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Problem Solving
CAUTION: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing.
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Motor will not start. | Electric Plug | • Push plug securely into outlet. |
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| • Try another outlet. |
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| • Check circuit breaker. |
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Motor suddenly stops. | Thermal Cut Off | • Refer to pages 3 and 13. |
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Hard to push. | Carpet Height Adjustment | • Adjustment set too low. |
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Does not clean the carpet/floor. | Dust Cup | • Empty the dust cup. |
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| • Make sure dust cup is installed properly and dust cup latch is secured. |
| Filter | • Make sure pleated filter is clean. |
| Belt | • Replace cut, loose, out of shape belt. |
| Brushroll | • Clean hair and thread from bristles and end cap area. |
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| • Replace brushroll if bristles are worn. |
| Hose | • Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow. |
| Carpet Height Adjust | • Adjustment set too high. |
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No suction at the hose. | Dust Cup and Filter | • Empty the dust cup |
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| • Clean and install filter properly. |
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| • Make sure dust cup is installed properly and dust cup latch secured. |
| Hose | • Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow. |
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| • Check both ends of the hose. |
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Headlight is not working. | Light Bulb/not available | • Replace light bulb. |
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Noise from the brushroll area. | Brushroll | • Remove hood and clean debris from the brushroll area. |
| Belt | • Replace a cut, loose or out of shape belt. |
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Brushroll will not turn. | Brushroll | • Remove hood and clean debris from the brushroll area. |
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| • Replace broken belt. |
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Burning smell. | Belt | • Remove hood and clean debris from the brushroll area/belt. |
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Power Paw™ stair brush | Brushroll/Belt | • Remove any clogs from the opening or debris around the |
doesn't work. (some models only) |
| brushroll or belt. |
Missing parts or questions. Call
Thermal Cut Off
This cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the cleaner in case of motor overheating. If the cleaner suddenly turns off, follow this procedure:
Step 1: Push on/off switch to off. |
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Step 2: Unplug cleaner. |
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Step 3: Check for source of overheating problem (i.e. full dust cup, clogged hose or clogged filters). |
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Step 4: If a full dust cup, clogged hose or clogged filters are found, empty the dust cup, unclog the hose or replace the filters. |
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Step 5: Wait at least 30 minutes before attempting to reuse the cleaner. |
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Step 6: After 30 minute cool down period, plug the cleaner in and push the switch pedal. The cleaner should turn on. |
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Step 7: If the cleaner still does not operate, call | 25 |