Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service
needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed at a Sears
service center.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure
to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
Pore" job of dirt pick-up.
1,
Unplugged at wall outlet.
2, Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse
at household service panel,
3. On/off switch not turned on
4. Thermal protector tripped,
1. Full or clogged dust bin
2, Wrong pile height setting (some models)
3. Worn agitator.
4. Clogged nozzle or dust bin port.
5. Clogged hose.
6. Hole in hose,
7. Broken/misplaced
belt
8. Hose not inserted fully
9. Motor protection system activated.
10. Dirty filters,
1.
Plug in firmly, push on/oft switch to on.
2.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse,
3.
Push on/off switch to on.
4.
Reset thermal protector.
1.
Clean dust bin
2.
Adjust setting
3.
Replace agitator.
4.
Check CLOG REMOVAL
5.
Check for clogs,
6.
Replace hose.
7.
Replace/fix belt.
8.
hsert hose fully.
9.
Check for clogs,
10.
Clean/change filters,
Cleaner picks up
1. Wrong pile heightse[fing.(some models)
1.
Adjust setting
moveable rugs or
pushes too hard.
Agitator
does not turn.
1. Broken belt.
1.
Replace belt
2. Belt installed incorrectly
2.
Check BELT CHANGING AND
AGITATOR CLEANING,
Performance
indicator,
1. Full or clogged dust bin,
1.
Clean dust bin
some models, is red.
2. Dirty filters
2.
Clean/change filters
3. Clogged airflow passage
3.
Clear clog from airflow passage
4. Certain attachment tools,
4.
This is normal. Light should go off
when tool is removed
Air flow restricted
1. Attachment use restricts air flow
1.
Check ATTACHMENTS.
with attachment
use.
2. New carpet fuzz clogged air path.
2.
Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean
Sound changes,
hose.
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