Bissell 35401 warranty Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won’t run

 

 

 

Possible Causes

Remedies

 

 

Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in

Check electrical plug

 

 

Household fuse/breaker

Check/replace fuse -

 

 

 

Reset breaker button

 

Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt

 

 

 

Possible Causes

Remedies

 

 

Dust Bag is full

Replace with new bag

 

 

Rotating Brush Drive Belt broken

Replace Drive Belt (See page 10)

 

 

Drive Belt stretched

Reposition belt/clean brush/belt areas

 

 

off Motor Pulley Shaft

(See page 10)

 

 

 

If Belt is stretched, it should be replaced

 

 

 

(See page 10)

 

 

Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn

Replace brush (See page 10)

 

 

Rotating Floor Brush jammed

Remove brush and clean debris from

 

 

 

brush ends (See page 10)

 

Height adjustment too high

Air Passageway clogged

WARNING: To

reduce the risk of injury from moving parts and/ or electrical shock, turn power switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet

b e f o r e p e r f o r m i n g troubleshooting checks.

Reset Height Adjustment

Remove Brush Cover. (See page 10) Clean debris from passageway

If still clogged: Remove Vacuum Body from Powerfoot.

Directions: 1. Remove screw from front of Vacuum Body (reverse of step 3. in How To Use section.)

2.Gently insert blade of flathead screwdriver underneath the plastic tab on the back of the Vacuum Body to lift past the raised area inside the rectangular opening.

3.Pull upward on Vacuum Body handle and lift Vacuum Body off of Powerfoot. Remove blockage.

Tools won’t pick up dirt

 

 

 

 

Possible Causes

Remedies

 

 

Vacuum Flex Hose clogged

Visually check for objects blocking

 

 

 

suction path and remove carefully

Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push

 

 

 

 

Possible Causes

Remedies

 

 

 

Incorrect Height setting

Dial Adjustment to next highest setting

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Contents ’ self-retracting vacuum hose Thanks again, from all of us at BissellImportant Safety Instructions Clips Handle Quick Release Wand Cord WrapAttach Handle to Vacuum Body How to use this guideHow to put it together Attach Vacuum Body to PowerfootAttach Tools to Caddy How to use yourIndex Attach Tool Caddy to Vacuum BodyPowerfoot Height Adjustment How to use your Bissell PowerCleanPower Cord Quick Release Power SwitchTo resume normal floor vacuuming Above floor cleaningPower Cord Storage Special toolsMonday Friday 8 a.m. 7 p.m. EST Routine maintenanceReplacement Bags Top to bottom, without bunchingReplace Drive Belt Replacement BeltCheck Rotating Floor Brush and Drive Belt Remove the clear plastic lens at the front Replacement BulbCheck Exhaust Filter Replace LightbulbTroubleshooting Item Part No. Description Replacement part numbers and descriptionsIf your Bissell product should require service About your warrantyBissell Consumer Services One Year Warranty