Kenmore BC4040 Use & Care Manual page 24

PowerMate
unplugged.
Worn or broken belt.
® Dirty brushroll or end caps.
PowerMate will
not run when
attached.
Tripped overload protector in
PowerMate
PROTECTOR (page 15).
Handle switch set to FLOOR
position.
Full or clogged dust bag.
Dirty filters.
Check bag
indicator
Blocked airflow passage.
activates.
Certain attachment tools.
Vacuum cleaner
Wrong pile height setting.
picks up
moveable rugs
®
or PowerMate
Suction too strong.
pushes too hard.
Dirty power cord.
Cord will not
rewind.
Cord jammed.
Vacuum cleaner
leaves marks on Wrong vacuuming pattern.
carpet.
TROUBLESHOOTING
®
connections
®
. See OVERLOAD
- 24 -
Plug in firmly.
See BELT CHANGING AND BRUSHROLL
CLEANING (page 20-21).
See BELT CHANGING AND BRUSHROLL
CLEANING (page 20-21).
Remove any items that may be caught or
jammed, then restart. If vacuum cleaner starts
and stops again, clean brushroll and end
caps, then restart.
Slide handle switch to CARPET position to
®
activate PowerMate
Change bag.
Clean/change filters.
Clear blockage from airflow passage.
This is normal. The indicator will turn to green
when tool is removed.
Adjust setting.
Slide the electronic suction control to a lower
power setting.
Clean the power cord.
Pull out cord and rewind.
See VACUUMING TIPS (page 12).
.