Kenmore 116.22413 Owner's manual

Brand: Kenmore

Model: 116.22413

Category: Vacuum cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

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CAUTION:

Read andfollow all

safety and operating

instructions beforefirst

use of this product,

CUIDADO:

Leay sigatodaslas

instruccionesde operaci6n

y seguridadantesdel usode

este producto.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com

Part No. CO1ZBRFOOUOO-8192346

Printed in U.S.A.

ImpresoenEUA

Before UsingYour NewVacuum ....... 2

KenmoreVacuum Cleaner Warranty . .. 2

Important Safety Instructions ......... 3

Parts and Features ................. 4-5

Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7

Use ............................ .... 8

How to Start ........................ 8

Vacuuming Tips ..................... 9

Suggested Pile Height Settings ......... 9

Attachments ....................... 10

Attachment Use Chart ............... 10

Performance Features ............... 11

How'(our Vacuum Works ............. 12

Canister Care ....................... t2

Cieaning Exterior and Attachments ..... t2

Dust Bin Cleaning .................. 13

Filter Changing/Cleaning ........... 14-16

Power-Mate ® Care .................. 16

Light Bulb Changing ................. 17

Belt Changing and Brush Cleaning ... 17-18

Brush Servicing .................... 19

Brush Assembly .................... 19

Troubleshooting .................... 20

Requesting Assistance

Or Service .................. Back Cover

Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in

the safest and most effective way.

For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears store.

You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacu-

um'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.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.

LIMITED ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON KENMOREVACUUM CLEANER

This warranty isfor one yearfrom the date of purchase, and includes only private household

vacuum cleaner use. During the warranty year,when this vacuum cleaner isoperated and

maintained according to theowner's manual instructions,Sears will repair any defectsin

material or workmanship free of charge.

This warranty excludes vacuum bags,belts, light bulbs,and filters,which are expendable parts

and becomeworn during normal use.

For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in

the United States.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This warranty gives

you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, tL 60179

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 safety pre-

cautions including the following:

Readthismanualbeforeassemblingor

usingyourvacuumcleaner.

Useyourcleaneronlyasdescribedin this

manual.UseontywithSearsrecommended

attachments.

Toreducethe riskof electricalshock- Do

not useoutdoorsor onwetsurfaces.

Disconnectelectricalsupply beforeservic-

ingor cleaningoutbrush area. Failureto

dosocouldresult inelectricalshockor

brushsuddenlystarting.

Alwaysturn cleaneroffbeforeconnecting

ordisconnectingthehoseorPower-Mate®.

Alwaysturn cleaneroff beforeunplugging.

Do not unplugby pullingoncord.To

unplug,graspthe plug,notthecord.

Holdplugwhenrewindingontocordreel.

Donot allowplugtowhipwhenrewinding.

Do not usewithdamagedcordorplug.tf

cleanerisnot workingasit should,has

beendropped,damaged,left outdoors,or

droppedintowater,return ittoa Sears

ServiceCenter.

Donot pulIorcarrybycord,usecordasa

handle,closedooron cord,or pul!cord

aroundsharp edgesorcorners.Donot run

cleanerovercord.Keepcordawayfrom

heatedsurfaces.

Do not leavecleaner whenpluggedin,

Unplugfromoutletwhen notin useand

beforeservicing.

Donot allowto be usedas a toy, Close

attentionisnecessarywhen usedbyor

nearchildren.

Do not handleplug or cleanerwith wet

hands.

Do not put anyobjectsinto openings.

SAVETHESE

Do notoperatethe cleanerwitha punc-

turedhose. Thehosecontainselectrical

wires. Replaceif cut or worn. Avoidpicking

up sharpobjects.

Do not usewith any openingblocked;keep

freeof dust, lint,hair andanythingthat may

reduceairflow.

Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,andall

partsofbodyawayfrom openingsandmov-

ing parts.

Do not usecleanerwithoutdust bin andlor

filters in place.

Alwaysemptythe dust bin aftervacuuming

carpetcleanersorfreshener,powdersand

fine dust.

Donot usethecleanerto pick upsharp

hardobjects,smalltoys,pins,paperclips,

etc. They maydamage thecleaner,

Donot pick upanythingthat isburningor

smoking,suchas cigarettes,matches,or

hotashes.

Donot usecleanerto pickupflammableor

combustibleliquids(gasoline,cleaningflu-

ids,perfumes,etc.),or use in areaswhere

they maybe present, The fumesfromthese

substancescan createafire hazardor

explosion.

Useextra carewhen cleaningonstairs.Do

notputonchairs,tables,etc. Keeponfloor.

You are responsiblefor makingsurethat

yourvacuumcleanerisnot usedbyanyone

unableto operateit properly.

NSTRUCTIONS

Properassemblyandsafe useofyourvacuumcleanerareyour responsibilities.Yourcleaner

isintendedonlyforhouseholduse,Readthis Owner'sManualcarefullyforimportantuse and

safetyinformation.This guidecontainssafety statementsunderwarning andcautionsymbols.

Pleasepayspecialattentiontothese boxesandfollowanyinstructionsgiven.WARNING

statementsalertyouto suchdangersasfire, eEectricalshock,burnsand personalinjury.

CAUTIONstatementsalert youto such dangersas personalinjuryandlorpropertydamage.

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it is important to know your vacuumcleaner's parts andfeatures to assure its properand safe

use. Reviewthese before using your cleaner.

Item Part NO,

In U.S.

Headlight Bulb 20-5240

Belt 20-5285

Part No.

In Canada

596181

40110

Cord and

Plug Holder

Power-Ma_ _

PowerCord

--Wand

GordHolde_

Light

(Some Models)

I In U, So#20-5240

In Canada #596181

Pile Height

Adjuster

Overload Protector

(Reset Button)

Edge Cleaner

(Not Shown)

_-- Cord and

Plug Holder

-- Handle Quick

Release

(Some Models)

-- Upper

Wand

POWER-MATE ®

HOSE

2-Way On/Off Switch

Bare Floor/Carpet

(Some Models)

Handle

ATTACHMENTS

Power-Mate Jr,e

(Some Models)

Crevice

Tool

Combination

Brush

Floor __

Brush _tJ

Handi.Mato Jr._

(Some Models)

NOTE:All models haveone set of

attachments inthe canister.Some

models havean additional set,

whichcan be kept in the accessory

bagfor garage use.

CANISTER

item Part NO.

In U.S.

Exhaust Filter 20-86889

Part No.

In Canada

20-86889C

Cord Rewind

Button

(not shown)

PowePMato ®

Cord

Exhaust Filter

Attachment

Storage

Switch

Bin

I IWARNING

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, check the

PACKING LIST on the cover ofthe separate

Repair Parts List. Use this list to verify that

you have receivedall the components of

your new Kenmore vacuum.

WANDS

Slide wands

together until

wand button Cord

snaps into place. Holder

POWER-MATE ®

1. Insertwandsinto Power-Mate_untilthe

wand buttons snaps intoplace.

Raised

2. Connect Power-

Mate®plug and

cord as shown.

DO NOT force.

Raised area of

plug must be

toward hand,

3. Secure cord into

cord holderon

wandswivel.

To remove: Disconnect cord, steady

Power-Mates with foot andturnwands until

the button disappears, then pull wands out

of Power-Mate®.

Handle

Lock

Button

Wand-_-_

Cord

Holder --

Wand

BUttOn

HOSE

1. Line upthe hose latchtab withnotch in

canister andinserthose intocanisteruntil it

snaps in place.

To remove: Press hose latch tab and pull

hose out.

Hose

Latch

Tab

Notch

2. Insert handle into wand until lock

button snaps in place. Be sure hose is

not twisted.

To remove: Press handle release but-

ton and pull up on handle.

To store: Disconnect hose from wands

and canister to preventstress on hose

during storage. Store hose in a loosely

coiled positionso the hose material is

not stressed.

Cover

Hose

Latch Tab

Attachment

Storage

HOW TO START

• WARNING '

Personal Injury and Product Damage

Hazard

- DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON

position. Personal injuryor

damage could result.

• The cord moves rapidly when

rewinding. Press cord rewind

with foot only. Keep children away

and provide a clear pathwhen

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

Button

1. Pull cord out of canister to desired length.

The cord wit] not rewind until the cord

rewind button is pushed.

NOTE:To reduce the risk of electricshock,

this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug;

one blade is wider than the other.This plug

will fit in a polarized outlet only oneway.If

the plug does not fit futty inthe outlet,

reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, con-

tacta qualified electrician to install the prop-

er outlet. Do not change the plug inany

way,

2. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120

Volt outlet located near the floor.

To rewind: Unplug the cleaner, Hold the

plug while rewinding to prevent damage or

injury from the moving cord. Push cord

rewind button,

Pile Height

Adjuster

Overload Protector

(Reset Button)

3.To lower wands, hold Power-Mate_down

with foot and pull back on wands.

15C,OT,O.

DO NOT leavethe Power-Mate®

running in one spot inthe upright

position for any lengthof time.

Damage to carpet may occur.

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4. Select a pile heightsetting byrotating the

pile height control. The pile heightsetting is

shown on thecontrol. See SUGGESTED

PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS.

• CAUTION

Referto your carpet manufacturers

cleaning recommendations. Some

more delicate carpets may require

that they be vacuumedwith the

Power-Mate®agitator turned off, to

prevent carpet damage.

ON/OFF /

Switch

5.To turn unit on,

step on the

ON/OFF switch.

HANDLE SWITCH

omoower

Mate®, movethe

FLOOR!CARPET

switch to the carpet

position.

Suggested sweeping pattern.

Forbestcleaningaction,the Power-Mate®

shouldbe pushedstraightaway from you

and pulledstraightback.At the end ofeach

pullstroke, thedirectionof the Power-Mate_

shouldbe changedto pointintothe next

sectionto be cleaned.Thispatternshould

be continuedacrossthe rug withslow,glid-

ing motions.

NOTE: Fast,

jerky strokes do

not provide

complete clean-

ing.

Suction

Control

Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed

regularly.For best cleaning results,fully

closethe suction control.

! WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

Use care if canister is placed on

stairs. If it falls, personal injury

or propertydamage could result.

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For best deep down cleaning, usethe LO

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 off.Suggested settings are:

For best cleaning results, keep the air-

flow passage open. Check eachassem-

bly area in HOWYOUR VACUUM

WORKS occasionally for clogs. Unplug

from outlet before checking.

CAUTION

HI- Shag,deep pile,or scatter rugs.

MED- Mediumto deep pile.

LO- Lowto medium pi!e.

CAUTION

DO NOT attach or remove handle or

wands while cleaner is ON. This

could cause sparking and damage

the electrical contacts,

ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE

NOTE: If the

Power-Mates is

Lock attached, turn

cleaner off

before removing

handle from

wands.

1, Press lock

=== ==. button,then pull

to remove han-

Upper dle from wand.

Ifyour modet has the optional feature of a

handle release, press it

in similarly. __

2, Slide attachments firm-

ly on handle as needed.

See chart below.

ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS

1.To remove

wands from Power-

Mate®, lock wands

in straight-up posi-

tion.

2. Remove Power-Mate®plug

andcord from holders.

3, Disconnect cord

and steady Power-

Mate®with foot and

turn wands until lock

button disappears,

then pull wands out

of Power-Mate _.

4, Put attachment on

wands as needed. See

chart.

CLEANING AREA

Between Bare Carpeted

ATTACHMENT Furniture*Cushions* Drapes* Stairs Floors :loors/Rugs Walls

Combination Brush &(Some Models) X X X X

CreviceTool

X X

(Some Models) -""-_----,_"

Floor Brush

!_Some Models) X X X

Power-Mate®

(Some Models) X*** X

Handi-Mate Jr.®

(Some Models)**

Power-Mate Jr.®

ISomoModel,l" , x x i

*Alwaysclean attachments before usingon fabrics, ** 2-way On/Off switchshould bein ON position,

*** Handi-Mate Jr.= and Power-MateJr.®attachment instructionsare inctuded withthe products, *_ (Some Models)

Power-Mate switchshould bein OFF position.

NOTE: Whenseparatingwands,depress lockbutton completelybefore pullingwandsapart. If

wand lock buttonis difficulttoaepress:push thetwowandsmore tightly togernerto lineup

the lockbutton withthe hole.uepress Iock bu_on and thenpullwanasapart,

EDGE CLEANER

1_ ctive brush edge

cleaners are onboth

sides ofthe Power-

Mate®.Guide either

side ofthe Power-

Mate®along base-

boardsor next to

furniture to help

remove dirt trapped at

carpet edges.

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The Power-Mate®has

built-in protection against

motor and belt damage

Shouldthe brushjam. If

the brush slowsdown or

stops, the overload

protector buttonpops up

and shuts off the Power-

Mate®.The canister motor

will continueto run.

To correct problem: See

TROUBLESHOOTING.

To reset: Push in the overload protector

button.

SUCTION CONTROL

The suction

control allows

you tochange

the vacuum

Suction Suction suctionfor

differentfabric

and carpetweights.Openingthe control

decreases suction for draperiesand

lightweightrugs,while closingthecontrol

increasessuction forupholsteriesand

carpets.

WARNING

Personal injury Hazard

Always unplug the vacuum cleaner

before cleaning the brush area as

brush may suddenly restart. Failure

to do so can result in personal

injury.

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AUTO-CLEANING SYSTEM

This vacuumisequippedwith a auto-cleaning

system. Eachtimethepowercordisextended

a cleaningcam locatedinsidethe dustbin

rotatesand cleansthefilter.

POWER-MATE ®STORAGE

SOME MODELS

The lowerwand has

a"U" shapedflange

in the area where

the power cord

attaches.The canis-

ter hasa "U"

shaped slot near the

rear ofthe canister,

The slotallowsthe wandsand Power-Mate®

to be stored with the canister to conserve

storage space.

The wand will slip out of the slot as itis lift-

ed up for use and will slide into the slot asit

is lowered forstorage.

THERMAL PROTECTOR

This vacuumhas a thermalprotector which

automatically tripstoprotectthe vacuum

from overheating. The thermal protector

turns the motor off automatically to allow the

motor tocool in orderto preventpossible

damage to the vacuum.

To reset: Turn off and unplug the vacuum

from the outlet to allow the vacuum to coo[.

Check for and remove any clogs. Also

check and replace any clogged filters.

Wait approximately 30 minutes and plug

the vacuum in and turn back on to see if

the thermal protector has reset. In some

cases, the unit may suddenly restart. DO

NOT leave unattended while plugged in.

The vacuum cteaner creates suction that

picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries

the dirt to the dust bin through the [ ._--_'______

airflow passages.The dust bin lets /._,ij_

the air pass throughl while it traps z_,_,f"

the dirt. ,/_/

For best cleaning results, keep ._/z

the airflow passage open. ._7"

Check the starred areas _z_/_,/

occasionally for clogs. ,4_"

Unplugfrom outlet /_'t.7"

before check_

Dust

Bin

1. Unpiug cord from wall outlet;

2. Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth

that has been dipped in a solution of mild

{iquid detergent and water, then wrung dry.

Wipe dry after cleaning. DO NOT drip

water on cleaner.

3. To reduce static electricity and dust build-

up, wipe outer surface of cleaner and

attachments.

• 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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Always empty the dust binwhen dirt

level reaches the "MAX FILU'line.

TO REMOVE DUST BIN:

WARNING

I lectrical Shock And PersonalInjury

Hazard

Always unplug power cord from elec-

trical outlet before performing any

service on vacuum. .....

Press down on

the dust bin

release tab locat-

ed above the

handleof the dust

bin.

___ Pull thehandle

and lift dust bin

outofthe vacu-

um cleaner.

Every time the dust

bin is removed, rotate Cleaning

cleaning knobon top Knob

o,°o,t oo,oo,t

two complete revolu-

and maintain clean-

ing performance.

Secondary _.,.'_--_._

Filter ( _ I 11 |

Dust Bi__

Remove any

clogs that

might be

located in

the dust bin

port or the

secondary

filter.

TO EMPTY DUST BIN:

While ho[dingdust bin

over atrash can,

remove lid from dust

bin bylifting off.

Pourdust bin

contents into a

trash container.

TO CLEAN FILTER

See 'ToClean Filter"underFILTER

CHANGING/CLEANING,

Cover

TO REPLACE DUST BIN

Replacedust bin

lid assembly by

placing back on

dust binwith the

alignment rib on

the lid aligned

with the edge on

the dust bin

rib

Placedust bin

back intovacuum

cleaner by insert-

ing until the

dust bin release

button locks

dust bin secure-

ly in place,

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug powercord from electrical

outlet. Do not operate the cleaner

without the primary or exhaust fil-

ters. Be sure the filters are properly

installed to prevent motor failure

and/or electrical shock.

PRIMARY FILTER

Check primary filter frequently and clean

when dirty.

Note: Under normal use and care, your filter

can be expectedto last upto 5 years

TO REMOVE PRIMARY FILTER

Remove the dust bin and dust bin lid assem-

bly as outlinedinthe DUST BIN CLEANING

section.

While holding the dust bin lid assembly over

a trash container, grasp filter, rotate clock-

wise and lift off.

Primary

Cover

TO CLEAN FILTER

The filter may be cleaned by tapping iton a

trash container or by rinsing it under a

faucet.

Rinse with water only, do not use any

detergent or soap. Allow the filter to dry for

24 hours before putting it back into the

vacuum.

When cleaning the filter no longer restores

vacuum suction to full power you need to

replace the filter.

TO REPLACE PRIMARY FILTER

Slide filter overcleaning cam and rotate filter

counterclockwise until slots tockonto tabs in

Primary

Slot

Cover

cover.

Replacethe dust bin and dust bin lid assem-

bly as outlined inthe DUST BIN CLEANING

section.

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SECONDARY FILTER

FOAM

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Do not operate the cleaner without

the motor safety filter.Be sure the

filter is properly installed to prevent

motor failure and/or electrical

shock.

Always unplug power cord from

electrical outlet before performing

any service on vacuum.

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Check secondary filter frequently and clean

when dirty.

Remove thedust bin as outlinedinthe

DUST BIN CLEANING section.

Remove secondary filter from vacuum

cleaner.

Secondary

Filter

Wash the secondary filter inwarm soapy

water,rinse and dry thoroughly by squeez-

ing the filter inyour hand and letting it air

dry.

DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.

DO NOT install damp.

Replacedry secondaryfilter.Ensure filter is

properlyinstalledoverfilter opening.

Replacethe dust binas outlined in the

DUST B]N CLEANING section,

EXHAUST FILTER

ELECTROSTATIC

The exhaust filter must be replaced when

dirty. It should be replaced regularly depend-

ing on use conditions,

The filter CANNOT be washed as it will

lose its dust trapping ability,

NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES

for the exhaust filter number,

TO REMOVEFILTER

Press release

tab on filter car-

tridge and pull

out of canister,

(Cover not

shown for clari-

ty).

Remove filter

from cartridge by

pressing out

through the slot in

the cartridge.

Alwaysfollow altsafety precautions when

cleaning and servicing the Power-Mate®.

TO REPLACE FILTER

Slide newfilter

into cartridge so

that the white side

will Paceawayfrom

the canister,as

shown.

_._:_ ReplacetheRelease

exhaust filter

---__ cartridge by

placing intoslot

and pushing in

unti! the release

tab snaps into

place.

ElectricalShock Or Personal injury

Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply before

servicing or cleaning the unit,

Failureto do so could result in elec-

trical shock or personal injuryfrom

....cleaner suddenly starting _

TO CLEAN AGITATOR:

1. Remove

lightcoverby

pressing in

and lifting both

sides as

shown.

NOTE: Inorderto keep cleaning efficiency

high and to preventdamageto your vacu-

um, the agitator must be cleaned every_time

the belt is changed.

The agitator must also be cleaned accord-

ing to thefol]owingschedule:

Vacuum Use Clean Agitator

HEAVY - everyweek

(used daily)

MODERATE -

(used 2-3 timeslweek)

LIGHT -

(used 1 time!week)

every month

every 2 months

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, end caps, wash-

ers or agitator shaft.

IMPORTANT

Replace the

washers and

the end caps.

See the

exploded view

for correct

assembly.

2. Push inand turn

bulb counterclockwise

to remove.

3. Replace the bulb.

Bulb must not be high-

er than 15Watts (130

volts). Close light cover

until it snaps in place.

NOTE: See PARTSAND FEATURESfor

Bulb Number,

Disconnect cleaner from electrical out-

let. Checkand remove hair,string and lint

build-up frequently inthe PowePMate®

brush andbrush support areas, if build-up

becomes excessive, disconnect Power-

Mate®from wand and follow the steps

below. Instructions can also be found under

the light cover.

TO REMOVE BELT

1. Remove light

coverand light bulb,

ifonyour model.

Turn Power-Mate®

over, raise pile

heightadjuster

rollersand remove

the two screwsfrom

the base.

2. Insert andtwist

fiat screwdriver

underbothback

covertabs.

3. TurnPower-

Mate®rightside

up. Tilt cover

forward from

back untilfront

snapsfree.

Brush

Support

Base

4. Carefully

insert andlift

screwdriver at

each brush

support tofree

brush from

base.

5,Remove belt

from motor

shaft,

6, Remove

worn belt.

• CAUTION .......

When you remove the brush

supports, a small metal washer on

each end may come off. DO NOT

lose these two metal washers,

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7. Slide brush "/" " >-_r'-F

supports off to check

and clean brush

support areas. See

BRUSH ASSEMBLY

for picture of cornptete

brush assembly.

TO REPLACE BELT

1. Slide washers

and brush supports

onto brush assem-

bly,

2. Install new

belt in belt

grooveon

the brush

assembly,

thenover the

motor shaft.

Be sure belt

is under the

belt guard.

NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for

Belt number.

3. Insert both

support tabs

intothe base

slots. Then

snap brush

supports into

place.

4, Line up

tabs on front

of base with

slots inside

the front

cover.

Cover

Slot Front

Base Tab

5. Tiitcoverto

back. Press

coverfirmly

untitreartabs

snapinto

place.

Rear Base Tab

TurnPower-Mate_over. Replace the cover

screws and lower the pile heightadjustment

rollers intoplace. Replace light bulb and

cover, if on your model,

WARNING

Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury

Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply before

servicing or cleaning the unit,

Failure to do so could result in elec-

trical shock or personal injury from

cleaner suddenly starting,

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TO CHECK BRUSHES

Base

Support Bar

When brushes

are wornto the

levelof the base

support bars,

replace the

brush dowel.

TO REPLACE BRUSH DOWEL

1. Remove Power-Mate ®cover, belt and

brush assembly, See "To Remove Belt" in

BELT CHANGING AND BRUSH

CLEANING.

2. Removebrush supports and washers

from ends of brush assembly.

3. Reassemble brush assembly.To lineup

screwholes in dowel, sprocket andend

brush, be sure the brush portion of end

brush lines up with brushes on brush dowel,

4. Replace belt, brush assembly, Power-

Mate®cover,light bulb andlight cover.See

"ToReplace Belt"in BELTCHANGING AND

BRUSH CLEANING.

Washer Brush

Brush

Suppo_

Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service

needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed by a autho-

rized Sears Service Center.

Cleanerwon't start. 1. Unpluggedat wailouttat.

Poorjob of dirt

pick-up.

Cleanerstarts but

cuts off.

PowePMate®Wi!!not

run when attached.

't.

Trippedcircuitbreakerib_ownfuse

at householdservice panel.

Loosehoseelectrical connections. 3,

Tripped thermat protector in 4.

canister.

Fullor cloggeddust bin, i.

Cloggedairflow passages. 2.

Dirty _ters. 3.

Wrong pile heightsetting. 4.

Open suctioncontrol, 5.

Hole in hose. 6,

Worn Power-Mate®brushes. 7.

Worn or brokenbelt. 8 & 9.

Dirty brushor brushsupports.

11 Hoseelectricalconnections,

2. Tripped overloadprotectorin

Power-Mate_.

3. Trippedthermalprotector

in canister,

1, Power-Mate®coene_ons

unplugged_

2. Worn or broken be}t.

3. Dirty brush or brush supports.

4. Trippedovedoad protector in

Power-Mate_,

1. Plugin firmly,push ON/OFF switch toON.

2. Reset circuitbreakeror replace fuse.

Reconnect hoseends, (page 7).

Resetthermal protector,(page 11).

Empty dustdin, (page 13).

Clear airflow passages,(page 12).

CleaNohange filters, (page 14, 15).

Adjust setting, (page 8, 9),

Adjust COntrol,(page 1t).

Repla_ hose.

Change brushes,(page 18).

See BELTCHANGINGAND BRUSH

CLEANING,(pages 16, 17).

1, Checkconnections,reconnecthose

ends, (page 7),

2. Removeany itemsthat may becaught

orjammed, then reset. If cleaner starts

andstopsagain, cleanbrushand brush

supports,then reset,(pages 16, 17).

3. Resetthermalprotector,(page11).

2&3,

Rug in firmly, (page 6).

See BELTCHANGINGAND BRUSH

CLEANING, (pages 16, !7),

Check brusharea for excessivelint

buitd-upor jamming, Clean brushand

brush supports,then reset,(pages "_6,17),

Cleanerpicks up moveable 1. Wrong pile height setting. I. Adjust setting,(page 8, 9).

rugs-or- Power-Mate® 2. Suctiontoo strong. 2, Open suction control,(page 11}.

pushestoo hard.

Light won't work. 1. Burned outlight bulb. 1. Change tigh[bulb, (page 16).

Cordwon't rewind, I, Dirty power cord. t. CIeanthe power COrd,

2. Cardjammed. 2. Purl outcordand rewind.

C]eanerleaves marks 1. Wrong vacuuming-pattern. '["i See VACUUMINGTIPS, (page-9).

on carpet,

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