Bissell Lift-Off® Multi Cyclonic Pet Vacuum User Guide - English - Page 16

Troubleshooting Vacuum cleaner won't turn on Possible causes Remedies 1. Power cord not plugged in 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker 3. Thermal protector activated 1. Check electrical plug 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker 3. Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see page 15 No power at rotating floor brush Possible causes Remedies 1. Canister is not securely seated 1. Remove canister and replace, making sure that it "clicks" into place 2. Brush switch turned to "OFF" 2. Make sure brush switch is in "ON" position 3. Vacuum is in upright position 3. Recline vacuum to operate brush Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt Possible causes Remedies 1. Incorrect height adjustment 1. Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting 2. Hose not attached to suction opening 2. Grasp quick reach handle and firmly push hose wand onto the suction opening 3. Crack or hole in hose 3. Check hose and replace if needed 4. Broken or worn drive belt 4. Replace drive belt, see pages 12-13 5. Rotating floor brush bristles worn 5. Replace brush 6. Rotating floor brush jammed 6. Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends 7. Clog in vacuum 7. Follow instructions on page 14 for clearing clogs 8. Dirt container full 8. Empty dirt container 9. Dirt container or sceondary cyclone not installed properly 9. Position correctly and lock in place 10. Filters are dirty 10. Check and clean pre-motor and post-motor filters, see page 11 Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push Possible causes Remedies 1. Incorrect height adjustment 1. Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting Visible dirt escaping from cleaner Possible causes Remedies 1. Dirt container full 1. Empty dirt container 2. Filters or secondary cyclone missing or installed incorrectly 2. Check secondary cyclone, pre-motor and post-motor filters for correct installation 3. Dirt container installed incorrectly 3. Pull out and re-insert dirt container correctly 16 www.bissell.com 800.237.7691