Bissell 8990, 3591 warranty Troubleshooting, Vacuum cleaner wont run, Tools wont pick up dirt

Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won't run.

Possible Causes

1Power cord not firmly plugged in

2Blown household fuse or breaker

3Thermal protector activated

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

3Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see pg. 11

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 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 pg. 11 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 Cause	Remedie
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
3	Dirt Container installed incorrectly	3	Pull out and re-insert Dirt Container correctly

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 Customer Service

1-800-263-2535

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

12 or visit the BISSELL Web Site - www.bissell.com