Where is the thermal reset button - Riccar 2000 4000 series Upright High Filtration Vacuum Bag

Riccar uses an external thermal reset which is more reliable than most brands which use a thermal reset built into the motor. On your Riccar it will be on the back on the bottom left. It is a little tiny button that you will hear "click" when you push on it if it has been popped. If not it will not push in and you won't hear the click. The older models did not all have a reset button. If you have to keep pushing the reset it means that most likely you have a clog somewhere or the bag is full. It's rare but occasionally a thermal reset button may go bad and need replaced.

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Ivan say for sure without knowing your model number but it most likely does not have a reset button. Most have a thermal reset belt into he motor because it's cheaper than putting on a reset button.

Some models have a reset button but most have a thermal reset built into the motor. If it overheats you have to wait until it cools down until it will come back on.

Kirby Sentrias don't have a reset button. If it suddenly shut off it could be a number of different problems. It could be one of three safety switches or the thermal cutoff in the motor has tripped and may reset after a cooling period.

The reset button does not have a significant amount of movement in response to pressing to with a paper clip or ball point pen. If the vacuum does not start upon pressing the button, then either the thermal protection circuit is not why the vacuum stopped in the first place or the reason the thermal protection circuit tripped has not been cleared. Quoting from the manual


"Your Riccar vacuum cleaner comes equipped with a Manual Reset Thermal Fuse Protector. This thermal protector is designed to protect your vacuum cleaner from overheating due to a restriction in airflow (i.e. clogged hose, operating the vacuum without a bag). Should this situation occur, the thermal fuse protector will safely shut off the vacuum cleaner to avoid any potential damage. NOTE: To determine it was the thermal fuse protector that turned off your vacuum
cleaner, please refer to the vacuum cleaner's headlight. If the headlight is on while the motor is off, then the thermal fuse protector did safely shut down the motor. If both the headlight and motor are off, then there is some reason other than the thermal protector (i.e. pulled plug) your vacuum is off.
To reset the thermal fuse:
. Unplug the vacuum cleaner

1. Check for problem - over-filled bag, clog in hose, clogged filters, etc.
2. Correct problem
3. Locate "tripped" fuse - the small white button located on the bottom of the back side of the main body (roughly one inch to the right of the left wheel)
4. Using a pencil, paper clip or other pointed object, push the reset button in
5. Plug vacuum cleaner in and resume use"

I don't believe it has a reset button but has an internal thermal sensor which shuts the motor off if it gets too hot. It will come back on when it cools down.

no there is no reset button it's got built in auto reset thermal resets after 30 minutes if it overheat one of the mane causes is blockages and dirty filters, the link below is for the manual if you need it
http://media.dyson.com/downloads/US/floorcare/Manuals/dc28_opmanual_usa.pdf

yes that is a thermal fuse. wait a couple of minutes and reset it. If the blade is dull, replace it.

This is not really expert advise but I have a vaccuum with hepa filters and if the filters get dirty My vaccuum acts like your what you are describing.

http://geeksquad.fixya.com/ThreadView.aspx?prdid=0&thid=658043 Generic problem for all Vacuums
Eureka sanitaire SC412 thermal reset
Posted by 5star on Jun 09, 200
I need to reset the thermal reset button. I have never opened by back pack vacuum before. Does it have a particular color and does it have to be reset to a particular point or do I just press a button?
Hello,
I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure. Eureka / Sanitaire SC412 Thermal Reset. I would contact the manufacturer to see if your particular model # has one, just give them the model # and the serial #. So I suggest that you get an owner’s manual from the manufacturer on you particular model so that if happens again, you will be prepared. So if you need further assistance, please feel free to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or in the yellow pages, or contact the factory phone number or website to further assist you with your questions.
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