Right out of the box, it turns on but there is little suction and the brushes don't turn. Does it need to be charged or is this it?
1827285
I too experienced low suction with this vacuum. Initially is starts out adequately, but runs out of charge quickly! I am sad to say I expected much more from the Electrolux name!
1827286
I thought it would need a charge .. after charging it to get more suction it stopped working ... I think I had it 2 months before it just stopped working.
458677
Make sure it is fully charged before you turn it on. Mine worked for only a few weeks though.
1845118
i CLEAN THE SHAVER,MANUALLY,WITH A SMALL BRUSH FROM AN OLDER SHAVER,AFTER EACH USE.I run the the cleaning component,only when it needs the charge as well. No need to waste time on the whole clean,wash,dry and charge each time. Terry
1937643
The hose provides suction for the unit no matter how it's used. So if the hose is not working at all, then the no matter how the unit it used, it's not working at all. The shield that moves over the brushes just prevents them from beating anything when you are using just the hose.
2108969
if you never used it there is no need to charge it. I received mine with enough battery to use it directly.Are you sure you correctly try to turn it on ? You have to push the upper quarter for few seconds until you hear the cubefish talking.
1057462
I have read many reviews that said their brush smelled mine does not. The only issue i have is bristles falling out. I think if you get it wet it will smell but if its over powering send it back.
2165468
Agree with other 2, make sure it charged because that's how you turn it on. I've had no trouble with mine, works beautifully.
259613
The system I have works by pulling straight out on the end of the brush head. There may be different systems; some might require releasing in some manner prior to removal. I would suggest that you request information from the manufacturer. When submitting your request, you should include the name, model, serial number, and any other information you might find on the charging unit or brush body.
420119
Try to blow out the switch. Then if that does not work, take it apart to see if there is any dust clogging the movement. Look at the brushes to see if they are good, replace if necessary. Look at the contacts, make sure they are clean.
2111576
Just guessing ...Does another brush head work? Maybe one was defective. Otherwise, maybe the toothbrush needs a recharge or is itself defective.
1496230
I take it off the charging unit,brush,then place it back on the charging unit.The charging light is always off for my morning brush.It has never failed me and I have never seen it runned down
120425
I recently had a problem as well. The battery started not to fully charge. I purchased a new battery and it was better but, it still does not fully charge. I don't know if it is the battery, the charger, or perhaps the vacuum itself. In your case, it sounds like the charger maybe defective because it is has been my experience the charger only flashes (blue light) when the battery is in the cradle. I would order a new charger and battery (if the battery is old) or first replace the charger and see what happens. Good luck!
243709
I had the same thing happen. I ended up plugging it in to a different outlet and then it worked just fine, but I did have to set the vacuuming schedule back up. Originally I thought it was the outlet, but had it checked out and it was working fine. Italy be worth a try for you.
1943598
Just unpacked mine - guess what? There's a setting just for vacuuming. It turns the brushes off. Who knew? Have only done the rugs today. Guess my old vacuum cleaner wasn't cleaning very well!
991765
Try letting it charge for a bit first. It operates off an internal battery as far as I can tell, and the power charges it.
711912
You SHOULD charge it just to make sure its actually working. It could mean nothing that you received it that way.
103929
There is a charging base you plug in and then you put the toothbrush on to charge. It holds a charge for a long time. I didn't need batteries