Troubleshooting - Kenmore 592.30413 Use & Care Manual

Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems.
Any service needed, other than maintenance described in this Use & Care Guide,
should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service agent.
Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the unit.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
WARNING
PROBLEM
Cleaner won't run
Cleaner won't pick
up or low suction.
Dust escaping
from cleaner
Cleaner tools won't pick-
up
Headlight not
Working
Cleaner is difficult
to push
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TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Power cord not firmly plugged
into outlet.
2. Blown house fuse or tripped
house circult breaker.
3. Cleaner not turned on.
1. Dust bin not installed correctly
2. Dust bin full.
3. Rotating Brushroll worn
4. Pet Hair Brushroll worn
5. Broken or worn belt.
6. One or both filters clogged.
7. Carpet height setting is incorrect. 7. Set carpet height adjust lever
1. Dust bin full.
2. Dust bin not installed correctly.
3. Hose not installed correctly.
4. HEPA filter clogged.
5. Filter assembly not positioned
properly.
6. Motor filter clogged.
1. Hose clogged.
2. Dust bin full.
3. One or both filters clogged.
1. Bulb burnt out.
2. Loose electrical wires.
1. Carpet height setting is incorrect. 1. Set carpet height adjust lever
2. Broken or worn belt.
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POSSIBLE SOLUTION
1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker in home.
Replace fuse / reset breaker.
3. Press on/off button.
1. Review dust bin removal and
replacement - Pg.12
2. Empty dust bin - Pg.12
3. Replace Rotating Brushroll - Pg.15
4. Replace Pet Hair Brushroll -Pg.16
5. Replace belt - Pg.15
6. Remove filters and clean -
Pg.13,14
to appropriate setting for carpet
being cleaned - Pg.10
1. Empty dust bin - Pg.12
2. Review Dust Bin removal and
replacement - Pg.12
3. Review hose placement - Pg.8
4. Replace HEPA filter - Pg.14
5. Ensure that filter assembly is
positioned properly.
6. Clean motor filter. - Pg.13
1. Check inlets, hose and dust bin for
obstructions: remove obstruction.
If clog persists, take vacuum
cleaner to a Sears or other
qualified service dealer.
2. Empty dust bin - Pg.12
3. Remove filters and clean -
Pg.13,14
1. Replace bulb - Pg.14
2. Take to Sears Service Center.
to appropriate setting for carpet
being cleaned - Pg.10
2. Replace belt - Pg.15
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