Troubleshooting - Bissell 1305 series User Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible causes
Vacuum
Power cord not plugged in
cleaner won't
Blown fuse/tripped breaker
turn on
Brush switch turned to "OFF"
No power
Vacuum is in upright position
at rotating
Brushroll automatically turned off
floor brush
to prevent damage due to clog or
large debris in brushroll.
Lower Main Hose not attached
to vacuum.
Crack or hole in hose
Rotating floor brush bristles worn
Rotating floorbrush is not
working
Clog in vacuum
Vacuum
cleaner won't
pick up dirt
Dirt container full
Dirt container or cyclone not
installed properly
Variable suction power is set to
the low setting
Lower main hose is not connected
Filters are dirty
Dirt container full
Visible dirt
Filters or secondary cyclone
escaping
missing or installed incorrectly
from cleaner
Dirt container installed incorrectly
Please do
not return
this product
to the store.
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.
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.
Remedies
Check electrical plug
Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
Make sure brush switch is in "ON" position
Recline vacuum to operate brush
Locate brush reset button on lower
back right of unit and press red
button. Follow instructions on page 11.
Locate lower main hose and reattach by
pressing the latch and securing in place.
Check hose and replace if needed
Replace brush
a) Turn on the power to the rotating brush-
roll. b) If brushroll power does not work, fol-
low instructions on page 11 to reset brush.
Follow instructions on page 12 for
clearing clogs
Empty dirt container
Position correctly and lock in place
Rotate variable suction counter
clockwise for full suction power
Connect main lower hose to the hose inlet.
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
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