Eureka 4880 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Motor will not start. Electric Plug Push plug securely into outlet.
Try another outlet.
Check circuit breaker.
Motor suddenly stops. Thermal Cut Off Refer to page 8.
Does not clean the carpet or
Dust Cup and Filter(s) Empty the dust cup. Hint: If picking up fine dust, the dust
floor. cup may not look full, but a fine substance tends to
reduce suction when it blocks the airflow through the dust
cup and filter(s). Make sure the dust cup is installed
properly. Make sure dust cup platform is engaged
properly.
Belt Replace a cut, broken or out of shape belt.
Brush Roll Clean hair and thread from bristles and end cap area.
Replace brush roll if bristles are worn.
Hose Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow.
Brush Roll Control For carpet cleaning make sure brush roll control lever is
in carpet position.
Cleaner Height Setting For hard floor cleaning, make sure hardfloor/carpet lever
is in hard floor position.
No suction at the end of the
Dust Cup and Filter(s) Empty the dust cup. Hint: If picking up fine dust, the
hose. dust cup may not look full, but a fine substance tends to
reduce suction when it blocks the airflow through the dust
cup and filters.
Check the filters and clean or replace if necessary.
Hose Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow.
Check both ends of the hose. (See pages 14-15)
Remove any clogs from the clear tubes that restrict the
airflow.
Motor Filter Tube Dust cup and motor filter tube must be properly lined up
with seals at the top of the dust cup compartment.
Headlight not working. Light Bulb Replace light bulb.
Noise from the brush roll area.
Brush Roll Remove base plate and clean debris from the brush roll
area.
Belt Replace a cut, broken or out of shape belt.
Cleaner is hard to push.
Cleaner Height Setting Turn height adjustment knob to a higher position. Hint:
Put handle in operating position. Tilt the cleaner back to
raise the front wheels off floor. Then turn the knob.
Belt Replace a cut, broken or out of shape belt.
Brush Roll On/Off Flip brush roll control lever to carpet position.
Brush roll will not turn.
Belt Replace a cut, broken or out of shape belt.
Brush Roll On/Off Flip brush roll control lever to carpet position.
NOTE: Brush roll is not designed to turn while the
handle is in the upright position.
Dirt Alert yellow light will not
New carpet fibers. Over time loose new carpet fibers will diminish and will
go off. not trip the dirt alert sensors.
Dirt Alert yellow or Filter Sensor
Sensors are not working. Call 1-800-282-2886 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (CST) Monday -
red lights will not come on. Friday and 10 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. (CST) Saturday for the
nearest authorized Eureka service center.
Cleaner height knob will not
Cleaner Height Setting Hint: Put handle in operating position. Tilt the cleaner
turn. back to raise the front wheels off floor. Then turn the knob.
PROBLEM SOLVING - Call 1-800-438-7352 for replacement of broken or missing items.
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
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