Kenmore 116.35923 - Manual (Page 21)

TROUBLESHOOTING
Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service
needed, other than maintenance described in this Owner's Manual, shouid be performed by a
Sears or other qualified service agent.
WARNING
Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Vacuum cleaner
won't run. 1, Unplugged at wall outlet,
2, Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse
at household service panel-
3. Thermal protector tripped.
4. Defective wall outlet
5.. Handle screw not light.
1
. Plug in firmly, select the desired set- j j'’
ting on the touch control,
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse
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3. Allow vacuum cleaner to coot, then Ill4
reset thermal protector.
4. Check with a good appliance/lamp,
have properly serviced,
5. Tighten screw.
Poor (ob of dirt
pick-up. 1. Full or clogged dust bag,
2. Wrong pile height setting.
3. Worn agitator.
4. Cfogged nozzle or bag hoider,
5. Clogged hose
6. Hole in hose.
7. Broken/misplaced belt.
8. Hose not inserted fully.
9. Motor protection system activated.
10. Dirty fitters.
1. Change bag
2. Adjust selling,
3. Repiace agitator,
4. Check CLOG REMOVAL
5. Check for clogs,
6. Repiace hose
7. Replace/fix belt.
8. Insert hose fully.
9. Check for clogs.
10. Ciean or change motor safety filter
and exhaust filter.
Vacuum Cleaner picks up
moveable rugs or
pushes too hard.
1, Wrong pile height setting. 1. Adjust setting.
Light won’t work. 1, Burned out light bulb 1. Change light bulb.
Agitator does not turn. 1. Handle in lull upright position,
2. Agitator Overload tripped.
3. Thermal protector tripped.
1. Move handle from upright position,,
2. Reset Agitator Overload,
3. Allow vacuum cleaner to cool 40-50
minutes
Airflow restricted
with attachment use.
Sound changes.
1, Attachment use restricts air flow.
2. New carpet fuzz clogged air path.
1, Check ATTACHMENTS for iuzz, lint,
pet hair or other debris
2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean
hose.
Difficulty adjusting pile
height setting 1. Vacuum cleaner not in proper upright
position.
1, Place vacuum cleaner in the locked
upright position, tilt the vacuum
cleaner back slightly and adjust pile
height,
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