Performance Features - Kenmore 116.28014 Use & Care Manual

PERFORMANCE FEATURES
CHECK BAG iNDiCATOR
WARNING
Personal injury Hazard
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before cleaning the agitator area
as agitator may suddenly restart. Failure
to do so can result in personal injury.
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The PowerMate Overload Protector/
has built-in Belt Reset
protection against
motor and beff
damage should
the agitator jam.
if the agitator
slows down or
stops, the
overload protector
shuts off the
PowerMate and the red light will come on.
The canister motor will continue to run.
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press BELT RESET button.
If the problem persists, have the vacuum
cleaner serviced by a Sears or other
qualified service agent.
EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge [ [[
cleaners are on both
sides of the
PowerMate. Guide
either side of the
PowerMate along
base-boards or next
to furniture to help
remove dirt trapped
at carpet edges.
When the vacuum
cleaner is running
with normal
airflow, the light on
the CHECK BAG
indicator is off.
The light comes on
whenever the
CHECK BAG
indicator _._
airflow becomes blocked, if that
occurs, check the disposable dust bag,
motor safety filter and other possible
clog locations shown in HOW YOUR
VACUUM CLEANERWORKS.
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE=
SHOOTING table.
NOTE: The light may come on when using
certain attachments, due to reduced airflow
through attachment.
THERMAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to
protect the vacuum cleaner from
overheating. If a clog prevents the normal
flow of air to the motor, the thermal
protector turns the motor off
automatically. This allows the motor to
coo[ in order to prevent possible damage
to the vacuum cleaner.
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector
to reset. Check for and remove clogs, if
necessary. Also check and replace any
clogged filters. Wait approximately thirty
(30) minutes and plug the vacuum
cleaner in and turn back on to see if the
motor protector has reset.
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