Kenmore 116.31612A Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any ser-
vice needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed by
an authorized service representative.
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure
to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
Cleaner won't run.
Poorjob of dirt
pick-up.
1. Unplugged at wall outlet.
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Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse
at household service panel.
On/off switch not turned on.
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Full or clogged dust bag.
Wrong pile height setting.
Worn agitator.
Clogged nozzle or bag holder
Clogged hose.
Hole in hose.
Broken/misplaced belt.
Hose not inserted fully.
Motor protection system activated.
Dirty filters.
1. Plug in firmly, push on/off switch to
on.
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
3. Push on/off switch 1o on.
1. Change bag, (page 14).
2. Adjust setting, (page 7).
3. Replace agitator, (page 21).
4. Check CLOG REMOVAL, (page 19).
5. Check for clogs, (page 19).
6. Replace hose.
7. Replace/fix belt, (page 16-18).
8. Insert hose fully, (page 5).
9. Check for clogs, (page 19).
10. Change filters, (page 15).
Cleaner picks up Wrong pile height setting. 1. Adjust setting, (page 7).
moveable rugs or
)ushes too hard.
Ught won't work. Burned out light bulb. 1. Change lightbulb, (page 20).
Agitator does not turn. Broken belt. 1. Replace belt, (pages 16-18).
Bare floor selector in bare 2. Move selector to the carpet setting,
floor setting. (page 7).
Belt installed incorrectly. 3. Check BELT CHANGING AND
AGITATOR CLEANING,
(pages 16-18).
Performance indicator, Full or clogged dust bag. 1. Change bag, (page 14).
some models, is red. Dirty filters. 2. Change filters, (page 15).
Clogged airflow passage. 3. Clear clog from airflow passage,
(page 19).
Certain attachment tools. 4. This is normal. Light should go off
when tool is removed.
Air flow restricted Attachment use restricts air flow. 1. Check ATTACHMENTS, (page 8)
with attachment use.
Sound changes. New carpet fuzz clogged air path. 2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean
hose, (page 19).
Excessive noise as Belt rubbing on carpet/bare floor 1. Push selector all the way forward,
vacuum is shut off. selector shaft. (page 7).
Dirt Sensor, some Dirty optic cells. 1. Clean optic cells, (page 12).
models, will not work.
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