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MAINTENANCE CONTINUED
3. With the pod detached,
remove the lower nozzle
hose and check for clogs.
(See Figure 18)
4. Open the airway on the
bottom of the floor nozzle
by squeezing the tabs
on the sides and lifting
up. Check for clogs
and clear away any
obstructions.
(See Figure 19)
Figure 18
Figure 19
TROUBLESHOOTING
OPERATING ISSUE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Vacuum is not picking
up dirt.
Check filters to see if they need cleaning. Follow instructions for rinsing
and drying the filters before inserting them back into the vacuum.
See Cleaning FIlters and Replacing Filters on page 5.
Dust cup may be full; empty dust cup.
Check hose, hose connections, nozzle, and accessories for
blockages; clear blockages if required.
If dust cup is empty and attachment inlets are clear, check for other
blockages. See Checking for Blockages on page 5.
Vacuum lifts area rugs.
Suction is powerful. Take care when vacuuming area rugs or rugs with
delicately sewn edges. Rotate suction control collar counterclockwise
to decrease suction power.
Airflow is restricted.
There is no suction or
light suction.
Check filters to see if they need cleaning. Follow instructions for rinsing
and drying the filters before inserting them back into the vacuum.
See Cleaning FIlters and Replacing Filters on page 5.
Dust cup may be full; empty dust cup.
Check hose, hose connections, nozzle and accessories for
blockages; clear blockages if required.
Rotate suction control collar clockwise to increase suction power.
If dust cup is empty and attachment inlets are clear, check for other
blockages. See Checking for Blockages on page 5.
