Troubleshooting - Bissell CLEANVIEW 2486 Series User Manual

Clearing a Clog
WARNING
nect plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
1
Remove the hose
from the back of the
vacuum by twisting
it to the left. Remove
any debris that may
have gotten clogged.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes
Power cord not plugged in
Vacuum won't turn on
Blown fuse/tripped breaker
Incorrect height adjustment
Hose not attached to suction opening
Crack or hole in hose
Broken or worn drive belt
Vacuum won't
Brush roll jammed
pick up dirt
Clog in vacuum
Dirt Tank full
Dirt Tank or upper tank not installed properly
Filters are dirty
Crack or hole in hose
Clog in vacuum
Tool won't
pick up Dirt Tank full
Dirt Tank or upper tank not installed properly
Filters are dirty
Vacuum difficult to push
Incorrect height adjustment
Dirt Tank full
Visible dirt escaping
Filters missing or installed
from vacuum
incorrectly
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch OFF and discon-
2
Check the foot hose on
the back of your vacuum
down towards the bottom.
If necessary, remove the
screw from the foot hose
and check for clogs.
Remedies
Check electrical plug
Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
Adjust foot to correct height setting
Grasp the hose wand and firmly push into the hose wand base
Check hose and replace if needed
Replace drive belt, see page 9
Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends, see page 9
Check for debris build-up or clogs in the inner tank, hose and foot/lower hose;
See online video for more help
Empty Dirt Tank
Position correctly and lock in place, see page 7
Check and clean or replace pre-motor and post-motor filters, see page 8
Check hose and replace if needed
Check for debris build-up or clogs in the inner tank, hose and foot/lower hose;
See online video for more help
Empty Dirt Tank
Position correctly and lock in place, see page 7
Check and clean or replace pre-motor and post-motor filters, see page 8
Adjust foot to correct height setting, see page 6
Empty Dirt Tank
Check pre-motor and post-motor
filters for correct installation, see page 8
3
Check the air passageway on
the bottom of your vacuum.
Remove the bottom cover and
the brush. Remove any debris.