Hoover SH40080 Use and Care Manual download pdf (Page 12)

4. TROUBLESHOOTING

If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the

checklist below.

Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.

If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,

take it to a service center prior to continuing use.

WARNING

! !

To reduce risk of personal injury - Unplug cleaner before cleaning or servicing.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Vacuum cleaner

won’t pick up

1. The filters may be clogged

1. Refer to Maintenance section regarding the

filters - p. 9

2. The dirt cup is full or blocked. 2. Refer to Maintenance section regarding the

dirt cup - p. 8

3. Dirt cup may be incorrectly

installed.

3. Refer to Maintenance section regarding the

dirt cup - p. 8

Dust escaping

from the vacuum

1. The filters may not be

installed correctly.

1. Refer to Maintenance section regarding the

filters - p. 9

2. The dirt cup may be

incorrectly installed.

2. Remove the Dirt Cup from the unit by

pressing the Dirt Cup Release Button and

reattach it to the unit, ensuring it is locked

firmly back into place.

3. The filters may be clogged: 3. Refer to Maintenance section regarding the

filters - p. 9

The vacuum

cleaner won’t run

1. It may not be plugged into the

electrical outlet correctly.

1. Ensure that the plug is pushed into the

electrical outlet securely.

2. The electrical outlet may not

be working.

2. Check the fuse or breaker in home. Replace

fuse/reset breaker in home or consult an

electrician.

3. The cleaner motor Thermal

Protector may have tripped.

3. Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.

Leave for 30 minutes before switching the

vacuum cleaner back on.

Power nozzle

brushroll won’t

run

1. Hose power cord not firmly

plugged in.

1. Plug firmly into receptacle on cleaner base.

2. Broken or worn belt. 2. Replace belt.

3. Brushroll switch set to “OFF”. 3. Set Brushroll switch to “ON”.

4. The power nozzle motor

protector activated.

4A. Refer to “Checking For and Clearing

Blockages” section, pg 11.

4b. Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.

5. Brushroll jammed. 5. Refer to “Checking For and Clearing

Blockages” section, pg 11.

Nozzle won’t pick

1. Blockage in nozzle connector. 1. Remove blockage.

2. Brushroll not running. 2. See section “Power nozzle brushroll won’t

run” above.

3. Brushroll brushes worn. 3. Replace brushes.

Accessories won’t

pick up properly

1. The accessory may be

blocked.

1. Refer to “Checking For and Clearing

Blockages” section, pg 11.

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