Troubleshooting - Bissell POWERLIFTER 2259 Series User Manual

Troubleshooting

WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch o and disconnect plug from
electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
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
Rotating floor brush jammed
Vacuum won't
pick up dirt
Clog in vacuum
Dirt tank is full
Dirt tank not installed properly
Filters are dirty
Crack or hole in hose
Clog in vacuum
Tool won't
Dirt tank is full
pick up
Dirt tank not installed properly
Filters are dirty
Air flow is reduced due to dirty
Suction
filters or a clog in the hose
indicator is red
Vacuum
Incorrect height adjustment
difficult to push
Dirt tank is full
Visible dirt
escaping from
Filters missing or installed
vacuum
incorrectly
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Remedies
Check electrical plug
Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting
Grasp the hose and firmly push into the
hose 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 additional help
Empty dirt tank
Position correctly and lock in place, see
page 7
Check and clean or replace pre-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 additional help
Empty dirt tank
Position correctly and lock in place, see
page 7
Check and clean or replace pre-motor
filters, see page 8
Follow instructions on page 8 and 9 to
clean or replace your pre-motor filters
and/or clearing a clog
Adjust powerfoot to correct
height setting, see page 6
Empty dirt tank
Check pre-motor filter for correct
installation, see page 8