Kenmore 116.36720 Owner's Manual page 10

MOTOR PROTECTION
SYSTEM
Thermal Protector
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to
protect the vacuum cleaner from
overheating. If a clog prevents the normal
flow of air to the motor, the thermal
protector turns the motor off automatically
to allow the motor to cool in order to
prevent possible damage to the vacuum
cleaner.
To correct problem: If this occurs, turn the
vacuum cleaner off and unplug the power
cord from the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector to
reset. Check for and remove clogs, if
necessary. Also check and
clean/replace any clogged filters. Wait
approximately thirty (30) minutes and
plug the vacuum cleaner in and turn
back on to see if the motor protector
has reset.The motor protector will not
reset if the vacuum cleaner is not turned
off even if the vacuum has cooled down,
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