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Fault Possible cause Solution
Appliance does not work.
"Plug is not inserted or theap-
pliance is not switched on."
Insert the plug into a mains
socket and switch on the ap-
pliance.
Power outlet does not carry
any power.
Test the appliance at another
socket which you are sure
carries current.
Power cord is damaged.
Have the power cord repla-
ced by an authorised Fakir
service centre.
Appliance suddenly stops va-
cuuming.
"Overheat protection has trip-
ped(possibly due to clogged
suction channels, dirty filters,
etc.)"
Switch off and unplug the ap-
pliance. Eliminate the cause
of overheating (e.g. clogged
suction channels, dirty filters,
etc.). Wait 30 minutes and let
the appliance cool down.
Then switch on the appliance
again.
Vacuum cleaning is unsatis-
factory.
Dust bag is full. Change dust bag.
Filter is dirty or clogged.
Clean or change the corre-
sponding filter.
Nozzle, telescopic suction
tube or suction hose are clog-
ged up.
Eliminate clogging. If neces-
sary, use a wooden stick (e.g.
a broomstick) to do this.
Suction regulator is open. Close suction regulator.
"The power setting does not
suitthe flooring."
Set the power to the setting
suggested for the flooring.
The attached nozzle does not
fit the flooring.
Attach the correct nozzle.
"The “carpet/hard floor”
switch is in the wrong position
for theparticular type of floor."
Set the “carpet/hard floor”
switch to the correct position
for the type of floor.
Appliance runs unusually
loud.
Sucked-in particles have be-
come jammed.
Remove particles. If neces-
sary, use a long wooden stick
(e.g. a broomstick).
