Bissell 3590, 8990, 3591 warranty Troubleshooting, Possible Causes Remedies

Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won't run.

Possible Causes

1Power cord not firmly plugged in

2 Blown household fuse or breaker

3 Thermal protector activated

Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt.

Possible Causes

1Incorrect Height Adjustment

2Hose not attached to suction opening

3Crack or hole in Hose

4Broken or worn Drive Belt

5Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn

6 Rotating Floor Brush jammed

7 Clog in vacuum

8 Dirt Container full

9 Dirt Container or Upper Tank not installed properly

10Filters are dirty

Remedies

1Check electrical plug

2Check/replace fuse - Reset breaker

3Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see pg. 12

Remedies

1Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting

2Grasp Quick Reach Handle and firmly push Hose Wand onto the suction opening

3Check Hose and replace if needed

4 Replace Drive Belt, see pg. 10-11

5 Replace brush

6 Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends

7 Follow instructions on pg. 12 for clearing clogs

8 Empty Dirt Container

9 Position correctly and lock in place

10Check and clean Pre-Motor and Post-Motor Filters

Tools won't pick up dirt.

Possible Cause

1Crack or hole in Hose

2 Clog in vacuum

3 Dirt Container full

4 Dirt Container or Upper Tank not installed properly

5 Filters are dirty

Remedies

1Check Hose and replace if needed

2Follow instructions on pg. 12 for clearing clogs

3 Empty Dirt Container

4 Position correctly and lock in place

5Check and clean Pre-Motor and Post-Motor Filters

Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push.

Possible Causes	Remedies
1 Incorrect Height Adjustment	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

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.

If suggested solutions do not correct the problem, call:

BISSELL Consumer Services

1-800-237-7691

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 9 p.m. ET

Saturday 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. ET

12 or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com