Troubleshooting; Clog Removal - Kenmore 1!6O31040 Use And Care Manual

Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems_ Any service
needed_ other than maintenance described in thts Use & Care Guide, should be performed
by a Sears or other qualified service agent°
WARNING
Disconnect e lectrical supply before performingmalnlenanceto the vacuum cleaner.
Failureto do so couldresult in electrical shockor personalinjury.
Vacuum cleaner 1, Unplugged at wall outret I_ Plug tn firmly, select the
won't run° desired setting on the touch
2o Tripped circuit breaker/blown 2_
fuse at household service panel
3, Thermal protector tripped° 3o
4o Defective wail outlet, 4.
I. Full or clogged dust cup. 1o
2, Wrong pile height setting 2,
3. Worn agitator. 3,
4. Clogged nozzle 4,
5, Clogged hose_ 5_
6. Ho_e in hose° 6.
7. Hose not inserted fully° Z
8, Motor protection system 8,
activated,
9, Dirty filter(s) 9.
IOn Dust cup not assembled
correctly.
Vacuum cleaner picks 1, Wrong pile height sotting_ 1o Adjust setting,
up moveable rugs or
pushes too hard.
Agitator does not 1o Handle in full upright position,
turn,
2, Agtlator overload tripped.
3, Thermal protector tripped.
Poor job of dirt
plck_up_
Airflow restricted
with attachment use;
sound changes,
contml
Reset circuit breaker or
replace fuse,
Aliow vacuum cleaner to cool
40-50 minutes
Check with a good appliance or
lamp_ Have outlet properly
serviced,
Empty dust cup,
Adjust setting,
Replace agitator.
See CLOG REMOVAL
secffon of this Use & Care Guide.
Check for clogs_
Replace hose,
Insert hose fully
Check for elogs_
Clean or change primary filter
and/or change exhaust filter.
10. Remove dust cup and reinstall,
Io Move handle from upright
position
2_ Reset agltator overload
protector,
3. Albw vacuum cleaner to cool
40-50 minutes,
1, Attachment use restricts air flowo 1. Check ATTACHMENTS for fuzz,
lint, pet hair or other debris.
2o New carpet fuzz clogged air 2_ Check for clogs and ctean hose_
path- See CLOG RE_clOVAL section
of this Use & Care Guide.
Vacuum Cleaner Help Line:
1-877-531-7321
8.00am-5:OOpm EST,M-F
(U.SoA. andCanada)
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