Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won’t run (continued)

Possible causes

Remedies

3. Damaged power cord

3. Unplug, check for damage, replace

 

as necessary

Vacuum cleaner and tools won’t pick up dirt

Possible causes

Remedies

1.

Incorrect height adjustment

1.

Adjust powerfoot to correct height

2.

Hose not attached to suction opening

2.

Firmly push hose wand into hose

 

 

 

wand base

3.

Twist 'n Snap hose not securely attached

3.

Make sure Twist 'n Snap hose is snapped

 

 

 

into locked position

4.

Crack or hole in hose

4.

Check hose and replace if needed

5.

Broken or worn drive belt

5.

Replace drive belt, see pages 12-13

6.

Rotating floor brush bristles worn

6.

Replace brush

7.

Rotating floor brush jammed

7.

Remove brush and clean debris from

 

 

 

brush ends

8.

Clog in vacuum

8.

Clear clogs, see page 15

9.

Dirt container full

9.

Empty dirt container

10.

Dirt container not installed properly

10.

Position correctly and lock in place

11.

Filters are dirty

11.

Check pre-motor and post-motor filters

12.

TurboBrush is clogged or debris is wrapped

12.

See page 14 for Maintaining TurboBrush

 

around the brush roll

 

 

Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push

Possible causes

Remedies

1. Incorrect height setting

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

Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be performed by an

authorized service representative.

Thank you for selecting a BISSELL product.

Please do not return this product to the store.

For any questions or concerns, BISSELL is happy to be of service.

Contact us directly at 1-800-237-7691.

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