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Fault Possible cause Solution
Appliance does not work. Plug is not inserted or the ap-
pliance is not switched on.
Insert de 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
vacuuming.
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
unsatisfactory.
Dust bag is full. Change dust bag.
Filter is dirty or clogged. Clean or change the corre-
sponding filter.
Nozzle, suction tube or suc-
tion hose are clogged up.
Eliminate clogging. If neces-
sary, use a wooden stick (e.g.
a broomstick) to do this.
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
become jammed.
Remove particles. If neces-
sary, use a long wooden stick
(e.g. a broomstick).
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