Bissell 18Z6 Troubleshooting, Vacuum cleaner won’t run, Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push

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Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won’t run

Possible causes

1.Power cord not firmly plugged in

2.Blown fuse/tripped breaker

3.Thermal protector activated

No power at rotating floor brush

Possible causes

1.Canister is not securely seated

2.Brush switch turned to "OFF"

3.Vacuum is in upright position

Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt

Possible causes

1.Incorrect height adjustment

2.Hose not attached to suction opening

3.Crack or hole in hose

4.Drive belt broken, worn or off motor pulley

5.Rotating floor brush bristles worn

6.Rotating floor brush jammed

7.Clog in vacuum

8.Dirt container full

9.Dirt container or secondary cyclone not installed properly

10.Filters are dirty

Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push

Possible causes

1.Incorrect height adjustment

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting.

Remedies

1.Check electrical plug

2.Check/replace fuse or reset breaker

3.Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see page 15

Remedies

1.Remove canister and replace, making sure that it "clicks" into place

2.Make sure brush switch is in "ON" position

3.Recline vacuum to operate brush

Remedies

1.Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting

2.Grasp hose grip and firmly push onto the base

3.Check hose and replace if needed

4.Reposition or replace drive belt, see page 12

5.Replace brush

6.Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends

7.Follow instructions for clearing clogs on page 14

8.Empty dirt container

9.Position correctly and lock into place

10.Check and clean or replace secondary cyclone pre-motor and post-motor filters

Remedies

1.Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting

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Contents
Warranty E R ’ S G U I D EThank you for buying a Bissell Lift-OffMultiCyclonic vacuum Important Safety Instructions Product view How to use this guide AssemblyAttach handle to vacuum Attach vacuum hose and toolsPower switch/brush switch OperationHandle position Pet TurboBrush snaps on to the holderSpecial tools Power height adjustmentPlace handle in upright position Length of the strap may be adjusted as required for comfort Shoulder Strap select models onlyPower cord storage Transporting CleanerTurn vacuum cleaner off O Loop power cord around cord wraps on side of the canisterMaintenance and care Empty dirt containerReplace the Hepa media post-motor filter every six months Empty dirt into garbage containerUnplug the cleaner from electrical outlet Cleaning the pre-motor and post-motor filterUnplug the vacuum from electrical outlet Clean debris from the motor pulley and drive belt areas Unplug cleaner from electrical outletPulley TurboBrush maintenance Replace light bulbReposition lens and secure with the one screw Unplug vacuum from electrical outletCleaning clogs Thermal protector Turn the cleaner OFF O and unplug from electrical outletRefer to the Clearing Clogs section Vacuum cleaner won’t run TroubleshootingVacuum cleaner is difficult to push Authorized service representative Visible dirt escaping from cleanerPossible causes Remedies Bissell consumer service M. 10 p.m. ETSaturday StyleLimited Three Year Warranty WarrantyIf your Bissell product should require service
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