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IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal protector. If, for any reason, the vacuum
cleaner should overheat, the thermal protector will automatically turn the unit off. Should
this occur, unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet and turn off the switch.
Remove the dirt container andempty it. Clean the filters. Allow the vacuum cleaner to cool
for approximately one (1) hour. To restart, plug into an electrical outlet and switch back on.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Moving parts can pinch and crush. Unplug vacuum cleaner before servicing.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
The vacuum cleaner won’t
run.
It is not properly plugged into the
wall outlet.
Plug in firmly.
There is no electricity in the wall
outlet.
Check the home fuse or breaker.
The on/off switch is not turned on. Push on/off switch to on.
The motor thermostat tripped.
switch off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner. Leave for one (1) hour.
Refer to
General Maintenance
Instructions.
Blown fuse/tripped breaker in
home electrical box.
Reset the electrical box circuit
breaker or replace fuse.
The vacuum cleaner won’t
pick up.
The dirt container is full or
clogged.
Clean the dirt container.
The base plate opening is
clogged.
Remove obstruction. Refer to the
General Maintenance
section.
Hose is clogged.
Remove obstruction.
dirty filters or filter container.
Clean/change filters or filter
container.
Removable lower hose is not
inserted fully into base of vacuum.
Push hose in securely.
The accessories are not attached
correctly.
Refer to
Using the Accessories
for
fitting information.
The brushbar does not turn.
The brushbar is blocked.
Remove the blockages.
The accessories won’t
pick up.
attachment may have a blockage/
airflow is restricted.
Check the attachment to make
sure no obstructions.
The air flow is restricted
when using attachments.
New carpet debris is clogging the
air path.
Remove the obstruction.
