Sanitaire SC5800 Series warranty Problem, Solution, Part No. 73524 10/03

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

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Motor will not start.	Push plug securely into outlet.
	Try another outlet.
	Check circuit breaker.
Motor suddenly	Thermal Cut Off, see Page 2.
stops.
Does not clean the	Clean or replace the filters: Hint: If picking
carpet or floor.	up fine dust, the filters may not look dirty, but a
	fine substance tends to reduce suction when it
	blocks the airflow through the filters.
	Be sure the dust bag is properly seated into the
	cleaner body. Page 8.
	Replace dust bag. Page 8.
	Be sure hose adapter is secure on back of cleaner.
	Page 11.
	Check base hose and long hose. Page 11.
	Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape belt.
	Clean hair and thread from bristles and end cap
	area.
	Replace brush roll if bristles are worn.
No suction at the	Be sure hose adapter is secure. Page 11.
end of hose.	Clean or replace filters. Hint: If picking up fine dust,
	the filters may not look dirty, but a fine substance
	tends to reduce suction when it blocks the airflow
	through the filters.
	Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the
	airflow. Check base hose and long hose. Page 11.
	Replace dust bag. Page 8
Headlight not	Replace light bulb. Page 9.
working.
Noise from brush	Remove hood and clean debris or items
roll area.	from the brush roll area.
	Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape belt.
	Page 10.
Cleaner is hard to	Put handle in operating position. Tilt the
push.	cleaner back to raise the front wheels off floor.
	Then turn the knob to a higher setting.
	Replace a broken, cut loose or out of shape belt.
	Page 10.
Cleaner height knob	Hint: Put handle in operating position. Tilt
will not turn.	the cleaner back to raise the front wheels off floor.
	Then turn the knob.
Bag Cover will not go	Dust bag must be installed properly in cleaner or
onto cleaner properly.	bag cover will not go onto cleaner. Make sure the
	dust bag cardboard flange is on the support shelf.
	See page 6.
Hood will not come off.	Hood cannot be removed from cleaner unless the
	cleaner height setting is in the lowest or highest
	position.
	All three screws must be removed from the top of
	the hood. Page 10.
Missing parts or	Call 1-800-800-8975 between 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
questions?	(CST), Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6:30
	p.m, Saturday. Know the model and serial num-
	bers when you call.
		©2003 White Consolidated, Ltd.
Part No. 73524 (10/03)		Printed in U.S.A.