Troubleshooting - Bissell 2087 series Quick Start And User Manual

Troubleshooting

WARNING
Problem
Brush roll
doesn't rotate
Vacuum won't
pick
up dirt
Dirt is
escaping from
the vacuum
Hose won't
pick up dirt
Vacuum is
hard to push
or pull
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off
and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Possible causes
Brush roll switch is turned off.
Vacuum is locked in upright
position.
Vacuuming on Premium Soft
Carpet.
Brush roll has lodged debris or
other entanglements, keeping the
brush from rotating.
Pod is not securely seated.
Filters are dirty.
There is a clog in the vacuum.
Dirt Container is not seated
correctly.
There is a crack or hole in the
Main Hose.
Main Hose is not connected.
There is a clog in the hose.
Hair wrapped around brush roll.
Dirt Container is full.
Filters are missing.
Vacuum is in the wrong Floor
Type Setting.
Vacuum is in the wrong Floor
Type Setting.
Remedies
Make sure Brush roll switch is on.
Recline vacuum and switch on the Brush
roll.
Turn the Floor Type Setting towards high
carpet.
Unplug, check for debris, and remove the
debris.
Remove pod and replace, making sure
that it "clicks" into place.
Remove and rinse pre-motor filters.
Allow enough time for them to dry
properly before reinserting. Remove
and dust off post-motor filter.
Remove debris and any other
entanglements that may be
restricting the brush rolls rotation.
Press the Tank Release to release the
Dirt Container and reseat properly.
If there is a crack or hole, order a new
Main Hose from the BISSELL website.
Locate the Main Hose and
reconnect by pushing the hose
connection.
Check inside of hose for clogs by
disconnecting from vacuum.
Run vacuum back and forth on clean carpet
several times to release wrapped hair.
Empty the Dirt Container.
Check to see if all of the Pre-Motor and
Post-Motor filters are in place.
Turn the knob towards the bare floor
setting.
Turn the knob towards the high carpet
setting.