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Fault Possible cause Solution
Appliance does not
work.
Plug is not inserted or the
appliance is not switched on.
Insert the plug into a mains socket
and switch on the appliance.
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 replaced by
an authorised Fakir service centre.
Appliance suddenly
stops vacuuming.
Overheat protection has tripped
(possibly due to clogged suc-
tion channels, dirty filters, etc.)
Switch off and unplug the appli-
ance. Eliminate the cause of over-
heating (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
unsatisfactory.
Dust bin is full. Empty dust bin.
Filter is dirty or clogged. Clean or change the correspon-
ding filter.
Nozzle, telescopic suction tube
or suction hose are clogged up.
Eliminate clogging. If necessary,
use a wooden stick (e.g. a
broomstick) to do this.
Suction regulator is open. Close suction regulator.
The power setting does not
suit the 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 the
particular 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 necessary,
use a long wooden stick (e.g. a
broomstick).
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