Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service
needed, other than maintenance described in this Use & Care Guide, should be performed by
a qualified service agent.
WARNING
Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the
vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
PROBLEM
Unplugged at wall outlet.
Vacuum cleaner
won't start.
Tripped circuit breaker/blown
fuse at household service panel.
Full or clogged dust bin.
Clogged airflow passages.
Poor job of dirt
Dirty filters.
pick-up.
Hole in hose.
Dust bin open.
Vacuum cleaner
Tripped thermal protector in
starts but shuts
canister.
off.
Dirty power cord.
Cord won't
rewind.
Cord jammed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Plug in firmly, push ON/OFF switch to on
(page 8).
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Empty dust bin (page 13).
Clear airflow passages (page 12).
Clean/Change filters (pages 14 - 17).
Replace hose.
Close dust bin until release button is
latched (page 13).
See PERFORMANCE FEATURES – "Thermal
Protector" (page 11).
Clean the power cord.
Pull out cord and rewind (page 8).