Hoover S3825 - Manuel (Page 15)

3. Troubleshooting
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by
using the check list below.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Cleaner
won't run.
IMot “OIN” at cleaner. ,
Not firmly plugged in.
No voltage in wall plug.
Blown fuse or tripped breaker.
Motor Thermal Protector has
tripped.
Turn “ON” at cleaner.
Plug unit in firmly.
Check fuse or breaker.
Replace fuse or reset breaker.
Switch off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner. Leave for 30 minutes before
switching the vacuum cleaner back on.
Low suction.
Dirt container full or blocked.
Dirt container not installed properly.
Blockage in nozzle connector, hose
or wands.
Filters dirty or clogged.
Suction control valve open.
Empty dirt container.
Review dirt container replacement.
Remove blockage.
Clean or replace filters.
Close suction control valve on hand grip/
Power
nozzle
agitator
brushroll
won't run
Hose power cord not firmly plugged in.
Broken or worn belt.
Brushroll switch set to “OFF”.
Thermo Protector Activated.
Plug firmly into receptacle on cleaner
base.
Replace belt.
Set Brushroll switch to “ON”.
Switch OFF and unplug the vacuum
cleaner. Leave for 30 minutes before
switching the vacuum back on.
Nozzle
won't pick
up
Low cleaner suction.
Blockage in nozzle connector.
Agitator brushroll not running.
See section “Cleaner suction low”.
Remove blockage.
See section “Agitator brushroll won’t run”
Agitator brushroll brushes worn. Replace brushes.
Cleaning Blockages
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:
step I
Turn the vacuum
cleaner off and
unplug from the
electrical outlet.
Step II
The flexible hose
can be disconnected
from the vacuum
cleaner by pressing
the release button
on hose connec­
tor and pull out as
shown. Remove any
blockages found
then reconnect the
hose securely.
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