Bissell 3760 Vacuum cleaner won’t run, Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push, Troubleshooting

Models: 3760

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Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won’t run

Possible Causes

1Power cord not plugged in

2Thermal protector activated

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts and/or electrical shock, turn Power Switch OFF and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before performing trouble- shooting checks.

Remedies

1Check electrical plug

2Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see pg. 13

No Power at Rotating Floor Brush

Possible Causes

1Cylinder is not securely seated

2Brush Switch turned to “Off”

3Vacuum is in Upright Position

Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt

Possible Causes

1Incorrect Height Adjustment

2Hose not attached to suction opening

3Crack or hole in Hose

4Drive Belt broken, worn or off motor pulley

5Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn

6Rotating Floor Brush jammed

7Clog in vacuum

8Dirt Container full

9Dirt Container or Upper Tank not installed properly

10Filters are dirty

Remedies

1Remove Cylinder and replace, making sure that it “clicks” into place

2Make sure Brush Switch is in “On” position

3Recline vacuum to operate brush

Remedies

1Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting

2Grasp Hose Grip and firmly push onto the base

3Check Hose and replace if needed

4Reposition or replace Drive Belt, see pg. 11-12

5Replace Brush

6Remove Brush and clean debris from Brush Ends

7Follow instructions on pg. 13 for clearing clogs

8Empty Dirt Container

9Position correctly and lock in place

10Check and clean or replace Upper Tank, Pre-Motor and Post-Motor Filters

Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push

Possible Causes

Remedies

1Incorrect Height adjustment

Visible dirt escaping from cleaner

Possible Causes

1Dirt Container full

2Filter missing or installed incorrectly

3Dirt Container installed incorrectly

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1Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting

Remedies

1Empty Dirt Container

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

3Pull out and re-insert Dirt Container correctly

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