Hoover 500 manual Troubleshooting, What’s the problem? What to do

Troubleshooting

Use the list below to help solve minor problems.

What’s the problem?	What to do
Cleaner won’t run	✓ Make sure the cleaner is
	plugged in firmly.
	✓ Check the fuse or breaker.
Low suction	✓ Empty the recovery tank; it may be full
	and the automatic shut-off engaged.
	✓ Make sure filter and filter lid are properly
	positioned.
	✓ Make sure tanks are locked in place.
	✓ Check the filter and clean if dirty.
	✓ Make sure nozzle is replaced properly
	and locked.
Water puddling behind cleaner	✓ Use recommended detergents to reduce
	excess foaming.
	✓ Make sure solution tank is installed
	properly.
	✓ Empty recovery tank.
Won’t pick up dirty solution	✓ Check Mode selector dial to ensure it is
	set for WET PICKUP.
	✓ Make sure recovery tank is installed
	properly.
	✓ Empty recovery tank.
	✓ Make sure filter and filter lid are properly
	positioned.
Cleaner pushes a line of dry debris	✓ Check Model selector dial to ensure it is
in front of it	set for DRY VAC.
	✓ Tip nozzle off floor by pushing down on
	handle to pick up debris that is too large
	to clear the squeegee.
Cleaning solution won’t dispense	✓ Make sure solution tank is locked in
	position.
	✓ Refill the solution tank if it is empty.
Brushes won’t rotate	✓ Check Mode selector dial to ensure it is
	set for WASH.
	✓ Reset circuit breaker.
	(1) Push ON/OFF switch to turn cleaner
	OFF.
	(2) Unplug the cleaner.
	(3) Wait one minute.
	(4) Plug the cleaner into electrical outlet.
	(5) Push the ON/OFF switch again to
	turn cleaner ON.
	If the brushes continue to stall and the
	breaker trips again, clean the brushes to
	remove debris.

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