Troubleshooting
Fault
Possible cause
Solution
Appliance does not work. Plug is not inserted or
the appliance is not swit-
ched on.
Insert the plug into a
mains socket and switch
on the appliance.
Power outlet does not
carry any power.
Test the appliance at
another socket which
you are sure carries
current.
Power cord is damaged. Have the power cord re-
placed by an authorised
Fakir service centre.
Appliance suddenly
stops vacuuming.
Overheat protection has
tripped (possibly due to
clogged suction chan-
nels, dirty filters, etc.)
Switch off and unplug
the appliance. Eliminate
the cause of overheating
(e.g. clogged suction
channels, dirty filters,
etc.). Wait 30 minutes
and let the appliance
cool down. Then switch
on the appliance again.
Vacuum cleaning is
unsatisfactory.
Dust bin is full.
Empty dust bin.
Filter is dirty or clogged.
Clean or change the
corresponding filter.
Nozzle, telescopic
suction tube or suction
hose are clogged up.
Eliminate clogging. If ne-
cessary, use a wooden
stick (e.g. a broomstick)
to do this.
Suction regulator is
open.
Close suction regulator.
The power setting does
not suit the flooring.
Set the power to the
setting suggested for the
flooring.
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