Troubleshooting
Vacuum cleaner won’t turn on
Possible causes
1.Power cord not plugged in
2.Blown fuse/tripped breaker in home
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting.
Remedies
1.Check electrical plug
2.Check/replace fuse or reset breaker.
Vacuum cleaner and tools won’t pick up dirt
Possible causes | Remedies | ||
1. | Incorrect height adjustment | 1. | Adjust powerfoot to correct height |
2. | Hose not attached to suction opening | 2. | Firmly push curved hose wand into hose |
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| wand base |
3. | Twist 'n Snap hose not securely attached | 3. | Make sure Twist 'n Snap hose is snapped |
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| into locked position |
4. | Crack or hole in hose | 4. | Check hose and replace if needed |
5. | Broken or worn drive belt | 5. | Replace drive belt, see pages |
6. | Rotating floor brush bristles worn | 6. | Replace brush |
7. | Rotating floor brush jammed | 7. | Remove brush and clean debris from |
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| brush ends |
8. | Clog in vacuum | 8. | Clear clog, see page 15 |
9. | Dirt container full | 9. | Empty dirt container |
10. | Dirt container not installed properly | 10. | Position correctly and lock in place |
11. | Filters are dirty | 11. | Check |
12. | TurboBrush is clogged or debris is wrapped | 12. | Maintaining TurboBrush, see page 14 |
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Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push
Possible causes | Remedies |
1. Incorrect height setting | 1. Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting |
Visible dirt escaping from cleaner
Possible causes | Remedies | ||
1. | Dirt container full | 1. | Empty dirt container |
2. | Filters missing or installed incorrectly | 2. | Check |
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| correct installation |
3. | Dirt container installed incorrectly | 3. | Pull out and |
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