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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Motor Thermostat
CAUTION
:
The suction hole must be
open, free of any obstructions at all
times. Otherwise, the motor will overheat
and could become damaged.
IMPORTANT:
This unit is equipped
with a motor protective thermostat. If
for some reason the vacuum cleaner
should overheat, the thermostat will
automatically turn the unit off. Should
this occur:
1. Push the On/Off button.
2. Disconnect the plug from the
power source.
3. Check the source of overheating
problem. (i.e. clogged hose,
accessory or HEPA type dust cup
filter)
4. If a clog is found, unclog the
hose, accessory, or clean and
replace the HEPA type dust cup
filter and filters ring.
5. Wait at least 45 minutes before
attempting to reuse the vacuum.
6. After unit has cooled down for
45 minutes, plug in the cleaner
and push the On/Off button. The
vacuum should start again.
7. If the vacuum still does not start,
contact customer service at
1(800) 798-7398.
Cleaning the Filter Ring
WARNING:
Do
NOT
operate your hand
vacuum without the HEPA type dust cup
filter and the filter ring in place.
NOTE:
For best results, we recommend
replacing the filter ring with a new one
every three (3) months to ensure peak
performance.
Each time you wash your HEPA type dust
cup filter, we recommend you also wash the
filter ring. To do this:
1. To remove the filter ring from the
HEPA type dust cup filter, grasp the
filter ring tab and pull the filter ring’s
Velcro closure apart.
(Fig. 13)
Filter Ring Tab
Fig. 13
2. Rinse the filter ring under
lukewarm water until the water
runs clear. (Fig. 14)
Fig. 14
3. Allow a minimum of 24 hours
drying time before replacing the
filter ring onto the HEPA type dust
cup filter.
WARNING:
Do
NOT
operate your
hand vacuum with a wet filter ring or
HEPA type dust cup filter.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE
REASON POSSIBLE
SOLUTION
HAND VACUUM
WILL NOT
OPERATE
1. Power cord not firmly
plugged into outlet.
2. No power in wall outlet.
3. Hand
vacuum
needs
servicing.
4. Thermostat
has
tripped.
1. Plug
unit
in
firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker.
Replace fuse/reset
breaker.
3. Call 1 (800) 798-7398.
4. Turn the unit off and
unplug it from outlet.
Allow the unit to cool off,
then restart.
HAND VACUUM
WILL NOT PICK-
UP OR SUCTION
POWER IS
WEAK
1. Dust cup is full.
2. Unit
clogged.
3. Dust Cup Filter needs
cleaning or replacing.
4. Hose or accessory is
clogged.
1. Empty
dust
cup.
2. Turn unit off and unplug
from wall outlet. Remove
HEPA type dust cup filter
and check for object(s) in
air duct and remove.
3. Clean
and
replace
the
HEPA type dust cup filter.
4. Turn unit off and unplug
from wall outlet. Check for
objects in the hose and/or
accessory.
AIR DRIVEN
TURBO BRUSH
DOES NOT
ROTATE OR
ROTATES
SLOWLY
1. Dust cup is full.
2. Rotating brush or elbow is
clogged.
3. Hose is obstructed.
4. HEPA type dust cup filter
is clogged.
1. Empty dust cup and clean
HEPA type dust cup filter.
2. Clear
obstructions.
3. Clear
obstruction.
4. Clean and replace HEPA
type dust cup filter.
DUST
ESCAPING
FROM HAND
VACUUM
1. HEPA type dust cup filter
is full.
2. HEPA type dust cup filter
is not installed correctly.
3. HEPA type dust cup filter
is damaged.
1. Empty dust cup (container)
and clean HEPA type dust
cup filter.
2. Replace
HEPA
type
dust
cup filter carefully.
3. Replace
HEPA
type
dust
cup filter with a new one.
HAND VACUUM,
HOSE OR
BRUSHES WILL
NOT PICK-UP
1. Hose
is
clogged.
2. Dust cup is full
1. Remove
hose
and/or
bushes. Remove
obstruction from hose.
2. Empty dust cup (container)
and clean the HEPA type
dust cup filter.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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