Bissell BARKBATH Portable Dog Grooming & Bathing System 1st Gen 1844 User Guid - Page 14

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. Problem Possible causes Remedies Hair build-up on suction nozzle Clean as needed while washing dog Using tool too far from pet Contact dogs coat and periodically let go of spray trigger to allow for drying strokes Reduced or no suction Area under dirty water tank has sand, hair, or debris Dirty tank full or not seated properly Remove dirty water tank and clean any sand or debris off inlet on the base of the machine and the gasket on the bottom of dirty water tank Empty tank and replace, snapping top lid into place Clog or build-up in hose Suction hot water up to clear hose Loose hose connection Ensure machine hose is locked in place into the bathing tool Solution or water tank is empty Check and refill both water and bathing tool solution tanks Reduced spray or not spraying Spray tip clogged Loose hose connection Rinse tool with warm water and use soft bristle brush on spray tips Ensure machine hose is locked in place into the bathing tool. Hold trigger until water comes out Lost prime Turn unit off; Refill the water tank (and shampoo tank if needed), turn unit on and hold the trigger for 20-30 seconds until spray resumes Dirty water tank gasket not in place or damaged Place gasket in correctly (notched); If damaged, replace gasket Leaking Loose hose connection Damage or torn hose Ensure machine hose is locked in place into the bathing tool; Hold trigger until water comes out Have an authorized technician repair unit Bathing tool solution cap not in place Make sure the solution cap on the bathing tool is in place with a gasket in the cap No power to unit Outlet not working Fuse/breaker to outlet tripped Test outlet with a small appliance like a cell phone charger, and use another outlet if needed Reset the breaker Dog still dirty or smells Difficult Odor (ie. skunk) Rewash or consult a professional for very difficult odors Shampoo Shampoo is designed to not not foaming be foamy Continue using appropriate no rinse shampoo that is not foamy Not using a BISSELL no-rinse dog shampoo Always use a BISSELL no-rinse dog shampoo Shampoo is not flowing Rinse/Shampoo switch not fully Make sure switch is securely selected to the desired engaged function Lost prime Turn unit off; Refill the water tank (and shampoo tank if needed), turn unit on and hold the trigger for 20-30 seconds until spray resumes 14 www.BISSELL.com