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Maintenance and care
Clearing Clogs
Low suction or poor pickup may be
due to a clog in the vacuum cleaner.
If you notice a change in the sound
of the motor or a reduction in the
spinning action in the dirt container,
check for a clog.
If there is no suction or if suction is
reduced at the hose, follow these
steps to check for and clear the clog.
1. Turn power switch off.
2. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
3. Check the pre-motor filter and clean as
necessary (see cleaning your pre-motor
filter on page 10).
4. Check the post motor filter cartridge and
replace if necessary (see replacing your
post-motor filter on page 10). Check to see
if dirt container is full. Empty if needed.
5. Check upper tank for build up or clogs.
If you notice a clog in the upper tank,
remove the inner cyclone (see cleaning the
dirt container on page 9).
6. Grasp the hose wand and separate it from
the hose wand base. Check for a clog in
the base, the wand, or in the hose.
7. Remove the Twist ‘n Snap hose from the
vacuum by turning to the left. Straighten
the hose and unclog with a long, narrow
object such as a broom handle.
8. If the clog persists, follow the instructions
for checking the rotating floor brush and
drive belt on page 13 and inspect the air
passageway for obstructions
If suction is normal in the hose,
check for and clear the clog for
floor cleaning:
1. Check the foot hose for clogs.
2. If you are not able to tell from the outside if
a clog is present, remove the screw at the
top left of the foot hose. Lay the foot hose
flat and unclog with a long, narrow object
such as a broom handle.
Remove any clogs found and fully
reassemble the cleaner before
attempting to check suction
again or using the cleaner.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of
injury from moving parts,
turn off vacuum cleaner
and disconnect power
plug from electrical outlet.