Kenmore 116.32289 - Manual (Page 22)

TROUBLESHOOTING
Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any ser­
vice needed, other than those described in this owner’s manual, should be performed by
an authorized service representative.
A
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
PROBLEM
Cleaner won't run.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Unplugged at wall outlet
2. Tripped circuit breaker/biown fuse
at household service panel.
3. ON/OFF switch not turned ON,
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
1. Plug In firmly, push ON/OFF switch to
ON,
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse
3. Push ON/OFF switch to ON,
Poor job of dirt
pick-up. 1. Full or clogged dust bag
2. Wrong pile height setting
3. Worn agitator
4. Clogged nozzle or dirt tube
5. Clogged hose.
6. Hole in hose
7. Broken/misplaced belt
8. Hose not inserted fully
9. Motor protection system activated.
10. Dirty fillers
1. Change dust bag, {page 13),
2. Adjust setting, (page 7).
3. Replace agitator, (page 21)
4. Clean nozzle area, (page 19).
5. Check for clogs, (page 19),
6. Replace hose.
7. Repiace/fix belt, (page 17),
B. Insert hose fully (page 10).
3. Check for clogs, (page 19)
10. Clean filters, (pages 14-15)
Cleaner picks up
moveable rugs or
pushes too hard. 1. Wrong pile height setting 1. Adjust setting, (page 7),
Light won’t work. 1. Burned out light bulb. 1. Change light bulb, (page 20)
Agitator does not
turn.
1. Broken belt
2. Bare floor selector in bare
floor setting
3. Belt installed Incorrectly
1. Replace belt, (page 16)
2. Switch selector to the carpet setting,
(page 7),
3. Check BELT CHANGING AND
AGITATOR CLEANING, (page 17),
Performance indicator,
some models, Is red.
1. Full or clogged dust bag,
2. Dirty filters
3. Clogged airflow passage ■
dirt tube, nozzle, hose.
4. Certain allachmenl tools.
1. Change dust bag, (page 13)
2. Clean fillers, (pages 14-15)
3. Clear clog from airflow passage,
(page 19),
4. Should return to normal when
tool is removed.
Air flow restricted
with attachment use.
Sound changes
1. Attachment use restricts
air flow,
2. New carpel fuzz clogged air path
1. Check ATTACHMENTS,
(page 8).
2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean
hose, (page 19),
Excessive noise as
vacuum is shut off.
1. Belt rubbing on carpet/bare floor
selector shaft,
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1. Push selector all the way forward,