Kenmore 116.3181 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Review thistable to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems, Any service
needed, other than maintenance described inthis Use & Care Guide, should be performed
by a Sears or other qualified service agent,
WARNING
Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner,
Failure to do so could result in electrlcal shock or personal injur¥o
Vacuum cleaner I_ Plug in firmly, select the N
won't run. desired setting on the touch
control
2_ Reset circuit breaker or fuse.
Poor job of dirt
plck-up.
Vacuum cleaner
picksup moveable
rugs or pushes too
hard.
Agitator does not
turn,
Airflow restricted
with attachment use;
Sound changes.
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I,Unplugged ot wall outlet,
2, Tripped circuit breaker
/blow replace at household
service panel.
3, Thermal protector tripped.
4. Defective wall outlet,
1. Fuji Or clogg_"'_bSt bag.
2, Wrong pile height setting.
3, Worn agitator,
4. Ctogged nozzle or
bag holder,
5. Clogged hose.
6, Hole inhose°
Z Hose not inserted fully,,
8o Motor protection system
activated_
9. Dirty filters,
3o Allow vacuum cleaner to cool
40-50 minutes,
4, Check with a goad appliance
or lamp. Have outlet properly
serviced°
1. Change bag,
2_ Adjust setting.
3_ Replace agitator.
4. Check CLOG REMOVAL,
5, Cheek for clogs,
6. Replace hose.
7. Insert hose fully_
8. Check for clogs.
9,
Wrong pile height setting. 1.
1o Handle in full upright position, 1.
2. Agitator overload tripped,
3. Thermal protector tripped,
Io Attachment use restricts
air flow,
2, New carpet fuzz clogged
air path.
Clean or change motor
safety filter and exhaust
filter.
Adjust settlng_
Move handle from upright
_ostttono
2. Reset agitator overload pro
rector.
3. Allow vacuum cleaner to cool
40-50 minutes,
]. Check ATTACHMENTS for
fuzz, lint, pet hair or other
debris
2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and
clean hose_
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