Hoover Vacuum Cleaners - Manual (Page 19)

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 Possible solution
A. Cleaner 1. Not firmly plugged in. 1. Plug unit in firmly.
won’t run 2. No voltage in wall plug. 2. Check fuse or breaker.
3. Blown fuse/tripped breaker. 3. Replace fuse/reset breaker.
B. Cleaner Bag full. 1. Change throw away bag.
suction 2. Obstruction in hose, wands 2. Remove foreign object.
l o w or nozzle connector.
3. Secondary filter dirty. 3. Clean filter.
4. Bag not opening. 4. Open bag by pulling folds.
5. Suction regulator control 5. Check to be sure suction
improperly set. regulator is set properly.
6. Hose not properly connected 6. Insure hose properly
to cleaner. connected.
C. Agitator 1. Hose power cord not firmly 1. Plug firmly into receptacle
won’t run plugged in. on cleaner base and under-
neath handle.
2. Broken or worn belt. 2. Replace belt.
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 worn. 4. Replace brushes.
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
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