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...: 1 Canister Vacuum Cleaner i PowerMate® 1 Hose Assembly 1 Floor Brush* I Crevice Toot* I Combination Brush* 1 Pet PowerMate® 1 Telescoping Wand 1 Use & Care Guide 1 Parts List Each of Purchase Keep this guide, It will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information, "four vacuum cleaner's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate, Use the space below to Start Vacuuming Tips Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner in...
...: 1 Canister Vacuum Cleaner i PowerMate® 1 Hose Assembly 1 Floor Brush* I Crevice Toot* I Combination Brush* 1 Pet PowerMate® 1 Telescoping Wand 1 Use & Care Guide 1 Parts List Each of Purchase Keep this guide, It will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information, "four vacuum cleaner's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate, Use the space below to Start Vacuuming Tips Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner in...
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... cord.. Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing or cleaning out brush area. Do not pull or carry by anyone unable to operate it to pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning fluids, perfumes, etc), or use with Sears recommended attachments.. Do not use vacuum cleaner without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter door in place (If applicable)_ The hose contains electrical wires Do not use and before servicing. These products clog...
... cord.. Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing or cleaning out brush area. Do not pull or carry by anyone unable to operate it to pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning fluids, perfumes, etc), or use with Sears recommended attachments.. Do not use vacuum cleaner without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter door in place (If applicable)_ The hose contains electrical wires Do not use and before servicing. These products clog...
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in USA 20,,50557 ..... 20-86889 20:86883 Part No. Q EF-1 CF-1 Part No, in Canada 20:50410 2040324 2040321 Tool Storage Cover (Attachment Stora Canister Cord Rewind Button CHECK BAG Indicator Hood Cord Storage Cover _--_ExhaustFilter (NotShown) Cover Carr_ Dust Bag \ Motor Safety Filter (Behind Dust Bag) HOSE 3-Way On/Off Switch Off/Floor/Carpet Electronic Suction Control Handle ATTACHMENTS Crevice Tool -_ _ Floor Brush _ _ t Pet PowerMate CANISTER Hose SwiveJ Object Dust Bag Exhaust Filter Motor Safety Filter Style No.
in USA 20,,50557 ..... 20-86889 20:86883 Part No. Q EF-1 CF-1 Part No, in Canada 20:50410 2040324 2040321 Tool Storage Cover (Attachment Stora Canister Cord Rewind Button CHECK BAG Indicator Hood Cord Storage Cover _--_ExhaustFilter (NotShown) Cover Carr_ Dust Bag \ Motor Safety Filter (Behind Dust Bag) HOSE 3-Way On/Off Switch Off/Floor/Carpet Electronic Suction Control Handle ATTACHMENTS Crevice Tool -_ _ Floor Brush _ _ t Pet PowerMate CANISTER Hose SwiveJ Object Dust Bag Exhaust Filter Motor Safety Filter Style No.
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...° HOSE 1. Store hose in place, Be sure hose is not twisted To remove: Press handle quick release button and pull up the hinge slots, insert the hinges into the slots, and close the lid securely, To Remove: Open the storage cover, Remove Pet PowerMate from the storage area and use as needed (see that the dust bag is properly installed See BAG CHANGING for the canister hood and tool storage...
...° HOSE 1. Store hose in place, Be sure hose is not twisted To remove: Press handle quick release button and pull up the hinge slots, insert the hinges into the slots, and close the lid securely, To Remove: Open the storage cover, Remove Pet PowerMate from the storage area and use as needed (see that the dust bag is properly installed See BAG CHANGING for the canister hood and tool storage...
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... electrician to your carpet manufacturers cleaning recommendations Some more delicate carpets may require that they be vacuumed with the PowerMate agitator turned off 1o prevent carpet damage, Pull cord out of canister to items in surrounding area could result° The cord moves rapidly when rewinding. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor, To rewind: Turn off and unplug from cord to desired...
... electrician to your carpet manufacturers cleaning recommendations Some more delicate carpets may require that they be vacuumed with the PowerMate agitator turned off 1o prevent carpet damage, Pull cord out of canister to items in surrounding area could result° The cord moves rapidly when rewinding. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor, To rewind: Turn off and unplug from cord to desired...
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... continued across the carpet with PowerMate. Personal injury or product damage could result, The hose swivel allows the hose to turn without moving the • chaenlpisfutel rfoTr hcilseainsing in the FLOOR position, the wand light, nozzle headlight and dirt sensor DO NOT function since no electricity flows to be cleaned.. IJ OFF FLOOR - When this switch is damage to the cord or plug, personal injury or...
... continued across the carpet with PowerMate. Personal injury or product damage could result, The hose swivel allows the hose to turn without moving the • chaenlpisfutel rfoTr hcilseainsing in the FLOOR position, the wand light, nozzle headlight and dirt sensor DO NOT function since no electricity flows to be cleaned.. IJ OFF FLOOR - When this switch is damage to the cord or plug, personal injury or...
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... area use the handle grip on the stairs and the caster is in REMOVING CLOGS occasionally for clogs_ Turn off , Suggested settings are: HI - Medium to a new location for maximum cleaning powe_ r----7 I1 _ , WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Use care if canister is placed on stairs° It may need to be suction Control For best cleaning vreascuulutsm, eudsereHgIuGlaHrly. _ setting on the hose to move the vacuum cleaner to...
... area use the handle grip on the stairs and the caster is in REMOVING CLOGS occasionally for clogs_ Turn off , Suggested settings are: HI - Medium to a new location for maximum cleaning powe_ r----7 I1 _ , WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Use care if canister is placed on stairs° It may need to be suction Control For best cleaning vreascuulutsm, eudsereHgIuGlaHrly. _ setting on the hose to move the vacuum cleaner to...
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... remove handle or wands while vacuum cleaner is attached, turn vacuum cleaner off before removing handle from wand.. _ Button -_, Handle Quick Release_,- _- Press handle quick release button and pull 1_ up on handle, 2, Slide attachments firmly on wand as needed See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE. dburusstihngi,nbtia'u'_sh,he' / nozzfe,_3nd,'press into@lace', t _ Fabric Brush ATTACHMENTS ON WAND ,,_ i_ To remove wand from PowerMate, lock wand in straight-up and out of PowerMate ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE NOTE: If the PowerMate is ON. See ATTACHMENT USE...
... remove handle or wands while vacuum cleaner is attached, turn vacuum cleaner off before removing handle from wand.. _ Button -_, Handle Quick Release_,- _- Press handle quick release button and pull 1_ up on handle, 2, Slide attachments firmly on wand as needed See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE. dburusstihngi,nbtia'u'_sh,he' / nozzfe,_3nd,'press into@lace', t _ Fabric Brush ATTACHMENTS ON WAND ,,_ i_ To remove wand from PowerMate, lock wand in straight-up and out of PowerMate ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE NOTE: If the PowerMate is ON. See ATTACHMENT USE...
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... run, To correct problem: Turn off the PowerMate and the red light will come on fabrics 2 3-way OnlOff switch should the agitator jam. The canister motor will continue to help remove dirt trapped at carpet edges OVERLOAD PROTECTOR The PowerMate has built-in FLOOR position, 3 Some Models; Guide either side of the PowerMate. If the agitator slows down or stops, the overload protector shuts off and unplug vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then press BELT RESET button...
... run, To correct problem: Turn off the PowerMate and the red light will come on fabrics 2 3-way OnlOff switch should the agitator jam. The canister motor will continue to help remove dirt trapped at carpet edges OVERLOAD PROTECTOR The PowerMate has built-in FLOOR position, 3 Some Models; Guide either side of the PowerMate. If the agitator slows down or stops, the overload protector shuts off and unplug vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then press BELT RESET button...
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... thermal protector to reset., Check for and remove clogs, if necessap.,-t,Also check and replace any clogged filters,, Wait approximately thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum cleaner in posi can be used for very light fabrics, CARPET mode (see if the motor protector has reseL NOTE: The light may come on when using certain attachments, due to reduced airi]ow through attachment, t4 m_otor,the thermal protector turns the light is MECHANICAL SUCTION CONTROL equipped with a light...
... thermal protector to reset., Check for and remove clogs, if necessap.,-t,Also check and replace any clogged filters,, Wait approximately thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum cleaner in posi can be used for very light fabrics, CARPET mode (see if the motor protector has reseL NOTE: The light may come on when using certain attachments, due to reduced airi]ow through attachment, t4 m_otor,the thermal protector turns the light is MECHANICAL SUCTION CONTROL equipped with a light...
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... reds come on the PowerMate DIRT SENsoR...._. The dust bag lets the air pass through the airflow passages. Rapidly moving air carries the ,i'f/_._.'_._ dirt to the dust bag.. nozzle near the reset button. The lights give you an indicationof the amount of dirt particles that are on and wi]l remain on until the PowerMate nozzle is placed in the FLOOR setting REMOVING CLOGS The vacuum cleaner creates suction that the surface still needs cleaning...
... reds come on the PowerMate DIRT SENsoR...._. The dust bag lets the air pass through the airflow passages. Rapidly moving air carries the ,i'f/_._.'_._ dirt to the dust bag.. nozzle near the reset button. The lights give you an indicationof the amount of dirt particles that are on and wi]l remain on until the PowerMate nozzle is placed in the FLOOR setting REMOVING CLOGS The vacuum cleaner creates suction that the surface still needs cleaning...
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... of the bag is installed. The red bag mount will come on when the bag needs to be changed often.. Note: DO NOT bend or crease the middle of the red bag mount. 6oCheck the motor safety filter and replace, if necessar!.. 11. Disengage cardboard tab from canister, 3, Pull hood release out and up .. 5. Insert hose into wall outlet. , CAUTION NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Plug cord into canister until a new bag is...
... of the bag is installed. The red bag mount will come on when the bag needs to be changed often.. Note: DO NOT bend or crease the middle of the red bag mount. 6oCheck the motor safety filter and replace, if necessar!.. 11. Disengage cardboard tab from canister, 3, Pull hood release out and up .. 5. Insert hose into wall outlet. , CAUTION NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Plug cord into canister until a new bag is...
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... replaced when dirty It should not be washed as under the rubber retainer. 4. Be sure the filter is dry and properly installed to reduce static electricity and dust build-up, wipe outer surface of mild {iquiddetergent and water, then wrung dry. i CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS 1. They could leave marks. / = nlllm uuluull,lll.ul= MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CHANGING iL, ,WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner...
... replaced when dirty It should not be washed as under the rubber retainer. 4. Be sure the filter is dry and properly installed to reduce static electricity and dust build-up, wipe outer surface of mild {iquiddetergent and water, then wrung dry. i CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS 1. They could leave marks. / = nlllm uuluull,lll.ul= MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CHANGING iL, ,WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner...
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... Remove the exhaust filter using the recess as it will lose its dust trapping ability_ NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for exhaust filter number, Exhaust 5oTo replace the exhaust filter cover place the two tabs on the canister, 4. Release latch and verify that filter cover is covered evenly, The filter CANNOT be washed as shown 18 EXHAUST FILTER CHANGING WARNING Fire andlor Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate...
... Remove the exhaust filter using the recess as it will lose its dust trapping ability_ NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for exhaust filter number, Exhaust 5oTo replace the exhaust filter cover place the two tabs on the canister, 4. Release latch and verify that filter cover is covered evenly, The filter CANNOT be washed as shown 18 EXHAUST FILTER CHANGING WARNING Fire andlor Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate...
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... changed. Drive Agitator End Cap NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for Belt number, 2oPlace agitator assembly into place+ "", _ End Cap Belt Path q Brush Unit End Cap _ 6. TO CLEAN AGITATOR: NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to the following schedule: Vacuum Cleaner Use _itator HEAVY (used daily) MODERATE (used 2-3 timeslweek) LIGHT + (used I time/week) every week eveF_ every 2 months_ IMPORTANT Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet, Check and remove...
... changed. Drive Agitator End Cap NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for Belt number, 2oPlace agitator assembly into place+ "", _ End Cap Belt Path q Brush Unit End Cap _ 6. TO CLEAN AGITATOR: NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to the following schedule: Vacuum Cleaner Use _itator HEAVY (used daily) MODERATE (used 2-3 timeslweek) LIGHT + (used I time/week) every week eveF_ every 2 months_ IMPORTANT Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet, Check and remove...
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... the bulb could overheat surrounding plastic parts° , ...... 4_ To replace the light bulb, carefully insert fully into place,, 3, Remove the light bulb by pulling straight out., 21 CAUTION Do not use a bulb rated over 9W (13V)o During extended use, heat from the vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet, Flat 2,,Pry light lens out at front of lens...
... the bulb could overheat surrounding plastic parts° , ...... 4_ To replace the light bulb, carefully insert fully into place,, 3, Remove the light bulb by pulling straight out., 21 CAUTION Do not use a bulb rated over 9W (13V)o During extended use, heat from the vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet, Flat 2,,Pry light lens out at front of lens...
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... from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting, TO CHECK THE BRUSHES TO REPLACE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY !o Remove PowerMate cover, belt and agitator assembly. Failure to do so could result in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING 2,, Replace agitator assembly, 3_ Reinstall belt and PowerMate cover. AGITATOR SERVICING 'l _kWARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the level of the base support bars, replace the agitator assembly New Brushes Worn Brushes Base Support Bar 23 See "To replace belt" in BELT CHANGING AND...
... from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting, TO CHECK THE BRUSHES TO REPLACE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY !o Remove PowerMate cover, belt and agitator assembly. Failure to do so could result in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING 2,, Replace agitator assembly, 3_ Reinstall belt and PowerMate cover. AGITATOR SERVICING 'l _kWARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the level of the base support bars, replace the agitator assembly New Brushes Worn Brushes Base Support Bar 23 See "To replace belt" in BELT CHANGING AND...
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... problems, Any other service needed should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service agent WARNING Always turn off . 1. Canister hood open ti,. Tripped thermal protector in electrical shock or personal injury° Vacuum cleaner won't starL t,, Unplugged at wall outlet 2., Tripped circuitbreaker/blown fuse at householdservice panel, 3. Wrong power level selected 6_ Hole in firmly, push ON/OFF switch to on 2. See BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING 10. Hose orhood electrical...
... problems, Any other service needed should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service agent WARNING Always turn off . 1. Canister hood open ti,. Tripped thermal protector in electrical shock or personal injury° Vacuum cleaner won't starL t,, Unplugged at wall outlet 2., Tripped circuitbreaker/blown fuse at householdservice panel, 3. Wrong power level selected 6_ Hole in firmly, push ON/OFF switch to on 2. See BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING 10. Hose orhood electrical...
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... vacuum cleaner starts and stops again, clean agitator and end caps. then reset 1. Clean the power cord 2. Pull out cord and rewind 1, See VACUUMING TIPS 25 CHECK BAG Indicator activates, 1,, Full or clogged dust bag 2,, Didy filters 3,, Blocked airflow passage 4_ Certain attachmenI tools Vacuum cleaner picks up moveable rugs -orPowerMate pushes too hard. Lenses ere dirty No green or red dirt sensor lights, 1o Switch not in CARPET position,, 2, No power to CARPET position 2. I, Wrong pile height setting 2, Suction too strong Red light...
... vacuum cleaner starts and stops again, clean agitator and end caps. then reset 1. Clean the power cord 2. Pull out cord and rewind 1, See VACUUMING TIPS 25 CHECK BAG Indicator activates, 1,, Full or clogged dust bag 2,, Didy filters 3,, Blocked airflow passage 4_ Certain attachmenI tools Vacuum cleaner picks up moveable rugs -orPowerMate pushes too hard. Lenses ere dirty No green or red dirt sensor lights, 1o Switch not in CARPET position,, 2, No power to CARPET position 2. I, Wrong pile height setting 2, Suction too strong Red light...
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... your new product Here's what the Agreement" includes: Parts and labor needed 10 help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty No deductibles, no extra charge Fast help by a force of us .. no functionat failure excluded from time to schedule service You can trust will be fixed Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at 1-800361-6665_ Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation...
... your new product Here's what the Agreement" includes: Parts and labor needed 10 help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty No deductibles, no extra charge Fast help by a force of us .. no functionat failure excluded from time to schedule service You can trust will be fixed Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at 1-800361-6665_ Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation...