If You Have A Problem - Hoover Vacuum Cleaners Operating Manual

If you have a problem

This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating con-
dition when it was shipped from the factory, If a minor problem
develops, it usually can be remedied quite easily when the cause is iden-
tified. Accordingly, this check list is provided for your convenience.
Problem Possible cause
A. Cleaner 1. Not firmly plugged in.
2. No voltage in wall plug.
won't run
3. Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
B. Cleaner
suction 2. Obstruction in hose, wands
or nozzle connector.
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3. Secondary filter dirty.
4. Bag not opening.
5. Suction regulator control
improperly set.
6. Hose not properly connected
to cleaner.
C. Agitator 1. Hose power cord not firmly
won't run plugged in.
2. Broken or worn belt.
D. Nozzle 1. Low cleaner suction.
2. Obstruction in nozzle
won't pick
connector.
3. Agitator not running.
4. Agitator brushes worn.
If the problem persists, check the Yellow Pages of your telephone
book under "Vacuum Cleaners - Household" for your nearest Hoover
Factory Service Center or Authorized Warranty Service Dealer where
approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER replacement parts
may be obtained. The warranty provided with this product has a listing
of the Hoover Factory Service Centers. If you are unable to obtain the in-
formation you need from the Yellow Pages, contact a Hoover Factory
Service Center to find your nearest Authorized Warranty Service Dealer.
For service under warranty, follow the instructions in the Warranty pro-
vided with this product.
Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for
service as this will only result in delay.
Always identify your cleaner by model number when requesting informa-
tion or ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears on the
bottom of the cleaner.)
If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company Con-
sumer Affairs Department, North Canton, Ohio 44720,216-499-9200.
Possible solution
1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker.
3. Replace fuse/reset breaker.
1. Change throw away bag.
2. Remove foreign
object.
3. Clean filter.
4. Open bag by pulling folds.
5. Check to be sure suction
regulator is set properly.
6. Insure hose properly
connected.
1. Plug firmly into receptacle
on cleaner base
and under-
neath handle.
2. Replace belt.
1. See Item B.
2. Remove foreign
object.
3. See Item C.
4. Replace brushes.
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