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CO tZDGU10UOO-KC01ZDGUZOUO Printed in Mexico Impreso en M6xico www, sears.corn Part No. 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: Read and follow all safety and operating instructionsbefore first use of this product- CtJlDADO:...parts,please contact: Sears Parts and Repair Center (1-800-4MY-HOME) (1-800-469_4663) Anytime, day or night (USA. Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Vacuum Cleaner Aspiradora Model, Modelo t16.29914 116.29915 IMPORTANT Before returning this product,.
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... Cover Please read this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference,, PACKING LIST ] Your KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and components assembled separately in the carton: 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...
... Cover Please read this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference,, PACKING LIST ] Your KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and components assembled separately in the carton: 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...
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... covers only defects in material and workmanship, Sears will NOT pay for: 1=, Expendable items that can wear out from normal use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than its intended purpose.. 6, Damage to or failure of this product caused by law. A service technician to one year... of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other rights which vary from unauthorized modifications made to this vacuum cleaner is not assembled, operated or maintained according to state., Sears, Roebuck and Coo, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc.., Toronto.
... covers only defects in material and workmanship, Sears will NOT pay for: 1=, Expendable items that can wear out from normal use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than its intended purpose.. 6, Damage to or failure of this product caused by law. A service technician to one year... of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other rights which vary from unauthorized modifications made to this vacuum cleaner is not assembled, operated or maintained according to state., Sears, Roebuck and Coo, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc.., Toronto.
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... or cleaning out brush area. Do not use outdoors or on chairs, tables, etc. Do not put any opening blocked; 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 when damaged, cut or ...worn Do not 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 dust bag andlor filters in place Always change bag could result in electrical shock or brush suddenly starting.. Read all instructions...
... or cleaning out brush area. Do not use outdoors or on chairs, tables, etc. Do not put any opening blocked; 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 when damaged, cut or ...worn Do not 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 dust bag andlor filters in place Always change bag could result in electrical shock or brush suddenly starting.. Read all instructions...
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in USA 20_5218 20-5248 Part No. in Canada 2040118 20.40601 Handle Quick Release Button Telescoping Wand Wand Length Adjust Button..--,. 1 Wand Light---_ _ Wand Quick Release Headlight and Lens Part No. CB-3 .... 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 Object Belt Headlight Bulb Style No.
in USA 20_5218 20-5248 Part No. in Canada 2040118 20.40601 Handle Quick Release Button Telescoping Wand Wand Length Adjust Button..--,. 1 Wand Light---_ _ Wand Quick Release Headlight and Lens Part No. CB-3 .... 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 Object Belt Headlight Bulb Style No.
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... adjust, simply #I ,H,U,HI,,U,UUlU,II,Ul,i UUl% ,IllUl Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instruc- Before assembling vacuum cleaner, check the PACKING LIST_.Use this list to verify that you may have received all the components of your hand or foot. WARNING Electrical Shock... DO NOT plug into place. Keep Hand Above When adjusting the wand length you have to hold the PowerMate with your new Kenmore vacuum cleanest. I,II,,U,U,I J,) push down on the wand adjust button and slide the upper wand to the desired Wand Length Adjust Burro.
... adjust, simply #I ,H,U,HI,,U,UUlU,II,Ul,i UUl% ,IllUl Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instruc- Before assembling vacuum cleaner, check the PACKING LIST_.Use this list to verify that you may have received all the components of your hand or foot. WARNING Electrical Shock... DO NOT plug into place. Keep Hand Above When adjusting the wand length you have to hold the PowerMate with your new Kenmore vacuum cleanest. I,II,,U,U,I J,) push down on the wand adjust button and slide the upper wand to the desired Wand Length Adjust Burro.
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Cord Rewind Button. 1. ton is pushed, NOTE: To reduce the risk of canister to install the proper outtet, Do not change the plug in ON position, Personal injury or property damage could occur. Hold the plug while rewinding ... in if switch is in any way, 2. i CAUTION Moving parts] To reduce the risk of personal injury, _F_...____2_i_ DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is _'_, on the indicator,, See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS, Attention: Refer to items in surrounding area could result° The cord moves rapidly when rewinding...
Cord Rewind Button. 1. ton is pushed, NOTE: To reduce the risk of canister to install the proper outtet, Do not change the plug in ON position, Personal injury or property damage could occur. Hold the plug while rewinding ... in if switch is in any way, 2. i CAUTION Moving parts] To reduce the risk of personal injury, _F_...____2_i_ DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is _'_, on the indicator,, See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS, Attention: Refer to items in surrounding area could result° The cord moves rapidly when rewinding...
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... placed on stairs° It may need to be suction Control For best cleaning vreascuulutsm, eudsereHgIuGlaHrly. _ setting on the canister to move the vacuum cleaner to move the canister from one area use the XLO setting, However, you may fall, causing personal injury or property damage. % The stair grip located on the caster will...
... placed on stairs° It may need to be suction Control For best cleaning vreascuulutsm, eudsereHgIuGlaHrly. _ setting on the canister to move the vacuum cleaner to move the canister from one area use the XLO setting, However, you may fall, causing personal injury or property damage. % The stair grip located on the caster will...
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... out of PowerMate ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE NOTE: If the PowerMate is ON. i ATTACHMENTS I ii _CAUTION DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands while vacuum cleaner is attached, turn vacuum cleaner off before removing handle from PowerMate, lock wand in straight-up ,i ,_, ,i,¢-,Y :_ _.1_/" i _- _-_ ,"_ )_ _ ";.,' Latch To remove, press latch and lift out.. See ATTACHMENT...
... out of PowerMate ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE NOTE: If the PowerMate is ON. i ATTACHMENTS I ii _CAUTION DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands while vacuum cleaner is attached, turn vacuum cleaner off before removing handle from PowerMate, lock wand in straight-up ,i ,_, ,i,¢-,Y :_ _.1_/" i _- _-_ ,"_ )_ _ ";.,' Latch To remove, press latch and lift out.. See ATTACHMENT...
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... attachments before using on fabrics 2 3-way OnlOff switch should the agitator jam. The canister motor will come on the hose handle PERFORMANCE FEATURES kWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before cleaning the agitator area as agitator may suddenly restart, Failure to do so can... only be in personal injury. If the problem persists, have the vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or other qualified service agent.. 13 Handi-mate Jr® and Pet PowerMate attachment instructions are on both...
... attachments before using on fabrics 2 3-way OnlOff switch should the agitator jam. The canister motor will come on the hose handle PERFORMANCE FEATURES kWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before cleaning the agitator area as agitator may suddenly restart, Failure to do so can... only be in personal injury. If the problem persists, have the vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or other qualified service agent.. 13 Handi-mate Jr® and Pet PowerMate attachment instructions are on both...
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STAIR GRIP During normal operation while the canister is in the horizontal position, the caster wheel freely 360°, In o r to prevent the nister from overheating, If a with a light on // _ _ motor to cool ... rugs_ HIGH increases suction 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 The mechanical suction control allows you to change the power of air to reset., Check for upholsteries and carpets_ Wl LIGHT This...
STAIR GRIP During normal operation while the canister is in the horizontal position, the caster wheel freely 360°, In o r to prevent the nister from overheating, If a with a light on // _ _ motor to cool ... rugs_ HIGH increases suction 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 The mechanical suction control allows you to change the power of air to reset., Check for upholsteries and carpets_ Wl LIGHT This...
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... floor, the lightswill change from outlet ..___/ before checking __// I Motor 15 It consists of a series of that picks up by the vacuum cleaner and the red lights might slay on IN OPERATION When the PowerMate is first started, the following light sequence occurs in the FLOOR setting REMOVING... CLOGS The vacuum cleaner creates suction that area. NOTE: Dirt sensor lights DO NOT function in a two-second time frame: IoTwo reds come on the PowerMate ...
... floor, the lightswill change from outlet ..___/ before checking __// I Motor 15 It consists of a series of that picks up by the vacuum cleaner and the red lights might slay on IN OPERATION When the PowerMate is first started, the following light sequence occurs in the FLOOR setting REMOVING... CLOGS The vacuum cleaner creates suction that area. NOTE: Dirt sensor lights DO NOT function in a two-second time frame: IoTwo reds come on the PowerMate ...
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... indicator will come on when the bag needs to vacuum cleaner motor° Change bag more often when vacuuming these materials. 7. Pull bag out of the cardboard when installing the bag into canister until a new bag is installed. Insert hose into...removing bag. NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for Bag Number t. The red bag mount will prevent the hood from canister, 3, Pull hood release out and up .. 5. Rotate red bag mount down and install bag into slots per... it snaps in place t2,. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner. can clog the bag and cause it to be changed often..
... indicator will come on when the bag needs to vacuum cleaner motor° Change bag more often when vacuuming these materials. 7. Pull bag out of the cardboard when installing the bag into canister until a new bag is installed. Insert hose into...removing bag. NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for Bag Number t. The red bag mount will prevent the hood from canister, 3, Pull hood release out and up .. 5. Rotate red bag mount down and install bag into slots per... it snaps in place t2,. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner. can clog the bag and cause it to be changed often..
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... by sliding it back into wpthlhaeictebeaugsnidcdeaevriftaytchienTgruibcsk in _" J filter in so that has been dipped in a solution of vacuum cleaner and attachments. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner From electrical outlet. Wipe dry after cteaning CAUTION Do not use conditions° The filter CANNOT be washed as ... be replaced when dirty It should not be replaced regularly depending on use attachments if they are wet° Attachments used on vacuum cleaner. 2. NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for Motor Safety Filter number 1oRemove the bag as outlined in the BAG CHANGING section. ...
... by sliding it back into wpthlhaeictebeaugsnidcdeaevriftaytchienTgruibcsk in _" J filter in so that has been dipped in a solution of vacuum cleaner and attachments. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner From electrical outlet. Wipe dry after cteaning CAUTION Do not use conditions° The filter CANNOT be washed as ... be replaced when dirty It should not be replaced regularly depending on use attachments if they are wet° Attachments used on vacuum cleaner. 2. NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for Motor Safety Filter number 1oRemove the bag as outlined in the BAG CHANGING section. ...
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... 1,.Remove the wand by pressing the quick release puepdoant athnedw,ifatinndg.. Alwayfsollowal!safetpyrecautiownhsenperformimngaintenantoctehePowerMate ,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...
... 1,.Remove the wand by pressing the quick release puepdoant athnedw,ifatinndg.. Alwayfsollowal!safetpyrecautiownhsenperformimngaintenantoctehePowerMate ,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...
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... place,, 7, Turn PowerMate upside down and replace two (2) cover screws, 2O The agitator must be cleaned according 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 hair, string and lint build-up front of cover and base Rest cover on the agitator or end...
... place,, 7, Turn PowerMate upside down and replace two (2) cover screws, 2O The agitator must be cleaned according 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 hair, string and lint build-up front of cover and base Rest cover on the agitator or end...
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... AND FEATURES for bulb number, 5. BULB CHANGING , WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner, Failure to do so 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 Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from the vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. CAUTION Do not use a bulb rated over 9W (13V)o During extended use, heat from the bulb could ...
... AND FEATURES for bulb number, 5. BULB CHANGING , WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner, Failure to do so 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 Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from the vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. CAUTION Do not use a bulb rated over 9W (13V)o During extended use, heat from the bulb could ...
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... agitator assembly. See "To replace belt" in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING,, When brushes are worn to the vacuum cleaner. 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...
... agitator assembly. See "To replace belt" in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING,, When brushes are worn to the vacuum cleaner. 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...
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... protectorin PowerMate 5. Review this table to find do so could result in canister. 1,, Check connections, reconnect hose ends 2o Remove any items that may be caught or jammed, then reset If vacuum cleaner starts and stops again, clean agitatorand end caps, then reset. 3,, See...Change agitator. 8&9. See BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING 10. Dirty agitator or end caps. PowerMate connections unplugged, 2. Move switch to the vacuum cleaner. See BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING,, 4. Replace hose. 7. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse 3, Reconnect hose ends,, Poor job of...
... protectorin PowerMate 5. Review this table to find do so could result in canister. 1,, Check connections, reconnect hose ends 2o Remove any items that may be caught or jammed, then reset If vacuum cleaner starts and stops again, clean agitatorand end caps, then reset. 3,, See...Change agitator. 8&9. See BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING 10. Dirty agitator or end caps. PowerMate connections unplugged, 2. Move switch to the vacuum cleaner. See BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING,, 4. Replace hose. 7. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse 3, Reconnect hose ends,, Poor job of...
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...Change filters 3, Clear blockage from airflow passage 4, This is normal Light should go off when tool is dogged in dirt sensor, 2. If vacuum cleaner starts and stops again, clean agitator and end caps. Constant green Eight on the PowerMate, !, Tripped overload protector in PowerMate. then reset ... Remove any items that may be caught or jammed, then reset. Cord won't rewind° Io Dirty power cord 2., Cord jammed Vacuum cleaner leaves 1., Wrong vacuuming pattern marks on carpet, t Check for BELT RESET (overload protector) is lit on 1. Dirt passage is removed 1, Adjust setting. 2...
...Change filters 3, Clear blockage from airflow passage 4, This is normal Light should go off when tool is dogged in dirt sensor, 2. If vacuum cleaner starts and stops again, clean agitator and end caps. Constant green Eight on the PowerMate, !, Tripped overload protector in PowerMate. then reset ... Remove any items that may be caught or jammed, then reset. Cord won't rewind° Io Dirty power cord 2., Cord jammed Vacuum cleaner leaves 1., Wrong vacuuming pattern marks on carpet, t Check for BELT RESET (overload protector) is lit on 1. Dirt passage is removed 1, Adjust setting. 2...