Kenmore 116.25812 - Manual (Page 13)

SUCTION CONTROL
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
suction for
different fabrics
and carpet
weights,
LOW POWER decreases suction
for draperies and lightweight rugs, while
HIGH increases suction for upholsteries and
carpets.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
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Suction
Decrease
Suction
Performance
indicator When the vacuum
cleaner is running
with normal airflow,
the light on the
performance
Indicator is off. The
light comes on
whenever the
airflow becomes blocked. If that occurs,
check the disposable dust bag. motor
safety filter and other possible clog
locations shown in
HOW YOUR VACUUM
CLEANER WORKS.
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE­
SHOOTING table.
NOTE: The light may come on when using
certain attachments, due to reduced airflow
through attachment.
THERiVIAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to protect
the vacuum cleaner from overheating If a
clog prevents the normal flow of air to the
motor, the thermal protector turns the
motor off automatically. This allows the
motor to cool in order to prevent possible
damage to the vacuum cleaner.
To correct problem: Turn the vacuum
cleaner off and unplug the power cord
from the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector
to reset.
Check for and remove clogs, if
necessary. Also check and replace any
clogged filters. Walt approximately
thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum
cleaner In and turn back on to see if the
motor protector has reset.
POWER-MATE® STORAGE
The wand has a “U” shaped
flange that slides into
the “U” shaped slot on
the canister.
The flange allows the
wands and Power-
Mate®io be stored with
the canister to
conserve storage
space. The canister
must be stored on end for
this feature to be used.
To attach the Power-Mate®, it must be in
the fiat position as shown in the
illustration. Use the handle release pedal
to place it in this position
The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lifted
up for use and wiil slide into the slot as it is
lowered for storage.
STAIR GRIP
During normal operation while the canister is
In the horizontal position, the caster wheel
rotates freely 360"
The Stair Grip
feature allows
the caster
wheel to lock in
position when
the vacuum
cleaner Is
rotated 25"
from horizontal Into a vertical position in
order for the canister to rest on stairs.
WAND LIGHT
This vacuum cleaner Is
equipped with a light on the
extension wand. This light
will operate only when the
vacuum cleaner is in
CARPET mode (see HOW
TO START), The light will
operate when attached or not
attached to the Power­
Mate®.
The light can be used for lighting hard to
reach locations.
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