Troubleshooting - Bissell 44M3 User Manual

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roubleshooting
Vacuum cleaner won't turn on
possible causes
1. Power cord not plugged in
2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker
3. Damaged cord
Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt
possible causes
1. Incorrect height adjustment
2. Hose not attached to suction opening
3. Crack or hole in hose
4. Broken or worn drive belt
5. Rotating floor brush bristles worn
6. Rotating floor brush jammed
7. Clog in vacuum
8. Dirt container full
9. Dirt container or upper tank not installed properly
10. Pet TurboBrush
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10. Filters are dirty
tool won't pick up dirt
possible causes
1. Crack or hole in hose
2. Clog in vacuum
3. Dirt container full
4. Dirt container or upper tank not installed properly
5. Filters are dirty
Visible dirt escaping from cleaner
possible causes
1. Dirt container full
2. Filters missing or installed incorrectly
cord will not retract
possible causes
1. Knotted or twisted
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is clogged or debris is wrapped
Remedies
1. Check electrical plug
2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
3. Refer to a BISSELL authorized service center
for repair or replacement
Remedies
1. Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting
2. Grasp quick reach handle and firmly push hose wand onto
the suction opening
3. Check hose and replace if needed
4. Replace drive belt, see page 13
5. Replace brush
6. Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends
7. Follow instructions on page 15 for clearing clogs
8. Empty dirt container
9. Position correctly and lock in place
10. Maintaining Pet TurboBrush see pg 14
10. Check and clean pre-motor and post-motor filters,
see pages 11 & 12
Remedies
1. Check hose and replace if needed
2. Follow instructions on page 15 for clearing clogs
3. Empty dirt container
4. Position correctly and lock in place
5. Check and clean pre-motor and post-motor filters
see pages 11 & 12
Remedies
1. Empty dirt container
2. Check and clean pre-motor and post-motor
filters for correct installation see pages 11 & 12
Remedies
1. Follow instructions on page 6
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