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WARNING
I
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning
the unit. Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting.
Cleaner won't run.
Poor job of dirt
pick-up
Cleaner piCks up movable
rugs -OR- pushes too hard.
Ught won't work.
I. Unplugged atwalloutlet.
2, Trippedcircuit breaker/blown fuseat
household servicepanel.
3. On-Off Switch not turned ON.
4. Trippedthermostaton suctionmotor.
(Brush and light still
work.)
I.
Full or clogged
dirt bag.
2.
Wrong Height Adjustment
Lever Setting.
3.
Worn brush.
4.
Clogged
nozzle.
5.
Clogged
dust tube.
6.
Hole in hose.
7.
Broken belt.
8.
Hose not inserted fully.
9.
Tripped Belt Protection
System.
10.
Dirty Motor Safety Filter,
1.
Wrong Height Adjustment
Lever Setting.
2.
Wrong speed.
1.
Burned out light bulb.
2.
Attachment
hose not properly inserted
into base at rear.
3.
Height Adjustment
Lever in Bare Floor Setting.
4.
Tripped Belt Protection.
I. Broken belt.
2. TrippedBelt Protection System.
3.
Attachment
hose not properly
inserted
into base at rear.
4.
Height Adjustment
Lever in Bare Floor Setting.
5.
Wrong Height Adjustment.
1.
Full or clogged
dirt bag,
2.
Dirty Motor Safety Filter.
3.
Clogged
airflow passage.
4.
Certain attachment
tools.
!,
Plug in firmly, push On/Off
Switch to ON.
2.
Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
3.
Push On-Off Switch to ON.
4.
Allow cleaner
to cool down for 20-30 minutes
Check for full bag, clogged
filter, nozzle.
Brushassemblydoes
not turn.
Performanceindicator
(optional)is red.
I. Change
bag, (page 12).
2. Adjustsetting, ( page 6).
3. Change brush,(page 20).
4. Clog removal,(page 18).
5. Clog removal,(page 18).
6. Replace hose.
7. Replace belt, (page 15).
8. Insert h ose fully, (page 7).
9. Check forclogs,(page 18).
10. Clean filter,
(page 14).
I. Adjustto highersetting, ( page 6),
2. Use LO speed, (optional-page6).
1. Change
light bulb, (page
19).
2.
Check for proper insertion.
3.
Switch lever to ex Io, medium
or high depending
on
carpet
height, (optional-
page 6.).
4.
Reset Belt Protection
System, (page
10).
1.
2.
3,
Replace
belt, (page
15).
Check for clogs, (page
18). Reset Belt Protection
System, (page
10).
Check for proper insertion,
4.
Switch lever to ex lo or auto, low, medium,
or high,
(optional
- page 6).
5.
Raise setting to higher setting, (page
6).
1. Change
bag, (page
12).
2.
Clean filter, (page
14).
3.
Clear clog from airflow passage,
(page
18).
4.
This is normal. Light should go off when tool is
removed.
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wheels are blocked from rolling when upright
The wheels on the Kenmore Sears 116 vacuum cleaner are blocked from rolling when upright because the base plate is designed to brush against the front wheel assembly when the cleaner is returned to the upright position. This ensures stability and prevents unintended movement while the vacuum is not in use.
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wheels blocked from rolling when upright
The wheels on the Kenmore Sears 116 vacuum cleaner are blocked from rolling when upright because the base plate must be properly positioned under the latch hook. Additionally, the front wheel assembly is lifted when the vacuum is in the upright position, preventing movement.
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repairing the retrackable cord in a 116
Model 116 brushes won't turn.
The brushes on Kenmore model 116 may not turn for the following reasons:
1. The hose is not fully inserted. The brush assembly will not turn if the hose is not fully connected.
2. The belt is broken. A broken belt prevents the brush from turning and must be replaced.
3. The brush is worn and may need replacement.
4. The tripped belt protection feature may have activated.
Check the hose connection, inspect the belt and brush condition, and reset any tripped protection if needed.
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What are the bag and filter part numbers for 116-27115001-c