Electrolux HP5500 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
How to Check and Clear Hose Blockages
Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a blockage in
the vacuum cleaner.
1. Remove hose from hose retainer and check suction at end
of hose - if little or no suction, check disposable dust bag.
Change if needed. If no improvement proceed to step 2.
CAUTION: Turn off the switch and unplug the
electrical cord before clearing hose.
2. Remove electrical cord from cord hooks. Disconnect the
clear tube by turning quarter turn fastener to the right to
release, then lift away from cleaner.
Check for any obstructions that may be in the tube. Any
obstructions can be removed by using a blunt instrument
to clear the tube.
3. To completely release hose from the unit, remove two
screws.
Any obstructions can be removed by using a blunt
instrument to clear the hose. Flexing the hose may help
loosen the blockage.
After clearing blockage, reverse above steps to reassemble unit.
2. Disconnect Clear Tube.
1. Remove hose from hose retainer and
check suction at end of hose.
3. Release hose from unit.
1
8
Hose
Retainer
Clear
Tube
2
Quarter Turn
Fastener
3
Two Screws
Electrical
Cord