Belt Changing And Agitator Cleaning; Clog Removal - Kenmore 721.33189 Owner's Manual

Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any other service
needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed by a Sears or other
qualified service representative.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in eJectricshock or personal injury.
Cleaner won't
start.
Poor job of dirt
Dick-up.
1. Unplugged at wall outlet.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown
fuse at household service
-panel.
3. ON/OFF switch not turned ON.
1. Full or clogged dust bag.
2. Wrong pile height setting.
3. Worn agitator.
4. Clogged nozzle or dirt tube.
5. Clogged hose.
6. Hole in hose.
7. Broken/misplaced belt.
8. Hose not inserted fully.
9. Motor protection system
activated.
10. Dirty filters.
1. Plug in firmly,press the ON/OFF switch to ON.
2. Reset circuit breaker or replacefuse.
3. Push ON/OFF switch to ON.
1. Change dust bag, (page 13).
2. Adjust setting, (page7).
3. Replace agitator, (page 17).
4. Clean nozzle area, (page 18).
5. Check for clogs, (page 18).
6. Replace hose.
7. Replace/fix belt, (page 15-16).
8. Insert hose fully, (page 8-9).
9. Check for clogs, (page 18).
10. Clean filters, (page 14).
Cleaner picks up 1. Wrong pile height setting. 1. Adjust setting, (page 7).
movable rugs, or
pushes too hard.
Light won't work. 1. Burned out light bulb. 1. Change light bulb, (page 19).
Agitator does not 1. Broken belt. 1. Replace belt, (page 15-16).
turn. 2. Bare floor selector in bare floor 2. Switch selector to the carpet setting, (page 7).
setting. 3. Check BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR
3. Belt installed incorrectly. CLEANING, (page 15-16).
Performance 1.Full or clogged dust bag. 1. Change dust bag, (page 13).
indicator, some 2. Dirty filters. 2. Clear filters, (page 14).
models, is red. 3. Clogged airflow passage-dirt 3. Clear clog from airflow passage, (page 18).
tube, nozzle, hose.
4. Certain attachment tools. 4. Should return to normal when tool is removed.
Air flow restricted 1. Attachment use restricts air i 1. Check ATTACHMENTS, (page 8-9).
with attachment flow.
use. Sound 2. New carpet fuzz clogged air ! 2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean hose,
changes, path. (page 18).
Excessive noise 1. Belt rubbing on carpet/bare 1. Push selector all the way forward.
as vacuum is floor selector shaft.
shut off.
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