Troubleshooting - Hoover Windtunnel UH70120 Owner's Manual

If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the
checklist below.
Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.
To reduce risk of personal injury - unplug vacuum before servicing.
probleM
Vacuum won't
run
System Check
Indicator has
turned red
or
Vacuum won't
pick up
or
low suction
dust escaping
from vacuum
Powered Hand
Tool brushroll
won't turn
Smoky/burning
smell detected

5. troubleshootinG

WARNING
!
possible Cause
1. Power cord not firmly plugged
into outlet.
2. Blown fuse or tripped breaker.
4. Thermal Protector activated.
1. Rinsable Filter and/ or HEPA
Filter is dirty.
2. Dirt Cup full and/ or clogged.
3. Broken or worn Belt.
4. Brushroll and/ or Hose
clogged.
5. Carpet height setting is
incorrect.
1. Dirt Cup full.
2. Dirt Cup not installed correctly.
3. Hose not installed correctly.
4. Rinsable and/or HEPA Filter
not installed completely.
1. Too much pressure being
applied to tool.
2. Blockage.
3. Low vacuum suction.
1. Belt broken or stretched.
2. Brushroll is clogged.
!
possible solution
1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace
fuse/reset breaker in home.
4. Unplug and allow vacuum to cool for 30min.
(This willl reset the thermal protector)
1. Clean Rinsable Filter and/ or HEPA Filter -
Pg.9
2. Empty Dirt Cup - Pg.8.
3. Replace Belt - Pg.12.
4. Check Hose - Pg.11. Check Brushroll - Pg.10.
5. Set Carpet Height Adjustment to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned - Pg.7.
1. Empty Dirt Cup - Pg. 8.
2. Review Dirt Cup removal & replacement -
Pg. 8.
3. Review Hose installation - Pg. 7.
4. Review Filter Removal and Cleaning.
1. Continue using tool applying light pressure.
2. Remove blockage - Pg. 11
3. Check items under "Vacuum won't pick or
Low suction."
1. Replace brushroll belt - Pg. 12.
2. Clear/ remove debris from brushroll - Pg. 10.
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