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AFTER USE
GB
Malfunctions
Possible cause
Remedy
Appliance does
not work.
Appliance
suddenly stops
vacuuming.
Appliance is not plugged
in or is not switched on.
Plug in the power plug and
switch on the appliance.
No electricity at socket.
Test the vacuum cleaner on
another socket, where you are
certain that there is electricity.
Power cord is damaged.
Have the power cord replaced
by a Fakir / nilco service
center or a trained technician
in your country.
Appliance does
not pick up dirt.
Appliance is
unusually loud.
Dust bag is full.
Replace the dust bag.
Air regulator is open.
Close air regulator.
Nozzle is not suitable for
the floor type.
Attach the correct nozzle.
Particles are blocking the
air path.
Remove the particles. Use
a long wooden rod (e.g. a
broom handle), if necessary.
Switch for carpet / hard
floor is not set for the floor
type.
Set the switch for carpet / hard
floor for the floor type.
Filters are dirty.
Clean or replace the dirty filter.
Nozzle, tube or hose is
blocked.
Remove the blockage.
Use a long wooden rod (e.g.
a broom handle), if necessary.
Overheating protection
was triggered. (Possibly
due to blocked hose or
tubes, dirty filters, etc.)
Switch off and unplug the
appliance. Eliminate the cause
of overheating (blockage,
dirty filters, etc.). Wait about
45 minutes. Once the appliance
has cooled, you can switch it on
again.
Troubleshooting
