Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

WARNING:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn

 

 

 

 

power OFF (

 

) and disconnect plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from electrical outlet before performing

 

 

 

 

maintenance or troubleshooting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vacuum cleaner won’t run

 

 

 

 

Possible causes

Remedies

1.

Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in

1.

Check electrical plug

2.

Power button is not pressed down

2.

Press power button down

3.

Thermal protector activated

3.

Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes

Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up or low suction

Possible causes

Remedies

1.

Tools, hose and/or telescoping extension wands are blocked

1.

Remove each part and check for blockages

2.

Filters are dirty

2.

Check and clean or replace pre-motor and post-motor filters

3.

Dust bag is full

3.

Replace with new dust bag

4.

Swivel hose not securely attached to suction opening

4.

Make sure hose connector is locked into

 

 

 

 

 

suction opening

5.

Crack or hole in flex hose

5.

Check hose and replace if needed

6.

Air flow regulator or variable suction power

6.

Change to closed or maximum setting

 

control is set to open or minimum setting

 

 

 

 

Visible dust escaping from vacuum

 

 

 

 

Possible causes

Remedies

1.

Dust bag is full

1.

Replace with new dust bag

2.

Filters missing or installed incorrectly

2.

Check pre-motor and post-motor filter for correct installation

3.

Filters are dirty

3.

Check and clean or replace pre-motor and post-motor filters

4.

Flex hose is blocked

4.

Remove hose and check for blockages

5.

Swivel hose not securely attached to suction opening

5.

Make sure swivel hose is locked into suction opening

6.

Crack or hole in flex hose

6.

Check hose and replace if needed

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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