Hoover FH40160 owner manual Troubleshooting

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9. TROUBLESHOOTING

If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the checklist below.

Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to continuing use.

! WARNING !

To reduce risk of personal injury - Unplug before cleaning or servicing.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Cleaner won’t

1.

Power cord not firmly plugged

1.

Plug unit in firmly.

run

 

into outlet.

 

 

 

2.

No voltage in wall plug.

2.

Check fuse or breaker in home.

 

3.Blown fuse or tripped breaker.

3.

Replace fuse/reset breaker in home.

 

4.

Power switch not on.

4.

Turn power switch on.

 

 

 

 

 

Low suction or

1.

Dirty Water Tank full and the

1.

Empty the Dirty Water Tank.

won’t pick up

automatic shut-off engaged.

 

 

 

2.

Tanks not in place.

2.

Make sure tanks are locked in place.

 

3.

Dirty Water Tank lid not in

3. Make sure lid is properly positioned.

 

place.

 

 

 

4. Nozzle not in place.

4. Make sure Nozzle is replaced properly and

 

 

 

locked.

 

 

 

 

Water puddling

1.

Clean Water Solution Tank

1. Make sure Clean Water Solution Tank is

behind cleaner

not in place.

installed properly.

 

2.

Dirty water tank full.

2.

Empty dirty water tank.

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaner solution

1.

Tanks not in place.

1.

Make sure tanks are locked in place.

won’t dispense

2.

Clean Water Solution Tank is

2.

Refill Clean Water Solution Tank.

 

 

empty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brushes wont

1.

Blown fuse or tripped breaker.

1.

Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace

rotate

 

 

fuse/reset breaker in home.

 

 

 

(1) Push ON/OFF switch to turn cleaner OFF.

 

 

 

(2) Unplug the cleaner.

 

 

 

(3) Wait one minute.

 

 

 

(4) Plug the cleaner into electrical outlet.

 

 

 

(5) Push the ON/OFF switch again to turn

 

 

 

cleaner ON.

 

 

 

If the brushes continue to stall and the breaker

 

 

 

trips again, clean the brushes to remove debris.

 

2. In Dry Mode.

2.

Switch mode selector to Wash Mode for

 

 

 

brushes to rotate.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Manual Contents Important Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Features FeaturesHOW to ASSEMBLe Cleaner AssemblyAttach handle Turn cap upside down to serve as a measuring cap General operationHow to empty HOW to USEON/OFF switch Handle release pedalRecommended cleaning sequence How to cleanTilt tank straight into position until latch snaps in place Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt, hair and debrisPicking up spills Switch to dry mode to pick up any remaining dirty waterCleaning the nozzle MaintenanceCleaning the brushes Storage Storing CleanerTroubleshooting Hoover Cleaning Product Guide Cleaning ProductsIf you need further assistance ServiceLimited TWO Year Warranty Warranty