Attachments; Vacuum - Kenmore 116.35725 Owner's Manual

MOTOR PROTECTION
SYSTEM
Thermal Protector
This vacuum has a thermal protector which
automaticallytripsto protect the vacuum from
overheating. If a clog preventsthe normal
flow of air to the motor,the thermal protector
turns the motoroff automatically to allowthe
motorto cool in order to prevent possible
damage to the vacuum. During this time the
headlightremains on.
To con'ectproblem: If this occurs, turn the"
vacuum off and unplugthe power cord from
the outletto allow the vacuum to cool and the
thermal protectorto reset. Check for and
remove clogs, ff necessary. Also check and
clean/replace any clogged filters.Wait
approximatelythirty (30) minutesand plug
the vacuum in and turn back on to see if the
motorprotectorhas reset. The motor
protectorwill not reset if the vacuum is not
turned off even if the vacuum has cooled
down.
Motor Protector
This vacuum has a motor
protector by-pass valve
which automatically
opens to provide cooling
air to the motor when a
clog prevents the
normal flow of air to the
motor. If the by-pass
valve opens to prevent Protector
motor overheating and possible damage to
the vacuum, you will notice a change of
sound as air rushes through the valve
opening.
Note: Do not block motor protector.
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING chart.
Note: The motor protector may open when
using attachments or when cleaning new
carpet, due to reduced airflow by the
attachments themselves or by new carpet
fuzz filling the dust bin quickly. See the
TROUBLESHOOTING section.
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