Bissell 61C5-G warranty Troubleshooting - Total Floors, Vacuum cleaner won’t turn on

Models: 61C5-G

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Troubleshooting - Total Floors®

Troubleshooting - Total Floors®

Vacuum cleaner won’t turn on

Possible causes

Remedies

1.

Power cord not plugged in

1.

Check electrical plug

2.

Blown fuse/tripped breaker

2.

Check/replace fuse or reset breaker

Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt

Possible causes

Remedies

1.

Incorrect height adjustment

1.

Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting

2.

Hose not attached to suction opening

2.

Grasp quick reach handle and firmly push

 

 

 

hose wand onto the suction opening

3.

Crack or hole in hose

3.

Check hose and replace if needed

4.

Broken or worn drive belt

4.

Replace drive belt, see page 15

5.

Rotating floor brush bristles worn

5.

Replace brush

6.

Rotating floor brush jammed

6.

Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends

7.

Clog in vacuum- hose/ foot/ body

7.

Follow instructions on page 12 for clearing clogs

8.

Dirt container full

8.

Empty dirt container

9.

Dirt container or upper tank not installed properly

9.

Position correctly and lock in place

10.

Filters are dirty

10.

Check and clean pre-motor and

 

 

 

post-motor filters

Tools won't pick up dirt

 

 

Possible causes

Remedies

1.

Crack or hole in hose

1.

Check hose and replace if needed

2.

Clog in vacuum

2.

Follow instructions on page 12 for clearing clogs

3.

Dirt container full

3.

Empty dirt container

4.

Dirt container or upper tank not installed properly

4.

Position correctly and lock in place

5.

Filters are dirty

5.

Check and clean 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

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

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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Bissell 61C5-G warranty Troubleshooting - Total Floors, Vacuum cleaner won’t turn on, Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt