Kenmore 116.31810 Use & Care Manual page 14

MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM
Thermal Protector - Suction Motor
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to
protect the vacuum cleaner suction motor°
If a clog prevents the normal flow of air
to the motor, the thermal protector turns
the motor off automatically. This allows
the motor to cool in order to prevent
possible damage to the vacuum cleaner°
Thermal Prolector - Agitator Motors
This vacuum cleaner has thermal
protectors which automatically trip to
protect the agitator motors,The therma!
protectors turn the motors off
automatically. This allows the motors to
cool in order to prevent possible damage
to the vacuum cleanen
To reset thermal protectors: Turn the
vacuum cleaner off and unplug the power
cord from the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal
protectors to reset.
CAUTION
Always return the vaccum cleaner to the
upright position before using the hose
and attachements_ Failure to do so may
result in overheating of the agitator
motors and can cause the thermal
protectors to trip. ...................
Check for and remove clogs, and replace
bag if necessary. See CLOG REMOVAL
section, Also check and replace any
clogged filters. Wait approximately 40-,50
minutes before restarting vacuum cleaner.
Motor Profector
This vacuum cleaner has a motor
protector by-pass valve which prevents
motor overheating and damager The
valve opens to provide cooling air when a
clog prevents normal air flow to the
vacuum cleaner suction moton You will
notice a change of sound as air rushes
through the valve opening.
To correct problem, install a new dust
bag, if using attachments, adjust to allow
for greater air flowo
NOTE: The motor protector may open
when using aflachments or when cleaning
new carpet due to reduced airflow
caused by the attachments themselves or
by new carpet llnt filling the dust bag
quickly.
NOTE: Do not block motor protector.
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