Bissell 6393 Troubleshooting, Vacuum cleaner won’t run, Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push

Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won’t run

Possible causes

1.Power cord not plugged in

2.Blown fuse/tripped breaker in home

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting.

Remedies

1.Check electrical plug

2.Check/replace fuse or reset breaker.

Vacuum cleaner and tools won’t pick up dirt

Possible causes Remedies

1.Incorrect height adjustment

2.Hose not attached to suction opening

3.Twist 'n Snap hose not securely attached

4.Crack or hole in hose

5.Broken or worn drive belt

6.Rotating floor brush bristles worn

7.Rotating floor brush jammed

8.Clog in vacuum

9.Dirt container full

10.Dirt container not installed properly

11.Filters are dirty

12.TurboBrush is clogged or debris is wrapped around the brush roll

1.Adjust powerfoot to correct height

2.Firmly push curved hose wand into hose wand base

3.Make sure Twist 'n Snap hose is snapped into locked position

4.Check hose and replace if needed

5.Replace drive belt, see pages 12-13

6.Replace brush

7.Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends

8.Clear clogs, see page 15

9.Empty dirt container

10.Position correctly and lock in place

11.Check pre-motor and post-motor filters

12.Maintaining TurboBrush, see page 14

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

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