Kenmore 216.31703 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Gatherthecordandwrap it loosely around
the upper and lower cord hooks_ Lock
power cord plug onto the power cord_
Store the vacuum
cleaner in a dry, indoor
area, on the floor with
the handle locked in the
upright position.
Electrical Shock and Personal Injury
Hazard
Wrapping the cord too tightly puts stress
on the cord and can cause cord damage,
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..
Disconnect electrical supply before
performing maintenance to the
unit, Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal injury.
[ PROBLEM 1
Cleaner won't run
Cleaner won't pick
up or low suction
1. Power cord not firmly plugged
into outlet.
2, Btown fuse or tripped breaker.
3, Thermal Protector activated.,
4. Needs service.
1_ Dirt container not installed
correctly.
2. Dirt container ful_
3. Brushroll worn
4. Belt is broken, worn or slipped
out of position,
5. One or both filters clogged,
6. Carpet height setting is
incorreeL
7. Hose clogged
8. Air directors need to be cleaned.
Dust escaping 1, Dirt container full
from cleaner 2. Dirt container not installed
correctly..
3. Hose not installed correctly.
4, One or both filters not installed
completely.
Cleaner toolswentt 1. Hose clogged
pick-up
!2, Dirt container full.
13. One or both filters clogged.
Headlight not 12_ Bulb burnt out
working ........................I_. Loose electrical wires.
Cleaner is difficult t. Carpet height setting is
to push incorrect.
2. Belt is broken, worn or slipped
out of position,
1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker in home Replace
fuselreset breaker
3. Allow cleaner to cool - Pg, 5
4. Take to Sears Service Center.
1. Review DIRT CONTAINER REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT_ Pg 11, 12.
2, Empty dirt container =Pg. t !.
3, Replace brushroll- Pg 13
4, Replacebelt-Pg 13
5. Remove filters and clean- Pg tl, 12,,
6. Set carpet height adjust to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned - Pg_ 9,
7. Check inlets, hose and dirt container for
obstructions; remove obstruction - Pg 14
If clog persists, call _-877-839-2046.
8. Remove air directors and ciean_ Pg_12.
1. Empty dirt container- Pg. 11_
2. Review DIRT CONTAINER REMOVALAND
REPLACEMENT-Pg, 11, 12
3, Review hose placement - Pg. 6.
4. Review filter removal and replacement-
Pg. 11, 12.
1. Checkin ots,hoseend ionla ;;fo;
obstructions; remove obstruction - Pg 14
if clog persists, call 1-877-839-2046.
2o Empty dirt container- Pg 11,
3. Clean filters-Pg. 11, 12.
1. Replace bulb- Pg, 14
2. Take to Sears Service Center.
1. Set carpet height adjust lever to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned - Pg- 9_
2. Replace beit- Pg 13
Performance 4. Hose clogged i1, Check inlets, hose and dirt containerfor
indicator light obstructions; remove obstruction - Pg. t4
turns red If clog persists, call 1-877-839-2046_
2. Air directors need to be cleaned. "2. Remove air directors and clean. Pg. t2.
For any questions, please call 1-877-839-2046.
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