SUCTION CONTROL

The suction

 

 

control

allows

\

I

the vacuum

 

suction

 

. I

suction

for

/

Decrease

you to change

Increase

different

fabrics

 

suction

and carpet

weights, LOW POWER decreases suction for draperies and lightweight rugs, while

HIGH increases suction for upholsteries and carpets.

PERFORMANCE

INDICATOR

When

the vacuum

 

cleaner

ts running

Indicator

with

normal airflow,

 

the

light on the

 

performance

 

indicator is off, The

 

light

comes

on

"--..

whenever

the

 

airflow becomes btocked_ If that occurs, check the disposable dust bag, motor safety filter and other possible clog locations shown in HOW YOUR VACUUM CLEANER WOR KS.

To correct problem: See the TROUBLE. SHOOTING table°

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

through attachment.

THERMAL PROTECTOR

This vacuum cleaner has a thermal

protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum cleaner from overheating If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off automatically. This allows the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner,

To correct problem: Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug the power cord from the outlet to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool and the thermal protector to reset, Check for and remove clogs, if

necessary. Also check and replace any clogged filters, Wait approximately

thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum cleaner in and turn back on to see ff the motor protector has reset,

POWER-MATE ® STORAGE

The wand has a "U" shaped flange that slides into

the "U" shaped slot on the canister..

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 s, it must be in the fiat 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,

STAIR GRIP

During normal operation while the canister 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 vacL!um cleaner is rotated 250

from horizontal into a vertical position in order for the canister to rest on stairs,

WAND LIGHT

This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a light on the extension wand. This light will operate only when the

CARPET mode (see HOW

l vacuum cleaneris in

TO START), The light will operate when attached or not attached to the Power- Mate@.

The light can be used for lighting hard to reach locations.

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Kenmore 116.25812 owner manual Suction Control

116.25812 specifications

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