Kenmore 116.31912 - Manual (Page 19)

TROUBlESHOOTINa
Review this chart to find do-it-yourseif solutions for minor performance problems. Any service
needed, other than those described in this owner’s manual, should be performed by an autho­
rized service representative.
A WARNING
Electricai Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do
so could result in electríce shock or perstHial injury.
mmim POSSPlg CAUSE PO^IilE SOLUTION
Cleaner won't ain. 1. Unplugged a! wall outlet.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse
at household service panel.
3. On/Off switch not turned ON.
4. Thermal protector tripped.
1. Plug in firmly, push On/OfI switch to B­
ON. «
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
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3. Push On/Off switch lo ON. ■
4. Allow vacuum to cool, then reset
Thermal protector (page 12).
Poor job of dirt
pick-up.
1. Full or clogged dust bag.
2. Wrong pile height setting.
3. Worn agitator.
4. Clogged nozzle or bag holder.
5. Clogged hose.
6. Hole in hose.
7. Hose not inserted lully.
8. Motor protection system activated.
9. Dirty filters.
1. Change bag, (page 15).
2. Adjust setting, (page 7).
3. Take to your nearest Sears
Service Center.
4. Check CLOG REMOVAL, (page 18).
5. Check for dogs, (page 18).
6. Take to your nearest Sears
Service Center.
7. Insert hose fully, (page 10).
8. Check for clogs, (page 18).
9. Change fitters, (page 16).
Cleaner picks up
moveable mgs 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 butb, (page 17).
Agitator does not turn. 1. Agitator On/Off selector in
OFF position.
2. Handle in full upright position.
3. Hose removed from nozzle.
4. Agitator Overload tripped.
5. Thermal protector tripped.
1. Move selector lo the ON position,
(page 8).
2. Move handle from upright position
{page 7).
3. Reattach hose to nozzle (page 10).
4. Reset Agitator Overload (page 12).
5. Allow vacuum to cool, then reset
Thermal protector (page 12).
Performance indicafor,
some models, Is red.
1. Full or clogged dust bag.
2. Dirty fillers.
3. Clogged airflow passage.
4. Certain attachment tools.
1. Change bag, (page 15).
2. Change fillers, (page 16).
3, Clear clog from airflow passage,
(page 16).
4, This is normal. Light should go oft
when tool is removed.
Air flow restricted
with attachment use.
Sound changes.
1. Attachment use restricts air flow.
2. New carpet luzz dogged air path.
1. Check ATTACHMENTS, (page 8)
2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean
hose, (page 18).
Dirt Sensor, some
models, will not work.
1. Dirty optic cells.
1, Clean optic cells, (page 13),
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