Troubleshooting - Bissell 2012 3 series Owner's Manual

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roubleshooting
Vacuum cleaner won't run
Possible causes
1. Power cord not firmly plugged in
2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker
3. Thermal protector activated
no power at rotating floor brush
Possible causes
1. Canister is not securely seated
2. Brush switch turned to "OFF"
3. Vacuum is in upright position
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. Drive belt broken, worn or off motor pulley
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. Filters are dirty
Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push
Possible causes
1. Incorrect height adjustment
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WARnInG:
To reduce the risk of
electric shock, turn power
Off and disconnect
polarized plug from
electrical outlet before
performing maintenance
or troubleshooting.
Remedies
1. Check electrical plug
2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
3. Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes,
see page 15
Remedies
1. Remove canister and replace, making sure
that it "clicks" into place
2. Make sure brush switch is in "ON" position
3. Recline vacuum to operate brush
Remedies
1. Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting
2. Grasp hose grip and firmly push onto
the base
3. Check hose and repair if needed
4. Reposition or replace drive belt,
see page 12
5. Replace brush
6. Remove brush and clean debris from
brush ends
7. Follow instructions for clearing clogs
on page 14
8. Empty dirt container
9. Position correctly and lock into place
10. Check and clean or replace upper tank,
pre-motor and post-motor filters
Remedies
1. Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting
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