Troubleshooting - Hoover SH40080 Owner's Manual

If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the
checklist below.
Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.
To reduce risk of personal injury - unplug cleaner before cleaning or servicing.
PROBLEM
Vacuum cleaner
won't pick up
Dust escaping
from the vacuum
The vacuum
cleaner won't run
Power nozzle
brushroll won't
run
Nozzle won't pick
up
Accessories won't
pick up properly

4. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING
!
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. The filters may be clogged
2. The dirt cup is full or blocked. 2. Refer to Maintenance section regarding the
3. Dirt cup may be incorrectly
installed.
1. The filters may not be
installed correctly.
2. The dirt cup may be
incorrectly installed.
3. The filters may be clogged:
1. It may not be plugged into the
electrical outlet correctly.
2. The electrical outlet may not
be working.
3. The cleaner motor Thermal
Protector may have tripped.
1. Hose power cord not firmly
plugged in.
2. Broken or worn belt.
3. Brushroll switch set to "OFF". 3. Set Brushroll switch to "ON".
4. The power nozzle motor
protector activated.
5. Brushroll jammed.
1. Blockage in nozzle connector. 1. Remove blockage.
2. Brushroll not running.
3. Brushroll brushes worn.
1. The accessory may be
blocked.
!
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
1. Refer to Maintenance section regarding the
filters - p. 9
dirt cup - p. 8
3. Refer to Maintenance section regarding the
dirt cup - p. 8
1. Refer to Maintenance section regarding the
filters - p. 9
2. Remove the Dirt Cup from the unit by
pressing the Dirt Cup Release Button and
reattach it to the unit, ensuring it is locked
firmly back into place.
3. Refer to Maintenance section regarding the
filters - p. 9
1. Ensure that the plug is pushed into the
electrical outlet securely.
2. Check the fuse or breaker in home. Replace
fuse/reset breaker in home or consult an
electrician.
3. Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leave for 30 minutes before switching the
vacuum cleaner back on.
1. Plug firmly into receptacle on cleaner base.
2. Replace belt.
4A. Refer to "Checking For and Clearing
Blockages" section, pg 11.
4b. Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
5. Refer to "Checking For and Clearing
Blockages" section, pg 11.
2. See section "Power nozzle brushroll won't
run" above.
3. Replace brushes.
1. Refer to "Checking For and Clearing
Blockages" section, pg 11.
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