Troubleshooting - Bissell powerglide 9182 series User Manual

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Problem Possible causes
Vacuum
Power cord not plugged in
cleaner won't
Blown fuse/tripped breaker
turn on
Pod is not securely seated
No power at
rotating floor
brush
Brush switch turned to "OFF"
Vacuum is in upright position
Hose not attached to suction
opening
Crack or hole in hose
Broken or worn drive belt
Rotating floor brush bristles worn
Rotating floor brush jammed
Vacuum
cleaner won't
pick up dirt
Clog in vacuum
Dirt container full
Dirt container or secondary
cyclone not installed properly
Filters are dirty
Dirt container full
Visible dirt Filters or secondary cyclone
escaping from missing or installed incorrectly
cleaner
Dirt container installed incorrectly
Hard to
Carpet seals bottom of
push on
vacuum to floor
thick carpet
Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be
Please do
performed by an authorized service representative.
not return
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this product
For any questions or concerns, BISSELL is happy to
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be of service. Contact us directly at 1-800-263-2535.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch o
and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Remedies
Check electrical plug
Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
Remove pod and replace, making
sure that it "clicks" into place
Make sure brush switch is in "ON" position
Recline vacuum to operate brush
Grasp quick reach handle and firmly push
hose wand onto the suction opening
Check hose and replace if needed
Replace drive belt, see pages 10, 11
Replace brush
Remove brush and clean debris from
brush ends
Follow instructions on page 12 for
clearing clogs
Empty dirt container
Position correctly and lock in place
Check and clean pre-motor and
post-motor filters, see page 9
Empty dirt container
Check secondary cyclone, pre-motor and
post-motor filters for correct installation
Pull out and re-insert dirt container
correctly
Reduce suction using variable
suction ring
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