Bissell 12R7E - Manual (Page 9)

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M
aintenance and care
T
roubleshooting
clearing clogs from the dirt cup
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2. Remove the dirt cup from the vacuum,
following steps 1-3 of emptying the dirt
cup on page 6.
3. Remove the dirt cup filter assembly from
the dirt cup, following step 2 of Clean the
dirt cup filter on page 7.
4. Tap the dirt cup filter assembly over a
garbage container to remove any dirt or
debris from the dirt cup filter screen that
surrounds the dirt cup filter.
5. Reach up into the dirt cup to clear any dirt
or debris from the dirt cup.
6. Check to see if there are any clogs in the
suction inlet.
7. After clearing any dirt or debris from the
dirt cup, replace the dirt cup filter
assembly back in the dirt cup following
step 8 of Cleaning the dirt cup filter on
page 8.
Vacuum cleaner won’t run
Possible cause Remedy
1. Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in 1. Check electrical plug
2. Power button is not pressed down 2. Press power button down
Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up or low suction
Possible cause Remedy
1. Tools, hose and/or extension wands are blocked 1. Remove each part and check for
blockages
2. Filters are dirty 2. Check and clean or replace all filters
3. Dirt cup is full 3. empty dirt cup
4. hose connector not securely attached to suction inlet 4. make sure hose connector is locked
into suction inlet
5. Crack or hole in hose 5. Check hose and replace if needed
6. Air flow regulator is set to open or minimum setting 6. Change to closed or maximum setting
7. Clog in the dirt cup 7. Clear clog from dirt cup following
instructions above
Visible dust escaping from vacuum
Possible cause Remedy
1. Dirt cup is full 1. empty dirt cup
WaRning:
To reduce the risk of electric shock
or injury, turn power OFF and dis-
connect plug from electrical outlet
before performing maintenance or
troubleshooting.