Kenmore 116.29912 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
ELECTRONIC BAG/HOSE
CHECK INDICATOR
SOME MODELS
Electronic
Bag/Hose
Check_
The light comes
on whenever the
airflow becomes
blocked, dust bag
needs changing
or canister safety
filter needs clean-
ing.
NOTE: The light may come on when using
certain attachments, due to reduced airflow
through attachment.
In some cases, when vacuuming loose
fibers, like new carpet lint, the bag may be
full and the light may not come on.
In some cases, when vacuuming fine materi-
als such as powder, soot, plaster dust, carpet
freshener, the bag may not appear full but
the light does come on.
Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTO POWER DOWN MODE
If vacuuming is continued after the light
comes on, the canister motor will automati-
cally change speed to MEDIUM and/or LOW
to protect the motor from excessive heal
1, Auto power down mode occurs when there
is a blocked airflow passage.
2. Auto power down mode occurs when the
bag is full.
Removal of blockage andtor bag replacement
will allow you to return to the seiected power
level.
Further vacuuming after the light stays on
may cause the canister motor to shut off.
Wait up to 50 minutes for motor to cool and
automatically reset°
NOTE: Check bag often.
THERMAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum has a thermal protector which
automatically trips to protect the vacuum from
overheating The thermal protector turns the
motor off automatically to allow the motor to
cool in order to prevent possible damage to
the vacuum.
To reset: Turn off and unplug the vacuum
from the outlet to allow the vacuum to coot.
Check for and remove any clogs, Also
check and replace any clogged filters.Wait
approximately 50 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.
POWER-MATE d STORAGE
SOME MODELS
The lower wand
has a "U" shaped
flange in the
area where the
power cord
attaches. The
base has a "U"
shaped slot near
the front caster.
The slot allows
the wands and
Power-Mate _ to
be stored with the canister to conserve stor-
age space. The canister must be stored on
end for this feature to be used.
The wand will s_ip out of the slot as it is lifted
up for use and will slide into the slot as it is
lowered for storage.
The Power-Mate e must be in the fiat position
as shown in the illustration. Use the handle
release pedal to place it in this position.
NOTE: You may save space by lowering the
telescoping wand as shown in the ASSEM-
BLY section.
! CAUTION
To prevent tip over, never leave
®
Power-Mate on or m the upright
position with the wand fully
extended. Moving the wand to a
lower position and turning the
handle to one side will make the
Power-Mate d more stable and less
likely to tip over.
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