Hoover S3239 - Manual (Page 23)

If you have a problem
This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition
when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem develops, it usually
can be remedied quite easily when the cause is identified. Accordingly, this
check list is provided for your convenience.
Problem Possible cause Possible solution
A. Cleaner 1. Not firmly plugged in. 1. Plug unit in firmly.
won’t run 2. No voltagein wall plug. 2. Check fuse or breaker.
3. Blown fuse/tripped breaker. 3. Replace fuse/reset breaker.
B. Cleaner
suction
low
1. Bag full.
2. Obstruction in hose, wands
or nozzle connector.
3. Secondary filter dirty.
4. Bag not opening.
5. Suction regulator control
open.
6. Hose not properly connected
to cleaner.
7. Switch on “LO” speed.
1. Change throw away bag.
2. Remove foreign object.
3. Clean filter.
4. Open bag by pulling folds.
5. Close suction regulator.
6. Insure hose properly
connected.
7. Turn switch to “HI”.
C. Agitator 1. Hose power cord and/or
won’t run power nozzle cord not firmly
plugged in.
2. Broken belt. “CHECK BELT”
light “ON”.
3. Motor overload. “POWER
GUARD” light “ON”.
4. Headlight bulb burned out.
1. Plug firmly into receptacle
on cleaner base and under-
neath hose handle.
2. Replace belt and replace agi-
tator brushes if severly worn.
3. Remove obstruction from agi-
tator or motor pulley.
4. Replace bulb.
D. Nozzle 1. Low cleaner suction. 1. See Item B.
won’t pick 2. Obstruction in nozzle 2. Remove foreign object.
connector.
3. Agitator not running. 3. See Item C.
4. Agitator brushes and 4. Replace brushes and
brush roll worn. brush roll
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 ob-
tained. The warranty provided with this product has a listing of the
Hoover Factory Service Centers. If you are unable to obtain the informa-
tion 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 provided
with this product. Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in
North Canton for service, as this will 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.
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