Bissell HYDROCLEAN COMPACT 1991 Series, User Manual

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Problem Possible causes Remedies
Reduced spray
OR
no spray
Wet clean control not on Push wet clean control on
Solution tank not filled or empty Fill solution tank following instructions on
page 9
Solution tank not seated properly Remove and reseat solution tank
Solution hose not connected or not
properly connected to solution hose
connector on front of cleaner
Connect solution hose to front of cleaner
following instruction 4 on page 7
Solution hose not connected or not
properly connected to hose grip
connector
Connect solution hose to grip following
instruction 8 on page 9
Spray tips on wet clean tools are
clogged
Pull spray tip out of wet clean tool and
remove clog
Loss of
suction
power
No separator or incorrect separator
installed in top lid
Ensure a separator is installed into top lid
for any operation; use water filter vacuum
separator for vacuuming and wet clean
separator for wet cleaning
Collection tank not installed or not
seated properly
Remove and reseat solution tank
Collection tank lid not installed or not
properly installed onto collection tank
Remove and reinstall lid onto tank
Removable parts on collection tank lid
not installed or not properly installed
Ensure parts are installed properly per
instructions on page 16
Collection tank is full Empty tank following instructions on page
16
Float has tripped inside collection tank Empty tank following instruction on page
16; float will reset once tank is emptied
Top lid or pre-motor filters are dirty Clean or replace filters following
instructions on pages 16 and 18
Hose is clogged Disconnect hose and remove clog
Pre-motor
filters clogging
quickly
Wet clean separator installed during
vacuuming
Remove wet clean separator and install
water filter vacuum separator
Clean water not added to collection
tank
Fill collection tank with clean water to fill
line on back on collection tank
Foam spraying
out from
back of unit
Incorrect separator installed in top lid Install wet clean separator into top lid for
wet cleaning
Pleated filter inside collection tank
missing or dirty
Place pleated filter in collection tank if
missing; replace or clean filter if dirty
Float assembly on top lid is missing or
not properly attached
Ensure pill shaped float is inside float
assembly and attach assembly to top
lid; ensure proper attachment following
instructions 7 and 8 on page 16
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.