Mine won't prime; did anyone else have this problem, and if so, did the machine work ok once you got it primed? Had to return two so far.
1136747
Another reviewer commented on this same problem. He was instructed by customer support to push down on the clear plastic ring where the water reservoir connects to the machine. We had same problem but because of his review, tried that and the machined primed beautifully!
1136748
Here is what you do to prime the machine. Forget what CBTL tells you about pressing a Q-Tip around the O ring.You will need a water pick. Turn on the water pick and spray water into the small hole under the tank opening.There are 2 holes under the silicone seal spray with water pressure while trying to prime the machine.You will have this primed in seconds.
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Check to be sure you have all your hoses going in and out of the right places on the filter, that nothing is reversed. Have you verified that your primer bulb works? They sometimes go bad, especially the Walmart cheapos. Do you have your bulb before or after the filter? I have mine after. Even still, the bulbs are a pain to firm up sometimes. I've sometimes gotten my bulb to firm by just running the boat. The fuel system can create a suction and get the fuel moving.
1737288
Sorry for your problem. Mine has worked fine with no problems. Send it back. May have gotten a bad one.
1810309
I have had mine for a year with no problems . love my machine. Have you contacted Amazon. If you have only had your machine for a short time you may be able to get a new one . so contact Amazon
753042
Unfortunately I had the same problem when I first received my show machine. But I contacted Amazon who took care of it with the company and I was immediately send a new machine with absolutely no problem. The new machine worked great and continues to do so. Hope this helps.
383338
Mine works perfectly. I would send the defective one back if you really cannot get it after following the instructions, and ask for a replacement; I'm sure they'd send you one...
505154
I would send the machine back. My machine has never worked and I cannot get them to respond at all. Contact amazon and let them know as well. I think is is a bad seller.
444079
I had the same thing happen a year ago, the beater bar stopped working. I called the customer service number and they said to push down the reset button, which I did several times. Then they said to take it to Sears for repair. When I took it in, the lady working tried to sell me a refurbished model, saying it was cheaper than having mine worked on. I decided to try a couple of vacuum repair places in our area. Both said they would not work on that model, although one of the stores had a refurbished one. I bought the cheapest vacuum that WalMart sells while I decided what to do about my expensive, Consumer Report-recommended Kenmore vacuum. I'm still using the WalMart one!!
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My two are they same. Have not tried fixing them yet. If I get around to worrying about it, I will modify this post.
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Has yours broken? I was just thinking about ordering one. It appears that they have heating element issues with the old one. Maybe I will wait to see if someone orders it for Christmas and posts responses. Let me know what you think of yours.
700673
No, you have to prime it. It took a couple of tries, but, once it started it pumps strong and never looses prime.
351279
I had the same problem at first, so I sent it back. Amazon sent me a replacement and I haven't had anymore problems, it's been working fine.
389947
I'm sorry to hear you had a problem. Mine arrived in perfect condition, and I've been using it daily with no problems. I'm sure Amazon will help with the return and sending another one to you. I LOVE mine!
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What I do is fill the entire canister with water from my tank. Then I prime a couple of times. Then I wait for the suction to build up in the canister ( about 2 mins.) when I see the water trying to move in the tubing I start priming. It will take about 10-15 pushes on the prime button before it starts working on its own. Also make sure the lever between the two inlets is in the right position.
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I just bought two of these heaters. Both hoses needs to be primed by turning tank on, holding button down on prime for about two minutes. Light the pilot light then turn setting to high...
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I think you should return it and have it replaced. I ordered two and did not have that type of problem.
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Mine does it too.If it is running and you press buttons 1-4 it will move to that speed without priming.But if it is running and a schuduled time kicks in, it will prime and then go to that speed.Redundant I know, but that's it.