Kenmore 116.32289 - Manual (Page 11)

VACUUMING TIPS
Carpet edges
Guide either side or the front of the noz­
zle along a baseboard. The full length
brushes help remove dirt at carpet edges.
Stairs
Put handle in full upright position. Use the
crevice tool or fabric brush.
A
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if vacuum cleaner is
placed on stairs. If it falls, person­
al injury or property damage could
result.
For best clean­
ing results,
keep the air­
flow passage
clear.
Occasionally,
check each of
the areas indi­
cated for clogs.
Unplug the
cleaner from
the outlet
before check­
ing.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
SOME MODELS
When the unit is running with normal air
flow, the lines on the performance indica­
tor are white Red lines appear in the per­
formance indicator whenever the airflow
becomes blocked. If that occurs, check
the disposable dust bag, motor safety fil­
ter and other possible clog locations
shown in CLOG REMOVAL.
NOTE: Red lines may appear when using
attachments, due to reduced air flow
through the attachment
To correct problem: See the TROU­
BLESHOOTING chart.
WARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in elec-
tricai shock or personal injury from
cleaner suddenly starting.
MOTOR PROTECTION
SYSTEM
This vacuum has a motor protector by­
pass valve which automatically opens to
provide cooling air to the motor when a
clog prevents the normal flow of air to the
motor. If the by-pass valve opens to
prevent motor overheating and possible
damage to the vacuum, you will notice a
change of sound as air
rushes through the valve
opening,
To correct
problem: See the
TROUBLE­
SHOOTING
chart.
Motor
Protector
(Behind
Hose)
NOTE: Do not block motor protector.
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