Kenmore 175.8579280 Owner's Manual page 10

T
PROBLEM
OU LE SHOOTI
G CHART
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS*
1. Neither vacuum motor nor pump
motor runs.
2. Vacuum motor runs, but there is no
spray at the nozzle.
.
.
Spray from the floor nozzle comes
out of one side of the nozzle only.
Motor runs but cleanerdoes not pick
up solution from carpet (no exhaust
from top of cleaner).
5. Spray connections leak.
1. Be sure power switch is in "ON" position.
2. Be sure power cord is plugged in securely.
3. Check wall electrical outlet (by plugging in a known
working electrical appliance).
1. Be sure Electrical Cord from Power Head to Solution
Tank is securely plugged into receptacle on the Power
Head.
2. Check that Solution Tank is full.
3. Be sure Pump Switch is in the "HI" or "LO" position.
4. Nozzle Ports may be clogged. See illustration below to
unclog.
1. Unclog the Nozzle Port. See illustration below.
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2.
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Recovery Tank is full of dirty water and must be emptied.
Check for clogged hose or nozzle. Clogs could result from
picking up material such as carpet strings, shoe laces,
etc.
Disassemble nut at leaking connection. Be sure washer
is properly seated. Reassemble and tighten securely.
* If the "Possible Solutions" to "Problems" listed in the chart do not correct the problem, take your cleaner to a Sears
Service Center for professional serice. Repairs not listed in this chart require professional and specific
knowledge of this model cleaner and could result in safety hazards and personal injury if not made by a
qualified Sears Service Technician.
TO UNCLOG NOZZLE PORT
See Figure 16.
1. Remove Access Screws
2. Clean out ports (2) with a small pin.
3. Reassemble.
NOTE: Do not let pin point touch any part of
the spray pad surface or spray pad will not
spray solution properly.
ACCESS SCREWS
SPRAY PAD SURFACE
Fig. 16
SMALL PIN
SPRAY PAD
SURFACE
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