Hoover H3060 Manual - Page 18

Troubleshooting - model

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Troubleshooting Use the list below to help solve minor problems. What's the problem? Cleaner won't run Low suction Water puddling behind cleaner Won't pick up dirty solution Cleaner pushes a line of dry debris in front of it Cleaning solution won't dispense Brushes won't rotate 18 What to do  Make sure the cleaner is plugged in firmly.  Check the fuse or breaker.  Empty the recovery tank; it may be full and the automatic shut-off engaged.  Make sure filter and filter lid are properly positioned.  Make sure tanks are locked in place.  Check the filter and clean if dirty.  Make sure nozzle is replaced properly and locked.  Make sure the hose door is closed tightly when not using the hose.  Use recommended detergents to reduce excess foaming.  Make sure solution tank is installed properly.  Empty recovery tank.  Check Mode selector dial to ensure it is set for WET PICKUP.  Make sure recovery tank is installed properly.  Empty recovery tank.  Make sure filter and filter lid are properly positioned.  Check Model selector dial to ensure it is set for DRY VAC.  Tip nozzle off floor by pushing down on handle to pick up debris that is too large to clear the squeegee.  Make sure solution tank is locked in position.  Refill the solution tank if it is empty.  Pump needs to be primed (when using tool). See page 15.  Check Mode selector dial to ensure it is set for WASH.  Reset circuit breaker. (1) Push ON/OFF switch to turn cleaner OFF. (2) Unplug the cleaner. (3) Wait one minute. (4) Plug the cleaner into electrical outlet. (5) Push the ON/OFF switch again to turn cleaner ON. If the brushes continue to stall and the breaker trips again, clean the brushes to remove debris.

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Troubleshooting
What’s the problem?
What to do
Cleaner won’t run
Make sure the cleaner is
plugged in firmly.
Check the fuse or breaker.
Low suction
Empty the recovery tank; it may be full
and the automatic shut-off engaged.
Make sure filter and filter lid are properly
positioned.
Make sure tanks are locked in place.
Check the filter and clean if dirty.
Make sure nozzle is replaced properly
and locked.
Make sure the hose door is closed tightly
when not using the hose.
Water puddling behind cleaner
Use recommended detergents to reduce
excess foaming.
Make sure solution tank is installed
properly.
Empty recovery tank.
Won’t pick up dirty solution
Check Mode selector dial to ensure it is
set for WET PICKUP.
Make sure recovery tank is installed
properly.
Empty recovery tank.
Make sure filter and filter lid are properly
positioned.
Cleaner pushes a line of dry debris
Check Model selector dial to ensure it is
in front of it
set for DRY VAC.
Tip nozzle off floor by pushing down on
handle to pick up debris that is too large
to clear the squeegee.
Cleaning solution won’t dispense
Make sure solution tank is locked in
position.
Refill the solution tank if it is empty.
Pump needs to be primed (when using
tool). See page 15.
Brushes won’t rotate
Check Mode selector dial to ensure it is
set for WASH.
Reset circuit breaker.
(1) Push ON/OFF switch to turn cleaner
OFF.
(2) Unplug the cleaner.
(3) Wait one minute.
(4) Plug the cleaner into electrical outlet.
(5) Push the ON/OFF switch again to
turn cleaner ON.
If the brushes continue to stall and the
breaker trips again, clean the brushes to
remove debris.
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Use the list below to help solve minor problems.