Troubleshooting - Bissell OXY POWERWASH 16979 Series User Manual

Troubleshooting

problem
reduced
spray or
no spray
cleaner not
picking up
solution.
please do
not return
this product
to the store.
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10
possible causes
bladder may be empty.
The lint screen may be clogged
2-in-1 water tank may not be
seated properly
Pump may have lost prime
The pump belt may be broken
ReadyTools dial may be on the
wrong setting for the cleaning job
Nozzle window may not be
properly attached
Tank-in-tank lid is not properly
installed.
Tank-in-tank is not properly
seated.
Poor tool position. (Hand held
attachments only).
Tank-in-tank has picked up
maximum dirty water.
Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be
performed by an authorized service representative.
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for any questions or concerns, bissell is happy to be
of service. contact customer care listed on page 12.
remedies
Turn power switch off; refill bladder with
clean hand hot tap water and formula
Clean out lint screen.
Turn power switch off; remove tank
and reseat
Turn power switch off; after 1 minute
turn on and depress spray trigger
Turn power switch OFF ( 0 ) and unplug from the
outlet. To check if a pump belt has broken, you will
need a flat head screwdriver. insert the blade end
into the lower slot of the belt access door to release
the lower snap. if necessary, insert the balde end into
the upper slot to release the upper snap. examine
the belt for breakage. You should be able to see
the pump belt looped around the motor shaft. if it
is broken or missing, please refer to Replacement
Parts on page 15 before calling bissell Consumer
services. Complete installation instructionswill
accompany the replacement belt.
set ReadyTools dial to either floor
cleaning or tools.
Press down firmly on the black oval
gasket at the top window to make
sure the two tabs on the back of the
nozzle window are snapped into the
mating slots in the main housing.
Re-install lid; refer to page 8.
Tank-in-tank must be firmly seated
to function; remove and reseat
tank-in-tank.
Adjust angle; apply more downward
pressure.
empty tank-in-tank, refer to page 9.