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Problem

Possible Cause

Remedies

Reduced or no 

spray

Clean Water Tank may be 

empty.

Fill Clean Water Tank with hot tap water.

Tank may not be seated 

completely.

Turn power OFF. Remove and reseat tank.

Pump may have lost prime.

Turn power OFF and then back ON. Wait one 

minute, then press trigger.

Debris filter on base is 

clogged.

Turn power OFF. Use hand to remove debris.

DirtLifter® 

PowerBrush 

does not turn

The belt is off or broken.

Turn power OFF and unplug machine from 

outlet. Follow instructions on page 8.

The machine is in the upright 

position.

Brushes only rotate when machine is reclined 

using the recline handle.

Circuit breaker on machine 

may have tripped.

Turn the machine OFF and unplug from outlet. 

Check to see if foreign object is caught in Brush 

Roll. Remove object. Plug machine in to reset 

circuit breaker.

Cleaner not 

picking up 

solution

Tanks may not be seated 

properly.

Turn the machine OFF. Pick up both the Clean 

and Dirty Water Tanks and reseat them so they 

fit snuggly on the machine.

Clean Water Tank is empty.

Check fluid levels in Clean Water Tank and refill 

if necessary.

Dirty Water Tank has picked 

up the maximum amount.

Empty Dirty Water Tank.

Red float “door” in the tank 

may have closed as a result of 

bumping an object or moving 

machine back and forth too 

quickly.

Turn the machine OFF, allowing red float door 

to release into the open position. Turn the 

machine back ON to continue cleaning. Be 

sure your forward and backward strokes are 

completed at a slower pace.

Front nozzle of machine is 

clogged.

Turn the machine OFF. Use fingers to remove 

any debris from this area.

Upper body filter is clogged.

Turn the machine OFF. Use fingers to remove 

any debris from this area.

Troubleshooting

 Below are some of the issues you may run into. If you don’t see the issue you’re experiencing 

below, visit 

support.BISSELL.com

.

WARNING 

To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and disconnect plug from electrical outlet 

before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

Storing Your Machine

 For more helpful maintenance tips, check out 

support.BISSELL.com

.

Once your cleaning is complete, make sure both the Dirty and Clean Water Tanks are emptied, rinsed 

out and dried before the next use. Store cleaner in a protected, dry area. 

NOTICE 

To reduce the risk of a leaking condition, do not store unit where freezing may occur. Damage to internal 

components may result.

Summary of Contents for BigGreen 86T3

Page 1: ...use including setting up using and maintaining your machine but online you ll find additional resources like tips and troubleshooting videos product registration parts and more Go to support BISSELL...

Page 2: ...CleaningFormulasection ofthisguide UnplugbeforeconnectingTurboBrush Tool Donotimmerse Useonlyonsurfacesmoistenedbythecleaningprocess Keepapplianceonalevelsurface Donotusewithoutintakescreenfilterinpla...

Page 3: ...st powerful formula for tough ground in dirt stains Includes StainProtect to protect against future stains CertaintrademarksusedunderlicensefromTheProcter GambleCompanyoritsaffiliates Cleaning Formula...

Page 4: ...line with hot tap water Do not boil or microwave water 4 Use the cap on tank to measure BISSELL formula Use two capfuls of formula for a full tank 5 Replace the Clean Water Tank and Dirty Water Tank...

Page 5: ...and debris deposits on the carpet or in the tank that were loosened while cleaning especially with newer carpets that have never been deep cleaned before This debris should be picked up and thrown aw...

Page 6: ...pet hair Use a vacuum with a brush attachment and a crevice tool to clean in fabric folds WARNING To reduce the risk of injury use extra care when cleaning on stairs Keep machine on a level surface 1...

Page 7: ...k with warm tap water The top half of the Dirty Water Tank can also be rinsed clean through the nozzle area 1 To clean attachments remove from hose and rinse in clean running water and let dry 2 Clean...

Page 8: ...you The carriage should swing out to access belt cover 4 Remove three screws from cover 5 Lift and remove to access brush carriage 6 Turn the belt inward towards the large pulley while lifting out 7 P...

Page 9: ...the loose end out of the carriage 2 To replace the Brush Roll back into the machine place the large open end of the brush onto the carriage and tilt opposite end back into place 3 With the brush sitti...

Page 10: ...ssary Dirty Water Tank has picked up the maximum amount Empty Dirty Water Tank Red float door in the tank may have closed as a result of bumping an object or moving machine back and forth too quickly...

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Page 12: ...ion parts and more Go to support BISSELL com VIDEOS INFO REGISTER PARTS SUPPORT We re Waggin Our Tails BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets When y...

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