Troubleshooting; Correcting Problems Yourself - Dirt Devil AquaClean M318 Manual De Instrucciones

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7 Troubleshooting

7.1 Correcting problems yourself

7 Troubleshooting
Before contacting your authorised Dirt Devil dealer, Dirt Devil service partner or appliance market, first
follow the procedure in the following table to check if you can solve the problem yourself.
WARNING:
Risk of injury! Never use a faulty appliance! Always switch off the appliance, put it into the neutral
position, and disconnect it from the mains before starting troubleshooting Chapter 4.6, "Putting
the device into the neutral position".
Problem Possible cause
Appliance will The water tank has not
not go into op- be installed correctly.
erational readi-
The water tank is empty. 1. Switch off the appliance , Chapter 4.6, "Putting
ness mode or
The overheating protec-
suddenly stops
tion device has tripped
producing
due to an empty water
steam.
tank.
The appli- The water filter cartridge
ance's pump is too dry.
can be heard
but the device is
not producing
steam Air in the pump.
Cleaning per- The floor has not been
formance is not cleaned beforehand with
satisfactory a vacuum cleaner or
even though the brush.
appliance is
Soiling are stubborn.
working fine.
The micro-fibre cleaning
cloth is dirty.
The water filter cartridge
is worn out.
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Solution
Install the water tank again, Chapter 3.1, "Filling the
water tank".
the device into the neutral position".
2. Fill the water tank, Chapter 3.1, "Filling the water
tank".
3. If the overheating protection has tripped, wait
about 45 minutes before connecting the appliance
again.
1. Remove the water filter cartridge.
2. Place it in water for a few minutes.
3. Then reinsert the water filter cartridge, Chapter
6.1, "Checking/replacing the water filter cartridge".
1. Remove the water filter cartridge.
2. Press the steam button and let the appliance run
for a few seconds.
3. Then reinsert the water filter cartridge, Chapter
6.1, "Checking/replacing the water filter cartridge".
Ensure that the floor has been cleared of loose dirt be-
fore cleaning with the steam mop.
Repeat the cleaning process several times.
If that is not enough, remove the soiling before steam
cleaning.
1. Switch off the appliance , Chapter 4.6, "Putting
the device into the neutral position".
2. Wait for about 5 minutes. You can now remove the
cold micro-fibre cleaning cloth and replace with a
fresh one, Chapter 7.3, "Accessories and spare
parts".
Replace the water filter cartridge, Chapter 6.1,
"Checking/replacing the water filter cartridge".