Performance/Safety Features; Motor Protection System; Motor Protector; Thermal Protector - Kenmore 116.35923 Owner's Manual

MOTOR PROTECTION
SYSTEM
Motor Protector
This vacuum cleaner has a motor protector
by-pass valve which automatically opens to
provide cooling air to the vacuum cleaner
motor when a clog prevents the normal
flow of air to the motor. The by-pass valve
opens to prevent motor overheating and
possible damage to the vacuum cleaner.
You will notice a change of sound as air
rushes through the valve opening
To correct problem install a new dust
bag. If using attachments, adjust to
allow for greater air flow.
NOTE: The motor
protector may open
when using
attachments or
when cleaning new
carpet due to
reduced airflow
caused by the
Motor Pro rector
attachments
(Behind Hose)
themselves or by
new carpet lint filling
the dust bag quickly. To correct problem
install a new dust bag. If using
attachments, adjust to allow for greater
air flow.
Note: Do not block motor protector.
Thermal Protector
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector, which automatically trips to
protect both the vacuum cleaner and the
agitator motor 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 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, replace
bag if necessary. See CLOG REMOVAL
section. Also check and replace any
clogged filters.Wait approximately 40-50
minutes before restarting vacuum
cleaner.
AGITATOR MOTOR
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The agitator motor has built-in protection
against motor damage should the agitator
jam. if the agitator slows down or stops, the
agitator overload
protector shuts off
the agitator motor,,
The vacuum
cleaner motor will
continue to run°
To correct
Agitartor Motor _ I
Reset Button -- _,/_
problem: Turn off and unplug vacuum
cleaner, remove obstruction, then press
Agitator Motor reset button.
If the problem persists, have the
vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or
other qualified technician,
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