Kenmore 116.36932 - Manual (Page 22)

Review this table to find do-it-yourssif 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
A WARNING:
Disconnect electricai supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum
cleaner» Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or persorral injury.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Vacuum cleaner
won’t run
1. Unplugged at wali outlet
2- Tripped circuit breaker/biown fuse
at household service panai
3. Thermal protector iripped
4. Deied)№ Wall oultet
5. Handle screw not tight.
1. Plug In Rrmiy, seiect the desired cei­
ling on lha touch conirol.
2 Reset circuit brsakar or replace fuse
3, Allow vacuum cleaner to cool, then
reset thermal protector
4, Check with a good appiiarree/iamp.
have properly serviced
5, Tighten screw.
Poor Job of dirt
pick-up
1. Full or clogged dust birr
2. Wrong pile height setting
3. Worn agllalor
4- Ologgsd nozzle
5. Clogged hose
E„ Hoieinhose.
7. Hose not inseriad fuHy.
8. Motor prolaction system activated
(change of sound)
9. Dirty fillers
1. Empty dust bin
2-, Adjust setting
3, Take lo your nearest Sears
Service Center,
4 Check for clogs
5. Check for clogs
6. Take to your nearest Sears
Service Cetïter.
7- insert hose fully
8,, Check for clogs
9, Change filters.
Vacuum C! carter picks up
moveabie rugs or
pushes too herd. 1, Wrorrg piia height setting 1. Adjust setting
Light won't work. Í. Burned out light bulb. 1, Ghanga light bulb.
Agitator does not turn. t. HandJe in fyil upright position
2, Agitator Oveiioad irlppad
3. Thermal praSeclor tripped
1, Move handle from upright pasiUon
2. Reset Agilatar Overload
3 Allow vacuum cleaner to cooi. then
reset thermal protector.
AlrtioW restricted
with attachment use.
Sound changes.
1 Attachment use reslricis aif Oow
2. New carpet iu 2 i ctogged air path
t. Check attachments for fuzz, lint,
pel hair or other debris
2. Check for dogs and clean
hose.
blHlciiUy adjusting piio
height setting
1. Vacuum clearrer not in proper upright
position
t. Place vacuum cleaner in the iocked
upright pcsiiion, tilt the vacuum dean-
or beck slighily and adjust pile height
Dirt Sensor, will not work 1, Dirty optic cells. 1, Clean optic cells
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