Filter full / air in casing / poor pickup
Where to look: Filter canister and propeller.
Cleaner has air in the casing, dirty filter, or propeller jam (often 3 LED flashes on CX models).
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Quick answers
What is wrong?
Cleaner has air in the casing, dirty filter, or propeller jam (often 3 LED flashes on CX models).
What you might notice
- Air in cleaner
- Weak cleaning
- LED flashes (pump/propeller/filter)
Can I fix this myself?
Usually yes for cleaning/clearing. Difficulty: easy · about 10-20 min. If unsure or the fault returns, use mail-in repair.
What you need
- Soft cloth
- Garden hose
Do this
- Remove cleaner and re-submerge correctly to purge air.
- Clean the filter canister. Check pump axis/propeller for debris and clear it.
- If LED alerts persist, contact Zodiac Care / request repair.
Parts (only if cleaning fails)
- None for a basic clean
Official references
- https://assets.eu.ctfassets.net/au38h2e94wka/4VJsVuO8xd17TLhWUp7EpJ/b8e8c224859f8ab369ff0565d117f4a6/H0585900_REVA_Tornax_manual.PDF
- https://poolbuilderspoolshop.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/TX30-Owners-Manual.pdf
- https://roboticsrepair.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CX35-Zodiac-User-Manual.pdf