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Vacuum cleaner won't run.
Possible Causes Remedies
Power cord not firmly plugged in Check electrical plug
Blown household fuse or breaker Check/replace fuse - Reset breaker
Thermal protector activated Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see pg. 11
Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt.
Possible Causes Remedies
Incorrect Height Adjustment Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting
Hose not attached to suction opening Grasp Quick Reach Handle and firmly push Hose
Wand onto the suction opening
Crack or hole in Hose Check Hose and replace if needed
Broken or worn Drive Belt Replace Drive Belt, see pg. 10
Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn Replace brush
Rotating Floor Brush jammed Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends
Clog in vacuum Follow instructions on pg. 11 for clearing clogs
Dirt Container full Empty Dirt Container
Dirt Container or Upper Tank not installed properly Position correctly and lock in place
Filters are dirty Check and clean Pre-Motor and
Post- Motor Filters
Tools won't pick up dirt.
Possible Causes Remedies
Crack or hole in Hose Check Hose and replace if needed
Clog in vacuum Follow instructions on pg. 11 for clearing clogs
Dirt Container full Empty Dirt Container
Dirt Container or Upper Tank not installed properly Position correctly and lock in place
Filters are dirty Check and clean Pre-Motor and
Post-Motor Filters
Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push.
Possible Cause Remedie
Incorrect Height Adjustment Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting
Visible dirt escaping from cleaner.
Possible Causes Remedies
Dirt Container full Empty Dirt Container
Filters missing or installed incorrectly Check Pre-Motor and Post-Motor Filters
for correct installation
Dirt Container installed incorrectly Pull out and re-insert Dirt Container correctly
If suggested solutions do not correct the problem, call:
BISSELL Customer Service
1-800-263-2535
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
or visit the BISSELL Web Site - www.bissell.com
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Troubleshooting
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury
from moving parts and/ or
electrical shock, turn
Power Switch OFF and
disconnect polarized plug
from electrical outlet
before performing
troubleshooting checks.
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