Troubleshooting - Bissell 3591 Series User Manual

Troubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won't run.
Possible Causes
Power cord not firmly plugged in
1
Blown household fuse or breaker
2
Thermal protector activated
3
Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt.
Possible Causes
Incorrect Height Adjustment
1
Hose not attached to suction opening
2
Crack or hole in Hose
3
Broken or worn Drive Belt
4
Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn
5
Rotating Floor Brush jammed
6
Clog in vacuum
7
Dirt Container full
8
Dirt Container or Upper Tank not installed properly
9
Filters are dirty
10
Tools won't pick up dirt.
Possible Causes
Crack or hole in Hose
1
Clog in vacuum
2
Dirt Container full
3
Dirt Container or Upper Tank not installed properly
4
Filters are dirty
5
Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push.
Possible Cause
Incorrect Height Adjustment
1
Visible dirt escaping from cleaner.
Possible Causes
Dirt Container full
1
Filters missing or installed incorrectly
2
Dirt Container installed incorrectly
3
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury
from moving parts and/ or
electrical shock, turn
Power Switch OFF and
disconnect polarized plug
from electrical outlet
before performing
troubleshooting checks.
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If suggested solutions do not correct the problem, call:
BISSELL Customer Service
1-800-263-2535
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
or visit the BISSELL Web Site - www.bissell.com
Remedies
Check electrical plug
1
Check/replace fuse - Reset breaker
2
Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see pg. 11
3
Remedies
Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting
1
Grasp Quick Reach Handle and firmly push Hose
2
Wand onto the suction opening
Check Hose and replace if needed
3
Replace Drive Belt, see pg. 10
4
Replace brush
5
Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends
6
Follow instructions on pg. 11 for clearing clogs
7
Empty Dirt Container
8
Position correctly and lock in place
9
Check and clean Pre-Motor and
10
Post- Motor Filters
Remedies
Check Hose and replace if needed
1
Follow instructions on pg. 11 for clearing clogs
2
Empty Dirt Container
3
Position correctly and lock in place
4
Check and clean Pre-Motor and
5
Post-Motor Filters
Remedie
Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting
1
Remedies
Empty Dirt Container
1
Check Pre-Motor and Post-Motor Filters
2
for correct installation
Pull out and re-insert Dirt Container correctly
3