Kenmore 116.36932 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, tf 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 empty the dust bin.

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
attachments					Motor Protector
themselves			or	by	(Behind Hose)

new carpet		lint filling	the dust bin		quickly
To correct		problem	empty	the	dust bin.
If using	attachments,		adjust	to allow for
greater	air	flow.

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. See CLOG REMOVAL

section. Also check and replace any

clogged filters. Wait approximately thirty

(30) 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 protector shuts off the agitator motor. The vacuum cleaner motor will continue to run

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

if the problem

Agitator Motor

persists, have the

vacuum cleaner

serviced by a Sears or other

qualifiedRese__ technician.

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