Hoover UH70102 Owners Manual - Page 13

If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the check list below. I_j'I'_ ['_J"_ [I,] _1 lllli _ Possible cause Possible solution • Not firmly plugged in • Plug unit in firmly • No voltage in wall plug • Check fuse or breaker • Blown fuse or tripped breaker • Replace fuse or reset breaker • Thermal protector activated • Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes (this will reset the thermal protector) (see pg. 12). Possible cause Possible solution • Broken or worn belt • Replace belt • Agitator brush roll worn • Replace brush roll • Dirt cup full • Empty cup • Incorrect carpet height setting • Move nozzle control knob to lower setting • Blockage in air flow passage • Clear blockage • Pleated filter clogged • Clean pleated filter by either tapping the side of the dirt cup or removing the filter as described in the "Filter assembly" section • Pre-filter clogged • Clean pre-filter as described in "Filter assembly" section • Dirt cup not properly installed • Position dirt cup properly and snap in place (Fig. 3-4) • Dirt cup lid not positioned properly or missing • Ensure that dirt cup lid is properly positioned • Filter assembly not installed properly • Ensure that pre-filter assembly and pleated filter are positioned properly (Figs. 3-9 to 3-10) IiIl_l_lilli:_]l_-_il_i Possible cause Ii'1_1;i111_ll_li_ Possible solution • Incorrect carpet height setting • Move nozzle control knob to a higher setting li"l_ I'1 [;l I i |ilI 1_}_. I i I I III I _?_ri_ t.'-l_V{ll] iII l] [!1 _! I Possible cause Possible solution • Dirt cup not properly installed • Position dirt cup properly and snap in place (Fig. 3-4) • Blockage in hose • Clear blockage Possible cause Possible solution • Filter assembly not installed properly • Ensure that pre-filter assembly and pleated filter are positioned properly Possible cause Possible solution • Belt broken or stretched • Replace agitator brush roll belt as described in Figs. 3-18 through 3-23 in the Maintenance section. Clearing blockages Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. 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: Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet. 1. Check fullness of dirt cup and filter assembly; empty cup and clean filters if needed. Check dirt duct 2. Remove dirt cup, look in duct (A). 3. Clear blockage from dirt duct. Check airflow path 4. Plug cleaner in and turn ON. Check for suction at end of hose (B). a. If there is suction, continue with step 5. b. If there is no suction, check for blockage in hose and dirt tube as follows: 1) Disconnect hose from dirt duct (D) by reversing procedure for "Attach hose" (Fig. 1-8 and 1-9). 2) Clear out hose. 3) Look into (D) and remove blockage. 5. Check connection at hose tube (C); remove any blockage. Checking under bottom plate 6. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug. 7. Remove bottom plate, belt and agitator (see "The belt" section). Look into opening (E) for blockages and remove. 8. Remove agitator shield (see Fig. 3-21) and remove any loose debris which may have accumulated under it. 13