ON/OFF BUTTON

To turn vacuum cleaner on or off, press the

ON//OFF button.

CAUTION

Do not allow vacuum cleaner to

remain in one spot for any length of

time when the agitator is turning.

Damage to carpet may occur.

DUAL MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM

Thermal Protector = Motor

This vacuum cleaner has a motor

protector Thermal valve which prevents

motor overheating and damage. 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 coot 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 in the suction motor to reset.

Check for and REMOVE CLOGS, and empty dust bin if necessary. Refer to Clog Removal section pages 15=16.

Also check and replace any clogged

filters. Wait approximately 40=50 mlnutes before restarting vacuum cleaner.

Motor Protector = By=Pass Valve

 

This vacuum

 

cleaner also

Motor

has a motor

Protector

protector

By-Pass

by-pass valve

Valve

which prevents

 

motor

 

overheating

and damage. The valve opens to provide cooling air

when a clog prevents normal air flow to the vacuum cleaner suction motor, You

will notice a change of sound as air rushes through the valve opening.

To correct problem: Empty the dust bin and clean the primary filter and pre-filter.

Check for and remove clogs, and empty dust bin if necessary. See CLOG REMOVAL section on pages 15=16.

NOTE: Do not block motor protector.

NOTE: The motor protector may open when using attachments or when cleaning new carpet due to reduced airflow caused by the attachments themselves or

by new carpet lint filling the dust bin

quickly.

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Kenmore 116.31591 manual ON/OFF Button, Dual Motor Protection System, Protector, Which prevents

116.31591 specifications

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