Kenmore 116.31912 Motor Protection System, Performance Indicator, Agitator Overload Protector

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MOTOR PROTECTION

SYSTEM

Motor Prot_.-'tor

This vacuum has a motor protector by-pass valve which automatically opens to provide cooling air to the suction motor when a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor. If the by-pass valve opens to prevent motor overheating and possible damage to the vacuum, you will notice a change of sound as air rushes through the valve opening,

To correct problem: See the TROUBLE- SHOOTING chart.

AGITATOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The agitator has built-in protection against motor damage should the agitator jam. If the agitator slows down or stops, the agitator overload protector

shuts off the agitator. The suction motor

wil) continue to run.

Agitator Overload

Reset Button

NOTE: The motor protector may open when using attachments or when

c_eaning new carpet, due to reduced airflow

by the attachments themselves or by new

carpet fuzz filling the

bag quickly. See the Motor

To correct problem: Turn off and unplug vacuum, remove obstruction, then press reset butlon.

To reset: Push in the agitator overload protector button.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Protector

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

section.\.

Note: Do not block motor protector.

Thermal Protector

This vacuum has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum from overheating. If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum. During this time the headlight remains on.

To correct problem: If this occurs, turn the

vacuum off and unplug the power cord from the outlet to allow the vacuum 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 in and turn back on to see if the motor protector has reset. The motor protector will not reset if the vacuum is not turned off even if the vacuum has cooled

down.

SOME MODELS

When the unit is running with normal air

flow, the light on the performance indicator is off. The light comes on whenever the airflow becomes blocked. If that occurs, check the disposable dust bag, motor safety filter and other possible c_og _ocations shown in

CLOG REMOVAL.

To correct

problem: See

the

TROUBLE- SHOOTING

chart.

NOTE: The

light may also

come on

when using attachments, due to reduced

airflow

through the attachment.

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