Kenmore 116.34729, 116.34728 owner manual Motor Protection System, Motor Protector

MOTOR PROTECTION

SYSTEM

Thermal Protector

This vacuum cleaner 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. This allows the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner.

To correct problem: If this occurs, 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 cleanlreplace any clogged filters.Wait approximately thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum cleaner In and turn back on to see if the motor protector has reset. The motor protector will not reset if the vacuum cleaner is not turned off even if the vacuum cleaner has cooled down.

MOTOR PROTECTOR

This vacuum cleaner is also equipped with 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 cleaner, you will notice a change of sound as air rushes

through the valve opening.

Motor

Protector

Note: Do not block motor protector.

To correct problem: See the TROUBLE- SHOOTING table.

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. See

the TROUBLESHOOTING table.

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