2-3 timeslweek) eveF_ LIGHT + every 2 months_ 2oPlace agitator (used I time/week) assemb
