Troubleshooting - Bissell 6596 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won't run
Possible Causes
Power cord not plugged in
1
Blown fuse/tripped breaker
2
Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt
Possible Causes
Incorrect Height Adjustment
1
Hose not attached to suction opening
2
Twist 'n Snap Hose not securely attached
3
Crack or hole in Hose
4
Broken or worn Drive Belt
5
Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn
6
Rotating Floor Brush jammed
7
Clog in vacuum
8
Dirt Container full
9
Dirt Container not installed properly
10
Filters are dirty
11
Louvers missing or installed incorrectly
12
TurboBrush is clogged or debris is wrapped
13
around the Brush Roll
Tools won't pick up dirt
Possible Cause
Crack or hole in Hose
1
Clog in vacuum
2
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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
2
reset breaker
Remedies
Adjust Powerfoot to correct
1
height setting
Grasp Quick Reach Handle and
2
firmly push Hose Wand onto the
suction opening
Make sure Twist 'n Snap Hose is
3
snapped into locked position
Check Hose and replace if needed
4
Replace Drive Belt, see pg. 10
5
Replace brush
6
Remove brush and clean debris from
7
brush ends
Clear clog, see pg. 11
8
Empty Dirt Container
9
Position correctly and lock in place
10
Check and clean Inner and Outer
11
Circular Filters and Pre-Motor Filters.
Replace HEPA Post-Motor Filter
Check for a clog in the tube in the
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center of the Dirt Container, clear
and properly install Louvers
Maintaining TurboBrush, see page 9
13
Remedies
Check Hose and replace if needed
1
Clear clog, see pg. 11
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