Eureka LightForce 300 4717AVZ Owner's Guide - Page 8

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Thermal Cut-Off This vacuum cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the vacuum in case of motor overheating. If the vacuum suddenly shuts off, push the power switch to off (O) and unplug the vacuum. Check the vacuum for a possible source of overheating such as a full dust cup, blocked hose or clogged filter. If these conditions are found, fix them and wait at least 30 minutes before attempting to use the vacuum. After the 30 minute period, plug the vacuum back in and turn on the switch. If the vacuum still does not work, take it to a Eureka authorized service center for repair or call 1-800-282-2886. Problem Solving ! Make sure vacuum is turned off and power cord is unplugged. Problem Motor will not start. Cause Power plug Vacuum does not clean carpet. Power switch Thermal cut-off Dust cup and filter Solution • Push plug securely into outlet. • Try another outlet. • Check circuit breaker. • Step on power switch to turn vacuum on. • See above. • Empty dust cup, clean and/or change filter. • If picking up fine dust, the dust cup may not look full, but a fine substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks air flow through the filter. Refer to page 2 for filter maintenance. Make sure filter screen, filter and dust cup are installed properly. Belt • Replace a worn, cut or out of shape belt. Page 4 Hose Carpet height setting • Remove clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow. Page 5 • Make sure both ends of hose are placed in openings. • Turn height adjustment knob to another position. No suction at the end of hose. Dust cup and filter Hose Vacuum is hard to push. Burning smell; brush roll will not turn. Carpet height setting Belt Belt • Empty dust cup, clean and/or change filter. • If picking up fine dust, the dust cup may not look full, but a fine substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks air flow through the filter. Refer to page 2 for filter maintenance. Make sure filter screen, filter and dust cup are installed properly. • Remove clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow. Page 5 • Make sure both ends of hose are placed in openings. • Adjust knob to a higher position. • Replace a worn, cut or out of shape belt. Page 4 • Check brush roll for debris. Page 4 • Replace broken or out of shape belt. Page 4 6 Eureka Customer Service HELPLINE 1-800-282-2886 www.eureka.com

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Eureka Customer Service HELPLINE 1-800-282-2886
www.eureka.com
Thermal Cut-Off
This vacuum cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the vacuum in case of motor overheating. If the vacuum
suddenly shuts off, push the power switch to off (O) and unplug the vacuum. Check the vacuum for a possible source of
overheating such as a full dust cup, blocked hose or clogged filter. If these conditions are found, fix them and wait at least
30 minutes before attempting to use the vacuum. After the 30 minute period, plug the vacuum back in and turn on the
switch. If the vacuum still does not work, take it to a Eureka authorized service center for repair or call 1-800-282-2886.
Problem Solving
Problem
Cause
Solution
Motor will not start.
Power plug
• Push plug securely into outlet.
• Try another outlet.
• Check circuit breaker.
Vacuum does not
clean carpet.
Dust cup and filter
• Empty dust cup, clean and/or change filter.
• If picking up fine dust, the dust cup may not look full, but
a fine substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks
air flow through the filter. Refer to page 2 for filter
maintenance. Make sure filter screen, filter and dust cup
are installed properly.
No suction at the
end of hose.
Dust cup and filter
Hose
• Empty dust cup, clean and/or change filter.
• If picking up fine dust, the dust cup may not look full, but
a fine substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks
air flow through the filter. Refer to page 2 for filter
maintenance. Make sure filter screen, filter and dust cup
are installed properly.
Remove clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow. Page 5
• Make sure both ends of hose are placed in openings.
Vacuum is hard
to push.
Carpet height setting
Belt
Adjust knob to a higher position.
• Replace a worn, cut or out of shape belt. Page 4
Burning smell; brush
roll will not turn.
Belt
• Check brush roll for debris. Page 4
• Replace broken or out of shape belt. Page 4
Belt
• Replace a worn, cut or out of shape belt. Page 4
Hose
Remove clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow. Page 5
• Make sure both ends of hose are placed in openings.
Carpet height setting
• Turn height adjustment knob to another position.
Power switch
• Step on power switch to turn vacuum on.
Thermal cut-off
• See above.
Make sure vacuum is turned off and power cord is unplugged.
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