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Troubleshooting
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off and disconnect plug from
electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Problem
Possible causes
Remedies
The light is
not illumi-
nating on the
front of the
machine.
Machine power switch is not to
turned ON ( I ).
Turn on the power switch.
Reduced
spray or
no spray
Bladder may be empty.
Refill bladder with hot tap water.
Filter may be clogged.
Clean out flow indicator filter, page 13.
Tanks may not be seated properly. Turn power OFF (O); remove &
reseat tanks.
Pump may have lost prime.
Turn power OFF (O); after 1 minute
turn ON and press trigger.
Pump belt may be broken.
Turn on the machine and check to
see that the DirtLifter PowerBrush
turns.
DirtLifter®
PowerBrush
does not turn
Brush belt or pump belt is off or
broken.
Turn the machine OFF (O) and unplug
from the outlet. To check if the brush
belt or pump belt has broken, you will
need a flat head screwdriver. Insert the
blade end into the lower slot of the belt
access door to release the lower snap. If
necessary, insert the blade end into the
upper slot to release the upper snap.
Examine the belt for breakage. If broken,
please visit bissell.com for replacement
part information.
Cleaner
not picking
up solution
ReadyTools dial may be on the
wrong setting for the cleaning job.
Set ReadyTools dial to the proper
setting, depending on how you are
using your machine.
Nozzle window may not be
properly attached.
Press down firmly on the black oval
gasket at the top window to make
sure the two tabs on the back of the
nozzle window are snapped into the
mating slots in the main housing.
2-in-1 tank lid is not properly
installed.
Re-install lid; refer to page 8.
2-in-1 tank is not properly seated. 2-in-1 tank must be firmly seated to
function; remove and reseat 2-in-1 tank.
Poor tool position. (Hand held
attachments only).
Adjust angle; apply more downward
pressure.
2-in-1 Tank has picked up
maximum dirty water.
Empty 2-in-1 tank, refer to page 12.
