Kenmore 3693 - Progressive Bagless Upright Owner's Manual page 21

Review this table tofinddo-it-yourself solutions forminor performance problems. Any service
needed, other than maintenance described inthis Owner's Manual, should beperformed bya
Sears orother qualified service agent.
Vacuum cleaner
won't run.
Poor job of dirt
pick-up.
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9.
1.
Unplugged at wall outlet.
Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse
at household service panel.
Thermal protector tripped.
Defective wall outlet.
Full or clogged dust bin.
Wrong pile height setting.
Worn agitator.
Clogged nozzle.
Clogged hose.
Hole in hose.
Hose not inserted fully. 7.
Motor protection system activated. 8.
(change of sound)
Dirty filters. 9.
Wrong pile height setting. 1.
1. Plug in firmly, select the desired set-
ting on the touch control.
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
3. Allow vacuum cleaner to cool, then
reset thermal protector.
4. Check with a good appliance/lamp,
have properly serviced.
1. Empty dust bin.
2. Adjust setting.
3. Take to your nearest Sears
Service Center.
4. Check for clogs.
5. Check for clogs.
6. Take to your nearest Sears
Service Center.
Insert hose fully.
Check for clogs.
Change filters.
Vacuum Cleaner picks up Adjust setting.
moveable rugs or
pushes too hard.
Light won't work. 1. Burned out light bulb. 1. Change light bulb.
Agitator does not turn. 1. Handle in full upright position. 1. Move handle from upright position.
2. Agitator Overload tripped. 2. Reset Agitator Overload.
3. Thermal protector tripped. 3. Allow vacuum to cool, then reset
thermal protector.
Airflow restricted 1. Attachment use restricts air flow. 1. Check attachments for fuzz, lint,
with attachment use, pet hair or other debris.
Sound changes. 2. New carpet fuzz clogged air path. 2. Check for clogs and clean
hose.
Difficulty adjusting pile 1. Vacuum cleaner not in proper upright 1. Place vacuum cleaner in the locked
height setting position, upright position, tilt the vacuum back
slightly and adjust pile height.
Dirt Sensor, wilt not work 1. Dirty optic cells. 1. Clean optic cells
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