GE 106575, 71045 warranty Problem Solving, Cause, Solution

Models: 106575 71045

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Problem Solving

Problem Solving

NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing.

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

Motor will not start.

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Electric Plug

Push plug securely into outlet.

 

 

 

Try another outlet.

 

 

 

Check circuit breaker.

 

 

 

 

Motor suddenly stops.

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Thermal Cut Off

Refer to page 8.

 

 

 

 

Does not clean the carpet or

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Disposable Dust Bag

Change the bag. Hint: If picking up fine dust, the bag

floor.

 

and Filter(s)

may not look full, but a fine substance tends to reduce

 

 

 

suction when it blocks the airflow through the paper bag

 

 

 

and filter(s). Make sure the dust bag is installed properly.

 

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Make sure bag cover is installed properly.

 

Belt

Replace a cut, loose or out of shape belt.

 

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Brush Roll

Clean hair and thread from bristles and end cap area.

 

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Replace brush roll if bristles are worn.

 

Hose

Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow.

 

 

 

 

No suction at the end of the

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Disposable Dust Bag

Change the bag. Hint: If picking up fine dust, the bag

hose.

 

 

may not look full, but a fine substance tends to reduce

 

 

 

suction when it blocks the airflow through the paper bag.

 

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Hose

Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow.

 

 

 

Check both ends of the hose. (See pages 10)

 

 

 

 

Headlight not working.

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Light Bulb

Replace light bulb.

 

 

 

 

Noise from the brush roll area.

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Brush Roll

Remove hood and clean debris from the brush roll area.

 

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Belt

Replace a cut, loose or out of shape belt.

 

 

 

 

Cleaner is hard to push.

3

Cleaner Height Setting

Turn adjustment knob to a higher position. Hint: Put

 

 

 

handle in operating position. Tilt the cleaner back to

 

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raise the front wheels off floor. Then turn the knob.

 

Belt

Replace a cut, loose and out of shape belt.

 

 

 

 

Brush roll will not turn.

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Brush Roll

Remove hood and clean debris from the brush roll area.

 

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Belt

Replace cut, loose or out of shape belt.

 

 

 

 

Burning smell.

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Brush Roll

Remove hood and clean debris from the brush roll area.

 

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Belt

Replace cut, loose or out of shape belt.

 

 

 

 

Cleaning height knob will not

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Cleaner Height Setting

Hint: Put handle in operating position. Tilt the cleaner

turn.

 

 

back to raise the front wheels off floor. Then turn the

 

 

 

knob.

 

 

 

 

Missing parts or questions.

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Call 1-877-207-0923 for customer assistance.

 

 

 

 

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GE 106575, 71045 warranty Problem Solving, Cause, Solution