Troubleshooting - Kenmore 400 Series Use & Care Manual

Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any
other service needed call 1-877-531-7321 (US) / 1-844-608-3081 (CA) for assistance.
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.
PROBLEM
Unplugged at wall outlet.
Vacuum cleaner Tripped circuit breaker/blown
won't start fuse at household service panel.
Loose hose electrical connections. Reconnect hose ends.
Full or clogged dust bag.
Clogged airflow passages.
Dirty filters.
Poor job of dirt
Wrong power level selected.
pick-up.
Hole in hose.
Worn floor nozzle.
Canister hood open.
Hose or hood electrical
Vacuum cleaner
connections.
starts but shuts
Tripped thermal protector in
off.
canister.
Full or clogged dust bag.
Dirty filters.
CHECK BAG
Indicator
Blocked airflow passage.
activates.
Certain attachment tools.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
Plug in firmly, press On/Off switch.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Change bag.
Clear airflow passages.
Clean/change filters.
Adjust control.
Replace hose.
Change floor nozzle.
Close and latch hood.
Check connections, reconnect hose ends.
See THERMAL PROTECTOR (page 16).
Change bag.
Clean/change filters.
Clear blockage from airflow passage.
This is normal. Light should go off when tool is
removed.
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SOLUTION