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3 Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
3.1 Correcting problems yourself
If the permanent filter (Fig. 1/6) is damaged,
replace it immediately (
page 3,
„Accessories and spare parts“
).
3.2 Removing the rechargeable
batteries
1.
Operate the appliance until the recharge-
able batteries have been run completely
flat and the appliance motor stops.
2.
Unfasten the screws on the side of the
motor unit with a cross-head screwdriver.
3.
Remove the cover.
4.
Remove the installed rechargeable batter-
ies.
5.
Replace the cover and tighten the screws
again.
Problem
Possible cause / solution
The charg-
ing indica-
tor does not
light up dur-
ing charging
The power adapter is not
plugged in properly. Check
whether the plug or the power
adapter plug are fitted correct-
ly in their sockets (
chapter
2.1, „Charging the
rechargeable batteries“
).
The On/Off switch ("
“) is in
the "ON" position. Switch off
the appliance (
chapter 2.3,
„Switching on and off“
).
The appli-
ance will not
start or sud-
denly stops
running
The rechargeable batteries
are empty. Charge the re-
chargeable batteries
(
chapter 2.1, „Charging the
rechargeable batteries“
).
The overheating protection
has tripped (e.g. due to heavily
soiled filter, or similar).
1.
Switch off the appliance.
2.
Eliminate the cause for the
overheating.
3.
Wait for approximately 45
minutes. You can switch
the appliance back on
again once it has cooled
down.
The appli-
ance hardly
picks up any
dust or picks
up no dust
at all
The dust bin is overfilled.
Empty/clean the dust bin
(
chapter 2.4, „Emptying the
dust bin and cleaning the
permanent filter“
).
The filter is soiled. Clean the
filter (
chapter 2.4, „Emptying
the dust bin and cleaning the
permanent filter“
).
WARNING:
Risk of injury! Never use or charge a faulty
appliance! Always switch off the appliance
and disconnect the mains adapter before
starting troubleshooting.
NOTE:
If you cannot solve the problem following
this table, contact us,
page 38,
„International Service“
.
WARNING:
Risk of injuries if rechargeable batteries are
replaced improperly! It it is necessary to
replace the rechargeable batteries, contact
a specialist dealer or the Dirt Devil cus-
tomer service department. Never replace
the rechargeable batteries yourself. Do not
under any circumstances replace the
rechargeable batteries with other recharge-
able batteries or single-use batteries.
ATTENTION:
Risk of environmental damage! The appli-
ance contains rechargeable batteries that
must not end up in domestic waste. Dis-
pose of the appliance and the removed
rechargeable batteries separately by hand-
ing them over at the appropriate collection
points.
