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 power switch to off (O) and unplug the vacuum. Check the vacuum for a possible source of overheating such as a full dust cup, 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 or call 1-800-282-2886.

Problem Solving

! 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 or

 

 

check circuit breaker.

 

 

 

 

Power switch

• Turn power switch to on ( I ).

 

 

 

 

Thermal cut-off

• See above.

 

 

 

Vacuum does not clean

Dust cup and filter

• Empty dust cup, clean and/or change filter.

carpet or bare floor.

 

• Clean or replace filters regularly to maintain suction. Page 2

 

 

• 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 filter and screen. Refer to page 2 for filter

 

 

maintenance. Make sure filter, screen and dust cup are

 

 

installed properly.

 

 

 

 

Belt

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

 

 

 

 

Hose

• Remove clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow. Make

 

 

sure hose is replaced into hose retainer. Page 5

 

 

 

 

Bare floor setting

• For bare floor cleaning, turn height adjustment knob to bare

 

 

floor position.

 

 

 

 

Carpet height setting

• For carpet cleaning, turn height adjustment knob to another

 

 

position.

 

 

 

No suction at the

Dust cup and filter

• Empty dust cup, clean and/or change filter.

end of hose.

 

• Clean or replace filters regularly to maintain suction. Page 2

 

 

• 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 filter and screen. Refer to page 2 for filter

 

 

maintenance. Make sure filter, screen and dust cup are

 

 

installed properly.

 

Hose

• Remove clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow. Make

 

 

sure hose is replaced into hose retainer. Page 5

Turbo nozzle will not turn.

Rotating brush

• Check turbo nozzle for debris.

 

 

 

Vacuum is hard

Vacuum height setting

• Adjust knob to a higher position.

to push.

Belt

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burning smell; brush roll

Belt

• Check brush roll for debris. Page 4

will not turn.

 

• Replace broken or out of shape belt. Page 4

 

 

 

 

 

6

Eureka Customer Service HELPLINE 1-800-282-2886

www.eureka.com

Page 8
Image 8
Eureka 3276-3280 manual Problem Cause Solution