Kenmore ASPIRADORA 116.36722 - Manual (Page 24)

TROUBLESHOOTING
Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for nninor performance problems. Any service
needed, other than those described in this owner’s manual, should be performed by a Sears
authorized service representative.
A
warning
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner. Failure
to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Vacuum cleaner
won’t run.
1. Unplugged at 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/off switch to on.
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
3. Push on/off switch to on.
4. Reset thermal protector.
Poor job of dirt pick-up. 1. Full or clogged dust bin.
2. Wrong pile height setting.
3. Worn agitator.
4. Clogged nozzle or dust bin port.
5. Clogged hose.
6. Hole in hose.
7. Broken/misplaced belt,
B. Hose not inserted fully.
9. Motor protection system activated.
10. Dirty filters.
1. Clean dust bin.
2. Adjust setting.
3. Replace agitator.
4. Check CLOG REMOVAL.
5. Check for clogs.
6. Replace hose.
7. Replace/fix belt.
B. Insert hose fully.
9. Check for clogs.
10. Clean/change filters.
Vacuum cleaner picks up
moveable rugs or
pushes too hard.
1. Wrong pile height setting. 1. Adjust setting.
Light won't work. 1. Burned out light bulb. 1. Change light bulb.
Agitator does not turn. 1. Broken belt.
2. Belt installed Incorrectly.
1. Replace belt.
2. Check BELT CHANGING AND
AGITATOR CLEANING.
Air flow restricted
with attachment use.
Sound changes.
1. Attachment use restricts air flow.
2, New carpet fuzz clogged air path.
1. Check ATTACHMENTS.
2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean
hose.
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