Kenmore 116.36722 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
MOTOR PROTECTION
SYSTEM
Thermal Protector
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector
which automatically trips to protect the
vacuum cleaner from overheating. If a clog
prevents the normal flow of air to the motor,
the thermal protector turns the motor off
automatically to allow the motor to cool in
order to prevent possible damage to the
vacuum cleaner.
To correct problem: If this occurs, turn the
vacuum cleaner off and unplug the power
cord from the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector to
reset. Check for and remove clogs, if
necessary. Also check and clean/replace
any clogged filters. Wait approximately
thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum
cleaner in and turn back on to see if the
motor protector has reset. The motor
protector will net reset if the vacuum
cleaner is net turned off even if the
vacuum cleaner has cooled down.
Motor Protector
This vacuum
cleaner has a
motor protector Motor
by-pass valve
which
automatically
opens to provide
cooling air to the
motor when a
clog prevents the normal flow of air to
the motor. If the by-pass valve opens to
prevent motor overheating and possible
damage to the vacuum cleaner, you will
notice a change of sound as air rushes
through the valve opening.
Note: Do not block motor protector.
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING chart.
Note: The motor protector may open when
using attachments or when cleaning new
carpet, due to reduced airflow by the
attachments themselves or by new carpet
fuzz filling the dust bin quickly. See the
TROUBLESHOOTING section.
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