Kenmore 116.3181 manual Blow, Clog Removal

Review this table to find do-it-yourselfsolutions 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,

WARNING

Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner,

Failure to do so could result in electrlcal shock or personal injur¥o

Vacuum cleaner

won't run.

Poor job of dirt plck-up.

I

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I, Unplugged

ot wall

outlet,

I_

Plug in firmly,

select the

N

desired setting on the touch

2,

Tripped

circuit breaker

control

2_ Reset circuit breaker or fuse.

/blow

replace at

household

service

panel.

3,

Thermal

protector

tripped.

3o

Allow

vacuum cleaner to cool

4.

Defective

wall outlet,

40-50

minutes,

4,

Check

with a

goad appliance

or lamp. Have outlet properly

serviced°

1.

Fuji Or clogg_"'_bSt

bag.

1.

Change

bag,

2,

Wrong

pile height

setting.

2_ Adjust

setting.

3,

Worn

agitator,

3_

Replace

agitator.

4.

Ctogged

nozzle

or

4.

Check

CLOG

REMOVAL,

bag holder,

Vacuum cleaner

picksup moveable

rugs or pushes too hard.

5.Clogged hose. 6, Hole inhose°

ZHose not inserted fully,,

8o Motor protection system activated_

9.Dirty filters,

Wrong pile height setting.

5, Cheek for clogs,

6.Replace hose.

7.Insert hose fully_

8.Check for clogs.

9, Clean or change motor

safety filter and exhaust filter.

1. Adjust settlng_

Agitator does not turn,

1o Handle in full upright position, 1. Move handle from upright

2.	Agitator	overload	tripped,		_ostttono
				2.	Reset	agitator	overload pro
					rector.
3.	Thermal	protector	tripped,	3.	Allow	vacuum	cleaner to cool
					40-50	minutes,

Airflow restricted Io Attachment use restricts

with attachment use; air flow,

Sound changes.	2, New carpet fuzz clogged
	air path.

]. Check ATTACHMENTS for fuzz, lint, pet hair or other debris

2.Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean hose_

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