Kenmore 116.32189 Owner's Manual page 22

Review this chart to find 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 representative+
Cleaner won't run.
Poor job of dirt
pick-up.
1, Unplugged at walt outlet.
2+ Tripped cfrcutt breakertblown fuse
at household service panel.
3. ON!OFF switch not turned ON+,
1. Fu!l or clogged dust bag
2. Wrong pile height setting.
3. Worn agitator+
4+ Clogged nozzle or dirt tube.
5. Clogged hose,
6. Hole inhose,
7. Broken/misplaced belt.
1, Plug in firmly, push ON/OFF switch to
ON.
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
3. Push ONtOFF switch to ON,,
B. Hose not inserted fully+ B.
9. Motor protection system activated+ 9.
10. Dirty filters. 10.
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Cleaner picks up 1. Wrong ptie height setting. 1. Adjust setting, (page 7),,
moveable rugs or
pushes too hard.
Light won't work. 1. Burned out light bulbo 1. Change light bulb, (page 20),
1. Change dust bag, (page 13),
2o Adjust setting, (page 7),,
3, Replace agitator, (page 21)+
4. Clean nozzle area, (page I9)_
5. Check for clogs, (page 19)
6. Replace hose+
7o Replace/fix belt, (page 17)o
Insert hose fully. (page 10),
Check for clogs, (page 19).
Clean filters, (pages 14-15).
Agitator does not
turn.
Performance Indicator,
Some models, is red.
Air flow restricted
with attachment use+
Sound changes.
1+ Broken belt.
2. Bare floor selector in bare
floor setting.
3. Belt installed incorrectly,.
1o Full or clogged dust bag.,
2. Dirty filters+
3. Clogged airflow passage -
dirt tube, nozzle, hose+
4. Certain attachment tools.
1. Attachment use restricts
air ftow.
2. New carpet fuzz clogged air path.
Excessive noise as 1+ Belt rubbing on carpet/bare floor
vacuum is shut off. selector shaft,,
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1. Replace belt, (page I6),
2. Switch selector to the carpet setting,
(page 7),
3. Check BELT CHANGING AND
AGITATOR CLEANING, (page 17),
1. Change dust bag, (page 13)+
2. Clean filters, (pages 14-15).
3. Clear clog from airflow passage,
(page 19)o
4. Should return to normal when
tool is removed°
1. Check ATTACHMENTS,
(page 8).
2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean
hose, (page 19).
1. Push selector all the way 1orward.