Troubleshooting - Kenmore 24195 - Magic Canister Vacuum Owner's Manual

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.
_ 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 w on'tstart.
Poor job of dirt
pick-up.
Cleaner starts
but cuts off.
Air-Turbine Brush
Nozzle will not run
when attached
Performance
indicator, some
models, is red.
Cleaner picks up
movable rugs, or
nozzle pushes too
hard.
1. Unplugged at wall outlet.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse at
household service panel.
3. Loose hose electrical connections.
1. Full or clogged dust bag.
2. Clogged airflow passages.
3. Dirty filter.
4. Slide switch is on MIN.
5. Hole in hose.
6. Canister hood open.
1. Hose or hood electrical connections.
2. Tripped overload protector in canister
1. Worn or broken belt
2. Dirty brush or brush supports.
1. Full or clogged dust bag.
2. Dirty filter.
3. Clogged airflow passage.
1. Suction too strong.
1. Plug in firmly,
push the handle slide switch.
2. Reset circuit breaker or
replace fuse.
3. Reconnect hose ends (p. 5).
1. Change bag (p. 9).
2. Clear airflow passages (p. 6).
3. Change filter (p. 9).
4. Adjust control (p. 8).
5. Replace hose.
6. Close and latch hood.
1. Check connections, reconnect hose
ends (p. 5).
2. Change dust bag, clear airflow
blockage (p. 9, 6).
3. Unplug cord from wall outlet and wait
20-25 minutes for motor to cool and
automatically reset.
1. Check brush area for excessive lint
build-up or jamming.
2. Clean brush and brush supports
(p 11, 12)
1. Change bag (p. 9).
2. Change filter (p. 9).
3. Clear blockage from airflow passage
(p. 6).
1. Adjust control (p. 8).
Power cord won't 1. Dirty power cord. 1. Clean the power cord.
rewind. 2. Power cord jammed. 2. Pull out power cord and rewind.
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