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Replacing the brushroll:
Lay cleaner flat and flip cleaner to expose nozzle base.
Base should lay flat and face up.
Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws as
indicated on Fig.6/9 to release cover.
Fig.6/9
Lift brushroll and unhook from belt (Fig.6/10).
Fig.6/10
Insert new- brushroll by first hooking drive belt around
area of brushroll without bristles and then slotting into
position in the base of the vacuum cleaner (Fig.6/11).
Fig.6/11
Replace cover and insert screws back into position.
IMPORTANT: If the brushroll becomes clogged
!
or jammed, press the brush roll reset button
found just above the crevice tool.
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7. Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
!
unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
PROBLEM: Vacuum cleaner won't run
Cause:
Not properly plugged into electrical outlet.
Solution:
Plug unit in firmly.
Cause:
Vacuum cleaner not turned on.
Solution:
Press on/off button.
Cause:
No electricity in the electrical outlet.
Solution:
Check fuse or breaker.
Cause:
Cleaner requires service.
Solution:
Take your cleaner to a service centre. Call
0870 606 1248 to find your nearest Vax
approved service agent.
Cause:
Motor thermostat has tripped.
Solution:
Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leave for one (1) hour. See page 3.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won't pick up/loss of suction.
Cause:
Dirt container not installed properly.
Solution:
Review dirt container replacement.
Cause:
Dirt container full or blocked.
Solution:
Empty dirt container.
Cause:
Brushbar needs resetting.
Solution:
Press the brushbar reset button found just to
the right of the hose guide when looking at
the back of the machine.
Cause:
One or both filters are clogged.
Solution:
Remove, clean and replace filters.
Cause:
Nozzle / dirt passage clogged.
Solution:
Open access door, remove obstruction.
Cause:
Carpet height setting is incorrect.
Solution:
Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned.
Cause:
Hose clogged.
Solution:
Remove hose and tools, remove obstruction.
PROBLEM: Dust escaping from the vacuum cleaner.
Cause:
Dirt container full.
Solution:
Empty dirt container.
Cause:
Dirt container not installed.
Solution:
Review dirt container replacement.
Cause:
Hose not installed correctly.
Solution:
Review installation.
Cause:
Filter not installed completely.
Solution:
Remove, clean and replace filter.
PROBLEM: Cleaner is difficult to push forwards.
Cause:
Carpet height setting is incorrect.
Solution:
Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned.
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