Bissell 6850 SERIES - Manual (Page 13)

Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a clog
in the vacuum cleaner. If you notice a change in
the sound of the motor or a reduction in the
spinning action, check for clogs.
Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
Empty Dirt Container.
Check Upper Tank for build up or clogs.
Remove the Upper Tank and check the suction inlet for
a clog.
Grasp the Hose Grip and lift to separate from the suction
opening. Check for a clog in the Base or the Hose.
Release the Twist n' Snap hose from the vacuum by
turning to the left. Straighten the hose and unclog with a
long, narrow object.
If the clog persists, follow the instructions for Checking
the Rotating Brush on page 11 and inspect the Air
Passageway for obstructions.
An internal thermal protector has been designed
into your cleaner to protect it from overheating.
When the thermal protector activates, the main
vacuum motor will stop operating. If this
happens, proceed as follows:
Turn the cleaner OFF (O) and unplug from
electrical outlet.
Check the Upper Tank area, Pre-Motor Filter and
Post-Motor Filter for dirt accumulation.
Refer to the "Clearing Clogs" section.
When the motor cools for approximately 30
minutes, the thermal protector automatically
resets and cleaning may continue. If the thermal
protector continues to activate after following the
above steps, your cleaner may need servicing. Call
BISSELL Consumer Services, or visit the website.
Note: The thermal protector controls the main
vacuum motor only, not the brush motor. If the
thermal protector activates, the brush will
continue to operate normally; however, there will
be no suction.
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Clearing Clogs
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Thermal Protector
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Suction
Inlet
Suction
Opening
Air Passageway
Caution:
To reduce the risk of
injury from moving
parts, turn off vacuum
cleaner and disconnect
Power Plug from
electrical outlet.
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