Clog Removal - Kenmore 116.32712 Owner's Manual

Review this chart to flnd do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems_ Any ser-
vice needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed by
an authorized service representalfveo
RN| ,ectrical Shock Hazard
-I ..... Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit,
Failure to do so could result In electrical shock or personal injury
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Cleaner won't run, I,
2_
3o
Poor Job of dirt 1o
plck--up_ 2,
3,,
4o
6_
7.,
B,,
9,
10.
Cleaner picks up 1,,
moveable rugs or
)ushes too hard°
Light won't work° 1_
Agitator does not 1,,
turn,, 2.
3,
Performance indicator, 1.
some models, fs rod, 2.
3,
4,,
Air flow restricted 1,
with attachment use,
Sound changes. 2o
Excessive nolae as 1,
vacuum Is shut off.
Dirt Sensor, some 1,
models, wgi not work.
Unplugged at wail out_et
Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse
at household service panel,
On/off
switch not turned on
Full or clogged dust beg
Wrong pile helght setting
Worn agitator
Clogged nozzle or bag holder.
Clogged hose
Hole in hose.
Broken/misplaced belt,
Hose not inserted tully B,
Motor protection system activated, 9o
Dirty filters 10,,
1o Plug infirmly, push onioi! switch to
on..
2, Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse
3. Push on]off switch to on.
1. Change bag, (page 14)
2. Adjust setting, (page 7),
3o Replace agitator. (page 21)
4_ Check CLOG REMOVAL, (page tg),
5. Check forclogs. (page t9),
6. Replace hose
7o Replace/fix belt. (page 16-18)
insert hose fuliy, (page t0),
Check for clogs. (page t9),
Change filters, (page 15)
Wrong pile height setting 1, Adjust setting, (page 7),
Burned out light bulb 1., Change light bulb, (page 20),
1_ Replace bell (pages t6-18),,
2. Move selector to the carpet setting,
(page 7),
3. Check BELT CHANGING AND
AGITATOR CLEANING.
(pages 16-_8)
Broken belt
Bare floor selector In bare
floor setting
Be_tInsta[Ied incorrectly
Full or clogged dust bag
Dirty filters
Clogged aldlowpassage
Change beg. (page 14)
Change tilters, (page 15),
Clear clog from aidlow passage,
(page 19),
This Is normal, Llghl should go o!t
when tool ts removed
I.,
2,,
3.
4o
1o
2.
Certain attachment tools.
A_lachment use restricts air flow. Check ATTACHMENTS, (page B)
New carpet fuzz clogged sir path. Check CLOG REMOVAL end clean
hose, (page t9)
Belt rubbing on carpet/bare floor Push selector eli the way forward,
selector sha{L (page 7)
Dirty optic celts Clean optic calls, (page 12)
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