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TROUBLESHOOTING
Malfunctions Possible cause Remedy
Appliance does not work. Appliance is not plugged in or
is not switched on.
Plug in the power plug and
switch on the appliance.
No electricity at socket.
Test the vacuum cleaner on
another socket, where you are
certain that there is electricity.
Power cord is damaged. Have the power cord replaced
by a Fakir / nilco service cen-
ter or a trained technician in
your country.
Appliance suddenly stops
vacuuming.
Possibly due to clogged suc-
tion paths, dirty filter or float
valve has been triggered be-
cause the max. level has been
reached.
Switch off and unplug the ap-
pliance. Eliminate the cause
as blockaged or dirty filters,
etc.). Empty the tank
Appliance does not pick
up dirt.
Dust bag is full. Replace the dust bag.
Filter is dirty. Clean or replace the dirty filter.
Nozzle, tube or hose is
blocked.
Remove the blockage.
Use a long wooden rod (e.g.
a broom handle), if necessary.
Air regulator is open. Close air regulator.
Selected vacuum power is
not suitable for the floor type.
Set the vacuum power for
the floor type.
Nozzle is not suitable for the
floor type.
Attach the correct nozzle.
Switch for carpet / hard floor is
not set for the floor type.
Set the switch for carpet / hard
floor for the floor type.
Appliance is unusually
loud.
Particles are blocking the air
path. Float valve has been
triggered because the max.
level has been reached.
Remove the particles. Use
a long wooden rod (e.g. a
broom handle), if necessary.
Empty the tank.
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