Troubleshooting; Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store - Bissell 3950 User Manual

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roubleshooting
Vacuum cleaner won't run
possible causes
1. Power cord not plugged in
Vacuum cleaner and tools won't pick up dirt
possible causes
1. Incorrect height adjustment
2. Hose not attached to suction opening
3. Twist 'n Snap hose not securely attached
4. Crack or hole in hose
5. Broken or worn drive belt
6. Rotating floor brush bristles worn
7. Rotating floor brush jammed
8. Clog in vacuum
9. Dirt container full
10. Dirt container not installed properly
11. Filters are dirty
12. Pet TurboBrush is clogged or debris is wrapped
around the brush roll
Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push
possible causes
1. Incorrect height setting
Visible dirt escaping from cleaner
possible causes
1. Dirt container full
2. Filters missing or installed incorrectly
3. Dirt container installed incorrectly
other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be performed by an
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WaRnInG:
to reduce the risk of electric shock,
turn power switch off and
disconnect plug from electrical
outlet before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting.
Remedies
1. Check electrical plug
Remedies
1. Adjust powerfoot to correct height
2. Firmly push curved hose wand into hose
3. Make sure Twist 'n Snap hose is snapped
4. Check hose and replace if needed
5. Replace drive belt, see pages 12-13
6. Replace brush
7. Remove brush and clean debris from
8. Clear clogs, see page 15
9. Empty dirt container
10. Position correctly and lock in place
11. Check and clean or replace
12. Check Pet TurboBrush, see page 14
Remedies
1. Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting
Remedies
1. Empty dirt container
2. Check pre-motor and post-motor filters for
correct installation
3. Pull out and re-insert dirt container correctly
authorized service representative.
wand base
into locked position
brush ends
pre-motor and post-motor filters
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