Bissell 3590 8990 3591 User Manual - Bissell Consumer Services
Vacuum cleaner won't run.
Possible Causes
Remedies
Power cord not firmly plugged in
Check electrical plug
Blown household fuse or breaker
Check/replace fuse - Reset breaker
Thermal protector activated
Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see pg. 12
Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt.
Possible Causes
Remedies
Incorrect Height Adjustment
Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting
Hose not attached to suction opening
Grasp Quick Reach Handle and firmly push Hose
Wand onto the suction opening
Crack or hole in Hose
Check Hose and replace if needed
Broken or worn Drive Belt
Replace Drive Belt, see pg. 10-11
Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn
Replace brush
Rotating Floor Brush jammed
Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends
Clog in vacuum
Follow instructions on pg. 12 for clearing clogs
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 Pre-Motor and
Post-Motor Filters
Tools won't pick up dirt.
Possible Cause
Remedies
Crack or hole in Hose
Check Hose and replace if needed
Clog in vacuum
Follow instructions on pg. 12 for clearing clogs
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 Pre-Motor and
Post-Motor Filters
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 Pre-Motor and Post-Motor
Filters for correct installation
Dirt Container installed incorrectly
Pull out and re-insert Dirt Container correctly
If suggested solutions do not correct the problem, call:
BISSELL Consumer Services
1-800-237-7691
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 9 p.m. ET
Saturday
9 a.m. — 5 p.m. ET
or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com
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Troubleshooting
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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