Problem solving operating instructions – Euro-Pro SHARK EP825 User Manual

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PROBLEM SOLVING

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition when it was

shipped from the factory. If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily

when the cause is found. Therefore, this checklist is provided for your convenience.

Fig. 1

Carefully unpack all components,

set aside packaging.

Lift vacuum body to upright

position.

Remove the screws (2) that are

already attached to the body.

(Fig. 1)

From the rear of the vacuum, align

the handle with groove and slide

onto vacuum. If necessary, use

thumb and finger pressure to slide

handle into position.

Once handle is in place, attach the

handle with the screws (2).

WARNING:

Always remove the

power plug from the wall outlet

before assembling or removing

accessories.

Assembling Your Vacuum Cleaner

How to Start

The upright vacuum can be used on

multiple types of carpeting, bare floors

or upholstery with attachments. When

using the attachment tools such as the

crevice tool and the dusting brush,

place the handle of the vacuum in the

upright position and the carpet height

adjustment to the “High Carpet” setting.

1. Adjust the motorized power head for

the correct carpet height from low to

high.

2. Plug power cord into electrical

outlet.

3. Step on the handle release button to

release the handle. (Fig. 2)

4. Press the On/Off button to the On

position.

5. You are now ready to vacuum.

Fig. 2

PROBLEM POSSIBLE

CAUSE

POSSIBLE

Cleaner Won’t

Run

1. Not properly plugged into

wall outlet.

2. No electricity in wall outlet.
3. On/Off switch not turned

on.

4. Motor thermostat tripped.
5. Blown

fuse/tripped

breaker.

1. Plug in firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker.
3. Push on/off switch to on
4. Reset motor thermostat. (page 7 )
5. Reset circuit breaker or replace

fuse.

Cleaner Won't

Pick Up

1. Full

dust

bag.

2. Wrong pile height setting.
3. Clogged

nozzle.

4. Clogged dust inlet port.
5. Clogged

hose.

6. Broken

belt.

7. Hose not inserted fully.
8. Dirty

filters.

1. Change dust bag. (page 5)
2. Adjust setting. (page 3)
3. Remove

obstruction.

4. Remove power head cover and

remove obstruction.

5. Remove

obstruction.

6. Replace belt. (page 6)
7. Push hose in securely.
8. Clean / change filters. (page 6)

Cleaner Picks

Up Moveable

Rugs Or Pushes

Too Hard

1. Wrong pile height setting. 1. Adjust setting. (page 3)

Agitator Does

Not Turn

1. Broken

belt.

2. Belt installed incorrectly.

1. Replace belt. (page 6)
2. Check belt changing and agitator

cleaning. (page 6)

Air Flow

Restricted With

Attachment Use
Sound Changes

1. Attachment use restricts

air flow.

2. New carpet debris

clogging air path.

1. Check attachment.
2. Remove

obstruction.

Carpet Height Adjustment

WARNING: To avoid injury,

keep loose clothing, hair,

fingers and all other parts of

body away from any moving part

(such as the beater brush). Turn

off the switch and unplug the

vacuum before adjusting the

vacuum for the carpet height.
To select a pile height setting:

1. Turn vacuum cleaner "Off".

2. Select a pile height setting by tilting

the vacuum cleaner back until the

front wheels are lifted slightly off the

floor.

3. Turn the height adjustment knob to

the desired setting.

Suggested Pile Height Setting:

You may need to raise the height of the

vacuum to make some jobs easier,

such as scatter rugs and longer pile

carpets. Suggested settings are:

: shag carpet, long pile, plush

scatter rugs, tools

: medium to long pile

: short to medium pile

: very low pile, hardwood

floors

Place unit in "HIGH" setting when using

attachments to prevent possible floor

damage.

Attention: Special care is required

when vacuuming certain types of carpet

or floor covering. Always check the

carpet or floor covering manufacturer's

recommended cleaning instructions

before vacuuming.