Problem
Cause
Solution
The Information LED
flashes just after start (either
pressing Power or Cycle
button for less than 20
seconds).
Floating cable may not be plugged
into the control unit correctly.
Unplug floating cable from the control unit and
reconnect.
Cleaner may not be fully submerged. Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge,
Propellor may be jammed and not
turning correctly.
Contact Zodiac Customer Care: 1300 763 021
(Australia) or 0860 887 665 (South Africa).
Wheels may be jammed and not turn-
ing correctly.
Contact Zodiac Customer Care: 1300 763 021
(Australia) or 0860 887 665 (South Africa).
The Information LED flashes
during the cleaning cycle.
Cleaner may be sucking air (lights will
appear after 60 seconds air intake)
Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, see
Submerging the Cleaner
.
The cleaner does not stay
firmly on the pool bottom.
There is air in the appliance casing.
Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, see
Submerging the Cleaner
.
The filter canister is full or dirty.
Clean the filter canister, see
Cleaning the Filter
Canister.
The cleaner does not or no
longer climbs the pool walls.
The filter canister is full or dirty.
Clean the filter canister, see
Cleaning the Filter
Canister.
Walls of pool are slippery or slimy
Although the water seems clear,
microscopic algae, invisible to the hu-
man eye, may be present in the pool.
As a result the pool sides become
slippery and prevent the cleaner from
climbing. Check tracks for wear and
replace as necessary.
Do a shock chlorination treatment to reduce the pH
levels in the pool. DO NOT leave the cleaner in the
pool during this treatment.
On startup the cleaner does
not move.
No power supply to the cleaner.
Check that the outlet to which the control unit is
connected is receiving electricity.
Unit is turned OFF.
Turn the tracks then disconnect the control unit and
wait at least 20 seconds befpre reconnecting.
If the problem persists, contact Zodiac Customer
Care: 1300 763 021 (Australia) or 0860 887 665
(South Africa).
Cable is tangling in the pool Too much cable length in the water.
Do not unravel the entire cable. Use only the amount
needed for the cleaner to cover the pool area.
Place the remaining unused cable on the side of the
pool. Follow the procedure in
Cord Tangling
to avoid
and correct tangled cord.
The cleaner is not cleaning
effectively.
The brushes have become smooth or
the "wear" indicator shows.
Replace the brushes following the procedure in
Replacing the Brushes
.
Filter canister is full or dirty.
Clean the filter canister following the procedure in
Cleaning the Filter Canister
.
Floating cable is excessively coiled or
kinked.
Make sure the floating cable is spread out over the
pool. Ensure the cable is not too tightly wrapped or
coiled when storing. If the problem persists, lay the
cable straight in the sun to relax it and remove kinks.
Follow the procedure in
Cord Tangling
to avoid and
correct tangled cord.
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