Thermal Motor Protection - Bissell Hard Floor Expert 81L21 SERIES User Manual

Maintenance & Care
Clearing clogs
Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a
clog in the dirt container. If this occurs, follow
these steps to check for and clear clog.
1. Turn power OFF (O). Unplug unit from
electrical outlet.
2. Remove and empty dirt container as
previously directed on page 6. While dirt
container is out check upper tank for build
up of clogs.
3. Remove separator grill as instructed on
page 6 and check suction inlet for clog.
4. Check foot for clog in air path.
Brush and wiper maintenance
Regularly check rear angle brush and front
wipers on the underside of the unit and
wipe any debris that has accumulated with
a damp cloth.

Thermal motor protection

An internal thermal protector has been designed
into your cleaner to protect it from overheating.
When the thermal protector activates, the main
vacuum motor will stop operating. If this
happens, proceed as follows.
1. Turn the cleaner OFF and unplug from
electrical outlet.
2. Check the cleaner for the source of
overheating problem (i.e. full dirt cup, dirty
filters or clog).
3. Fix the problem by following the steps in
the maintenance section of the user guide.
4. When the motor cools for approximately 30
minutes, the thermal protector automatically
resets and cleaning may continue. If the cleaner
will not turn on or the thermal protector
continues to activate, your cleaner may need
servicing. Call BISSELL Consumer Services or
visit the website.
www.BISSELL.com
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off
and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.