Troubleshooting - Bissell 86T3 series User Manual

Troubleshooting

problem
Reduced
spray or
no spray
Dirtlifter®
powerbrush
does not turn
cleaner
not picking
up solution
please do
not return
this product
to the store.
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possible causes
Water tank may be empty
Tank may not be seated com-
pletely
Pump may have lost prime.
Debris filter on base is clogged
The belt is off or broken
The unit is in the upright position
Circuit breaker on machine may
have tripped
Tanks may not be seated properly
Clean water tank is empty
Dirty water tank has picked up the
maximum amount
Red float "door" in the tank may
have closed as a result of bump-
ing an object or moving machine
back and forth too quickly
Front nozzle of machine is
clogged
Upper body filter is clogged
Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should
be performed by an authorized service representative.
Thank you for selecting a bissell product.
for any questions or concerns, bISSEll is happy to
be of service. contact us directly at 1-800-237-7691.
800.237.7691
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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.
Remedies
Fill clean tank with hot tap water
Turn power OFF (0). Remove and
reseat tank
Turn power OFF (0) and then
back ON (i). Wait one minute, then
depress trigger
Turn power OFF (0). Use hand to
remove debris
Turn power OFF (0) and unplug unit
from outlet. Follow instructions on
page 10
brushes only rotate when unit is
reclined using the recline handle
Turn the machine OFF (0) and
unplug from outlet. Check to see if
foreign object is caught in brush roll.
Remove object. Plug machine in to
reset circuit breaker
Turn the machine OFF (0). Pick up
both the clean and dirty water tanks
and reseat them so they fit snuggly
on the unit
Check fluid levels in clean water tank
and refill if necessary
empty dirty water tank.
Turn the machine OFF (0), allow-
ing red float door to release into the
open position. Turn the unit back ON
(i) to continue cleaning. be sure your
forward and backward strokes are
completed at a slower pace
Turn the machine OFF (0). Use fingers
to remove any debris from this area.
Turn the machine OFF (0). Use fingers
to remove any debris from this area.