Kenmore 3828FI2852V - Manual (Page 11)

TROUBLESHOOTING
Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any other service
needed should be performed by a Sears or other qualified 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Cleaner won’t
start.
1. Unplugged at wall outlet.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown
fuse at household service
panel.
1. Plug in firmly, press the power switch.
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Poor Job of dirt
pick-up.
1. Clogged airflow passages.
2. Dirty filter.
3. Hole In hose.
4. Canister hood open.
5. Full dust bin.
1. Clear airflow passages (page 6).
2. Clean filter (page 9).
3. Replace hose.
4. Close and latch hood.
5. Empt dust bin.
Cleaner starts
but cuts off. 1. Hood electrical connections.
2. Tripped overload protector in
canister.
1. Check connections (page 6).
2. Clean dust bin, clear airflow blockage
(page 6, 9). Unplug cord from Wall outlet and
wait 20-~25 minutes for motor to cool and
automatically reset.
Performance
indicator, some
modeis, is red.
1. Dirty filter.
2. Clogged airflow passage.
3. Full dust bin.
1. Clean filter (page 9).
2. Clear blockage from airflow passage (page 6j.
3. Empty dust bin.
Cleaner picks up
movable rugs, or
nozzle pushes
too hard.
1. Suction too strong.
1. Adjust Air Flow Regulator (page 8).
Power cord
won't rewind.
1. Dirty power cord.
2. Power cord jammed.
1. Clean the power cord.
2. Pull out Power cord and rewind.
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