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Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any other
service needed should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service agent.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
WARNING
Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the
vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGLISH
Vacuum cleaner won’t
1.
Unplugged at wall outlet.
1.
Plug in firmly, push ON/OFF switch
start.
to on. (page 8)
2.
Tripped circuit breaker/blown
2.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
fuse at household service panel.
Poor job of dirt
1.
Full or clogged dust bin.
1.
Empty dust bin.
(page 13)
pick-up.
2.
Clogged airflow passages.
2.
Clear airflow passages.
(page 12)
3.
Dirty filters.
3.
Change/Clean filters.
(page 14, 15, 16)
4.
Hole in hose.
4.
Replace hose.
5.
Dust bin open.
5.
Close dust bin until release button is
latched.
(page 13 & 14)
Vacuum cleaner starts
1.
Tripped thermal protector
1.
See
PERFORMANCE FEATURES –
but shuts off.
in canister.
“Thermal Protector.”
(page 11)
Cord won’t rewind.
1.
Dirty power cord.
1.
Clean the power cord.
2.
Cord jammed.
2.
Pull out cord and rewind.
(page 8)
