Step 1
Turn off the power switch on your Kenmore canister vacuum if there is a sudden loss of power or the machine fails to turn on at all. A blockage in the airflow or an overfull vacuum bag may be the cause.
Step 2
Remove the plug from the wall socket. Wait for at least 50 minutes with the machine unplugged. This provides enough time for the built in overload protector to reset.
Step 3
Change the vacuum bag, and inspect the vacuum hose and vents for debris, which may be blocking the flow of air and causing the overload to occur.
Step 4
Plug the vacuum back into the wall socket and test it.