Problem Solving

Thermal Cut-Off

This vacuum cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the vacuum in case of motor overheating. If the vacuum suddenly shuts off, push the on/off switch to off (O) and unplug the vacuum. Check the vacuum for a possible source of overheating such as a blocked hose or clogged filter. If these conditions are found, fix them and wait at least 30 minutes before attempting to use the vacuum. After the 30 minute period, plug the vacuum back in and turn on the switch. If the vacuum still does not work, take it to a Eureka Authorized Service Center for repair.

! Make sure vacuum is turned off and power cord is unplugged.

Problem	Cause	Solution

Motor will not start.	Power plug	• Push plug securely into outlet.
		• Try another outlet.
		• Check circuit breaker.

	On / Off switch	• Turn On / Off switch on ( I ).

	Thermal cut-off	• See above.

Vacuum does not clean	Dust cup and filters	• Empty the dust cup and/or change the filters.
carpet or bare floor.		• If picking up fine dust, the dust cup may not look full, but

		a fine substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks
		air flow through the foam filter and filter screen. Refer to
		page 2 for filter maintenance. Make sure the foam filter and
		filter screen are installed properly.

	Belt	• Replace a worn, cut or out-of-shape belt. Page 4

	Hose	• Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the
		airflow. Page 5

	Bare floor setting	• For bare floor cleaning, turn height adjustment knob to bare
		floor position. Refer to Quick Start Guide.

	Carpet height setting	• For carpet cleaning, turn height adjustment knob to another
		position. Refer to Quick Start Guide.

No suction at the	Dust cup and filters	• Empty the dust cup and/or change the filters.
end of hose.		• If picking up fine dust, the dust cup may not look full, but

		a fine substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks
		air flow through the foam filter and filter screen. Refer to
		page 2 for filter maintenance. Make sure the foam filter and
		filter screen are installed properly.

	Filter screen	• (Located inside the dust cup). Check and clean debris to
	Filter screen	maintain full air flow. Page 2
		maintain full air flow. Page 2

	Hose	• Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the
		air flow. Page 5
Vacuum is hard	Vacuum height setting	• Adjust knob to a higher position. Refer to Quick Start Guide.
to push.
to push.	Belt	• Replace a worn, cut or out-of-shape belt. Page 4
	Belt	• Replace a worn, cut or out-of-shape belt. Page 4

Brush roll will not turn.	Belt	• Check brush roll for debris. Page 4
		• Replace broken or out-of-shape belt. Page 4
Vacuum motor sounds	Dust cup and filters	• Empty the dust cup and/or change the filters.
louder than normal.		• Refer to page 2 for filter maintenance.
		• Refer to page 2 for filter maintenance.

	Belt	• Replace a worn, cut or out-of-shape belt. Page 4

	Hose	• Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the
		airflow. Page 5

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3040 Series specifications

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Eureka 3040 Series manual Problem Solving

Models: 3040 Series

Thermal Cut-Off

Problem Solving

Problem

Cause

Solution

Motor will not start.

carpet or bare floor.

end of hose.

louder than normal.

3040 Series specifications