9. Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
PROBLEM: Vacuum cleaner won't run
Cause:
Not properly plugged into electrical outlet.
Solution:
Plug in securely.
Cause:
No electricity in the electrical outlet.
Solution:
Check fuse or breaker.
Cause:
On/off switch not turned on.
Solution:
Push on/off switch to ‘on’.
Cause:
Motor thermostat has tripped.
Solution:
Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leave for one (1) hour before switching the
vacuum cleaner back on.
Cause:
Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
Solution:
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t pick up/loss of suction.
Cause:
Dirt container not installed properly.
Solution:
Review dirt container replacement.
Cause:
Dirt container full or blocked.
Solution:
Empty dirt container.
Cause:
Clogged filters.
Solution:
Remove, clean and replace filters.
PROBLEM: Accessories won’t pick up.
Cause:
Accessories are not attached correctly.
Solution:
Refer to section 5.
Cause:
TurboBrush / TurboTool is clogged.
Solution:
Refer to section 7.
Cause:
Hose / Stretch Hose (Model: V-091S only) /
X-Tend (Model: V-091X only) is not installed
correctly.
Solution:
Refer to section 7.
PROBLEM: Dust escaping from the vacuum cleaner.
Cause:
Dirt container full.
Solution:
Empty dirt container.
Cause:
Dirt container not installed correctly.
Solution:
Review dirt container replacement.
Cause:
Hose / Stretch Hose (Model: V-091S only) /
X-Tend (Model: V-091X only) is not installed
correctly.
Solution:
Review installation.
Cause:
Filter not installed completely.
Solution:
Remove, clean and replace filters.
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