User Guide
Trbleshting
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch
o and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Problem Possible causes Remedies
Heater
indicator
light does not
illuminate
The power is not turned ON The power must be ON to activate
the heater indicator light
The portable spot cleaner is not
attached completely
Make sure the portable spot cleaner is
attached. Push down firmly to check (see
pages 5 or 12 for detailed instructions)
Reduced
spray OR
no spray
Formula & water tank may be
empty
Refill tank
Formula & water tank may not be
seated completely
Turn power OFF. Remove and
reseat tank
Pump may have lost prime in
portable spot cleaning mode
Hold end of hose below water level
in tank to prime
The portable spot cleaner is not
attached completely
Push down firmly to check
connection
DirtLifter
PowerBrush
does not turn
The portable spot cleaner is not
attached completely
Make sure the portable spot cleaner is
attached. Push down firmly to check (see
pages 5 or 12 for detailed instructions)
The unit is in the upright position Brushes only rotate when unit is
reclined using the recline pedal
Circuit breaker on machine
(if equipped) may have tripped
Turn the machine OFF and unplug from
outlet. Check to see if foreign object
is caught in brush roll. Remove object.
Plug machine in to reset circuit breaker
The belt is off or broken Turn power OFF and unplug unit
from outlet. Follow instructions on
pages 14 and 15
Loss of
suction
power
Tanks may not be seated properly Pick up both tanks and reseat them
so it they fit snugly on the unit
Nozzles may not be assembled
properly
Unplug the unit. Check to make sure
the "lip" of the nozzle cover is secure-
ly hooked into the groove on the top
of nozzle (see page 9)
The portable spot cleaner is not
attached completely
Make sure the portable spot cleaner is
attached. Push down firmly to check
(see pages 5 or 12 for detailed instruc-
tions)
Dirty tank has picked up maxi-
mum amount of dirty water and
has reached full line
Empty dirty tank
Formula & water tank is empty Check fluid levels in formula & water
tank
Suction Gate is open Check to make sure the suction gate
is closed. Follow “Cleaning Suction
Gate” instructions on page 13.
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