PROBLEM SOLVING

This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found. Therefore, this checklist is provided for your convenience.

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

POSSIBLE

 

1.

Not properly plugged into

1.

Plug in firmly.

Cleaner Won’t

 

wall outlet.

2.

Check fuse or breaker.

2.

No electricity in wall outlet.

3.

Push on/off switch to on

Run

3.

On/Off switch not turned on.

4.

Reset motor thermostat. (page 8 )

 

4.

Motor thermostat tripped.

5.

Reset circuit breaker or replace

 

5.

Blown fuse/tripped breaker.

 

fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Full or clogged dust cup.

1.

Clean dust cup. (page 5)

 

2.

Wrong pile height setting.

2.

Adjust setting. (page 5)

 

3.

Clogged nozzle.

3.

Remove obstruction.

 

4.

Clogged dust inlet port.

4.

Remove power head cover and

Cleaner Won't

5.

Clogged hose.

 

remove obstruction.

6.

Broken belt.

5.

Remove obstruction.

Pick Up

7.

Hose not inserted fully.

6.

Replace belt. (page 8)

 

8.

Dirty filters.

7.

Push hose in securely.

 

9.

HEPA filter needs cleaning

8.

Clean / change filters. (page 7)

 

 

or replacing.

9.

Clean or replace HEPA filter.

 

10.

HEPA filter frame needs

 

(page 6)

 

 

cleaning.

10.

Clean HEPA filter frame. (page 6)

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaner Picks

 

 

 

 

Up Moveable

 

 

 

 

Rugs Or

1.

Wrong pile height setting.

1.

Adjust setting. (page 5)

Pushes Too

 

 

 

 

Hard

 

 

 

 

Agitator Does

1.

Broken belt.

1.

Replace belt. (page 8)

2.

Check belt changing and agitator

Not Turn

2.

Belt installed incorrectly.

 

cleaning. (page 8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air Flow

 

 

 

 

Restricted

1.

Attachment use restricts air

 

 

With

 

flow.

1.

Check attachment. (page 4)

Attachment

2.

New carpet debris clogging

2.

Remove obstruction.

Use Sound

 

air path.

 

 

Changes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CYCLONIC BAGLESS

UPRIGHT

1.

Upper Handle

10.

Flexible Hose

2.

On/Off Switch

11.

Power Cord

3.

Dust Cup Release Button

12.

Quick Release Power Cord Holder

4.

Dust Cup

13.

Round Brush

5.

HEPA Filter Frame

14.

Upholstery Brush

6.

Carpet Height Selector

15.

Crevice Tool

7.

Furniture Guard

16.

Extension Tubes (x2)

8.

Head Light

17.

Hose Connector

9.

Motorized Power Head

18.

Carpet-to-Floor Selector

Technical Specifications

Voltage:

120V., 60Hz.

Power:

12 Amps

Note: Illustrations may differ from actual unit.

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Fantom Vacuum FM718 owner manual Problem Solving, Getting to Know Your Cyclonic Bagless Upright

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