Edge cleaner, Overload protector, Suction control – Kenmore 116.23637C User Manual
Page 11: Warning, Auto-cleaning system, Power-mate® storage, Thermal protector
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EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge 
cleaners are on 
both sides of the 
Power-Mate®. 
Guide either side 
of the Power-Mate®
along base-boards 
or 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 should the 
brush jam. If the brush 
slows down or stops, the 
overload protector button 
pops up and shuts off
the Power-Mate®. The 
canister motor will continue to run.
To correct problem:
See
TROUBLESHOOTING.
To reset:
Push in the overload protector
button.
SUCTION CONTROL
5 o r ,
Decrease
Suction
Increase
Suction
The suction
control allows 
you to change 
the vacuum
suction for 
different fabric 
and carpet weights. Opening the control 
decreases suction for draperies and 
lightweight rugs,‘while closing the control
increases suction for upholsteries and 
carpets.
A
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.
AUTO-CLEANING SYSTEM
This vacuum is equipped with an auto-clean
ing system. Each time the power cord is 
extended a cleaning cam located inside the 
dust bin rotates and cleans the filter.
POWER-MATE® STORAGE
The lower wand has
a “U” shaped flange 
in the area where 
the power cord
attaches. The canis
ter has a “U”
shaped slot near ' 
the rear of the canis
ter.
The slot allows the wands and Power-Mate®
to be stored with the canister to conserve 
storage space.
The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lift
ed up for use and will slide into the slot as it 
is lowered for storage.
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 cool.
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.
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