Troubleshooting - Bissell 4220 Series User Manual

Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won't run
Possible Causes
Power cord not plugged in
1
Blown fuse/tripped breaker
2
Thermal protector activated
3
No Power at Rotating Floor Brush
Possible Causes
Canister 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 polarized plug from
electrical outlet before performing
troubleshooting checks.
Remedies
Check electrical plug
1
Check/Replace fuse or reset breaker
2
Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes,
3
see pg. 13
Remedies
Remove Canister 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 Filter for correct installation
Pull out and re-insert Dirt Container correctly
3
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