Warning, Troubleshooting – Bissell 8915 User Manual
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock or
injury unplug from outlet
before servicing.
Troubleshooting
SmartTemp Ready Light does not illuminate.
Possible Causes
Remedies
The SmartTemp switch is not
Turn on the SmartTemp switch.
turned ON.
The machine Power Switch is not
Both switches must be ON to
turned ON.
activate the SmartTemp Ready Light.
Reduced spray or no spray
Possible Causes
Remedies
Bladder may be empty.
Refill bladder with hot tap water.
SmartMix bottle may be empty.
Fill with BISSELL Advanced Cleaning
Formula for cleaning or water if 
rinsing,or using the Scotchgard 
protector applicator.
The filter may be clogged.
Clean out Flow Indicator Filter, page 17.
Tanks may not be seated properly.
Turn power OFF; remove & reseat 
tanks. Inspect for presence of seals.
Pump may have lost prime.
Turn power OFF; after 1 minute turn 
ON and depress trigger.
The Pump Belt may be broken.
Turn the machine OFF 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 blade 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 pg.23 before
calling Consumer Services. Complete 
installation instructions will 
accompany the replacement belt.
Insert
Screwdriver
Blade Here
Lift Here