Bissell 89q94 Manual

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Maintenance and care
Cleaning the secondary cyclone
Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet.
1. The secondary cyclone can be reached by   
removing the dirt container, reaching underneath 
the upper tank and turning the rim of the frame to 
unlock. Pull straight down to remove. 
2.  The cyclone and screen may be separated 
for cleaning. Simply pull up on the screen to 
separate.
3.  The upper tank may also be wiped clean 
with a damp cloth.
1.  Unplug the vacuum from...

Maintenance and care
Check your vacuum cleaner’s rotating floor 
brush and drive belt regularly for debris, wear or 
damage. Debris can wrap around the brush and 
hamper its ability to effectively clean your carpet.
1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
2. 
Remove detachable canister from vacuum cleaner
3. Recline handle and turn vacuum cleaner over 
so bottom side is up.
4. Remove the six screws as shown with a Phillips 
head screwdriver. Lift the brush cover off.
5.  Lift the rotating floor brush...

 
WARnIn G:   To reduce the risk of electric 
shock, turn Power Switch Off 
and disconnect polarized plug 
from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or 
troubleshooting checks.
Maintenance and care
Replace light bulb
1.  Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
2.  Remove detachable canister and recline 
handle of vacuum.
3.  Using a screwdriver, remove the one screw 
as shown and lift off the lens.
4.  Remove the bulb from the socket by grasping 
bulb and pulling straight out. Install the new...

Maintenance and care
Cleaning clogs
Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a clog  
in the vacuum cleaner. If you notice a change in   
the sound of the motor or a reduction in the   
spinning action, check for clogs.
1.  Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
2.  Empty Dirt Container.
3.  Check Upper Tank for build up or clogs.
4.  Remove the secondary cyclone and check 
the suction inlet for a clog.
5.  Grasp the Hose Grip and lift to separate from 
the suction opening. Check for a clog in the 
Base...

Maintenance and care
Thermal protector
An internal thermal protector has been designed 
into your cleaner to protect it from overheating. 
When the thermal protector activates, the main 
vacuum motor will stop operating. If this  
happens, proceed as follows:
1.  Turn the cleaner OFF (O) and unplug from   
electrical outlet.
2.  Check the secondary cyclone area, Pre-
Motor Filter and Post-Motor Filter for dirt 
accumulation.
3.  Refer to the "Clearing Clogs" section.
4.  When the motor cools for...

 
WARnIn G:   To reduce the risk of 
electric shock, turn power 
Off  and disconnect   
polarized plug from   
electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance 
or troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting
Vacuum cleaner won’t run
Possible causes  Remedies
1. Power cord not firmly plugged in  1. Check electrical plug
2.  Blown fuse/tripped breaker  2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
3.  Thermal protector activated  3. Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes,   
   see page 15
no power at rotating floor brush...

Troubleshooting
Visible dirt escaping from cleaner
Possible causes   Remedies
1. Dirt container full  1. Empty dirt container
2.  Filter or secondary cyclone missing or installed incorrectly  2. Check secondary cyclone, pre-motor and   
   post-motor filter for correct installation
3.  Dirt container installed incorrectly  3. Pull out and re-insert dirt container correctly
Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be performed by an   
authorized service representative.
Thank you for...

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Warranty
©2009 BISSELL Homecare, Inc
Grand Rapids, Michigan
All rights reserved. Printed in Korea
Part Number 110-4086
Rev 2/09 
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