Although the dirt sensor feature in your
Kenmore Power-Mate e is designed for years of
trouble free use, the passage of dirt through
the air passage system can coat the lens
causing the green light to come on and stay
on - never switching to red. When this happens
the lenses must be cleaned.
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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
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wand by pressing
=,
the quick release
pedal and lifting
up on the wand..
Cross Section View
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Ap!rox.
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3 _ Inches
, Ring
or 90 mm
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4
-- Sensor
II
2. As indicated by the illustration, the two dirt
sensor elements are located on the inside of
the swivel, approximately
3Y2 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 bottle
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 sen-
sors.
3. Turn Power-
Mate ® right side
up. Press handle
release pedal and
Iower the swivel.
Lift rear latches
up.
1, Turn Power-
Mate ® upside
down.
2. Unscrew the
two (2) Power-
Mate ® cover
screws,
Side
/_Bar
Latch
Latches
5, Lift agitator
assembly out
and remove
worn bell
4. To remove cover,
grasp the sides and
pull out.
6, Check and clean end cap areas. See
AGITATOR ASSEMBLY
for picture of
complete
agitator assembly
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