Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won’t run

Possible Causes

1Power cord not plugged in

2Blown fuse/tripped 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

1Check electrical plug

2Check/Replace fuse or reset breaker

Vacuum cleaner or Tools won’t pick up dirt

Possible Causes

1Incorrect Height Adjustment

2Hose not attached to suction opening

3Twist ‘n Snap Hose not securely attached

4Crack or hole in Hose

5Broken or worn Drive Belt

6Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn

7Rotating Floor Brush jammed

8Clog in vacuum

9Dirt Container full

10Dirt Container or Upper Tank not installed properly

11Filters are dirty

Remedies

1Adjust Powerfoot to correct height

2Firmly push Hose Wand into the suction opening

3Make sure Twist ‘n Snap Hose is snapped into locked position

4Check Hose and replace if needed

5Replace Drive Belt, see page 12

6Replace brush

7Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends

8Clear clog, see pages 12-13

9Empty Dirt Container

10Position correctly and lock in place

11Check and clean Upper Tank, 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

1Dirt Container full

2Filters missing or installed incorrectly

3Dirt Container installed incorrectly

Remedies

1Empty Dirt Container

2Check Upper Tank, Pre-Motor and Post-Motor Filters for correct installation

3Pull out and re-insert Dirt Container correctly

Clean Carpet Sensor not functioning properly

Possible Causes

1Clean Carpet Sensor Lens is Dirty

2Clog in Suction Intake Area

Remedies

1Clean Internal Sensor Lens, see page 10

2Clear clog, see pages 12-13

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Bissell 3594, 6590 Troubleshooting, Possible Causes Remedies, Visible dirt escaping from cleaner Possible Causes