Kenmore 116.32734 Dirt Sensor, Motor Protector, attachments themselves or by new carpet, air flow

MOTOR PROTECTOR

This vacuum has a motor protector by- pass valve which automatically opens to provide cooling air to the 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.

Note: Do not

block motor

protector,

Motor

Protector

To correct problem: See the TROUBLE- SHOOTING chart.

Note: The motor protector may open when using attachments or when cleaning new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the

attachments themselves or by new carpet

fuzz filling the dust bin quickly. See the

TROUBLESHOOTING section.

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 30 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.

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		Indicator

blocked, if that occurs, check the dust bin, clean/replace clogged filters, and check other possible clog locations shown in CLOG REMOVAL (see page 18).

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.

Note: In some cases, the performance indicator light may not come on if the motor protector has opened.

DIRT SENSOR

The electronic dirt sensor is a feature which

will detect particles as they pass through the vacuum cleanen

The dirt sensor indicators and sensor sensitivity switch are located on the front of the switch cover,

A red	light indicates		1tl
dirt is being picked up
by the	cleanen	A
green	light
indicates most		Dirt
of the dirt has		Sensor
been	picked up by

the cteanen

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