Bissell 3760-3 User Guide

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Vacuum cleaner won’t run
Possible Causes
 
Remedies
 
Power cord not plugged in 
 
Check electrical plug
 
Blown fuse/tripped breaker 
 
Check/Replace fuse or reset breaker
 
Thermal protector activated 
 
Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes,
  
 
 
see pg. 13
No Power at Rotating Floor Brush
Possible Causes
 
Remedies
 
Canister is not securely seated 
 
Remove Canister and replace, making
 
 
 
sure that it “clicks” into place
 
Brush Switch turned to “Off” 
 
Make sure Brush Switch is in “On” position
 
Vacuum is in upright position 
 
Recline vacuum to operate brush 
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 Hose Grip and firmly push onto 
  
 the 
base
 
Crack or hole in Hose 
 
Check Hose and replace if needed
 
Drive Belt broken, worn or off motor pulley 
 
Reposition or replace Drive Belt, see 
  
 pg. 
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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. 13 for 
  
 clearing 
clogs
 
Dirt Container full 
 
Empty Dirt Container
 
Dirt Container or Upper Tank  
 
Position correctly and lock in place
 
not installed properly
 
Filters are dirty 
 
Check and clean or replace Upper Tank, 
 
 
 
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
 
Filter missing or installed incorrectly 
 
Check Upper Tank, Pre-Motor and 
 
 
 
Post-Motor Filter for correct installation
 
Dirt Container installed incorrectly 
 
Pull out and re-insert Dirt Container correctly
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 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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