Troubleshooting - Bissell LITTLE GREEN 2513 Series User Manual

Troubleshooting

WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch OFF and disconnect from electrical
outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Problem
Reduced
Spray or No
Spray
Carpet
Cleaner
Won't Pick
Up Cleaning
Solution
Deep Reach
Tool is
Over-Spraying
Formula
(Formula is
Spraying
Out the Sides)
Dirty Water
Tank Leaking
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Possible causes
Spray nozzle clogged.
Clean Water/Solution Tank
empty.
Clean Water/Solution Tank
insert clogged.
Pump needs priming.
Clean Water/Solution Tank not
fully seated.
Poor upholstery/carpet
tool position.
Dirty Water Tank is full.
Excess solution in flex hose.
Incorrect cleaning formula.
Dirty Water Tank is improperly
seated onto base.
Dirty tank plug is unplugged.
Formula trigger is being pulled
when tool is above carpeting.
Deep Reach Tool is being used
on upholstery.
Duckbill valve is dirty.
Float stack not fully locked on
Dirty Water Tank.
Dirty Water Tank not properly
seated onto machine.
Remedies
Clean spray nozzle using an unfolded paper
clip.
Check/fill tank.
Clean insert at bottom of Clean Water/
Solution Tank.
Gently lift Clean Water/Solution Tank while
depressing the spray trigger OR gently
squeeze clean tank while depressing spray
trigger.
Remove and reinstall Clean Water/Solution
Tank.
Reposition upholstery/carpet tool
on surface, follow recommended cleaning
procedures.
Empty Dirty Water Tank.
Lift tool and point upwards to allow water in
hose to flow into the Dirty Water Tank.
Use BISSELL® 2X Portable Machine formulas
only.
Remove Dirty Water Tank and reseat onto
unit.
Push in Dirty Water Tank plug until properly
sealed.
Make sure the Deep Reach Tool's formula
injection needles are burrowed deeply within
your carpeting before pressing the formula
spray trigger. To avoid over-spraying, make
sure the tool stays in direct contact with the
carpet at all times.
The Deep Reach Tool is designed for high-
pile carpets and rugs. Switch to the 3" Tough
Stain Tool for upholstery cleaning.
Clean the duckbill valve that is located at
the bottom of the Dirty Water Tank. Once
cleaned, make sure it is placed securely
back in place.
Remove float stack and twist until arrow
is aligned with lock symbol on Dirty Water
Tank pg. 12.
Remove and reseat onto unit.