Thermal Protector - Hoover UH40110 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
suctionmotor will stoprunning,howeverthe
agitator will continue to run, If this happens,
proceed as follows:
1. Turn the cleaner OFF and disconnect
it
from the electrical outlet.
2. Check dirt cup pre-filter, HEPA
cartridge filter and final filter for dirt
accumulation.
3. Refer to "Clearing blockages" section.
4. When the motor cools, 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
"Service" section).
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 POSSIBLECAUSE POSSIBLESOLUTION
Cleaner won't
turn on
Agitator brushes
aren't turning
Cleaner won't
pick up
Thermal protector activated
Agitator is obstructed.
Agitator brush rol] worn
Incorrect carpet height
setting
HEPA cartridge filter
clogged
Dirt cup not properly
installed and latched
Filter assembly not
assembled properly
Check fuse or breaker
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Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes (this
will reset the thermal protector)
Clear obstruction
Replace brush roll
Move nozzle control knob to lower setting
Clean HEFA cartridge filter by either
tapping the side of the dirt cup or
ireraoving the cartridge filter as described
in the "Filter assembly" section.
Position dirt cup properly and lock latch
(Fig. 3-5).
Ensure that filter assembly is positioned
properly (Figs. 3-6 to 3-11},
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