Eureka 5180 warranty Problem Solving Cause Solution

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PROBLEM SOLVING

NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

Motor suddenly stops.

3 Thermal Cut Off

 

 

Refer to page 7.

 

 

 

 

 

Does not clean the

3 Hose

 

 

Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the

carpet.

 

 

 

airflow. Check short hose in the base and long hose. If

 

 

 

 

the clog is hard to remove, check the brush roll area.

 

 

 

 

Remove the hood and clear the hose inlet in the brush

 

 

 

 

roll area.

 

3 Disposable Dust Bag

 

 

Change the bag and clean or replace the filter(s). Hint:

 

and Filter(s)

 

 

If picking up fine dust, the bag may not look full but a

 

 

 

 

fine substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks

 

 

 

 

the airflow through the paper bag and filter(s). Make

 

 

 

 

sure bag cover is properly installed.

 

3 Dust Bag

 

 

Be sure hose adapter inserts into paper bag and is

 

3 Belt

 

 

seated securely into top of bag compartment.

 

 

 

Replace a cut, loose or out of shape belt.

 

3 Belt Cap

 

 

Snap the belt cap inside the hood if it comes loose.

 

3 Brush Roll

 

 

Clean hair and thread from bristles and end cap area.

 

 

 

 

Replace brush roll if bristles are worn.

 

 

 

 

 

No suction at the end

3 Hose

 

 

Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the

of the hose.

 

 

 

airflow. Check short hose in the base and long hose. If

 

 

 

 

the clog is hard to remove, check the brush roll area.

 

 

 

 

Remove the hood and clear the hose inlet in the brush

 

 

 

 

roll area.

 

3 Hose Adapter

 

 

Hose adapter has to seat securely into the bag

 

 

 

 

compartment, being locked in by turning the adapter.

 

3 Disposable Dust Bag

 

 

Change the bag and clean or replace the filter(s).

 

 

 

 

Hint: If picking up fine dust, the bag may not look full,

 

 

 

 

but a fine substance tends to reduce suction when it

 

 

 

 

blocks the airflow through the paper bag and filter(s).

 

 

 

 

 

Headlight not working.

3 Light Bulb

 

 

Replace light bulb.

 

 

 

 

 

Noise from the brush

3 Brush Roll

 

 

Remove hood and clean debris or items from the

roll area.

 

 

 

brush roll area.

 

3 Belt

 

 

Replace a cut, loose or out of shape belt.

Cleaner is hard to push.

3 Cleaner Height Setting

 

 

Turn adjustment knob to a higher position. Hint: Put

 

 

 

 

handle in operating position. Then turn the knob.

 

3 Manual Lock

 

 

Be sure manual lock is disengaged and free to slide.

 

 

 

 

3 Belt

 

 

Replace a cut, loose or out of shape belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaner height knob does

3 Cleaner Height Setting

 

 

Hint: Put handle in operating position. Then turn the

 

 

not appear to function

 

 

 

knob.

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor will not start.

3 Electric Plug

 

 

Push plug securely into outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Try another outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check circuit breaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dirt Alert red light will not

3 New carpet fibers.

 

 

Over time loose new carpet fibers will diminish and will

 

 

go off.

 

 

 

not trip the dirt alert sensors.

 

 

 

 

 

Dirt Alert red light will

3 Dirt sensor is not working.

 

 

Call 1-800-282-2886 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Standard

 

 

 

 

not come on.

 

 

 

Time for the nearest authorized Eureka service center.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Do not return this Product to the storeImportant Safeguards Conseils DE Sécurité Service Information General InformationUSA México 254 23 Canada Rating PlateStep Upper HandlePart Bolt Transmission Cable Flexible HosePower Selector Electronic Power Selector On Selected Models onlySelf-Propelled Selector Thermal Cut Off HOW to USE the Accessories Extension wand Nested extension wand to add reachMaintenance of Dirt Alert Feature On some models To check if dirt sensor is working properlyHOW to Maintain How To Replace Brush Roll BeltBrush Roll Brush Roll BeltEnd Cap Left Right Detail Brush Roll RotateHOW to Clear Hose Clogs Detail Hose Assembly Hose RetainerBag Change Indicator on selected models only To Install New Dust BagTo Replace the Disposable Dust Bag To Remove Old Dust BagHow To Replace Filters Motor Filter To Clean Motor FilterHepa Filter on selected models To remove Hepa FilterHow to Change Light Bulb only for models with a headlight Lens CoverProblem Solving Cause Solution Genuine Eureka Bags, Belts and Filters HoseTotal Total EnclosedPage Eureka Limited Warranty USA México 254 23 CanadaM. to 8 p.m., Central Standard Time, Monday through Saturday Upholstery nozzle Dusting brush Crevice tool Wands

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