Bissell 8960 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
Built-in heater ready light does not illuminate
Possible Cause Remedies
1. The heater switch is not turned ON ( I ). 1. Turn the heater switch ON ( I ).
2. The power switch is not turned ON ( I ). 2. Both switches must be ON ( I ) to
activate the heater ready light.
Reduce Spray or No Spray
Possible Cause Remedies
1. Water tank may be empty. 1. Fill heavy duty bladder with hot
tap water.
2. Formula tank may be empty. 2. Fill formula tank with BISSELL Fiber
Cleansing Formula for cleaning.
3. Tank may not be seated completely. 3. Turn power OFF ( O ). Remove and
reseat tank.
4. Pump may have lost prime. 4. Turn power OFF ( O ) and then back
ON ( I ). Wait one minute, then
depress Trigger.
DirtLifter PowerBrushes do not turn
Possible Cause Remedies
1. The brush is off or broken. 1. Turn power OFF ( O ) and unplug unit
from outlet. Follow instructions on
page 17.
2. The unit is in the upright position. 2. Brushes only rotate when unit is
reclined using the detent pedal.
3.
Circuit breaker may have tripped.
3. Turn the machine OFF ( O ) and
unplug from outlet. Check to see if
foreign object is caught in brush roll.
Remove object. Plug machine back in
to reset circuit breaker.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock or injury
unplug from outlet before
servicing.
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