Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems, Any other service
needed should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service representative.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Cleaner won't 1. Unplugged at wall outlet. 1. Plug in firmly, press the power switch.
start. 2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown 2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
fuse at household service
panel.
Poor job of dirt
pick-up.
Cleaner starts
but cuts off.
Performance
indicator, some
models, is red.
Cleaner picks up
movable rugs, or
nozzle pushes
too hard.
Power cord
won't rewind.
1.Clogged airflow passages.
2. Dirty filter.
3. Hole in hose.
4. Canister hood open.
5. Full dust bin.
1. Hood electrical connections.
2. Tripped overload protector in
canister.
1. Dirty filter.
2. Clogged airflow passage.
3. Full dust bin.
1. Suction too strong.
1. Dirty power cord.
2. Power cord jammed.
1. Clear airflow passages (page 6).
2. Clean filter (page 9).
3. Replace hose.
4. Close and latch hood.
5. Empt dust bin.
1. Check connections (page 6).
2. Clean dust bin, clear airflow blockage
(page 6,9). Unplug cord from Wall outlet and
wait 20~25 minutes for motor to cool and
automatically reset.
1. Clean filter (page 9).
2. Clear blockage from airflow passage (page 6).
3. Empty dust bin.
1. Adjust Air Flow Regulator (page 8).
1. Clean the power cord.
2. Pull out Power cord and rewind.
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