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
The light is
not illumi-
nating on the
front of the
machine.
Reduced
spray or
no spray
DirtLifter®
PowerBrush
does not turn
Cleaner
not picking
up solution
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Possible causes
Machine power switch is not to
turned ON ( I ).
Bladder may be empty.
Filter may be clogged.
Tanks may not be seated properly.
Pump may have lost prime.
Pump belt may be broken.
Brush belt or pump belt is off or
broken.
ReadyTools dial may be on the
wrong setting for the cleaning job.
Nozzle window may not be
properly attached.
2-in-1 tank lid is not properly
installed.
2-in-1 tank is not properly seated. 2-in-1 tank must be firmly seated to
Poor tool position. (Hand held
attachments only).
2-in-1 Tank has picked up
maximum dirty water.
Remedies
Turn on the power switch.
Refill bladder with hot tap water.
Clean out flow indicator filter, page 13.
Turn power OFF (O); remove &
reseat tanks.
Turn power OFF (O); after 1 minute
turn ON and press trigger.
Turn on the machine and check to
see that the DirtLifter PowerBrush
turns.
Turn the machine OFF (O) and unplug
from the outlet. To check if the brush
belt or 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. If broken,
please visit bissell.com for replacement
part information.
Set ReadyTools dial to the proper
setting, depending on how you are
using your machine.
Press down firmly on the black oval
gasket at the top window to make
sure the two tabs on the back of the
nozzle window are snapped into the
mating slots in the main housing.
Re-install lid; refer to page 8.
function; remove and reseat 2-in-1 tank.
Adjust angle; apply more downward
pressure.
Empty 2-in-1 tank, refer to page 12.