Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won’t run

Possible causes

1.Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in

2.Household fuse/breaker

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 before performing troubleshooting checks.

Remedies

1.Check electrical plug

2.Check/replace fuse or reset breaker

Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt

Possible causes

Remedies

1.

Dirt cup is full

1.

Empty dirt cup

2.

Filter dirty

2.

Check, remove debris or clean

3.

Hose not secure

3.

Check to be sure hose is snapped into place at

 

 

 

both ends

4.

Dirt cup not in place

4.

Make sure dirt cup is fully inserted and dirt cup

 

 

 

release handle is pushed in completely

5.

Vacuum path clogged

5.

Visually check air passageway, hose inlet,

 

 

 

and hose for anything that might be obstructing.

 

 

 

the vacuum path. Carefully remove blockage

6.

Rotating power brush drive belt broken

6.

Replace drive belt

7.

Drive belt stretched

7.

Check drive belt area and remove obstructions

 

 

 

Replace drive belt if necessary

8.

Floor brush bristles worn

8.

Replace floor brush

9.

Floor brush jammed

9.

Remove floor brush and clean debris from

 

 

 

brush and ends

 

 

 

Check drive belt for any damage

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Bissell 3130 warranty Troubleshooting, Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt