Kenmore 116.35922 Motor Protection System, Agitator Motor Overload Protector, Motor Protector

MOTOR PROTECTION

SYSTEM

Motor 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. 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 install a new dust

bag. If using attachments, adjust to allow for greater air flow.

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

caused by the

Motor Pro rector

attachments(Behind Hose) themselves or by

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, replace bag if necessary. See CLOG REMOVAL section. Also check and replace any

clogged filters.Wait approximately 40-50

minutes before restarting vacuum cleaner.

AGITATOR MOTOR

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

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

agitator overload

Agitartor Motor _ I

new carpet lint filling

the dust bag quickly. To correct problem install a new dust bag. If using

attachments, adjust to allow for greater air flow.

Note: Do not block motor protector.

protector shuts off

the agitator motor,, The vacuum

cleaner motor will continue to run°

To correct

Reset Button -- _,/_

problem: Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then press Agitator Motor reset button.

If the problem persists, have the

vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or other qualified technician,

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