Kenmore 401.39000 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems.
Any service needed, other than maintenance described in this Use & Care Guide
should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service agent.
Z_ Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the
unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
WARNING
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PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Cleaner won't run
Cleaner won't pick
up or low suction.
Dust escaping
from cleaner
Cleaner tools won't
pick up
Headlight not
working
Cleaner is difficult
to push
1. Power cord not firmly plugged
into outlet.
2. Blown house fuse or tripped
house circuit breaker.
1. Hose wand not firmly attached
to hose wand base.
2. Dust bin not installed correctly 2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
3. Dust bin full.
4. Brushroll worn
5. Broken or worn belt.
6. One or both filters clogged.
7. Carpet height setting is
incorrect.
1. Dust bin full. 1.
2. Dust bin not installed correctly. 2.
3.
4.
5.
3. Hose not installed correctly.
4. Exhaust filter clogged.
5. Filter assembly not positioned
properly.
6. Motor filter clogged.
1. Hose clogged.
2. Dust bin full.
3. One or both filters clogged.
1. Bulb burnt out.
2. Loose electrical wires.
1. Carpet height setting is
incorrect.
2. Broken or worn belt.
1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker in home.
replace fuse / reset breaker.
1. Make sure that hose wand is
securely attached to hose wand
base.
Review dust bin removal and
replacement - Pg.10
Empty dust bin - Pg.10
Replace brushro!l- Pg.12
Replace belt- Pg.12
Remove filters and clean - Pg.11
Set carpet height adjust lever
to appropriate setting for carpet
being cleaned - Pg.9
Empty dust bin - Pg.10
Review dust bin removal and
replacement - Pg.10
Review hose placement - Pg.7
Replace exhaust filter.
Ensure that filter assembly is
positioned properly.
6. Clean motor filter
1. Check inlets, hose and dust bin
for obstructions: remove. If ctog
persists, take vacuum cleaner to
a sears or other qualified service
dealer.
2. Empty dust bin - Pg.10
3. Remove filters and clean - Pg.11
1. Replace bulb - Pg.13
2. Take to sears service center.
1. Set carpet height adjust lever
to appropriate setting for carpet
being cleaned - Pg.9
2. Replace belt- Pg. 12
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