Thermal Protector - Hoover Turbo EmPower 4600 U5268900 Owner's Manual

Thermal protector
An internal thermal protector has been
designed into your cleaner to protect it
from overheating.
When the thermal protector activates,
the cleaner wH[ stop running. If this
happens, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the cleaner OFF and discon-
nect it from the electrical outlet.
2, Check filters for dirt accumulation.
3, Refer to "Clearing blockages"
section.
4, When cleaner is unplugged and
the motor cools for 30 minutes, the
thermal protector automatically resets
and cleaning may continue.
If the thermal protector continues to
activate after following the above steps,
your cleaner may need servicing
(see"Servbe" section).
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 on-line at
www.hoover.com OR -
calling 1o800o944o9200 for an
automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U,S, only)=
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 com-
plete model number when requesting
information or ordering parts. (The
model number appears on the bottom
of the cleaner,)
Heever cleaning
This Hoover Cleaning Performance Sys-
tem is for comparing the relative pro-
gressive performance of Hoover
uprights only and not for comparison
with any other brands. The majority of
this rating is based upon the ASTM
International Carpet Cleaning Effective-
ness Test (ASTM Test F608). Other per-
formance factors include Hose Power
(ASTM Test F558), Surface Litter Clean-
ing, Hard Floor Cleaning, Edge Clean-
ing, Cleaning Width, and Air Filtration,
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the check list below=
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, 11),
Possible cause
Possible solution
* Broken or worn belt
* Replace belt
* Agitator brush roll worn
* Replace brash roll
* Dirt cup full
* Empty cup
* Incorrect carpet height setting
* Move nozzle control knob to lower
* Blockage in air flow passage
* Clear blockage
* HEPA filter clogged
* Clean HEPA filter as described in the
"Filter assembly' section
* Dirt cup not propermy installed
* Position dirt cup proper/}/(Fig. 3-4)
* Dirt cup lid not positioned properly
or missing
* Ensure that dirt cup lid is properly
positioned
* FHter assembly not installed
properly
* Ensure that the filter assembly is posi-
tioned properly (Rig, 3-10)
Possible cause
Possible solution
Incorrect carpet height setting
Move nozzle control knob to a
Possible cause
Possible solution
Dirt cup not properly installed
Position dirt cup proper/}/(Rig, 3-4)
Blockage in hose
Clear blockage
Power Boost in "neutral" position
Move Power Boost switch to lock posi-
tion.
Possible cause
Possible solution
Power Boost switch in lock position
Push Power Boost switch forward to
'neutral' position.
Possible cause
Possible solution
Belt broken or stretched
Replace agitator brash roll belt as
described in Rigs, 3-16 through 3-26 in
the Maintenance section.
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