Bissell PowerForce Bagless Vacuum User Guide - English - Page 12

Troubleshooting Vacuum cleaner won't turn Possible causes 1. Power cord not firmly plugged in WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting. Remedies 1. Check electrical plug 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker. 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 release handle and firmly push hose wand onto the suction opening. 3. Twist 'n Snap hose not securely attached 3. Make sure Twist 'n Snap hose is snapped into locked position 4. Crack or hole in hose 4. Check hose and replace if needed 5. Broken or worn drive belt 5. Replace drive belt, see page 11 6. Rotating floor brush bristles worn 6. Replace brush 7. Rotating floor brush jammed 7. Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends 8. Clog in vacuum 8. Follow instructions for clearing clogs on page 12 9. Dirt container full 9. Empty dirt container 10. Dirt container not installed properly 10. Position correctly and lock in place 11. Filters are dirty 11. Check and clean inner and outer circular filters, pre-motor and post-motor filters 12. Louvers missing or installed incorrectly 12. Check for a clog in the tube in the center of the dirt container, clear and properly install louvers Tools won't pick up dirt Possible causes Remedies 1. Crack or hole in hose 1. Check hose and replace if needed 2. Vacuum hose, wand or tools clogged 2. Follow instructions for cleaning clogs on page 12 3. Dirt container full 3. Empty dirt container 4. Dirt container or upper tank not installed properly 4. Position correctly and lock in place 5. Filters are dirty 5. Check and clean inner and outer circular filters, pre-motor and post-motor filters 6. Louvers missing or installed incorrectly 6. Check for a clog in the tube in the center of the dirt container, clear and properly install louvers 12 w w w . b i s s e l l . c o m 800.237.7691