Bissell 3596 Vacuum cleaner or Tools won’t pick up dirt, Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push

Models: 3595 3596

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 Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won’t run Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won’t run

Possible Causes

1Power cord not plugged in

2 Blown fuse/tripped breaker

Possible Causes 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

7 Rotating Floor Brush jammed

8 Clog in vacuum

9 Dirt Container full

10 Dirt Container or Upper Tank not installed properly

11 Filters are dirty

12TurboBrush is clogged or debris is wrapped around the Brush Roll

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

5 Replace Drive Belt, see page 12

6 Replace brush

7 Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends

8 Clear clog, see page 13

9 Empty Dirt Container

10Position correctly and lock in place

11Check and clean Upper Tank, Pre-Motor and Post-Motor Filters

12Maintaining TurboBrush, see pages 12-13

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

1Dirt Container full

2Filters missing or installed incorrectly

3Dirt Container installed incorrectly

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

Remedies

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Clean Carpet Sensor Lens is Dirty

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Clean Internal Sensor Lens, see page 10

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Clog in Suction Intake Area

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Clear clog, see page 13
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