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roubleshooting
WaRning:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power
switch off and disconnect polarized plug from
electrical outlet before performing maintenance
or troubleshooting checks.
Vacuum cleaner won't turn on
possible causes
Remedies
1. Power cord not plugged in
1. Check electrical plug
2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker
2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
3. Damaged cord
3. Refer to a BISSELL authorized service center for repair
or replacement
Vacuum cleaner won't pick up
possible causes
Remedies
1. Clog in hose or elsewhere in vacuum
1. Follow instructions on page 11 for clearing clogs
2. Filters are dirty
2. Check and clean or replace pre-motor and post-motor filters,
see page 9
3. Dirt container is full
3. Empty dirt container
4. Hose not attached properly
4. Grasp quick reach handle and firmly push hose wand onto
the hose wand base
5. Dirt container or upper tank not installed properly
5. Position correctly and lock in place
6. Incorrect height adjustment
6. Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting
7. Crack or hole in hose
7. Check hose and replace if needed
8. Broken or worn drive belt
8. Replace drive belt, see page 10
9. Rotating floor brush jammed
9. Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends
10. Rotating floor brush bristles worn
10. Replace brush
tools won't pick up
possible causes
Remedies
1. Clog in hose or elsewhere in vacuum
1. Follow instructions on page 11 for clearing clogs
2. Filters are dirty
2. Check and clean or replace pre-motor and post-motor
filters, see page 9
3. Dirt container is full
3. Empty dirt container
4. Dirt container or upper tank not installed properly
4. Position correctly and lock in place
5. Crack or hole in hose
5. Check hose and replace if needed
Visible dirt escaping from cleaner
possible causes
Remedies
1. Dirt container full
1. Empty dirt container
2. Filters missing or installed incorrectly
2. Check pre-motor and post-motor filters for correct installation
cord will not retract
possible causes
Remedies
1. Cord is knotted or twisted
1. Follow instructions on page 7
other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be
performed by an authorized service representative.
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please do not return this product to the store.
for any questions or concerns, bissell is happy to be of service.
contact us directly at 1-800-237-7691.
