Clog Removal; Troubleshooting - Kenmore 116.31100 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
_erformed by a Sears or other qualified service agent.
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WARNING
Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
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Vacuum cleaner
won't run.
Poor .job of dirt
plck-up.
Vacuum cleaner picks
up moveable rugs or
pushes too hard.
Agitator doesnot
turn.
Airflow restricted
with attachment use;
sound changes.
1. Unpluggedat wall outlet.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fusq
at householdservice panel.
3. Thermal protector tripped.
4. Defectivewall outlet,
1. Full or clogged dust bag.
2. Wrong pile height setting.
3. Worn agitator.
4. Clogged nozzle or bag holder.
5. Clogged hose.
6. Ho_e in hose.
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.
3. Thermal protector tripped.
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1. Attachmentuse restricts air flow.
2. New carpet fuzz clogged air patF
1. Plug in firmly, select the
desired settingon the touch
control.
2. Resetcircuit breaker or replace
fuse.
3. Affow vacuumcleaner to cool
40-50 minutes,
4. Check with a good appliance or
lamp. Have outlet properly
serviced.
1. Change bag.
2. Adjust setting,
3, Replace agitator.
4. See CLOG REMOVAL
sectionof thisUse & Care Guide.
5. Check for clogs.
6. Replace hose.
7. Insert hosefully.
8. Check for clogs.
9. Clean or change motor
safety filter and exhaust filter.
I. Adjustsetting.
1. Move handlefrom upright
positTon.
2, Reset agitator overload protector.
3. Allow vacuumcleaner to cool
40-50 minutes.
1. Check attachementsfor fuzz,
lint, pet hair or ether debris.
2. Clean out hose.See CLOG
REMOVAL section of thisUse &
Care Guide.
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line:
1-877-531-7321
8:00am-5:OOpm EST, M-F
(U.S.A. and Canada)
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