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
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
POSSIBLE
SOLUTION
Cleanerwon'tstart. 1. Unplugged at walloutlet.
1. Pluginfirmly,
2. Trippedcircuitbreaker/blown fuse at
pushthe handleslideswitch.
household servicepanel.
2. Resetcircuitbreakeror
3. Loosehoseelectrical c onnections,
replacefuse.
3. Reconnect h oseends(p. 5).
Poorjob of dirt
pick-up.
Cleaner starts
but cuts off.
Air-Turbine Brush
Nozzle will not run
when attached
1. Full or clogged dust bag.
2. Clogged airflow passages.
3. Dirty filter.
4. Slide switch is on MIN.
5. Hole in hose.
6. Canister hood open.
1. Hose or hood electrical connections.
2. Tripped overload protector in canister
1. Worn or broken belt
2. Dirty brush or brush supports.
1. Change bag (p. 9).
2. Clear airflow passages (p. 6).
3. Change filter (p. 9).
4. Adjust control (p. 8).
5. Replace hose.
6. Close and latch hood.
1. Check connections, reconnect hose
ends (p. 5).
2. Change dust bag, clear airflow
blockage (p. 9, 6).
3. Unplug cord from wall outlet and wait
20~25 minutes for motor to cool and
automatically reset.
1. Check brush area for excessive lint
build-up or jamming.
2. Clean brush and brush supports
(p 11, 12)
Performance
1. Full or clogged dust bag.
1. Change bag (p. 9).
indicator, some
2. Dirty filter.
2. Change filter (p. 9).
models, is red.
3. Clogged airflow passage.
3. Clear blockage from airflow passage
(p. 6).
Cleaner picks up
1. Suction too strong.
1. Adjust control (p. 8).
movable rugs, or
nozzle pushes too
hard.
Power cord won't
1. Dirty power cord.
1. Clean the power cord.
rewind.
2. Power cord jammed.
2. Pull out power cord and rewind.
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