5. TROUBLESHOOTING

If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the checklist below.

Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.

! WARNING !

To reduce risk of personal injury - unplug vacuum before servicing.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE REASON

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaner won’t run

1.

Not firmly plugged in

1.

Plug unit in firmly

 

2. No voltage in wall receptacle

2. Check fuse or breaker

 

3. Blown fuse or tripped breaker

3. Replace fuse or reset breaker

 

4. Thermal protector activated

4. Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes (this will

 

 

 

 

reset the thermal protector)

Cleaner/ tools won’t

1.

Broken or worn belt

1.

Replace belt

pick up

2. Agitator brushroll worn

2. Replace brushroll

 

 

3. Filter bag full

3. Change filter bag

 

4. Incorrect carpet height setting

4. Move nozzle control knob to lower setting

 

5. Blockage in air flow passage

5. Clear blockage

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaner hard to

1.

Incorrect carpet height setting

1.

Move carpet height control to a higher setting

push

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smoky/burning

1.

Belt broken or stretched

1.

Replace agitator brushroll belt as described in

smell detected

 

 

 

Figs. 3-10 through 3-15 in the Maintenance

 

 

 

 

section.

6. Service

To obtain approved Hoover®service and genuine Hoover®parts, locate the nearest Authorized Hoover®Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by:

•Checking the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners” or “Household”.

•Visit our website at hoover.com (U.S. Customers) or hoover.ca (Canadian customers). Follow the service center link to find the service outlet nearest you.

•For an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations call 1-800-944-9200.

Do not send your vacuum to Hoover,® Inc., Company in Glenwillow for service. This will only result in delay.

To speak with a customer service representative call1-800-263-6376; Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST. In Canada, contact Hoover® Canada, Toronto: 755 Progress Ave., Scarborough, ON M1H 2W7 OR Hoover® Canada, Edmonton: 18129-111 Ave., Edmonton, AB T5W 2P2, Phone: 1-800-263-6376, Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST.

Always identify your vacuum by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number appears on the bottom of the vacuum.)

Please do not return this product to the store.

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56511A46 specifications

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