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.
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
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
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 |
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| Filters for correct installation |
3 | Dirt Container installed incorrectly | 3 | Pull out and |
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
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 |
