PROBLEM SOLVING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition when it was
shipped from the factory. If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily
when the cause is found. Therefore, this checklist is provided for your convenience.
Fig. 1
1.
Carefully unpack all components,
set aside packaging.
2.
Lift vacuum body to upright
position.
3.
Remove the screws (2) that are
already attached to the body.
(Fig. 1)
4.
From the rear of the vacuum, align
the handle with groove and slide
onto vacuum. If necessary, use
thumb and finger pressure to slide
handle into position.
5.
Once handle is in place, attach the
handle with the screws (2).
WARNING:
Always remove the
power plug from the wall outlet
before assembling or removing
accessories.
Assembling Your Vacuum Cleaner
How to Start
The upright vacuum can be used on
multiple types of carpeting, bare floors
or upholstery with attachments. When
using the attachment tools such as the
crevice tool and the dusting brush,
place the handle of the vacuum in the
upright position and the carpet height
adjustment to the “High Carpet” setting.
1. Adjust the motorized power head for
the correct carpet height from low to
high.
2. Plug power cord into electrical
outlet.
3. Step on the handle release button to
release the handle. (Fig. 2)
4. Press the On/Off button to the On
position.
5. You are now ready to vacuum.
Fig. 2
PROBLEM POSSIBLE
CAUSE
POSSIBLE
Cleaner Won’t
Run
1. Not properly plugged into
wall outlet.
2. No electricity in wall outlet.
3. On/Off switch not turned
on.
4. Motor thermostat tripped.
5. Blown
fuse/tripped
breaker.
1. Plug in firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker.
3. Push on/off switch to on
4. Reset motor thermostat. (page 7 )
5. Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
Cleaner Won't
Pick Up
1. Full
dust
bag.
2. Wrong pile height setting.
3. Clogged
nozzle.
4. Clogged dust inlet port.
5. Clogged
hose.
6. Broken
belt.
7. Hose not inserted fully.
8. Dirty
filters.
1. Change dust bag. (page 5)
2. Adjust setting. (page 3)
3. Remove
obstruction.
4. Remove power head cover and
remove obstruction.
5. Remove
obstruction.
6. Replace belt. (page 6)
7. Push hose in securely.
8. Clean / change filters. (page 6)
Cleaner Picks
Up Moveable
Rugs Or Pushes
Too Hard
1. Wrong pile height setting. 1. Adjust setting. (page 3)
Agitator Does
Not Turn
1. Broken
belt.
2. Belt installed incorrectly.
1. Replace belt. (page 6)
2. Check belt changing and agitator
cleaning. (page 6)
Air Flow
Restricted With
Attachment Use
Sound Changes
1. Attachment use restricts
air flow.
2. New carpet debris
clogging air path.
1. Check attachment.
2. Remove
obstruction.
Carpet Height Adjustment
WARNING: To avoid injury,
keep loose clothing, hair,
fingers and all other parts of
body away from any moving part
(such as the beater brush). Turn
off the switch and unplug the
vacuum before adjusting the
vacuum for the carpet height.
To select a pile height setting:
1. Turn vacuum cleaner "Off".
2. Select a pile height setting by tilting
the vacuum cleaner back until the
front wheels are lifted slightly off the
floor.
3. Turn the height adjustment knob to
the desired setting.
Suggested Pile Height Setting:
You may need to raise the height of the
vacuum to make some jobs easier,
such as scatter rugs and longer pile
carpets. Suggested settings are:
: shag carpet, long pile, plush
scatter rugs, tools
: medium to long pile
: short to medium pile
: very low pile, hardwood
floors
Place unit in "
HIGH
" setting when using
attachments to prevent possible floor
damage.
Attention
: Special care is required
when vacuuming certain types of carpet
or floor covering. Always check the
carpet or floor covering manufacturer's
recommended cleaning instructions
before vacuuming.
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