Clog Removal - Kenmore 3911 - Upright Vacuum Use And Care Manual

Reviewthis tableto finddo-it-yourself solutionsfor minorperformance problems, Any service
needed, o therthanmaintenance d escribed in this Use& CareGuide,shouldbe performed by
a Searsor otherqualified serviceagent.
Vacuum cleaner
won't run_
WARNING
Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner,
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injurj,
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1. Unplugged at wall outlet. 1. Plug in firmly, select the
desired setting on the touch _;_
control
2. Tripped circuit breakerfblown fuse 2. Reset circuit breaker or replace _
at household service panel, fuse.
3. Thermal protector tripped_ 3, Allow vacuum cleaner to cool
Poor job of dirt
pick-up,
Vacuum cleaner picks
up moveable rugs or
pushes too hard,
Agitator does not
turn,
Airflow restricted
with attachment use;
sound changes,
4_ Defective wall outlet.
1o Full or clogged dust bag 1.
2. Wrong pile height setting, 2,
3, Worn agitator, 3,
4, Clogged nozzle or bag holder 4.
5. Clogged hose, 5.
6. Hole in hose 6.
7. Hose not inserted fully
8_ Motor protection system
activated _,
9. Dirty filters,
1. Wrong pile height setting
1, Handle in full upright position.
2. Agitator overload tripped.
3o Thermal protector lripped.
1. Attachment use restricts air flow,
2. New carpet fuzz clogged air path_
40-50 minutes,
4. Check with a good appliance or
lamp Have outlet properly
serviced°
Change bag°
Adjust setting.
Replace agitator.
Check CLOG REMOVAL
Check for clogs.
Replace hose_
7. Insert hose fully,
8. Check for clogs,
9. Clean or change motor
safety filter and exhaust filter.
1. Adjust setting.
I, Move handle from uprighl
position.
2. Reset agitator overload protector
3_ Allow vacuum cleaner to cool
40-50 minutes,
1_ Check ATTACHMENTS for fuzz,
lint, pet hair or other debris,
2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and
clean hose.
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