
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause
Recommended action
Washer refuses
to start
Trigger not de-
pressed
The washer only runs when the trigger is
depressed on the spray gun.
Washer not
plugged in
Plug in washer.
Defective socket
Try another socket or check GFIC in socket.
GFIC has tripped
on washer
Follow directions to reset GFIC on back of
washer plug.
Defective exten-
sion cable
Try without the extension cable.
Fluctuating pres-
sure (this will
happen for the
first couple
minutes of use
while air is being
pumped from
washer)
Water supply not
sufficient
Increase water pressure, check for blockage
of garden hose, and/or change to larger
hose.
Valves dirty,
worn out, or
stuck
If within the 1 Year Warranty period, e-mail
us at [email protected]. If not, take
it to a qualified appliance repair shop.
Pump is sucking
air
Check that hoses and connections are air-
tight.
Pump seals worn
If within the 1 Year Warranty period, e-mail
us at [email protected]. If not, take
it to a qualified appliance repair shop.
Washer stops
GFIC has tripped
Follow directions on the back of the plug to
reset GFIC. Also check reset button on the
outlet.
Incorrect voltage
Check that the voltage corresponds to speci-
fication on the name plate.
Thermal sensor
activated
Turn washer off and wait 5 minutes for
washer to cool down.
Nozzle partially
blocked
Clean the nozzle with the needle included
with manual, and by spraying water back-
wards through the nozzle.
Washer pul-
sating
Air in inlet hose/
pump
Depress trigger until regular working pres-
sure resumes.
Inadequate sup-
ply of water
Increase water pressure, check for blockage
of garden hose, and/or change to bigger
hose.
Nozzle partially
blocked
Clean the nozzle with a needle included with
manual, and then by spraying water back-
wards through the nozzle.