17
Vax Careline
0870 606 1248
troubleshooting / uk service & help
8. Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
unplug vacuum cleaner before servicing
.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t run
Cause:
Not properly plugged into wall outlet.
Solution:
Plug in firmly.
Cause:
No electricity in wall outlet.
Solution:
Check fuse or breaker.
Cause:
Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
Solution:
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Cause:
Motor thermostat tripped.
Solution:
Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leave for one (1) hour. See page 3.
PROBLEM: Cleaner/tools won't pick up
Cause:
Broken or worn belt.
Solution:
replace belt.
Cause:
Brushbar worn.
Solution:
Replace brushbar.
Cause:
Dirt container full.
Solution:
Empty dirt container.
Cause:
Incorrect carpet height setting.
Solution:
Move carpet height adjuster to lower setting.
Cause:
Blockage in air flow passages.
Solution:
Clear blockage - refer to section 7.
PROBLEM: Cleaner hard to push
Cause:
Incorrect carpet height setting.
Solution:
Move carpet height adjuster to higher setting.
PROBLEM: Smoky/burning smell detected
Cause:
Belt broken or stretched.
Solution:
Replace brushbar as described in Section 6.
PROBLEM: Powered Hand Tool brushbar won’t turn
Cause:
Too much pressure being applied to tool.
Solution:
Continue using tool applying light pressure.
Cause:
Blockage in turbine channel.
Solution:
Remove blockage - refer to section 7.
Cause:
Broken or worn belt.
Solution:
Replace belt.
Cause:
Low cleaner suction.
Solution:
Check items under “Cleaner/tools won’t pick
up” above.
9. UK Service & Help
Vax Care 0870 6061248
Monday-Friday
8.00am to 8.00pm.
Saturday-Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Any queries or concerns about using the Vax, call the
Vax Careline. Calls are charged at the UK national rate.
Please make a note of the serial number and model
number of the carpet cleaner before calling. There are
over 400 approved Vax Service Agents in the UK. For the
nearest Service Agent, please call the Vax Careline.
www.vax.co.uk
!
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
