Troubleshooting; Smarttemp Ready Light Does Not Illuminate; Dirtlifter Powerbrush Does Not Turn; Cleaner Not Picking Up Solution - Bissell 1698 SERIES User Manual

Troubleshooting

SmartTemp Ready Light Does Not Illuminate.

Possible Causes
The Power Switch is not turned ON.
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Reduced Spray OR No Spray.
Possible Causes
Bladder may be empty.
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SmartMix Bottle may be empty.
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The Filter may be clogged.
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Tanks may not be seated properly.
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Pump may have lost prime.
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The Pump Belt may be broken.
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DirtLifter PowerBrush Does Not Turn.

Possible Causes
The Brush Belt or Pump Belt is off or broken.
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Cleaner Not Picking Up Solution

Possible Causes
ReadyTools Dial may be at the
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wrong setting for the cleaning job.
Nozzle Window may not be properly attached.
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Tank-in-Tank lid is not installed
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Tank-in-Tank is not properly seated.
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Poor tool position (Hand held attachments only).
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Tank-in-Tank has picked up maximum dirty water.
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Lift Here
Insert Screwdriver
Blade Here
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock or
injury unplug from outlet
before servicing.
Remedies
Turn the Power Switch ON.
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Remedies
Refill Bladder with clean hand hot tap water.
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Fill with any BISSELL Advanced Deep Cleaning Formula for
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cleaning or water if rinsing.
Clean out Flow Indicator Filter, page 16.
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Turn Power Switch OFF; remove & reseat tanks.
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Inspect for presence of seals.
Turn Power Switch OFF; after 1 minute turn ON
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and depress trigger.
Turn Power Switch OFF and unplug from the outlet. To
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check if a Pump Belt has broken, you will need a flat
head screwdriver. Insert the blade end into the lower
slot of the Belt Access Door to release the lower snap. If
necessary, insert the blade end into the upper slot to
release the upper snap. Examine the belt for breakage.
You should be able to see the Pump Belt looped around
the motor shaft. If it is broken or missing, please refer to
Replacement Parts on page 19 before calling BISSELL
Consumer Services. Complete installation instructions
will accompany the replacement Belt.
Remedies
Turn Power Switch OFF and unplug from the outlet. To
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check if a Pump Belt has broken, you will need a flat
head screwdriver. Insert the blade end into the lower
slot of the Belt Access Door to release the lower snap.
If necessary, insert the blade end into the upper slot to
release the upper snap. Examine the belt for breakage.
If broken refer to pages 16-17.
Remedies
Set ReadyTools Dial to either Tools/PreTreat
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or Floor Cleaning.
Press down firmly on the black oval gasket at the top
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window to make sure the two tabs on the back of the
Nozzle Window are snapped into the mating slots in the
main housing.
Re-install lid; refer to the Features section.
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Tank-In-Tank must be firmly seated to function; remove
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and reseat Tank-in-Tank.
Adjust angle; apply more downward pressure.
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Empty Tank-in-Tank, refer to the Features section.
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