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Troubleshooting

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

below, visit 

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Problem

Possible Cause

Remedies

Reduced 

or  

no spray

Clean water tank is empty.

Refill tank.

Clean water tank is not seated completely.

Turn power OFF. Remove and reseat tank.

System isn’t completely primed.

Hold trigger for 10 to 15 seconds to make sure the solution has flowed to the spray tips.

Brush window is not latched in place.

Turn power OFF. Unplug machine and reinstall brush window.

Not holding trigger to spray solution.

Hold trigger continuously while using the machine.

Spray tips on foot clogged.

Use a pin to clean the spray tips located underneath the brush window.

Loss of 

suction 

power

Tanks may not be seated properly.

Turn power OFF. Reinstall tanks so they fit properly.

Dirty water tank is full.

Empty dirty water tank.

Brush window is not latched in place.

Turn power OFF. Unplug machine and reinstall window.

Debris channel in foot is clogged by debris.

Clean the channel with a paper towel.

Filter clogged by debris.

Clear debris clogging the filter screen. Clean the filter.

Brush 

roll isn’t 

turning

Brush roll is not installed properly.

Turn power OFF. Unplug machine. Follow instructions on page 6 to reinstall brush roll.

Machine is standing upright.

Recline machine to turn brush roll on.

Brush roll is obstructed.

Turn power OFF. Unplug machine and remove brush window and brush roll to remove 

obstruction.

Machine 

won’t 

turn ON

Brush roll is obstructed.

Unplug machine to reset the system. Remove the brush window and brush roll to clear 

the obstruction.

Handle installed incorrectedly.

Remove the handle and reinstall following instructions on page 3.

Leaking

Clean water tank cap is not closed properly. Remove the clean water tank and reapply the cap.

Streaking

Too much water applied.

Go over area without spraying water.

Previous floorcare products used.

Contact product manufacturer regarding how to remove.

Note: 

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Dirty Water Tank Indicator

Blinks, turns solid amber, machine 

turns off: 

Dirty water tank is full.

Blinks, turns solid amber, machine 

will not turn on:

 Filter is not installed 

properly. Reinstall filter.

Nozzle and Handle Lights

Solid red light on handle, flashing 

then solid white light on nozzle: 

Brush roll is missing, incorrectly 

aligned or not a genuine BISSELL® 

Commercial replacement. Machine 

will not turn on.

Clean Water Tank Indicator

Blinks, turns solid amber: 

 

Clean water tank is empty. Refill tank.

WARNING 

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, turn power OFF and disconnect plug from 

electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting.

Summary of Contents for CROSSWAVE COMMERCIAL 3388 Series

Page 1: ...ling the Clean Water Tank 4 Cleaning Your Floors 4 Emptying the Dirty Water Tank 5 Using the Self Clean Cycle 5 After Cleaning Care 6 Troubleshooting 7 Storing Your Machine 8 Warranty 8 Service 8 CROS...

Page 2: ...any purpose other than described in this user guide Use only manufacturer s recommended attachments Do not pull or carry by cable use cable as a handle close door on cable or pull cable around sharp...

Page 3: ...lean Cycle Button 6 Dirty Water Tank Full or Clogged Indicator 7 Dirty Water Tank Release 8 Dirty Water Tank with Float Stack 9 Brush Roll Window 10 Solution Spray Trigger 11 Quick Release Cord Wrap 1...

Page 4: ...BISSELL Commercial Multi Surface Formula Filling the Clean Water Tank View our full lineup of powerful carpet cleaning formulas at BISSELL commercial co uk Power Standby 10s 1 Plug into a properly gro...

Page 5: ...trigger and make a backward pass without dispensing solution To dry floors faster make additional dry passes 6 Press the power standby button to put the machine in standby mode Press power switch on...

Page 6: ...to remove 6 Remove the brush roll by by pulling the tab 7 Hand wash with mild detergent Place in drying tray 8 Wipe out the brush roll chamber 9 Leave all parts out to dry before reassembling 10 Plac...

Page 7: ...age 6 to reinstall brush roll Machine is standing upright Recline machine to turn brush roll on Brush roll is obstructed Turn power OFF Unplug machine and remove brush window and brush roll to remove...

Page 8: ...or consequential damages of any nature associated with the use of this product BISSELL Commercial s liability will not exceed the purchase price of the product Some countries do not allow the exclusi...

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