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Problem

Possible causes

Remedies

Upright  

cleaning 

mode  

indicator light 

does not  

illuminate

Power is not turned ON 

Power must be ON to activate indica-

tor light

Portable spot cleaner is not 

attached completely

Make sure portable spot cleaner is 

attached. Push down firmly to check.

Reduced 

spray or  

no spray

Formula & water tank may be empty

Refill tank

Formula & water tank may not be 

seated completely

Turn power OFF. Remove and  

reseat tank

Pump may have lost prime in  

portable spot cleaning mode

Hold end of hose below water level  

in tank to prime

Portable spot cleaner is not 

attached completely

Push down firmly to check connection

DirtLifter™ 

PowerBrush 

does not turn

Portable spot cleaner is not 

attached completely

Make sure portable spot cleaner is 

attached. Push down firmly to check

Machine is in the upright position

Brushes only rotate when machine is 

reclined using recline pedal

Circuit breaker on machine  

(if equipped) may have tripped

Turn 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

Belt is off or broken

Turn power OFF and unplug unit 

from outlet. Follow instructions in 

sections D-3 and D-4

Loss of  

suction  

power

Tanks may not be seated properly

Pick up both tanks and reseat so they 

fit snugly on the unit 

Nozzle may not be assembled 

properly

Unplug machine and check to make 

sure "lip" of nozzle is securely hooked 

into groove on bottom of machine. 

Follow instructions in section C-5

Portable spot cleaner is not 

attached completely

Make sure portable spot cleaner is 

attached. Push down firmly to check

Dirty tank has picked up  

maximum amount of dirty water 

and has reached full line

Empty dirty tank 

Formula & water tank is empty

Check fluid levels in formula & water tank 

Suction gate is open

Check to make sure suction gate is 

closed. Follow instructions in section D-1

Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should  

be performed by an authorized service representative.
Thank you for selecting a BISSELL product.

Please do 

not return 

this product 

to the store.             

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 To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power 

switch off and disconnect plug from electri-

cal outlet before performing maintenance or 

troubleshooting checks.

E

 Troubleshooting

   

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Summary of Contents for POWERWASH LIFT-OFF 1190

Page 1: ...POWERWASH LIFT OFF 1190...

Page 2: ...must not be directed towards equipment containing electrical components Do not pull or carry by cable use cable as a handle close door on cable or pull cable around sharp edges or corners Keep cable...

Page 3: ...nce My great grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876 Today BISSELL is a global leader in the design manufacture and service of high quality homecare products like your BISSELL deep cleaner Than...

Page 4: ...handle Firmly holding the upper handle in place screw 2 screws into the marked holes at an upward angle above the support handle At an upward angle screw the remaining 2 screws int the marked outermos...

Page 5: ...d f d d g h g b vh cv b b j j k n h n b j j k vh g cg h h j j j h f f h l kl l g h Manufacturer s tag www BISSELL com 5 C 3 C 4 C 5 2 2 3 5 3 4 2b 2d 2e C 7 C 9 D 1 D 2 1 2 2 4 6 8 7 5 2 4 6 3 5 7 D 3...

Page 6: ...ection against dirt and tough stains to keep your carpets looking good longer B Assembly There are two easy to assemble components A Upper handle B Portable spot cleaner Base The only tool you will ne...

Page 7: ...machine in between wheels 3 While pressing spray trigger make one slow forward wet pass and another one back Caution Do not overwet 4 Release spray trigger and make one slow forward and backward pass...

Page 8: ...ront of machine e Place upper nozzle onto lower nozzle by hooking tabs into the holes on front of lower nozzle Secure with 3 screws 3 Inside of end caps can be wiped out with a clean paper towel or fo...

Page 9: ...to soiled area Caution Do Not Overwet NOTE Hold end of hose below tank water level to help prime the portable spot cleaner 4 Using brush on tool gently scrub the area to be cleaned 5 Apply downward p...

Page 10: ...e end cap by unscrewing 3 screws Take care not to drop screws into machine 5 Remove 1 silver screw from pivot arm 6 Remove pivot arm by gently lifting up 7 Remove small brush belt 8 Replace small brus...

Page 11: ...ove object Plug machine in to reset circuit breaker Belt is off or broken Turn power OFF and unplug unit from outlet Follow instructions in sections D 3 and D 4 Loss of suction power Tanks may not be...

Page 12: ...Consumablecomponentssuchas filters beltsandmoppads whichmustbereplacedorservicedbythe userfromtimetotime arenotcoveredbythisGuarantee This Guarantee does not apply to any defect arising from fair wear...

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