Troubleshooting - Bissell 3760 Series User Manual

Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won't run
Possible Causes
Power cord not plugged in
1
Thermal protector activated
2
No Power at Rotating Floor Brush
Possible Causes
Cylinder is not securely seated
1
Brush Switch turned to "Off"
2
Vacuum is in Upright Position
3
Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt
Possible Causes
Incorrect Height Adjustment
1
Hose not attached to suction opening
2
Crack or hole in Hose
3
Drive Belt broken, worn or off motor pulley
4
Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn
5
Rotating Floor Brush jammed
6
Clog in vacuum
7
Dirt Container full
8
Dirt Container or Upper Tank
9
not installed properly
Filters are dirty
10
Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push
Possible Causes
Incorrect Height adjustment
1
Visible dirt escaping from cleaner
Possible Causes
Dirt Container full
1
Filter missing or installed incorrectly
2
Dirt Container installed incorrectly
3
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury from
moving parts and/or electrical
shock, turn Power Switch OFF and
disconnect plug from electrical
outlet before performing trouble-
shooting checks.
Remedies
Check electrical plug
1
Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes,
2
see pg. 13
Remedies
Remove Cylinder and replace, making
1
sure that it "clicks" into place
Make sure Brush Switch is in "On" position
2
Recline vacuum to operate brush
3
Remedies
Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting
1
Grasp Hose Grip and firmly push onto
2
the base
Check Hose and replace if needed
3
Reposition or replace Drive Belt, see
4
pg. 11-12
Replace Brush
5
Remove Brush and clean debris from
6
Brush Ends
Follow instructions on pg. 13 for
7
clearing clogs
Empty Dirt Container
8
Position correctly and lock in place
9
Check and clean or replace Upper Tank,
10
Pre-Motor and Post-Motor Filters
Remedies
Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting
1
Remedies
Empty Dirt Container
1
Check Upper Tank, Pre-Motor and
2
Post-Motor Filters for correct installation
Pull out and re-insert Dirt Container correctly
3
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