Troubleshooting; Clog Removal - Kenmore 116.35923 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°
I Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum clean r.
e
_ Failure to do so cou_ld .result in electrical shock or personal injury. .................
Vacuum cleaner
won't run.
Poor jobof dirt
plck-upo
Vacuum Cleaner picks up
moveable rugs or
pushes too hard.
Light won't work.
Agitator does not turn.
Airflow restricted
with attachment user
Sound changes,
Difficulty adjusting pile
height setting
1. Unplugged at wail outlet,
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3,
Tripped circuit breaker!blown fuse 2.
at household service pane].
Thermal protector tripped° 3.
4, Defective wall outieL
5., Handle screw not tight.
1. Full or clogged dust bag.
2. Wrong pile height setting.
3o Worn agitator,
4. Clogged nozzle or bag holder.
5, Clogged hose.
6. Hole in hose.
7. Broken/misplaced bell
8, Hose not inserted fully.
9. Motor protection system activated.
t0, Dirty filters.,
1_ Wrong pile height setting,
1. Burned out light bulb.
1. Handle in full upright posilion,
2, Agilalor Overload tripped,
3. Thermal protector tripped,,
1. Attachment use restricts air flow_
2. New carpet fuzz clogged air path.
1. Vacuum cleaner not in proper upright
positron,
1. Plug in firmly, select the desked set-
ting on the touchcontrol
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse
4_
Allow vacuum cleaner to cool, then
_esetthermal protector.
Check with a good appliance/lamp,
have properly serviced
5, Tighten screw.
1. Change bag
2. Adjust setting,
3. Replace agitator
4, Check CLOG REMOVAL..
5. Check for clogs,
6. Replace hose
7. Replace/fix belt.
8. Insert hose fully.
9. Check for clogs,
10. Clean or change motor salety filter
and exhaust filter
t. Adjust setting,
1.
2o
3_
Change Iight bulb.
Move handle trom upright position,,
Reset Agitator Overload.
Allow vacuum cleaner to cool 40-50
minutes
1, Check ATTACHMENTS for tuzz. lint.
pet hair or other debris
2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean
tlose,
Place vacuum cleaner in the locked
upright position, tilt the vacuum
cleaner back slightly and adjust pile
heighl,
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