Bissell 8975 Troubleshooting, BISSELL Consumer Services, Vacuum cleaner wont run, Possible Causes

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won't run.

Possible Causes

1Power cord not firmly plugged in

2Blown household fuse or breaker

Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt.

Possible Causes

1Incorrect Height Adjustment

2Hose not attached to suction opening

3Crack or hole in Hose

4Broken or worn Drive Belt

5Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn

6Rotating Floor Brush jammed

7Clog in vacuum

8Dirt Container full

9Dirt Container or Upper Tank not installed properly

10 Filters are dirty

Remedies

1Check electrical plug

2Check/replace fuse - Reset breaker

Remedies

1Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting

2Grasp Quick Reach Handle and firmly push Hose Wand onto the suction opening

3Check Hose and replace if needed

4Replace Drive Belt, see pg. 10

5Replace brush

6Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends

7Follow instructions on pg. 11 for clearing clogs

8Empty Dirt Container

9Position correctly and lock in place

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

Tools won't pick up dirt.

Possible Cause

1Crack or hole in Hose

2Clog in vacuum

3Dirt Container full

4Dirt Container or Upper Tank not installed properly

5Filters are dirty

Remedies

1Check Hose and replace if needed

2Follow instructions on pg. 11 for clearing clogs

3Empty Dirt Container

4Position correctly and lock in place

5Check and clean Upper Tank, 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

1Dirt Container full

2Filters missing or installed incorrectly

3Dirt Container installed incorrectly

1Empty Dirt Container

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

3Pull out and re-insert Dirt Container correctly

Vacuum cleaner won't run.WARNING:

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

If suggested solutions do not correct the problem, call:

BISSELL Consumer Services

1-800-237-7691

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 10 p.m. ET
Saturday

9 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET

or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com

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Bissell 8975 Troubleshooting, BISSELL Consumer Services, Vacuum cleaner wont run, Tools wont pick up dirt, Possible Causes