Troubleshooting - Kenmore 116.36932 Owner's Manual

Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems Any service
needed, other than maintenance described in this Owner's Manual, should be performed by a
Sears or other qualified service agent..
Vacuum cteaner
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Poor job of dirt
plck-up,
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Unplugged at wall outlet
Tripped circuitbreakedblown fuse
t Ptugin firmly,select thedesired set-
ting on the touchcontrol
2. Reset circuitbreaker or replace fuse
at househotd service panel
Thermal protector ltipped 3.
Defective wall outlet 4.
Handle screwnot tight 5,
Ful! or cloggeddust bin f.
Wrong pile height setting 2.,
Worn agitator 3
Clogged nozzle 4
5. Clogged hose 5.
6 Hate tn hose 6.
7. Hose not Inserted fulty 7,
8. Motorprotectionsystem activated 8,
(change of sound)
9 Dirty filters 9r
Vacuum Cleaner picks up t. Wrong pile heightaetttng 1,
1, Burned out ]$ght b ulb,
1_ Handte [n full uptight positron
2. Agitator Overload tripped
3. Thermal protector tripped
At]ow vacuum cleaner to cool, then
reset thermal protector
Check with a good appliance/tamp.
have properly serviced
Tighten screw
Empty dust bin
Adjust settfng
Take to your nearest Seam
Service Center
Check for clogs
Check for clogs
Take to your nearest Sears
Service Center:
tnsert hose fully
Check for clogs
Change filters.
Adjust setting
1, Change tight bulb.
1. Move handlefrom upright posilion
2. Reset Agitator Overload
3. Allow vacuum cleanerto cool.then
reset thermal protector.
1. Cheek attachments for fuzz, tint,
pet hair or other debris
2. Check for ctogsand cfean
hose.
moveabte rugs or
pushes too hard.
Light won't work.
Agitator does not tarn_
Airflow restricted
with attachment use,
Sound changes,.
Difficulty adjusting pile
height setting
Dirt Sensor, will not work
f, Attachment use restricts air ttow
2. New carpet fuzz clogged air path
1. Vacuum cleaner not in proper upright
position
1, Dirty opticcells. 1,
Place vacuumcleanertn thelocked
uprightposition,tiltthe vacuumclean-
er back slightly and adjustpile height
Clean opticcefts
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