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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.
WARNING
Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the unit. Failure to
do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
Vacuum cleaner
won't run.
Poor job of dirt
pick-up.
1. Unplugged at wall outlet.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse
at household service panel.
3. Thermal protector tripped.
4. Defective wall oufiet.
1. Full or clogged dust bag
2. Wrong pile height setting
3. Worn agitaton
4. Clogged nozzle or bag holder
5. Clogged hose
6. Hole in hose.
7. Broken/misplaced belt
8. Hose not inserted fully.
9. Motor protection system activated.
10. Dirty filters
Plug in firmly, select the desired set-
ting on the touch control.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
1,
2.
3. Allow vacuum cleaner to cool, then
reset thermal protector.
4. Check with a good appliance/lamp,
have properly serviced.
1. Change bag.
2. Adjust setting.
3. Replace agitator
4. Check CLOG REMOVAL.
5. Check for ctogs
6. Replace hose.
7. Replace/fix belt.
8. Insert hose fully
9. Check for clogs.
10. Clean or change motor safety filter
and exhaust filter
Vacuum Cleaner picks up 1. Wrong pile height setting. 1. Adjust setting.
moveable rugs or
pushes too hard.
Light won't work. 1, Burned out light bulb. 1, Change light bulb.
Agitator does not turn. 1, Handle in full upright position. 1, Move handle from upright position.
2. Agitator Overload tripped. 2. Reset Agitator Overload.
3, Thermal protector tripped. 3, Allow vacuum to cool 40-50 minutes.
Airflow restricted 1. Attachment use restricts air flow. 1. Check ATTACHMENTS for fuzz, lint,
with attachment use. pet hair or other debris.
Sound changes. 2. New carpet fuzz clogged air path. 2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean
hose.
Difficulty adjusting pile 1. Vacuum cleaner not in proper upright 1. Place vacuum cleaner in the locked
height setting position, upright position, tilt the vacuum back
slightly and adjust pile height.
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