Kenmore 26082 Use and Care Guide - Page 11

Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems, Any other service needed should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service representative. 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. PROBLEM Cleaner won't start. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Unplugged at wall outlet. 2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse at household service panel. POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1. Plug in firmly, press the power switch. 2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Poor job of dirt pick-up. 1. Clogged airflow passages. 2. Dirty filter. 3. Hole in hose. 4. Canister hood open. 5. Full dust bin. 1. Clear airflow passages (page 6). 2. Clean filter (page 9). 3. Replace hose. 4. Close and latch hood. 5. Empt dust bin. Cleaner starts but cuts off. 1. Hood electrical connections. 2. Tripped overload protector in canister. Performance indicator, some models, is red. 1. Dirty filter. 2. Clogged airflow passage. 3. Full dust bin. Cleaner picks up movable rugs, or nozzle pushes too hard. 1. Suction too strong. Power cord won't rewind. 1. Dirty power cord. 2. Power cord jammed. 1. Check connections (page 6). 2. Clean dust bin, clear airflow blockage (page 6, 9). Unplug cord from Wall outlet and wait 20~25 minutes for motor to cool and automatically reset. 1. Clean filter (page 9). 2. Clear blockage from airflow passage (page 6). 3. Empty dust bin. 1. Adjust Air Flow Regulator (page 8). 1. Clean the power cord. 2. Pull out Power cord and rewind. -11-