Bissell POWERCLEAN Multi Cyclonic 16N5 Series User Manual page 16

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Vacuum cleaner won't turn on
Possible causes
1. Power cord nut p lugged in
2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker
3. Thermal protector activated
4. Handle not f ully attached
Brush not rotating
Possible causes
1. Brush switch turned to "Off"
2. Vacuum isinupright position
3. Brush isjammed
4. Brush needs tobe reset
5. Handle not fully attached
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, turn power OFF and
disconnect polarized plug from
electrical outlet before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting.
Remedies
1. Check electrical plug
2. Check/replace fuse orreset breaker
3. Allow cleaner tocool f or30minutes, see pg.13
4. Remove handle a nd reinstall
Remedies
1. Make s ure brush s_tch isin"On"position
2. Recline vacuum t o operate brush
3. Remove obstruction ordebris (pg. 14),unplug deaner to
reset b rush (pg. 1 4)
4. Unplug cleanerto reset brush (pg.14)
5. Remove handle a nd reinstall
Vacuum cleaner won't pick up or low suction
Possible causes
1. Incorrect height setting
2. Hose w and n ot p ropedy positioned
3. Dirt c ontainer not i nstalled properly
4. Dirt c ontainer full
5. Clog i ndeaner
6. filters a re dirty
7. Hose n ot p roperly attached
8. Fiber door and orgasket missing
ornot i nstalled propedy
Remedies
1. Turn dial toIo_rsetting
2. Make s ure hose w and i sfully seated inbase a nd diverter is
seated totheleft
3. Check assembly ofupper and lower porlions, correctly
position and snap into place
4. Empty dirt c ontainer
5. Follow instructions onpg. 1 2-13 fordearing dogs
6. Check and dean foam filter, check and replace HEPA filter
cartridge if needed
7. Make s ure hose c ollar i s_stedto lock p osition
8. Check filter d oor and gasket toverify.
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