Thermal Protector; Performance Features; Check Bag Indicator - Kenmore 116.21514 Manual De Uso

PERFORMANCE FEATURES J
,_k WARNING
Personal lnjury Hazard
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before cleaning the agitator area
us agitator may suddenly restart. Failure
to do so can result in personal injury.
BELTRESET
The PowerMate has
built-in protection
against motor and
belt damage should
the agitator jam. If
the agitator slows
down or stops, the
BELTRESETshuts off
the PowerMate. The
canister motor wTll
continue to run.
BElT RESET
Buflon-_
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press BELT RESET button.
if the problem persists, have the vacuum
cleaner serviced by a Sears or other
qualified service agent.
THERMAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector which automatically trips to
protect the vacuum cleaner 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 off and unplug
vacuum cleaner to allow the vacuum
cIeaner to cool and the thermal protector
to reset. Check for and remove clogs, if
necessary. See REMOVING CLOGS (page
19). Also check and replace any clogged
filters. Wait approximately thirty (30)
minutes and plug the vacuum cleaner in
and turn back on to check if the thermal
protector has reset.
CHECK BAG INDICATOR
When the vacuum cleaner is running with
normal airflow, the CHECK BAG light is
off. The light comes on whenever the bag
is full, airflow becomes blocked, or if
there is a clog. if that occurs, first check
the disposable
dust bag. Then CHECKBAG
check the motor Indicator__//
other possible
clog locations
shown in
REMOVING
CLOGS (page
19).
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING table (page 26).
NOTE: The indicator light may come on
when using certain attachments, due to
reduced airflow through attachment. When
using in LOW POWER the indicator light
may not function.
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