Bissell Vacuums 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 Possible causes Vacuum won't Power cord not plugged in turn ON Blown fuse/tripped breaker Incorrect height adjustment Hose not attached to suction opening Crack or hole in hose Broken or worn drive belt Rotating floor brush jammed Vacuum won't pick up dirt Clog in vacuum Dirt tank full Dirt tank or upper tank not installed properly Filters are dirty Crack or hole in hose Clog in vacuum Tool won't pick up Dirt tank full Dirt tank or upper tank not installed properly Filters are dirty Vacuum Incorrect height adjustment difficult to push Visible dirt Dirt tank full escaping from Filters missing or installed vacuum incorrectly Remedies Check electrical plug Check/replace fuse or reset breaker Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting Grasp the hose wand and firmly push into the hose wand base Check hose and replace if needed Replace drive belt, see page 9 Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends, see page 9 Check for debris build-up or clogs in the inner tank, hose and foot/lower hose; See online video for more help Empty dirt tank Position correctly and lock in place, see page 7 Check and clean or replace pre-motor and post-motor filters, see page 8 Check hose and replace if needed Check for debris build-up or clogs in the inner tank, hose and foot/lower hose; See online video for more help Empty dirt tank Position correctly and lock in place, see page 7 Check and clean or replace pre-motor and post-motor filters, see page 8 Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting, see page 6 Empty dirt tank Check pre-motor and post-motor filters for correct installation, see page 8 10 BISSELL.com