Kenmore 116.34925, 116.34924 Motor Protection System, Agitator Motor Overload Protector

MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM

Motor Protector

AGITATOR MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

This vacuum cleaner has a motor

protector by-pass valve which automatically opens to provide cooling air to the vacuum cleaner 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.

To correct problem: See the TROUBLE- SHOOTING table and page 11.

Agitator Overload

Protector

Reset Button

The agitator motor has built-inprotection against motor damage should the agitator jam. If the agitator slows down or stops, the agitator overload protector shuts off the agitator motor. The vacuum cleaner motor will continue to run.

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 bag quickly. See the

TROUBLESHOOTING section.

Motor

Protector

Note: Do not block motor protector.

Thermal Protector

This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector, which automatically trips to protect both the vacuum cleaner and the agitator motor 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 if the motor protector has reset.

To correct problem: Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then press overload protector reset button.

If the problem persists, have the vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or other qualified service agent,

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

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 clog locations shown in CLOG REMOVAL.

To correct problem: See the TROUBLE- SHOOTING table.

Note: The light

may also come

on when using

attachments,
due	to reduced
airflow through		Indicator
the	attachment.

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