Bisell PowerLifter Pet Upright Vacuum Cleaner 15211 User Manual

Maintenance & Care
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Replacing the drive belt
1. Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord from 
electrical outlet.
2.  With rotating brush removed (steps 1-4 of 
checking rotating floor brush and drive belt), 
grasp old drive belt and remove from motor   
pulley. Discard old drive belt. 
3.  Place new drive belt over motor pulley and 
stretch other end over rotating floor brush in the 
space between the bristles. 
4.  Place ends of rotating floor brush down   
into slots.
5.  Turn...

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Maintenance & Care
Cleaning the dirt tank and separator 
1. Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord from 
electrical outlet.
2.  Empty the dirt tank by following the  
instructions in the previous Operations section.
3.  With top handle piece removed you can   
wash the dirt tank in warm water with mild 
detergent. Allow tank to air dry completely 
before reassembling. 
4.  Clear any debris from the top piece. Grasp top 
handle and the round separator piece and twist 
counterclockwise...

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Maintenance & Care
Clearing a clog
Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a 
clog in the vacuum. If you notice a change in the 
sound of the vacuum motor, check for clogs.
1. Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord from 
electrical outlet.
2.  Empty and clean dirt tank, ensuring there is 
no dirt around the separator 
3.  With dirt tank removed, check the suction 
inlet located on the body of the vacuum, remove 
any debris. 
4.  Grasp the upper hose end and twist elbow...

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TroubleshootingWARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch   
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Problem Possible causes Remedies
Vacuum  
cleaner won’t   
turn on Power cord not plugged in
Check electrical plug
Blown fuse/tripped breakers   
in home Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
Damaged cord Refer to a BISSELL authorized service 
center for repair or replacement
Vacuum   
cleaner...

Replacement Parts
These items are available for your BISSELL PowerLifter Vacuum.  
Call 1-800-237-7691 or visit www.bissell.com
  
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PART #PART NAME PART #PART NAME
1604127  Pre-Motor Foam Filter   
1604117Pet Hair Eraser Tool
1604130Post Motor Filter203-1093 Style 7 Belt
16041128ft Hose1604113 Pet Crevice Tool
1604114Extension Wand1604116 Pet TurboEraser Tool
1604938Hard Surface Soleplate Tool
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Problem Possible causes Remedies
Vacuum  
cleaner won’t   
turn on Power cord not...

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