If You Have A Problem; Clearing Blockages; Filter Bag; Lubrication - Hoover S3330 Owner's Manual

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with two bearings
that contain sufficient lubrication for the
life of the motor. The addition of lubricant
could cause damage. Therefore, do not
add lubricant to the motor bearings.

Service

To obtain approved HOOVER service
and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the
nearest Hoover Factory Service
Center or Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by:
• checking the Yellow Pages
under "Vacuum Cleaners -
Household" OR -
• checking the list of Factory
Service Centers provided
with this cleaner OR -
• checking the Service section
of The Hoover Company online
at www.hoover.com OR -
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an
automated referral of
authorized service outlet
locations (U.S. only).
Please do not send your cleaner to The
Hoover Company in North Canton for
service, this will only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed,
contact The Hoover Company
Consumer Response Center,
North Canton, Ohio 44720,
Phone: 330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
Phone: 1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the
complete model number when
requesting information or ordering parts.
(The model number appears on the
bottom of the cleaner.)
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4. If you have
a problem
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the check list below.
Problem: Cleaner won't run
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not firmly plugged in
• Plug in firmly
• No voltage in wall receptacle
• Check fuse or breaker
• Blown fuse/tripped breaker
• Replace fuse/reset breaker
Problem: Cleaner won't pick up
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Bag full
• Replace paper filter bag
• Bag not opened
• Open bag by pulling folds
• Blockage in nozzle, hose or
attachments
• Remove blockage (see "Clearing
blockages" section)
• Secondary filters dirty
• Replace filters
Problem: Nozzle won't pick up
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Blockage in nozzle
• Remove blockage (see "Clearing
blockages" section)

Clearing blockages

Remove larger items from carpet
and other surfaces before vacuum-
ing to help prevent blockages in
hose, wand or nozzle connector,
and to maintain cleaning effective-
ness of your cleaner.
To check for blockages, proceed
with each of the following steps until
the blockage is found.
1. Turn cleaner OFF and discon-
nect wand from hand grip.
4-1
2. Turn cleaner ON and check hose
end for suction. Turn cleaner OFF
and remove any blockages.
3. Remove nozzle from wands and
attach wands to hose. Turn cleaner
ON and check for suction.
Turn cleaner OFF and remove any
blockages.
4-2
4. Before attaching nozzle to wand,
check nozzle connector (A).
Look into nozzle connector and
remove any blockages.
A