Kenmore 116.22823 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sidesof the Power-
Mate_,Guide either
side of the Power-
Mate" along base-
boards or next to
furniture to help
removedirt trapped at
carpet edges.
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The Power-
Mate '_has built- Overload Protecfor
in protection Reset Button
against motor
and belt
damage should
the brush jam. If
the brush slows
down or stops,
the overload
protector button
pops up and shuts off the Power-Mate _.The
canister motor will continue to run.
To correct problem: Removeany itemsthat
may be caughtorjammed,then reset (See
Troubleshooting).
To reset: Push in the overloadprotector
button.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner
before cleaning the brush area as
brush may suddenly restart. Failure
to do so can result In personal
injury.
AUTO-CLEANING SYSTEM
This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a auto-
cleaning system. Each time the power cord is
extended a cleaning cam located inside the
dust bin rotates and cleans the filter.
POWER-MATE ®STORAGE
SOME MODELS
The lower wand has a
"U" shaped flange in
the area where the
power cord attaches.
The canister has a "U"
shaped slot near the
rear of the canister.
The slot allows the
wands and Power-
Mate ®to be stored
with the canister to conserve storage space.
The wand will slide into the slot as it is low-
ered for storage and will slip out of the slot
as it is lifted up for use.
THERMAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum has a thermal protector which
automatically trips to protect the vacuum
from overheating. The thermal protector
turns the motor off automatically to allow the
motor to cool in order to prevent possible
damage to the vacuum.
To reset: Turn off and unplug the vacuum
from the outletto allow the vacuumto cool.
Check for and remove any dogs. Also
check and replace any clogged filters.
Wait approximately 30 minutes and plug
the vacuum in and turn back on to see if
the thermal protector has reset, In some
cases, the unit may suddenly restart. DO
NOT leave plugged in unattended,
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