Bissell 3512 Series User Manual page 10

Vacuum cleaner won't run.
Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt.
WARNING:
reduce the risk of injury
from moving parts and/
or electrical shock, turn
Power Switch OFF and
disconnect polarized plug
from electrical outlet
b e f o r e p e r f o r m i n g
troubleshooting checks.
Cleaning Selector won't slide.
Tools won't pick up dirt.
Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push.
If suggestions for this or any function of your Upright
Vacuum Cleaner do not correct the problem, call:
BISSELL Consumer Services
1-800-237-7691
Monday - Friday
Saturday
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Troubleshooting
Possible Causes
Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in
Household fuse/breaker
Possible Causes
Incorrect setting
Incorrect Floor Surface Selector setting Move Selector to lower setting
Height adjustment too high
Paper Dust Bag is full
Rotating Brush Drive Belt broken
Drive Belt stretched/
To
off Motor Pulley Shaft
Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn
Rotating Floor Brush jammed
Air Passageway clogged
Dirt Tube is clogged
Possible Causes
Dirt clogging slide track
Possible Causes
Incorrect Setting
Vacuum Hose, Wands
or Tools clogged
Possible Causes
Incorrect Floor Surface Selector setting Move Selector to next highest setting
8 a.m. — 7 p.m. EST
9 a.m. — 2 p.m. EST
Remedies
Check electrical plug
Check/replace fuse - Reset breaker
Call BISSELL Consumer Services
Remedies
Move Cleaning Selector to Floor setting
Reset Height Adjustment
Replace with new bag
Replace Drive Belt
Reposition belt/clean brush/belt areas
Replace brush
Remove brush and clean debris from
brush ends
Remove Brush Cover.
Clean debris from passageway
Remove bolt and nut from Vacuum Body.
Use flat blade screwdriver to release
locking tab on Powerfoot from Vacuum
Body. Remove Vacuum Body and clean
obstructions from inside Powerfoot and
Vacuum Body bottom. Reassemble
following instructions on Page 4
Remedies
Remove Brush Cover and clean slide area
Remedies
Move Cleaning Selector to Tools
setting Make sure Handle is locked in
Upright Position
Visually check for objects blocking
suction path and remove carefully
Remedies