Troubleshooting
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off and disconnect plug from
electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Problem
Vacuum
won't pick
up dirt
Dirt is
escaping
from the
vacuum
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Possible causes
The filters are dirty.
The hose is not connected.
There is a crack or hole in the
hose.
There is a clog in the vacuum.
The dirt container is not
positioned correctly.
The dirt container is full.
Filters are missing.
The dirt container is not
positioned properly.
Remedies
Remove and rinse the pre-motor
filter and the foam post-motor filter.
Tap or brush the non-washable
paper post-motor filter in to a trash
can to remove debris. Allow 24
hours for the pre-motor filter and
the foam post-motor filter to dry.
Locate the hose and reconnect by
inserting the hose connection to
secure the latch on the body.
If there is a crack or hole, order a
new hose from the BISSELL website.
Remove debris and any other
entanglements that may be
restricting its rotation. Use a broom
handle to remove any debris from
the hose.
Remove the dirt container. Ensure
dirt container lid and filter are in
place correctly then reinsert.
Empty the dirt container.
Check to see if all of the pre-motor
and post-motor filters are in place.
Remove the dirt container. Insert
the bottom first and pivot the dirt
container towards the vacuum.
Listen for a "click" sound, indicating
that it snapped into place.