Kenmore 116.25812500 Vacuum Cleaner Owner's Manual
Kenmore 116.25813 vacuum cleaner offers powerful cleaning with its adjustable suction for various surfaces. Equipped with a telescoping wand and a variety of attachments, it reaches high areas and cleans different surfaces, including floors, carpets, and upholstery. The crevice tool helps clean tight spaces, while the dusting brush is gentle on delicate surfaces. For added convenience, it features a headlight to illuminate dimly lit areas during cleaning.
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Owner's Manual
Manual Dei Propietario
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo 116.25812
116.25813
IMPORTANT
Before returning this product-
_acement parts=p!ease contact:
Sears Parts and Repair Center
(1-800-488-1222)
Anytime, day or night
(U.S.A_ only)
F__oranyother issue, please contact;
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line
(1-877-531-7321)
7:30am-4:00pm EST, M-F
(U.S.A. and Canada)
CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product
CUIDADO:
Lea y siga todas las instrucciones de operaciSn y seguridad antes del uso de este productoo
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Part No. CO IZCYR20UOO-KCL_1ZCYRZOU_
Printed in Mexico
Impreso en M6xico
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner
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2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty , _ 3
Important Safety Instructions ........
4
Parts and Features .................
5-6
Assembly Instructions .........
Power-Mate Jr3 Storage ............
Operating Instructions
How to Start .....................
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Vacuuming Tips ...............
Suggested Pile Height Settings .........
Attachments .......................
Altachment Use Table ...............
Performance Features .............
How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works ......
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8
9
9
10
11
11
12
12-14
14
Canister Care .....................
15
Bag Changing ...................
15
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ........ 15
Motor Safety Filter Changing ........
Exhaust Fiiter Changing ................
16
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Power-Mate ® Care ...................
Dirt Sensor .........................
17
18
Beit Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. t8-19
Light Bulb Changing ............
20
Agitator Servicing ...................
20
Troubleshooting ..................
Requesting Assistance
Or Service ................
21
Back Cover
Please read this guide.
It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum cteaner in the safest and most effective way,
For mere information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears store°
You wilt need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information.
Your vacuum cleaner'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 vacuum cleaner_
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
2
OneYear Limited Warranty
Whenassembled,operatedandmaintainedaccordingto all instructionssuppliedwith the product,if this vacuumcleanerfails dueto a defectin materialor workmanshipwithin oneyearfrom the date of purchase,return itto any Searsstore,SearsParts& Repair
Centeror other Kenmoreoutletfor free repair.
If this vacuum cleaner is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship,
Sears will NOT
pay for:
1, Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instrucl the user in correct product assembly, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not assembled, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the producL
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation
of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein.
Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages.
Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration of implied warranties exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
of merchantability or fitness, so these
This warranty applies only while this vacuum cleaner is used in the United States and
Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state_
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8
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 safely precautions including
the following.
Read all instructions in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner
Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in this manual Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.. Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
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 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 burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust bag and/or filters in place.
Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return It to a Sears
Service Center.
Always change the dust bag after vacuuming carpet 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 vacuum cleaner.
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 use the vacuum cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys pins paper clips, etc,. They may damage the vacuum 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 cut or worn. Do not pick 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 airflow..
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting either hose, Handi-Mate Jr.® (if applicable), or nozzle°
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding°
You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly,.
SAVE THE STRUCTiONS
orOper assembly
and safe use of your vacuum
cIeaner
are your responsibilities.
ur vacuum cleaner is intended f6r Household use, Reaa this Owner's Manual carefully for important use and safety information.
This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols.
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.,
Object
Style No.
Part No, in USA
Part No,
in Canada
Headlight Bulb
Belt
CB-3
20-5240
20-5218
20-40600
20-40118
Power-Mate@
Quick
Release
Button
Telescoping
Wand
Wand
Quick
Release
Pedal
(Net Shown)
Flange
Wand Length
Adjust Button
Wand Light
Be;t
Pile
Height Peda!.
Handle
Release Pedal
Power-Mate
_
Model/Serial Number
(On Bottom)
Protector/Belt
Reset Button
(Not Shown)
HOSE
3_Way On/Off Switch
Off/Floor!Carpet
Suct/on
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice
Tool _
Brush
Floor
Combination
Brush
_
Power.Mate
Jr. ®
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_
_
_
Dusting urusn
i_l_---Fabrlc
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L .................
Brush
E
Hose Swivel
CANISTER
Object
Dust Bag
Exhaust Filter
Motor Safety Filter
Tool Storage Cover
(Attachment
Storage inside)
Canister
Hood
Release
Bag Holder
Style No.
Q
EF-1
CF-1
Part Noo
in USA
20-50557
20-86889
20-86883
Cord
Rewind
Button
._._
_
Power.Mate
Jr__
Storage cover
Part No.
in Canada
20-50410
20_40324
20-4032!
Exhaust Filter Cover
Shown)
Cord
Dust Bag
Motor Safety Filter
(B ehind Bus t Bag)
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, burns and personal injury CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers as personar injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
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 cleaner, 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 cleaner.
WAND-TELESCOPING
The wand length is adjustable and requires no assembly. To adjust, simply push down on the wand adjust button and slide the upper wand to the desired height
Wand
Length
Adjust
Button
m u
Hand
Above
This
Tab
Wand
The swivel, located on the Power-Mate _, allows you to turn the handle to the left side to reach farther under low furniture,
When adjusting the wand length you may have to hold the
Power-Mate _ with your hand or foot
POWER-MATE ®
Insert wand into Power-Mate e until the wand button snaps into place
To remove: Step on wand release pedal, then pull Lip on wands,
Loci{
Button
_-
Handle
Q_tick
Release
Button
_
*
_J
Telescoping
Wand
--
Wand Length
Adjust Button
_
Wand
Button
Wand Quick elease Pedal
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CANISTER
1. Open the canister hood
2. Check to see that the dust bag is properly 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
HOSE
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,
HOOD AND TOOL
STORAGE COVER
It is normal for the canister hood and tool storage cover to come off when opened further than needed.
Line up the hinge slots, insert the hinges into the slots, and close the hood and toot storage cover to reinstall,,
Hose
Latch
Tab
kCAUTION
Never open canister hood with the tool storage cover open.
This will help to prevent damage from occurring to the canister hood and/or toot storage cover.
Lock
Handle
Quick
Release_,,.,._
m
=a
Notch
2. Insert handle into wand until lock button 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 covering is not stressed,
This canister is equipped with an on-board storage area for a Power-Mate ,Jr, e attachment°
To Install:
Open the Power-Mate Jr2 storage cover, insert the Power-Mate Jr, e, 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
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE).
Power-Mate Jr, ®
Storage Cover
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OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS
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WARNING
Personal
Hazard
Injury
and
Product Damage
•
DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON position.
Personal injury or property 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 from cord to items in surrounding area could occur.
Cord
Rewind
I. 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 De 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 vacuum cleaner:
Hold the plug while rewinding to prevent damage or injury from the moving cord Push cord rewind button
Pile
Height
Pedal-.,_
,(_
Pedal----_-
Indicator
3. Lower wand from upright position by pressing on the handle release pedal,
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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.
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4, Select a pile height setting by pressing the small pedal on the rear of the Power-
Mate + The pile heighl setting shows on the indicator, See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT
SETTINGS.
Attention: Refer to your carpet manufacturers cleaning recommendations, Some more delicate carpets may require that they be vacuumed with the Power+Mate ° agitator turned off to
3revent carpet damage,
5, Select a switch posi-
tion on the handle
A ff,--_.\
+
--
--
+ --
;
+
•
+
OFF
FLOOR +turns on the canister motor only,
CARPET - turns on both the canister and the Power-Mate + motors,
NOTE + When this switch is in the FLOOR position, the headlight and dirt sensor DO
NOT function since no electricity flows to the Power-Mate+o
For best cleaning action, the Power-Mate e should be pushed straight away from you and pulled straight back. At the end of each puil 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.
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
,__.
NOTE: Fast, jerky strokes do not provide complete cleaning
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CAUTION
Product Damage Hazard
Use care if the Power-Mate s and wand is
left in the upright position as it may tip
over easily. Property damage can occur if tipped.
Personal
Hazard
WARNING
Injury and Product Damage
DO NOT run over power cord with
Power-Mate ®. Personal injury or
product damage could result.
DO NOT pul! 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 regularly
For best cleaning results, use Power
Level HIGH and fulfy close the suction control.
Suction
Control
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kWARNING
Personal injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on stairs.
It may fall, causing personal injury or property damage.
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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 cleaner to a new location for further cleaning.
mm
The stair grip tocated 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 HOWYOUR VACUUM CLEANER
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 ofL 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.
DO NOT attach or remove handle or
wands while vacuum cleaner is ON.
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This could cause sparking and damage the electrical contacts.
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ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the
Power-Mate s is attached, turn vacuum cleaner off before removing handle from wands.
Lock
Button---*
Handle
Quick
Release.-*-
1. Press handle quick release button and pull up on handler
2. Slide attachments firmly on handle as needed See ATTACH-
MENT
USE TABLE,
To remove, press latch and lift out.
Latch
ATTACHMENTS ON WAND
1.To
remove wand from
Power-
Mate s, lock wand in straight-up position
Wand
Quick
Release
Pedal
2. Press wand quick release pedal with foot and pull the wand straight up and out of
Power-Mate_.
NOTE:
To assemble dusting brush insert the fabric brush into the dusting brush nozzle and press into place.
Fabric
Brush
Dusting
Brush
3. Put attachments on wand as needed.
See
ATTACHMENT
USETABLE
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ATTACHMENT
Carpeted
FIoorsfRugs
Walls
v"
Combination brush
bDUst]ng {_ rush
Fabric
Crevice tool
Floor brush
Power-Mate _
Handi-Mate Jn®2
................
i,,'
=
v"
v"
v"
=/
v, 2
v_
v"
Power-Mate
Jro_3, 4
,_
_'
1. Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.
2. 3-way On/Off switch should be in FLOOR position
& Some Models; Handi-mate Jr.® and Power-mate Jr.® attachment instructions are included with the products
4. Power-Mate Jr.® can only be used on hose handle.
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The Power-Mate s has built-in
Overload Protector/
Belt
Reset Button
protection against motor and belt damage shouid the agitator jam.. If the
agitator slows down or stops, the overload protector shuts off the Power-
Mate _, The canister motor will continue to run,
To correct
problem:
Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then press BELT RESET button.
A bail point pen may be required.
If the problem persists, have the
vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or other qualified service agent,
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Personal Injury Hazard
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before
cleaning
the agitator area as agitator may suddenly restart.
Failure to do so can result
in personal
injury.
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EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge cleaners are on both sides of the Power-
Mate _, Guide either side of the Power-
Mate _ along baseboards or next to furniture to help remove dirt trapped at carpet edges,
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SUCTION CONTROL
The suction control allows \
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the vacuum you to for change different fabrics
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suction
. I
suction
and carpet weights, LOW POWER decreases suction for draperies and lightweight rugs, while
HIGH increases suction for upholsteries and carpets.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
When the vacuum cleaner ts running with normal airflow, the light on the performance indicator is off, The light comes on whenever the
"--..
Indicator
airflow becomes btocked_ If that occurs, check the disposable dust bag, motor safety filter and other possible clog locations shown in HOW YOUR VACUUM
CLEANER WOR KS.
To correct
problem:
See the TROUBLE.
SHOOTING
table°
NOTE: The light may come on when using certain attachments, due to reduced airflow through attachment.
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,
POWER-MATE ® STORAGE
The wand has a "U" shaped flange that slides into the "U" shaped slot on the canister..
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 s, it must be in the fiat 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,
STAIR GRIP
During normal operation while the canister 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 vacL!um
cleaner is rotated 250 from horizontal into a vertical position in order for the canister to rest on stairs,
WAND LIGHT
This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a light on the extension wand.
This light will operate only when the
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 ff the motor protector has reset,
13 l vacuum cleaneris in
TO START), The light will operate attached
Mate@.
when attached to the Poweror not
The light can be used for lighting hard to reach locations.
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 following light sequence occurs in a two second time frame:
1. Two reds come on,,
2. Two greens are on and will remain on until the Power-Mate e nozzle is placed in use.
NOTE: If the nozzle is on a surface that has dirt on it, dirt will be picked up by the vacuum cleaner and the red lights might stay on.
IN OPERATION
When the Power-Mate e 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 s is 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.
The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the dirt to the dust bag through the airflow passages. Tile dust bag lets the air pass
through, while it traps the dirt°
For best cleaning results, keep the air_' flow passage open. Check the starred
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areas occasionally for clog& Unplug
./_#//
from outlet before checking° _._i'e._/
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Y
Motor
Safety _haust
Fflf_r
Filter
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CANISTER CARE
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 wail outlet.
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 mount.
Safety
Filte
Red Bag
Mount
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 hood from 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 illustration, 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
!1. Plug cord into wall outlet.
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CAUTION
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very fine materials, such as carpet freshener, face powder, fine dust, plaster, soot, new carpet lint, etc. can clog the bag and cause it to burst before it is full and may cause damage to vacuum cleaner motor.
Change bag more often when vacuuming
these
materials.
1. Unplug cord from wall outlet, DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner.
2o 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 buildup, wipe outer surface of vacuum cleaner and attachments.
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CAUTION
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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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug power cord from electrical outlet.
Do not operate
the vacuum 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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MOTOR SAFETY FILTER
ELECTROSTATIC
This 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. Remove the bag as outlined in the BAG
CHANGING section
2. Lift the rubber retainer and pull out motor safety filter as shown.
3, Replace the filter,
white side out, facing
the dust bag, by sliding it back into place under the ribs in the bag cavity. Tuck filter in so that it fits completely under the rubber retainer°
4. Replace the bag as outlined in the BAG
CHANGING section
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Fire and/or Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate with a clogged exhaust filter or without the exhaust filter or
exhaust filter cover
installed, illllliiiiii
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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 Ftter number_
1. Pull out and up on the exhaust filter cover to remove from the canister and lay aside.,
3. Replace the exhaust filter cartridge, Place the new filter into the canister with the foam seal facing towards the canister,
Fi/ter
2. Pull the exhaust filter up and out from the rear of the canister
_!
__S _ exhaust filter cover by placing the two tabs on the filter on the canister and it snaps closed rotate into place until
POWER-MATE e CARE
Always follow all safety precautions when performing maintenance to the Power-Mate_ iiiiii, ii i ii
d WARNING
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Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical
supply
before performing maintenance
to the vacuum
cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal
injury from vacuum
cleaner
suddenly
starting.
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Althoughthe dirt sensorfeaturein your troublefreeuse,the passageof dirt through the airpassagesystemcancoatthe lens causingthe greenlighttocomeonandstay on - neverswitchingto red.Whenthishappens
the lensesmustbe cleaned,
CAuTiON
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.
TO CLEAN THE LENSES
1. Remove the wand by pressing the quick release pedal and lifting up on the wand°
3 ½ Inches
or 90 mm
,,,,/.
lt Jz_,l _
Ring
--Sensor
2, As indicated by the illustration, the two dirt sensor elements are boated on the inside of the swivel, approximately 3Ya 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 botlle 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 wand after cleaning the sensors,
TO REMOVE
BELT
1. Turn Power-
Mate ® upside down.
2. Unscrew the two (2) Power-
Mate e cover screws_
3. Turn Power-
Mate ® right side up. Press handle release pedal and lower the swivel,
Lift rear latches up,
5. Lift agitator assembly out and remove worn bell
4. To remove cover, grasp the sides and pull out.
Latch Latches
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6, Check and clean end cap areas, See
AGITATOR ASSEMBLY for picture of complete agitator assembly
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 chart eg__d
The agitator must also be cleaned according to the following schedule:
Vacuum Cleaner
Use Clea__l__n_A_itator
every week
HEAVY -
(used daily)
MODERATE -
(used 2-3 times/week)
LIGHT -
(used 1 time/week) every month every 2 months
IMPORTANT
Disconnect vacuum 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,
2. Place agitator assembly back into
Power-Mate e front of
./__J_"!"_///'_"
cover on baseoRest front edge shown.
of base as
_
"%Z'Z.Z_.z-z_
_(_I_ !)!_
_!!!_;
': ::-=";_"
;_?!_
Co
! er
Base
4, NOTE: On dirt sensor models be sure _t'_;:::_.::; that the board is upright and the wires are tucked back in place.
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AGITATOR ASSEMBLY
Belt Pulley
q
TO REPLACE
/
Brush Unit
BELT
Cap
1. Install new belt over motor drive, then over belt pulley
Agitator End Cap
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
Belt number.
r
19 back. Press cover firmly until side and rear tabs snap into
5. Rotata cover place,
Make sure there
Side
Latch
is no gap between the cover and base
,, ,! - "_
.... -_ ._
"
Rear
Latches
6. Turn Power-Mate®upside down and
replace two (2) cover screws,
1. Remove Power_Mate ® cover as shown in
BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR
CLEANING section_
Push in
And
Turn
2, Push in and turn bulb counterclockwise, then pull out to remove,
_
Push In
And Turn
bulb clockwise, to
_.
_15 not be higher than
Watts(130 Volts),,
4. Reinstall Power-Mate e cover as shown in
BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR
CLEANING section.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for bulb number,
WARNING
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical
supply before per-
forming
maintenance
to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal
injury from
vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.
TO REPLACE AGITATOR
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove Power-Mate s cover, belt and agitator assembly See "To Remove Belt" in
BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR
CLEANING..
2, Replace agitator assembly.
3. Reinstall belt and Power-Mate® cover.
See "To replace belt" in BELT CHANGING
AND AGITATOR CLEANING.
TO CHECKTHE BRUSHES
_:z:::__ When brushes
Base
Support Bars
support bars, replace the assembly,
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Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance probfems, Any other service needed, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service agent,
WARNING
Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum
cleaner, Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
i i, i
Vacuum cleanerwon't start
Poor Job ef dirt
pick-up
Vacuum
shuts off cleaner t
2.
Unplugged _I waif outlet.
3_
Tripped clrouit bteakerlbtown
fuse
at household service panel
Loose hose electrical connections.
1
2
Fuli or clogged dual bag
Clogged aidlow passages
3
Dirty filters
4 Wrong pile height selling
5 Suclioncontrol
6.
Hole in hose
7
Worn Power-Mate" agitalor
[I.
Worn or broken belt
9.
Dirly agitator or end caps
10. Canislerhood open.
I Hose or hoed electrical connections
2 Tripped overload proteolor in
PoweFMate _'
Power-Mate =will not
run when attached
3
Tdpped thermal protector in canister.
1 Power-Male _' Connections unplugged
2.
Worn or broken bet1
3
Dirty agitator or andcaps
4 Tripped overload prolector in
Power.Mate °
Constant
green ligtlt on
In dirt sensor
In dirt sensor burn and never turn
green.
No green or red dirt
sensor Ilghts,
Pedormance
indicator
activates
Switch not in
CARPET posilion
1
2.
Dirt passage is clogged
Lenses are dirty_
1
Dirt passage is clogged t Swilch not in CAR PET position
2.
No power to sensor board.
'i Fult or clogged dust bag
2.
Dirty fiIlers
3 Blocked aid_aw passage
4 Certain attachment tools
Vacuum cleaner picks up
moveable
rugs .or-
Power-Mate '_ pushes too hard,
Light in Power-Mate won't work,
Cord won't revdnd
Vacuum cleanerleaves marks
on carpet,
1. Wrong pile height selling
2. Suclian too slrong
I, But.ned,out light bulb.
I.
Dirty power cord
2.
Cord jammed.
I.
Wrong vacuuming paltern
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1 Plug in !irmly, push ON/OFF swilch Io ON
2
Resef cimuil breaker or replace fuse
3.
Reconnect hose ends.
1 Change bag
2 Clear airflow passages
3
Change {i!lers
4_ Adjust selling
5
Adjust control
& Replace hose
7
Change agitalor.
8 & 9 See BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR
10.
CLEAN!;NG
Close and latch hood.
1
2
3
Check cor_ecUcrL_,r_'_nr_%t hose ends,
Remove any ilams _hot may be caught or jammed, lhan reset II vacuum cleaner elarls and slops again, clean agitator and end caps, then reset
Reset lhermal praleclor
1
Plug in firmly
2&3
4
5
See BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR
CLEANING
Remove any items g_at may be caught orjammed,
thenreset
Ilvaeuumclaanerstarts and slops again, clean agitator and end caps, lhen reset
Move swileh to CARPET posilion
1
2.
Check Ior clogs in air passages
Clean lenses
1
Check for clogs in air passages
1
2.
Move ewilch to CARPET poeition
Take to your nearest Seers Service Center,
2
3
4.
Ct_ange bag
Change fillers
Cider blockage tree aidlow passage
This isnormal Light should go air when loof is removed.
t
2.
Adjusl setting
$etect tower power
I.
Change light bulb.
I Clean Ihe power cord
2. Pull oul cord and rewind, i See VACUUMING TIPS
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