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Dial-a-nap problem
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Post# 31984   2/14/2008 at 20:13 (5,908 days old) by decade80 ()        

I was using my eureka Dial-a-nap earlier and taped the on/off button to turn it off it turned off for a second then turned back on with the button turned off! I tried and tried to turn the vacuum off and it wouldn't turn off! Ive never had a problem with this vacuum until now! I had to remove the plug with the vacuum on and that was completely unsafe! It was the only way I could turn it off!....anyone know what could be wrong?....

Post# 31987 , Reply# 1   2/14/2008 at 20:23 (5,908 days old) by swingette ()        

the switch has malfunctioned. Replace it. You can use a metal commercial switch.

Post# 31989 , Reply# 2   2/14/2008 at 20:46 (5,908 days old) by lux1521 ()        

Since when was unplugging an running appliance unsafe? I've never heard that before. Last time I knew computers and TVs had current flowing to them all the time and you never have to worry about unplugging them. If I'm wrong, someone let me know.

Post# 32013 , Reply# 3   2/15/2008 at 07:02 (5,907 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)        

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Most appliance manuals specify that the appliance should be turned off before unplugging the cord. I think it is because of the possibility of getting shocked. There have been times when I've unplugged the cord without shutting the vacuum or whatever off, and I see a white spark just as the plug is removed. These days, with everyone being 'sue' happy, I think manufacturers are trying to cover every possible legal issue.

Gary


Post# 32088 , Reply# 4   2/15/2008 at 23:03 (5,907 days old) by eluxomarty (Palm Springs)        
Unplugging

The main reason I hated my George Foreman grill was that it had no on/off switch. You plugged it in and it heated up. To turn it off you pulled the plug, and EVERY time, you got a spark from the socket. It's easier to go to Wendy's for a burger anyway. Sorry to hijack the thread Travis. Do what David said and replace the switch and get that Dial A Nap back to tip tip!

Marty


Post# 32091 , Reply# 5   2/15/2008 at 23:12 (5,907 days old) by swingette ()        
It's easier to go to Wendy's for a burger anyway

LOL!

Post# 32104 , Reply# 6   2/16/2008 at 00:32 (5,907 days old) by eluxomarty (Palm Springs)        
Well it is!!

:-0

Post# 33728 , Reply# 7   3/1/2008 at 21:10 (5,892 days old) by rolls_rapide (-)        
American electrical sockets

Do they not have integral switches like the UK?

Post# 33767 , Reply# 8   3/2/2008 at 05:38 (5,891 days old) by chuffle (Rural Pennsylvania)        
Unplugging still

My Electrolux Renaissance hose/handle/switch combination was on the fritz when I bought it at the thrift store. I plug and unplug the machine daily, and yes, I spark.

Our run of the mill sockets are not switched.

Joe



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