Hoover S3825 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
3.
Troubleshooti
ng
lf a
minor
problem
occurs,
it usually
using
the check list below.
Clean
ing
Blockages
Low suction or
pick
up
may be
due to
a blockage
in
the
system.
Refer
to the
following
steps to
check
for
blockages,
continuing with
each step until the
blockage
is found:
can
be solved
quite
easily when
the cause
is found
by
Step
ll
The
flexible
hose
can be disconnected
from the
vacuum
cleaner
by
pressing
the
release button
on hose connec-
tor and
pull
out as
shown.
Remove
any
blockages
found
then
reconnect the
hose securely.
Step
I
Turn the
vacuum
cleaner off
and
unplug
from the
electrical
outlet.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE
CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Cleaner
won't
run.
Not
"ON"
at cleaner.
Not firmly
plugged
in.
No voltage
in wall
plug.
Blown
fuse or tripped
breaker.
Motor
Thermal
Protector
has
tripped.
Turn
'ON"
at cleaner.
Plug
unit
in
firmly.
Check
fuse or breaker.
Replace fuse or
reset breaker.
Switch
off
and unplug the vacuum
cleaner.
Leave
for
30
minutes
before
switchinq
the
vacuum cleaner
back
on.
Low suction.
Dirt container
full or blocked.
Dirt
container
not
installed
properly.
Blockage
in nozzle connector,
hose
or wands.
Filters dirty or
clogged.
Suction
control
valve
open.
Empty dirt
container.
Review
dirt container
replacement.
Remove
blockage.
Clean
or replace
filters.
Close
suction
control
valve
on
hand
grip/
Power
nozzle
agitator
brushroll
won't
run
Hose
power
cord
not firmly
plugged
in.
Broken or worn
belt.
Brushroll
switch
set to
"OFF".
Thermo Protector
Activated.
Plug firmly
into
receptacle on cleaner
base.
Replace belt.
Set
Brushroll switch
to
"ON".
Switch
OFF
and unplug the
vacuum
cleaner.
Leave
for 30
minutes
before
switchinq
the
vacuum back on.
Nozzle
won't
pick
up
Low cleaner
suction.
Blockage
in nozzle connector.
Agitator brushroll
not running.
See
section
"Cleaner
suction
low".
Remove blockage.
See section
"Agitator
brushroll won't
run"
Agitator brushroll
brushes
worn.
Replace brushes.