Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won’t run

Possible causes

WARNING:

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

1.

Power cord not plugged in

1.

Check electrical plug

2.

Blown fuse/tripped breaker in home

2.

Check/replace fuse or reset breaker

3.

Damaged power cord

3.

Unplug, check for damage, replace

 

 

 

as necessary

Vacuum cleaner and tools won’t pick up dirt

Possible causes

Remedies

1.

Incorrect height adjustment

1.

Adjust powerfoot to correct height

2.

Hose not attached to suction opening

2.

Firmly push hose wand into hose

 

 

 

wand base

3.

Twist 'n Snap hose not securely attached

3.

Make sure Twist 'n Snap hose is snapped

 

 

 

into locked position

4.

Crack or hole in hose

4.

Check hose and replace if needed

5.

Broken or worn drive belt

5.

Replace drive belt, see page 13

6.

Rotating floor brush bristles worn

6.

Replace brush

7.

Rotating floor brush jammed

7.

Remove brush and clean debris from

 

 

 

brush ends

8.

Clog in vacuum

8.

Clear clogs, see page 15

9.

Dirt container full

9.

Empty dirt container

10.

Dirt container not installed properly

10.

Position correctly and lock in place

11.

Filters are dirty

11.

Check pre-motor and post-motor filters

12.

Pet TurboBrush Tool is clogged or debris is wrapped

12.

See page 14 for Maintaining Pet TurboBrush Tool

Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push

 

 

Possible causes

Remedies

1.

Incorrect height setting

1.

Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting

Visible dirt escaping from cleaner

 

 

Possible causes

Remedies

1.

Dirt container full

1.

Empty dirt container

2.

Filters missing or installed incorrectly

2.

Check pre-motor and post-motor filters for

 

 

correct installation

3.

Dirt container installed incorrectly

3.

Pull out and re-insert dirt container correctly

Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be

performed by an authorized service representative.

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Please do not return this product to the store.

For any questions or concerns, BISSELL is happy to be of service.

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Bissell 1044 warranty Troubleshooting, Please do not return this product to the store

1044 specifications

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