Performance Features - Kenmore 116.23205C Use & Care Manual

WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before cleaning the agitator area
as agitator may suddenly restart. Failure
to do so can result in personal injury.
BELT RESET
The PowerMate has
built-in protection
against motor and
belt damage should
the agitator jam. If
the agitator slows
down or stops, the
BELT RESET shuts off
the PowerMate. The
canister motor will
continue to run.
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press BELT RESET button.
If the problem persists, have the vacuum
cleaner serviced by a Sears or other
qualified service agent.
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. This allows the motor to
cool in order to prevent possible damage
to the vacuum cleaner.
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector
to reset. Check for and remove clogs, if
necessary. See REMOVING CLOGS (page
20). Also check and replace any clogged
filters. Wait approximately thirty (30)
minutes and plug the vacuum cleaner in
and turn back on to check if the thermal
protector has reset.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

BELT RESET
Button
19
CHECK BAG INDICATOR
When the
vacuum cleaner
is running with
normal airflow,
the CHECK BAG
light is off. The
light comes on
when the bag is
full, airflow
becomes blocked, or if there is a clog.
If that occurs, first check the disposable
dust bag. Then check the motor safety
filter and other possible clog locations
shown in REMOVING CLOGS (page
20).
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING table (page 27-28).
NOTE: The indicator light may come on
when using certain attachments, due to
reduced airflow through attachment. When
using in low suction the indicator light may
not function.
CHECK BAG
Indicator