Problem Solving Guide; Troubleshooting; Visit Maytag Vacuums Online; Telephone Customer Support - Maytag M500 Owner's Manual

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Trouble Shooting
WARNING! To Reduce the Risk of Electrical Shock or Injury From Moving Parts, Unplug
Before Servicing or Cleaning.
CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
PROBLEM
Vacuum won't turn on
Vacuum won't pick up or
low suction
Dust escaping from
vacuum
Any other service should be done by an Authorized Maytag Vacuum Service Center.
To locate your nearest service center, visit our website at www.MaytagVacuums.com.

Key Replacement Parts

• Genuine HEPA Media Vacuum Bags: M5H-6
• Genuine Vacuum Belts: M5B-2

For Best Performance

• Keep your vacuum clean and in good operating condition.
• Change vacuum bags once a month or when the bags are 2/3 full to maximize cleaning performance.
• Always use genuine Maytag™ vacuum bags and replacement parts. Use of other products may result
in poor cleaning performance, potential vacuum cleaner damage and may void vacuum warranty.
Genuine products are designed for maximum cleaning performance.
• Have your vacuum checked annually by your Authorized Maytag Vacuum Service Center.
• Store your vacuum carefully in a dry area.
• For optimum cleaning performance and safety, follow your owner's manual instructions.
POSSIBLE REASON
• Power cord not firmly
plugged in
• Blown fuse or tripped
breaker
• Needs service
• Vacuum bag full
• Broken belt
• Worn brushroll
• Vacuum bag not installed
properly
For telephone customer support please call 1-855-653-1114.
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POSSIBLE SOLUTION
• Plug unit in firmly
• Check house fuse or
breaker. Replace fuse /
reset breaker.
• Take to Authorized Maytag
Vacuum Service Center
• Install new bag
• Replace belt
• Replace brushroll
• Install bag properly.
Review bag installation
(page 8)