Kenmore 116.24614 owner manual POWER-MATE Storage, Thermal Protector

POWER-MATE ® STORAGE

The lower wand has a "U" shaped flange in the area where the power cord attaches. The base has a "U"

shaped slot near the front.

The flange allows

the wands and Power-Mate®to be stored

with the canister to conserve storage space. The canister must be stored on end for this feature to be used.

To attach the Power-Mate ® , it must be in the flat position as shown in the illustration. Use the handle release pedal to place it in this position.

The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lifted up for use and will slide into the slot as it is lowered for storage.

THERMAL PROTECTOR

This vacuum has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum from overheating. The thermal protector turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum.

To reset: Turn off and unplug the vacuum from the outlet to allow the vacuum to cool.

Check for and remove any clogs, Also

check and replace any clogged filters.

Wait approximately 50 minutes and plug the vacuum in and turn back on to see if the thermal protector has reset. In some cases, the unit may suddenly restart. DO NOT leave unattended.

ELECTRONIC BAG/HOSE CHECK INDICATOR

Electronic	The	light	comes
Bag/Hose	on	whenever
Check Indicator
	the	airflow
	becomes
	blocked,		dust
	bag	needs
	changing		or
	canister		safety
	filter needs
	cleaning.

NOTE: The light may come on when using certain attachments, due to reduced airflow through attachment.

Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING.

STAIR GRIP

During normal operation while the vacuum is in the horizontal position, the caster wheel rotates freely 360 °,

The Stair Grip feature allows the caster wheel to lock in

position when the unit is rotated 25 ° from horizontal into a vertical position in order for the

vacuum to rest on stairs.

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