Has anyone experienced an issue where the unit (right out of the box) would start and run ... but would not turn off with the button? A call to Electrolux suggested this was due to me having not yet given it the 24 hour initial charge. Does this make sense to anyone? Has anyone experienced an issue where the unit (right out of the box) would start and run ... but would not turn off with the button? A call to Electrolux suggested this was due to me having not... » Read More Has anyone experienced an issue where the unit (right out of the box) would start and run ... but would not turn off with the button? A call to Electrolux suggested this was due to me having not yet given it the 24 hour initial charge. Does this make sense to anyone? « Show Less
1859892
I think i know what your talking about, the button seems flaky and didn't shut off for me too at first.
1859893
I assume you are using it as the full vacuum assembly. If you look carefully at the upper switch on the upper handle you will notice it pushes 'down' and 'up'. A downward push on the button will turn the vacuum on high and a second push will turn it on low speed. To turn the vacuum 'off' you have to push upward on the button, not downward.
1404379
As others have mentioned, check to see that the unit is not set to manually on, if it is not then you probably are experiencing the beginning of many problems to come with this unit. I returned the one I bought because of similar problems. Mine experienced problems early and multiplied with age. Read some of the reviews on Amazon. I would advise taking it back if possible. This would be a great unit if it worked properly for a reasonable amont of time.
1864598
I did not have the difficulty (that you mention) turning mine on/off. It sounds as though the button on yours is at question.
2273537
Seriously ? Mine never stops unless I power it off. The only thing I can think of is something with the timer setting. Maybe you have the timer set to go off every few minutes. Can you get a stopwatch and get some data on the intervals of on/off ? Maybe unplugging it will reset it if it is for some reason set by the timer option. If that doesn't reset it then perhaps it is malfunctioning. It definitely sounds like timer related.
2056623
Mine started first try, and I have never had a problem starting it. Always starts first try following directions. You may have a bad one.
845090
The two of mine start, run, idle and stop normally -- very pleased with both. When I had a minor problem after unpacking the second one, the company that shipped the unit was very accommodating. Why not check with them?
2048026
I got mine yesterday and worked great for about 5 minutes... But I noticed the SOUND on/off option wasn't available on my unit - as shown on the user manual... I then pressed the factory reset option (hoping the sound option would appear), but instead the unit completely quit working... Dewalt said there isn't suppose to be a sound option and didn't know why my user manual was showing it.... There was no fix so I ended up having to return it for a new one... The wait begins again....
534557
I have not had this problem and do not know if there is a reset button. Have you checked with the manufacturer? Let me know how this will be resolved. Good luck. It is a good machine and very well worth the money.
1789719
Did you turn it up on high? Mine had to be run on high for a few minutes and then could turn it down. I never really liked how it worked but waited too long to decide to return it and didn't. Hope you have better luck!
1075374
I love mine, too. I have never had it keep running after I release the button on the bottom.
1970731
Hi, Not heard of this issue before. I would turn it off remove plug from wall and let it sits for an hour or so then restart.
856105
Thanks everyone. However, I KNEW I where to press to turn it on. My problem was I charged it for 16 hours and when I pressed the button it did NOTHING. I messed around with it and then took the chance on charging it for about 12 more hours. I put it on the charger and smashed it in real hard and now I think it's working. Maybe I didn't have it fully in the charger. It seems weird that it just sits in there with no connection port. We'll see. I appreciate everyone taking the time to try and help. Happy Holidays.
606635
Hi, it starts automatically and stays on , and when its on u can click on soft power button to standbt ( might need to unplug and plug power if u do that) and reboot . So I keep it on all the time unless it gets hot, which is not often, then I unplug to rest it.
435750
Add me to the list - not sure when it started, a few weeks ago we noticed it b/c we charged it and then it was dead. Figured it got bumped in wife's purse or hadn't charged long enough but now I've been trying to charge it and see the on/off cycling going on. No answer, just sympathy and hope for a fix!
1297
I found a partial workaround solution for my problem (like yours) of the unit turning off a few seconds after turning it on. I press (and hold) the Stop button, and then the On button, and continue to press them both until the blue SA-CD light and the blue MultiChannel light go off, and then back on again. After that, the unit works ! Except that the LCD panel remains blank. Many (perhaps all) of the front panel buttons work. I still need to experiment to see if the remote works, and to what extent. Sony gave me the choice of a refurbished unit, or to repair mine, under warranty. Anybody got an opinion on which is the way to go ?
199058
You have to hold down the button. Also the manual says not to run it continuously for more than 1 minute at a time, which seemed odd to me.
713498
I have not had this problem with mine, but did find that the remote doesn't always boot the unit. It has come on fine after pushing the top button on the back - or - simply by unplugging and plugging back in. Sorry I could not be of more help.