Troubleshooting, Warning, Problem possible cause possible solution – Kenmore ASPIRADORA 116.35923 User Manual
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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, should be performed by a
Sears or other qualified service agent.
^WARNING
Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the unit. Failure to
do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
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 wail outlet.
1. Plug in firmly, select the desired set
ting on the touch control.
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
3. Allow vacuum cleaner to cool, then
reset thermal protector.
4.
Check with a good appliance/lamp,
have properly serviced.
Poor Job of dirt
1. Full or dogged dust bag.
1. Change bag.
pick-up.
2. Wrong pile height setting.
2. Adjust setting.
3. Worn agitator.
3. Replace agitator.
4. Clogged nozzle or bag holder.
4.
Check CLOG REMOVAL.
5.
Clogged hose.
5.
Check for clogs.
6.
Hole in hose.
6.
Replace hose.
7. Broken/misplaced belt.
7. Replace/fix belt.
8.
Hose not inserted fully.
8.
Insert hose fully.
9. Motor protection system activated.
9. Check for clogs.
10. Dirty filters.
10. Clean 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 iight bulb.
1. Change light bulb.
Agitator does not turn.
1. Handle in full upright position.
1. Move handle from upright position.
2. Agitator Overload tripped.
2. Reset Agitator Overload.
3. Thermal protector tripped.
3. Allow vacuum to cooi 40-50 minutes.
Airflow restricted
with attachment use.
1. Attachment use restricts air flow.
1. Check ATTACHMENTS for fuzz, lint,
pet hair or other debris.
Sound changes.
2. New carpet fuzz dogged air path.
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 back
slightly and adjust pile height.
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