Bisell Easy Vac Bagless Vacuum 3130 User Manual

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Power cord storage 
When you have finished using your Easy Vac, 
store the power cord on the cord wrap. 
1. Turn off vacuum cleaner and unplug power cord. 
2.  Loop power cord around cord wraps on back 
of cleaner, making certain Quick Release cord 
wrap is pointed up towards handle.
3.  Clip molded plug to power cord to secure.
clean and replace rotating floor brush
you should check your cleaner’s rotating floor brush 
and drive belt regularly for wear or damage.  you 
should also clean the brush and brush ends by 
removing string, hair and carpet fibers.  these can 
wrap around the brush and hamper its ability to 
effectively clean your carpet.  also, remove any debris 
that has accumulated under the brush cover.
1.  Turn off vacuum and unplug from electrical 
outlet.
2.  Place vacuum upside down with brush roll 
facing upwards.
3.  Remove five screws as shown with a small 
Phillips screwdriver. 
4.  Lift off brush cover.
5.  Grasp floor brush at both ends and lift out.
6.  Clean strings, hair and other debris from floor 
brush, motor shaft, and drive belt.
7.  Check floor brush for worn areas and replace 
if needed.
8.  Check air passageway for obstructions. 
Remove debris from this area.
9.  When finished cleaning, reposition floor brush 
and drive belt. Then replace the brush cover 
and five screws.
Maintenance and care
 
WaRn In G:   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.
9. 8.
5. 4.
3.
Air Passageway
Five Screws 
						

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Replace drive belt
1. Follow steps 1-4 of previous section, “Clean 
and replace rotating floor brush”.
2.  Check drive belt carefully for wear, cuts and 
stressed areas. If the drive belt appears 
worn, you will need to replace it.
3.  Grasp old drive belt and remove from motor 
shaft. Discard old drive belt.
4.  Loop new drive belt over motor shaft and 
stretch other end over floor brush in the 
space provided between the bristles.
5.  Place ends of floor brush down into slots on 
sides as shown. 
6.  Turn floor brush by hand several times in the 
direction of the motor shaft. If properly installed, 
drive belt will align itself on floor brush.
7.  Replace brush cover and five screws.
Cleaning stretch hose and foot hose 
1. Locate the stretch hose where it connects to 
the dirt cup on the back of the vacuum. 
2.    Push in the two side clips and pull out to 
release hose from the holder.
3.  Look to see if there is any debris in the hose. 
Clean as necessary. 
4.  Locate the clear foot hose under the hose holder. 
5.  Remove the two screws located to the left of   
the hose. 
6.  Check for any debris in the hose. 
7.  Use a long narrow object such as a broomstick 
to clean the hose. Remove clogs or debris. 
8.  Replace two screws to attach foot hose. 
Replace stretch hose by snapping into   
the holder.
*note: If the debris cannot be reached 
through the hose, then follow the   
instructions for cleaning the air   
passageway in the “clean and replace 
rotating floor brush” section.
Maintenance and care
7.
5. 4.
3.
Drive BeltMotor Shaft
 
W aRn In G:   Do not use sharp objects 
such as a hanger, to 
remove clogs.
2.
5.
Two Screws
Clear Foot Hose 
						

							 Troubleshooting
Vacuum cleaner won’t run
possible causes  Remedies
1. Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in  1. Check electrical plug
2.  Household fuse/breaker  2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt
possible causes    Remedies
1. Dirt cup is full  1. Empty dirt cup
2.  Filter dirty  2. Check, remove debris or clean
3.  Hose not secure  3. Check to be sure hose is snapped into place at   
    both ends
4.  Dirt cup not in place  4. Make sure dirt cup is fully inserted and dirt cup   
    release handle is pushed in completely
5.  Vacuum path clogged  5. Visually check air passageway, hose inlet,   
    and hose for anything that might be obstructing.   
    the vacuum pa th. Carefully remove blockage
6.  Rotating power brush drive belt broken  6. Replace drive belt
7.  Drive belt stretched  7. Check drive belt area and remove obstructions  
    Replace drive belt if necessary
8.  Floor brush bristles worn  8. Replace floor brush
9.  Floor brush jammed  9. Remove floor brush and clean debris from   
    brush and ends  
    Check drive belt for any damage
 
WaRn In G:   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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							BISSELL Consumer Services
For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call:
bISSEll consumer Services 
1-800-237-7691
 
Monday - Friday    8 a.m. — 10 p.m. ET
Saturday    9 a.m. — 8 p.m. E T
Or write:
BISSELL HOMECARE, INC
PO Box 3606
Grand Rapids  MI 49501
ATTN: Consumer Services
 
Or visit the BISSELL website -  www.bissell.com
When contacting BISSELL, have model number of cleaner available.
Please record your Model Number: ___________________
Please record your Purchase Date:  ___________________
notE: please keep your original sales receipt. It provides proof of date of purchase in the event 
of a warranty claim. See Warranty on page 16 for details.  
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							Replacement parts BISSELL Easy Vac
Item  part no.  p art name
1  203-7021    Dirt Cup
2  203-7034    Drive Belt
3  203-7029    Floor Brush
4  203-7023    Inner & Outer Circular Filter Set
5  203-7032    Crevice Tool
6  203-7033    Dusting Brush
7  203-7020    Vacuum Hose Replacement
1234
567
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Warranty 
 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to 
state. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions regarding what it may cover, 
please contact BISSELL Consumer Services by E-mail, telephone, or regular mail as described below.
limited one year Warranty
Subject to the  *EXcEptIonS  anD EXclUSIonS identified below, upon receipt of the product BISSELL Homecare, 
Inc. will repair or replace (with new or remanufactured components or products), at BISSELL’s option, free of charge 
from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, for one year any defective or malfunctioning part.
 See information below on "If your BISSELL product should require service".
 This warranty applies to product used for personal, and not commercial or rental service. This warranty does not apply 
to fans or routine maintenance components such as filters, belts, or brushes. Damage or malfunction caused by   
negligence, abuse, neglect, unauthorized repair, or any other use not in accordance with the User's Guide is   
not covered.
 
If your  bISSE ll product should require service:
Contact BISSELL Consumer Services to locate a BISSELL Authorized Service Center in your area. 
If you need information about repairs or replacement parts, or if you have questions about your warranty, 
contact BISSELL Consumer Services.
Website or E-mail:  
www.bissell.com  
Use the “Customer Services” tab.
or  call:  
BISSELL Consumer Services  
1-800-237-7691  
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. ET  
Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET 
or write:  
BISSELL Homecare Inc.  
PO Box 3606  
Grand Rapids MI 49501  
ATTN: Consumer Services
bISSEll  hoMEcaRE, Inc. IS  not lIablE  foR IncIDEntal  oR conSEQUEntIal D aMaGES of any  natURE 
aSSocIatED WIth  thE USE of thIS  pRoDUct . bISSEll ’S lIabIlIty WIll  not EXcEED thE pURchaSE  pRIcE 
of  thE  pRoDUct .
 
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above 
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 
*EXcEptIonS  anD EXclUSIonS  fRoM thE tERMS  of thE  lIMItED W aRRanty
thIS W aRRanty IS EXclUSIVE  anD In lIEU of any  othER W aRRantIES   
EIthER  oRal oR WRIttEn.  any IMplIED W aRRantIES WhIch May  aRISE by  
opERatIon  of laW, InclUDInG  thE IMplIED W aRRantIES of MERchantabIlIty   
anD  fItnESS  foR a paR tIcUlaR  pURpoSE,  aRE lIMItED  to thE  onE  yEaR   
DURatIon  fRoM thE DatE of pURchaSE  aS DEScRIbED  aboVE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so   
the above limitation may not apply to you.
©2007 BISSELL Homecare, Inc
Grand Rapids, Michigan
All rights reserved. Printed in China
Part Number 010-0292
Rev 3/07
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