Troubleshooting - Bissell 3750/6595 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
No Power at Rotating Floor Brush.
Possible Causes
Canister is not securely seated
1
Brush Switch turned to "Off"
2
Vacuum cleaner or Tools won't pick up dirt.
Possible Causes
Incorrect Height Adjustment
1
Hose not attached to suction opening
2
Crack or hole in Hose
3
Drive Belt broken, worn or off motor pulley
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
Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push.
Possible Causes
Incorrect Height Adjustment
1
Visible dirt escaping from cleaner.
Possible Causes
Dirt Container full
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.
Remedies
Check electrical plug
1
Check/replace fuse - Reset breaker
2
Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see pg. 13
3
Remedies
Remove Canister and replace, making sure that
1
it "clicks" into place
Make sure Brush Switch is in "On" position
2
Remedies
Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting
1
Grasp Hose Grip and firmly push onto the base
2
Check Hose and replace if needed
3
Reposition or replace Drive Belt, see pg. 11-12
4
Replace brush
5
Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends
6
Follow instructions on pg. 13 for clearing clogs
7
Empty Dirt Container
8
Position correctly and lock in place
9
Check and clean Upper Tank, Pre-Motor and
10
Post-Motor Filters
Remedies
Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting
1
Remedies
Empty Dirt Container
1
Check Upper Tank, Pre-Motor and Post-Motor
2
Filters for correct installation
Pull out and re-insert Dirt Container correctly
3
If suggested solutions do not correct the problem, call:
BISSELL Consumer Services
1-800-237-7691
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 10 p.m. ET
Saturday
or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com
9 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET