Bissell PowerGlide Lift-Off Pet Plus Upright Vacuum 2043 User Guide - Page 10

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 Vacuum cleaner won't turn on Possible causes Power cord not plugged in Blown fuse/tripped breaker Remedies Check electrical plug Check/replace fuse or reset breaker No power at rotating floor brush Pod is not securely seated Brush switch turned to "OFF" Vacuum is in upright position Remove pod and replace, making sure that it "clicks" into place Make sure brush switch is in "ON" position Recline vacuum to operate brush Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt Hose not attached to suction opening Crack or hole in hose Broken or worn drive belt Rotating floor brush bristles worn Rotating floor brush jammed Clog in vacuum Dirt container full Dirt container or secondary cyclone not installed properly Filters are dirty Grasp quick reach handle and firmly push hose wand onto the suction opening Check hose and replace if needed Replace drive belt, see page 9 Replace brush Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends Check for debris build-up or clogs in the inner tank, hose and foot/lower hose Empty dirt container Position correctly and lock in place Check and clean pre-motor and post-motor filters, see page 8 Visible dirt escaping from cleaner Dirt container full Filters or secondary cyclone missing or installed incorrectly Dirt container installed incorrectly Empty dirt container Check secondary cyclone, pre-motor and post-motor filters for correct installation Pull out and re-insert dirt container correctly 10 www.BISSELL.com