Warning, Troubleshooting – Bissell 3554 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Vacuum cleaner won’t run
Possible Causes
Remedies
Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in
Check electrical plug
Household fuse/breaker
Check/replace fuse - Reset breaker
button. Call BISSELL Consumer Services
Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt
Possible Causes
Remedies
Vacuum Bag is full
Replace with new bag
Vacuum Hose is clogged
Remove canister. Recline cleaner.
at Powerfoot
Check Hose/hose port for debris
and remove if necessary
Rotating Brush Drive Belt broken
Replace Drive Belt
Drive Belt stretched/
Reposition Belt/clean Brush/Belt areas
off Motor Pulley Shaft
or replace worn Belt
Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn Replace Brush
Rotating Floor Brush jammed
Remove Brush and clean debris from
Brush ends
Height adjustment too high
Reset Floor Surface Selector setting
Tools won’t pick up dirt
Possible Causes
Remedies
Vacuum Hose, Wands
Visually check for objects blocking
or Tools clogged
suction path and remove carefully
No power at rotating floor brush
Possible Causes
Remedies
Canister is not securely seated
Press Lift-Off Latch, remove canister
and replace it properly
Rotating Brush Drive Belt Broken
Replace Drive Belt
Drive Belt stretched/
Reposition Belt/clean Brush/Belt areas
off Motor Pulley Shaft
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 b e f o r e p e r f o r m i n g
troubleshooting checks.