Bissell 3596 - Manual (Page 14)

Troubleshooting
Vacuum cleaner won’t run
Possible Causes Remedies
Power cord not plugged in Check electrical plug
Blown fuse/tripped breaker Check/Replace fuse or reset breaker
Vacuum cleaner or Tools won’t pick up dirt
Possible Causes Remedies
Incorrect Height Adjustment Adjust Powerfoot to correct height
Hose not attached to suction opening Firmly push Hose Wand into the suction opening
Twist ‘n Snap Hose not securely attached Make sure Twist ‘n Snap Hose is snapped into
locked position
Crack or hole in Hose Check Hose and replace if needed
Broken or worn Drive Belt Replace Drive Belt, see page 12
Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn Replace brush
Rotating Floor Brush jammed Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends
Clog in vacuum Clear clog, see page 13
Dirt Container full Empty Dirt Container
Dirt Container or Upper Tank not installed properly Position correctly and lock in place
Filters are dirty
Check and clean Upper Tank,
Pre-Motor and Post-Motor Filters
TurboBrush is clogged or debris is wrapped Maintaining TurboBrush, see pages 12-13
around the Brush Roll
Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push
Possible Causes Remedies
Incorrect Height Adjustment Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting
Visible dirt escaping from cleaner
Possible Causes Remedies
Dirt Container full Empty Dirt Container
Filters missing or installed incorrectly Check Upper Tank, Pre-Motor and Post-Motor
Filters for correct installation
Dirt Container installed incorrectly Pull out and re-insert Dirt Container correctly
Clean Carpet Sensor not functioning properly
Possible Causes Remedies
Clean Carpet Sensor Lens is Dirty Clean Internal Sensor Lens, see page 10
Clog in Suction Intake Area Clear clog, see page 13
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury from moving
parts and/ or electrical shock, turn Power
Switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug
from electrical outlet before performing
troubleshooting checks.
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