Troubleshooting - Kenmore 116.23156C Use & Care Manual

Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any other
service needed should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service agent.
WARNING
Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the
vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
PROBLEM
Vacuum cleaner won't
start.
Poor job of dirt
pick-up.
Vacuum cleaner starts
but shuts off.
Cord won't rewind.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Unplugged at wall outlet.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown
fuse at household service panel.
1. Full or clogged dust bin.
2. Clogged airflow passages.
3. Dirty filters.
4. Hole in hose.
5. Dust bin open.
1. Tripped thermal protector
in canister.
1. Dirty power cord.
2. Cord jammed.
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
1. Plug in firmly, push ON/OFF switch
to on. (page 8)
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
1. Empty dust bin.
2. Clear airflow passages.
3. Change/Clean filters.
4. Replace hose.
5. Close dust bin until release button is
latched.
1. See PERFORMANCE FEATURES –
"Thermal Protector."
1. Clean the power cord.
2. Pull out cord and rewind.
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(page 13)
(page 12)
(page 14, 15, 16)
(page 13 & 14)
(page 11)
(page 8)