Troubleshooting

WARNING:

to reduce the risk of electric shock, the power cord must be disconnected before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS

 

Check filters to see if they need cleaning. Follow instructions for rinsing

 

 

 

 

and drying the filters before re-inserting back into the vacuum. (See

 

Vacuum is not

“Maintenance” sections for instructions.)

 

Dust cup may be full; empty dust cup.

 

picking up dirt.

Check hose and hose connections for blockages; clear blockages if required.

 

 

 

 

If dust cup is empty, and attachment inlets are clear, check for other

 

 

blockages. (See “Checking for Blockages” for instructions.)

 

 

 

 

Vacuum lifts scatter rugs

Suction is powerful. Take care when vacuuming scatter-type rugs or rugs with

 

(lightweight, movable

delicately sewn edges. Open the suction release on the hose to decrease

 

rugs).

suction power.

 

 

 

 

 

Check filters to see if they need cleaning. Follow instructions for rinsing

 

 

and drying the filters before re-inserting back into the vacuum. (See

 

 

“Maintenance” sections for instructions.)

 

Airflow is restricted. No

Dust cup may be full; empty dust cup.

 

Check hose, hose connections, nozzles and accessories for blockages; clear

 

suction or light suction.

 

blockages if required.

 

 

Close the suction release on the hose to increase suction power.

 

 

If dust cup is empty, and attachment inlets are clear, check for other

 

 

blockages. (See “Checking for Blockages” for instructions.)

 

 

 

 

Motorized floor brush

Immediately turn off and unplug vacuum, disconnect the nozzle and remove

 

has become jammed or

blockage before reconnecting and turning vacuum back on. (See “Checking

 

has shut off.

for Blockages” for instructions.)

 

 

This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a motor protective thermostat. If for

 

 

some reason your vacuum overheats, the thermostat will automatically turn

 

 

the unit off. Should this occur, perform the following steps to restart the

 

 

motor thermostat:

 

 

1. Move the On/Off switch to the “O” (Off) position.

 

 

2. Unplug the vacuum.

 

Vacuum turns off on its

3. Empty the dust cup and clean filters. (See “Maintenance” sections for

 

instructions.)

 

own.

4. Check for blockages in hose, accessories and inlet openings.

 

 

(See “Checking for Blockages” for instructions.)

 

 

5. Allow the unit to cool for a minimum of 45 minutes.

 

 

6. Plug in the vacuum.

 

 

7. Turn the On/Off switch to the “I” (On) position to restart the vacuum.

 

 

Note: If vacuum still does not start, contact Customer Service at:

 

 

1-800-798-7398.

 

 

 

 

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TOLL FREE: 1-800-798-7398

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UV420 specifications

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